Minutes from the SIGCS Annual Meeting
June 2000
Cheri Burch
(Note: If you have corrections to the minutes, please bring them to the attention of Cheri or one of the other officers.)
Attending the meeting were:
Charles Bruen
Cheri Burch (Recorder)
Philip East (Chair)
Betsy Frederick
Linda Hayes
Joe Kmoch
Robert Lucas
Jan Meizel
Charles Rice (Vice Chair)
Chris Stephenson
Terry Wardrop
The minutes of last meeting (June 1999) were approved as submitted.
Election Report
Election results report indicated that Charles Rice and Cheri Burch were reelected to their respective offices. Thanks were issued to all candidates.
Budget Report
There has been little expenditure of SIGCS funds. Anticipated expenses for this year total $575 for:
- business meeting—$100
- attendance at the SIG Council—$175
- election expenses—$100
- extra copies of the journal for distribution at Symposium 2000—$200
The anticipated balance will be approximately $1,450.
There was discussion of how SIGCS funds should be budgeted. The discussion indicated three items for which SIGCS funds should be spent.
- a brochure for distribution at this and other meetings computer science teachers might attend
- letterhead design and printing for conducting official SIGCS business
- a banner to advertise our presence here at NECC and at other functions
SIG Council Report
Philip explained the restructuring proposal presented at the SIG Council. The proposed structure will make the relationship between ISTE and the SIGs more explicit. It will also provide impetus for the SIGs to be more diligent about providing member services such as journals/newsletters, annual meetings, elections, and so on. Perhaps most significant is an expected eventual move to mostly electronic publish of SIG journals and newsletters and the use of electronic communication and voting.
There was some discussion about the effectiveness of online versus printed surveys of membership.
Membership Report
The membership report indicated that there are currently about 450 members, many whom have inclusive memberships, i.e., receive membership in all the ISTE SIGs at a single lower rate. An effort to determine demographic information on members was only partially successful. 33% or more of our members work in K–12 education with approximately 10%–11% each in library/administration/ISD, college, and business or professional organization. This information was indeterminable for approximately one-third of the membership. We seem to have slightly more female than male members (48% to 44%).
Symposium 2000 Report
The Computer Science and Information Technology Education Symposium 2000, held June 25, was attended by 90 people, from the 140 people who had registered, and 3,600 who were invited. Those present at this meeting who had attended the symposium appreciated the excellent quality of the program. Chris Stephenson was thanked for her efforts. A future symposium was encouraged, with suggestions for possible improvements. (Editor's note: Also read Chris Stephenson's Symposium 2000 and 2001 notes.)
Computer Science Strands at NECC
The computer science strand at NECC 2000 was deemed quite successful. Most time slots had at least one computer science session, and there was much less doubling up of sessions than in the past. A computer science strand is anticipated at NECC 2001, and everyone present was encouraged to propose a session. There was also discussion about SIGCS sponsoring a workshop at NECC'2001.
Journal of Computer Science Education Report
The journal is still approximately one year behind in its publication. A double issue will be printed soon. (Editor's note: The double issue discussed here was mailed as JCSE vol. 14 nos. 3/4 in April 2001.)
As noted above, there are plans to convert to an online journal. Discussion ensued on this topic without general consensus.
A new editorial policy was proposed. The name of the journal will remain the same—another journal with a similar name exists. A possible review editor was identified (Jan Meizel). We will also seek someone from the advanced placement (AP) community to seek and coordinate the inclusion of AP material in the journal. (Editor's note: ISTE has converted this publication to the current JCSE Online.)
The was also discussion about including an information technology strand in the journal.
New/Other Business
There was discussion about the need for an e-coordinator to supervise the SIGCS Web page and use of one or more lists.
Future possible SIGCS activities and the advisability of sending e-mail to recruit volunteers were both discussed.
Contributor
Cheri Burch taught high school computer science for 14 years in Oklahoma and New Mexico, following 11 years as a computer scientist in the U.S. Air Force and industry. Currently she is looking for new opportunities.
In her non-teaching life she tells stories, clowns, reads, sews, and, especially, does crossword puzzles.
39 Chaco Loop
Sandia Park, NM 87047
505-286-9674
ctburch@aol.com
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