Minutes of the Arts Computing Office Department Meeting Held May 22nd 2014

Present: D. Keenan, S. Speers, R. Park, N. Bromley, C. Bechard, H. Balagatas, J. Bolender, T. Taylor

Co-ops: A. Chen, J. Hoek, D. Trachsel

Dawn

  • Computing Technology and Services Committee update: campus fire wall will be in place by the end of the calendar year, cell tower construction will begin June 16th
  • Organizational & Human Development reminder: participants must complete their walk-through with their partner by May 30th.

Sean

  • Chrome, Flash, Adobe Reader, Adobe Pro, Thunderbird updated for Macs
  • database/web space for Randy Allen Harris project created on Artsresearch

Nevil

  • Psychology common applications up to date except Java
  • Pathfix startup script testing
  • Vanguard testing webpage
  • System Centre Configuration Manager training for Scott and Nevil

Herbert

  • Issues in one of the East Campus Hall labs, the wall outlet was faulty, plant operations has been contacted
  • assisting co-op students with Mac rollovers

Keith

  • Arts printer accounting: there is a slight problem when printing from  Macs, Keith is looking into it

Cassie

  • this Friday’s seminar will be on Information System Technology Client Services
  • wireless troubleshooting training for IT staff

Todd

  • this term’s staff have started in the Language Lab, 4 in total
  • The Language Lab website is being switched over to Waterloo Content Management System

Dylan

  • continuing with Lynda.com courses
  • wiping old computers, making spares
  • setting up computers for new faculty

Alfred

  • continuing Sharepoint revamp
  • coming up with Newsletter article ideas

Jesse

  • setting up new faculty computers
  • finished one Lynda.com course
  • helping Craig Love with a podcast

May Birthdays: Nevil, will be held at the Bombshelter June 4th.

No further business discussed