MERC

Nov. 1 , 2005, Institutional Representatives Meeting Agenda

Date and Time: Nov. 1, 2005, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Stoney Creek Inn, 2601 S. Providence Road, Columbia, MO

10 - 10:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Rita Gulstad, Vice-President and Dean, College of Graduate and Extended Studies and Learning Resources, Central Methodist University and Chair, MERC Board of Directors

10:15 - 11 a.m. Reports

• MERC Budget Update, (5 minutes)
  • Nancy Piringer, Higher Education Program Manager, MOREnet
• HELIX Conference Update, (5 minutes)
  • Russell Helm, Chief Information Officer, Central Missouri State University and Chair-Elect, MERC Board of Directors
• MOREnet Reports
  • MOREnet Security Updates- (10 minutes)
    • Randy Raw, Network Security Services Manager, MOREnet
  • MOREnet Budget Update – (10 minutes)
    • Bill Mitchell, Executive Director, MOREnet
  • Next Generation Network Update – (10 minutes)
    • Chip Byers, New Initiatives Director, MOREnet

11 a.m. - Noon Keynote Presentation “Advocacy 101”

• Tom Vansaghi, Associate Vice Chancellor, College and Community Relations, Metropolitan Community Colleges

Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch

1:15 - 1:30 p.m. MERC Advocacy Task Force Update

1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Birds of a Feather Breakout Session: Topics of Interest Identified by Members

2:45 - 3 p.m. Wrap Up

3 p.m. Adjourn