PRESENT:

Wayne Bohm, University of Southern Indiana
Dale Dowden, Vincennes University
John Huie, Purdue University
Dennis Kramer, Ball State University
Michael McRobbie, Indiana University
TK Olson, Independent Colleges of Indiana
Richard Tully, Ivy Tech State College

STAFF:

Tim Fisher
Max Gordon
Dave King
Nancy Millichap
Tim Ping
Mark Rottler
Susan Scott

Kevin Siminski
Ed Stockey
Ed Tully
Jeff Walker
Julie Wheeler

Chairman Huie called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the May 18 meeting were approved as distributed.

PENDING ISSUES
Executive Director Search:Huie reported that members of the Search Committee will meet this afternoon to identify 3 finalists that will be invited for interviews.He added that members of the Management Committee will participate in the interview process and will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors when the final candidate is identified.The process should be completed by mid-August to early September.

Review Board Agenda:
The group reviewed the agenda items for the afternoon meeting with the Board of Directors.

-welcome and introduction of new members
-review and approval of IHETS 1999-2000 budget
-impact analysis of the expanded mission and vision
-discussion of the relationship with the Access Indiana State Backbone and how if will affect the organization
-updateon the Executive Director search
-discussion of whether IHETS should pursue becoming a legal entity
-tour of the new IHETS facilities

IPSE WORKING GROUP
Scott noted that the Working Group has restructured the way they conduct meetings. The group met to discuss agenda items in the morning and reconvened in the afternoon for a technology demonstration.

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGIES COMMITTEE
King noted that the group continues to explore IP video and bridging capabilities.

STAFF REPORTS
Scott reported that a staff has developed a Web survey for K12 teachers and administrators for information gathering on how to focus future activities.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.