October+15,+2007

=October 15, 2007 Database meeting=

Attendance: Paul, Beth, Chris, Sam, Kevin, Cindy Lawry, Tammy, Linda, Jodi, Christina and Esther This committee was formed to identify a Database software program that can best serve the needs of Tenacre.

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A database is an organized collection of information stored in one central location. This information or data can easily be accessed, managed, and updated.

Why do we want it?

Much of the work done by different departments at Tenacre is duplicated by others. One central format for organizing and maintaining information that could be easily retrieved and maintained would save time. Our ability to track information would be improved. Highlights of the meeting:

•Several members shared how they currently use a database •others mentioned what they would like to see a database include as far as record keeping etc. for their department •the thinking is that this would take up to two years to implement •the challenge will be finding a program that serves our needs •suggestion was made to formulate a list of questions that can be asked when committee calls other schools that are currently using one database •Beth recorded questions committee members would like to ask other schools •building a program from scratch can’t be done • members were concerned about who will have access, will it be web-based and what is the security •interest was shown in what could be added on later to the program as our needs increase •who is going to maintain this •how will staff and faculty be trained

Next Meeting is October 29th at 3:45. Beth will have compiled a list of the questions that members would like to ask other schools. These questions will guide our further investigation of a single database for Tenacre.