Kansas State University

Sept 1, 2005 Meeting Minutes


GIScience Commons SWAT
http://swat.gis.ksu.edu
Sept 1, 2005
Union 208
11-12

In attendance: Eric B, Rick C, Dave D, Rebecca G, Curtis Kastner, Beth Montelone.
Guests: Kevin Shippy from Computing and Network Services; Greg Ross from Designed Business Interiors

The meeting was spent discussing the furniture, technology and facility requirements in the GIS Commons.

Furniture requirements

  • Consider the Herman Miller Aeron chair for the conference rooms. The workstations need comfortable, yet mobile chairs.
  • Workstations need to be mobile (with casters), have grommets for cabling, and an undershelf for computers.
  • The conference room table needs to be mobile and have the potential to break up into four parts. We requested curved sides for the table and that it have a "high tech" look. Microphones will be embedded in the table.
Action item: Greg Ross will put together an estimate based on our discussions and provide to us by September 9.

Technology requirements
Kevin reviewed the estimate provided by SKC. Changes to the estimate includes:
  • eliminating the podium
  • considering alternatives to the two projectors for the Geo Wall. Some alternatives were proposed that Kevin will research.
  • The control device for the conference room needs to be wired. A wireless device to use in other areas of the GIS Commons was also recommended.
Action item: Kevin will continue to review the estimate and provide a recommendation by September 9.

Facility requirements
  • Windows will have integrated blinds
  • The outside canopy could be outsourced to the Interior Architecture students. Fiber optic lighting will be around the canopy.
  • It was suggested that we estimate the cost of raising the floor for ease of access to cabling, power, etc.
  • Lighting will be a combination of fluorescent lights and targeted lighting on a dimmer system.
  • A new ceiling will be installed. Height of the room will be approximately 10 ft.
  • Walls leading to the room will be painted, as well as painting the stair wells.
Action item: Dave will work to have an estimate by September 9.

Action item: Core GIS team will edit and post on the web the introductory proposal information.

Once the proposal is completed and approved, Curtis suggested that we consider giving a seminar to the campus.

Next meeting: September 15, 2005 when we will finalize the proposal.