Information Technology Advisory Committee
Action Items and Status Report - Michigan Water Science Center
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AI Identifier |
Person(s) Assigned / Description of Action Item / Status of AI/Comment |
Jul2007.MI.01 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Chris/David Issue: BOF to be presented at the USGS Modeling Conference Description of Action Item: Take the lead on an ITAC Birds of a Feather workshop at the Modeling conference. The task would be to communicate with the participants on an IT level. Proposing a session and identify on who wants to participate. There are both the hardware and software side of the topic. Status of AI/Comment: COMPLETE 1/11/08 – On hold until the next ITEM (per request from Chris) Athena asked Chris if it is not to late to attend and present would we like to still participate? If we were to hold this who could present? ITAC will support if it is possible. 12/14/07 – Need update from Chris. David Berger will contact Chris. 9/7/07 – No update (Chris not on the call). Get an update by email? 7/25/07 - Chris will draft memo with a data call asking about grid parallel computing and if they are using it and if now what do they use. Chris, David and Kenneth Odum will work together. David will set up a webpage to disseminate the information. |
Jul2007.MI.02 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Katherine Issue: Ensure Bob Hirsh is aware of the parallel processing issues. Description of Action Item: Bob Hirsh needs to be cc’d on the email that was sent to Steve King in reference to parallel processing that was written by Chris. To make him aware of the Water need. Status of AI/Comment: 1/11/08 – COMPLETE - A email was sent to Bob and Matt L. 12/14/07 – Need update from Katherine. 7/25/07 – Katherine will let Bob know this is an emerging issue. |
Jul2007.MI.03 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Jess Issue: Sun Servers to be used for UNIX training Description of Action Item: Jess will send an email to Paul and Paul will address it with Sun about letting us borrow the servers for the training. Status of AI/Comment: 9/14/07 – COMPLETE 9/7/07 – Equipment has been purchased. 7/25/07 – Jess will also find costs to rent equipment. |
Jul2007.MI.04 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Jess Issue: Unix Training and the completion and proposed start date. Description of Action Item: Speak with Shawn on when the training material will be completed and the proposed first class to begin. Status of AI/Comment: 12/14/07 – COMPLETE - All items are DONE! Action Item closed. 9/7/07 – Jess spoke with Shawn, and the earliest the class can be held is January. 7/25/07 – Jess has sent Shawn email and is awaiting a response. |
Jul2007.MI.05 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Scott/Athena/Jess Issue: National Training Center Description of Action Item: Reserve the
training center based on the training material Status of AI/Comment: 12/14/07 – COMPLETE – Action Item Closed! 7/25/07 – Scott and/or Jess will inquire with the NTC once he receives dates from Jess on the UNIX training. Athena will also inquire in AL about a training center to host the training. |
Jul2007.MI.06 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Pat/Athena/Jess Issue: Web Framework Training and Minutes distribution Description of Action Item: When the ITAC minutes are distributed to the SA’s and Directors, the section on Web Framework will be highlighted offering a 1 hour presentation from the Web Framework staff before pulling the framework files. This would be provided free of charge. If more assistance is needed the framework staff would be available for a fee to assist. Status of AI/Comment: 12/14/07 – COMPLETE – Action Item Closed! 9/7/07 – Athena inquired about training location in AL. However, the interest from poll showed NTC as primary location where course should be offered. Jess is going to contact Gloria Armstrong (NTC/OED) about arrangements for the class. 7/25/07 – Scott and/or Jess will inquire with the NTC once he receives dates from Jess on the UNIX training. Athena will also inquire in AL about a training center to host the training. |
Jul2007.MI.07 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Katherine Issue: Log Archiving – How to identify it as a generic records management product. Description of Action Item: Provide a cyber seminar to Lloyd. Then inquire on how to have Log Archiver as a generic records management product. Status of AI/Comment: COMPLETE 12/14/07 – Discussed at Texas face-to-face mtg. Close and Roll up to Texas Action Items 21 & 22. 9/7/07 – Katherine not on call. Update on next call 7/25/07 – Katherine will talk to Lloyd if he would like to have a cyber seminar. Contact Chris with results. |
Jul2007.MI.08 |
Person(s) Assigned: Donna Issue: Recruitment Memo for outgoing ITAC members Description of Action Item: Draft and send a memo to the Water REX in reference to recruitment for the following positions: GIS, DBA, Data Chief and Studies Chief. Status of AI/Comment: 12/14/07 – COMPLETE – Action Item Closed! 9/7/07 – Donna sent email to Water REXs in August. Due date of nominations September 21. |
Jul2007.MI.09 COMPLETE |
Person(s) Assigned: Donna/Kym Issue: Update the ITAC Membership roles and responsibilities and new ITAC member orientation Description of Action Item: Documenting the roles and responsibilities of the Chair, Co-Chair and Executive Secretary and the rotational membership. Once reviewed by ITAC and approved it will be posted on the ITAC membership section of the website Status of AI/Comment: COMPLETE 1/11/08 – Donna has completed draft, Kym, Katherine and Athena will review. 12/14/07 – Donna will write this up. Generally what is expected of ITAC members. 9/7/07 – Not done yet. |
