PRESENT: Jim Nelson (DLAC/Chair), Dave Ballard (DIS), Larry Besant (Morehead), Mike Binder (WKU), Kathleen Bryson (Transylvania), Jackie Calvert (KY Tech Madisonville), Fran Davis (Owensboro C. C.), Coy Harmon (Murray), Marcia Myers (EKU), Hannelore Rader (UL), Ann Sullivan (KSU), Dennis Taulbee (CPE), Paul Willis (UK), Marian Winner (NKU), Larry Fowler (CPE), Miko Pattie (CPE)
1. Jim Nelson's Remarks:
Jim provided a brief background on the House Bill 1, the Postsecondary Education Improvement Act enacted by the May'97 legislature, the Commonwealth Virtual University (CVU), the Distance Learning Advisory Group (DLAC)and DLAC Work Groups. This 3rd DLAC Work Group will focus on working with the consultant, Bill Potter from Univ. of Georgia, and setting the stage for implementing the CVL. It is critical that we maximize this opportunity between now and June 30 to stay competitive with other pieces of the CVU on funding.
2. CPE Remarks:
Dennis gave more info on DLAC's role on setting policies for CVU. George Connick of Maine has been contracted to be the consultant for CPE for CVU. There have been 2 work groups established by DLAC: one on policy issues (registration, admission, etc.) and one on pilot projects (faculty development, workforce development and training). For this 3rd work group, DLAC will expect a report on scope of the program, philosophy, budget and on how to proceed quickly on being inclusive and comprehensive as well. Dennis again emphasized the need to include private institutions and public libraries in planning and to stay focused to be competitive for funding.
3. Consultant Draft Work Plan:
Miko reviewed the handouts, budget draft and implementation plan that have been developed by SAALCK, to provide the context for discussions on the consultant work plan. On "Background info" to be prvided to Bill, the info on budget pieces, i.e. the part for public libraries as well as KLN piece, and KLN/KDLA relationship was suggested to be included. On "Groups to work with Bill", state government was to be added to IT group. On "Timeline", the group recommended to use KTLN video conferencing to involve people as needed. On the meeting of CIOs with Bill, the group recommended not to limit this session to potential server sites presentations but to open this up for general technology issues so CIOs could get info on how to support this project. Jim would keep DLAC informed and all were urged to communicate with presidents on this project so they would be prepared when Bill presents his recommendations to DLAC on May 18. The group revised the tentative schedule, adding separate sessions for SAALCK directors and KCTCS to meet with Bill.
4. Issues to Be Included for Consultant:
4.1. Governance: What governing body is to be in place to guide and direct CVL? Is this related to CVU's governing structure? The group recommended a broad-based group with shared responsibilities.
4.2. Management: What operational structure is to be in place to manage and operate CVL? Is this related to server site(s)? Coordination would be needed.4.3. Budget: Our draft needs to be validated.
4.4. Makng Our Case: It was suggested for Bill to make a case for CVL that this project is needed independent of CVU.
4.5. Public relations: How do we publicize to gain more support for CVL? It needs to be sustaining, enhanced and expanded to be viable.
4.6. Accreditation: How will CVL affect accreditation process?
5. Linking to Other CVU Components:
The group recommended for CPE to link CVL with other projects in CVU, such as, faculty development and workforce training, because libraries have already had the infrastructure to provide and support this type of programs. CVL needs to be linked to coursework and to be integrated into the overall CVU to be effective.
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