APPROVED

IHETS Management Committee
June 18, 2002

PRESENT
Sue Allmon, Indiana University
John Beeson, Indiana University
Wayne Bohm, University of Southern Indiana
Karen Bonnell, University of Southern Indiana
Erv Boschmann, Indiana University
Jim Danglade, Ball State University
Greg Fawcett, Independent Colleges of Indiana
Bob Hodge, Robert D. Hodge and Associates
Vern Houchins, Vincennes University
Eddy Huffman, Indiana State Library
Lou Jensen, Indiana State University
Bill Kramer, Ivy Tech State College
Steve Mayo, Purdue University
Abu Moniruzzaman, Ivy Tech State College
Earle Nay, Purdue University
Fred Nay, Ball State University
Karen Rasmussen, Commission for Higher Education
Robert Ruble, University of Southern Indiana
Frank Sabatine, Ball State University
O’Neal Smitherman, Ball State University
Tammy Spoor, Indiana State University
Phil Swain, Purdue University
Dick Tully, Ivy Tech State College

IHETS STAFF
Carol Brunty
Tim Fisher
Dave King
Tim Ping
Susan Scott
Ed Tully
Lynn Ward
Julie Wheeler

Chairman Kramer called the meeting to order at 10:05 and introductions were made.

King noted that the mission and vision document was distributed earlier. He reviewed the 1998 mission to see how that wording has brought us to today and began discussions on what rewording is necessary. King started by looking at how IHETS relates to INTELENET, the formation of ITN and Ameritech’s role.

King reported that when the Mission and Vision document was developed in 1998, the Board met and recommended a shift in customer needs and no more silos. The Board membership was expanded to include public broadcasting, libraries, and K12. In addition, the Board reaffirmed that IHETS’ role is still higher education.

King noted that he is not proposing a lot of change to the Mission and Vision document and that technology and values are following along the same path. He noted that it is important to take advantage of what might be available.

• Mayo asked for clarification about committee structure and how the entities interact.
  
• Swain added that IHETS provides a forum for the institutions to share and that it is very effective.
  
• Earle Nay added that he has been disappointed in Purdue’s participation and that he feels IHETS is very valuable to the state.
  
• Sabatine said Mission and Vision is too broad. He expressed concern that a lot of IHETS resources are spent on planning but Ball State is not getting technical services they need to serve the state. He would like to see less money spent on content and more on support.
  
• Swain added the importance of what IHETS provides and how we’ve tried to maintain a balance. He noted that individual institutional needs vary and that it is important to look at collective needs.
  
• Fawcett spoke on behalf of the private institutions. He said there is an inability to get connectivity at a price they can afford. Other campuses are looking at many things thathe partnership is doing. He hears the institutions say to increase richness of education and they need technology.
  
• King would like to see both – provide connectivity and technology at a price the institutions can afford.
  
• Wright expressed his frustration about the inability for independents to participate, financially.
  
• Houchins added that the Partnership helps eliminate duplication of efforts.
  
• Jensen stated that he gives the new wording strong support and feels that it outlines how we will serve the institutions.

Following discussion, Jensen moved to reaffirm the mission as rewritten. Dick Tully seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

King noted that the vision date will remain 2005.

Danglade expressed concern that the vision might indicate things that the institutions are already doing. King responded that members of the consortium should be recognized as the information providers.

Following discussion, Danglade moved that the Management Committee endorse the vision statement, with editorial changes. Huffman seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

Kramer noted that preparation of the budget will proceed based on today’s discussion and recommendations.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 and that a conference call with the Board of Directors will be scheduled for mid-July.

Boschmann noted that this is Swain’s last meeting and recognized him for all of his contributions over the years.

The meeting adjourned at 11:45.