MERC

March 23, 2006, Institutional Representatives Meeting Agenda

Date and Time: March 23, 2006, 8 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Tan-Tar-A, Osage Beach, MO

8 - 8:10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions (10 minutes)

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

8:10 – 8:40 a.m. Reports

MOREnet Reports

• MOREnet Security Updates (10 minutes)
  • Randy Raw, Network Security Services Manager, MOREnet
• Next Generation Network Update (10 minutes)
  • Chip Byers, New Initiatives Director, MOREnet

MERC Financials (10 minutes)

• MERC Financial Report
  • Jennifer Doll, Director of Fiscal and Contractual Services, MOREnet
• MERC FY07 Fees
  • Dr. Rita Gulstad

8:40 – 8:45 a.m. SB1115 Update (5 minutes)

Bill Mitchell, Executive Director, MOREnet

8:45 – 8:55 a.m. MERC Strategic Planning Task Force (10 minutes)

Dr. Rita Gulstad

8:55 – 9:05 a.m. MERC Board Elections – Nominations of Candidates for FY07 Slate (10 minutes)

Nominations are needed to fill the Chair-Elect position; two independent Director-at-Large positions; one public 4-year Director-at-Large position; and one public 2-year/technical college Director-at-Large position that will become vacant as of July 1, 2006.

9:05 – 9:15 Wrap Up

9:15 Adjourn