University Consortium for Geographic Information Science

Minutes:  Board of Directors Meeting

June 29, 2002 3:30 pm – 5:15 pm

1. Art Getis called the meeting to order at 3:45pm

2. Discussion of Standards – John Kim

John provided the Board with a discussion of research issues in GIS standards including recent challenges and changes, infrastructure needed, typical GIS standard architecture, GIS standard-making organizations, examples of research issues in GIS standards, standards in GIS curricula, and recommendations on research in GIS standards.

3. Professional Standards – Karen Kemp

ISO-TCll draft technical report is completed. Emphasizes that GIS professional certification should not be applied globally. Karen recommends binational agreements on certification.

4. Mike Goodchild

-         Mike described some of the significant projects in which he is involved including infrastructural development for social scientists at the national level.

-         We have organized GIS infrastructure at the campus level. Why not do this at the national level with the UCGIS campuses involved? This could also be done internationally.

-         SESME – Proposal submitted under the NSF Math and Science Education Program. Based on the proposition that GIS can be used as a vehicle for implementing spatial thinking in math and science at K-12.

-         The time is ripe for UCGIS to undertake big initiatives.

-         The ecological community is a good example of universities collaborating to break down research barriers.

-         UCGIS could take the lead in developing a geographic information research agenda focusing on homeland security.

5.  Policy Committee – Will Craig

-         Will proposed a work plan for the Policy and Legislation Committee that involves issue identification methods of outreach, and the process. Richard moved approval and Harvey seconded the proposal (See attachment).

-         American Community Survey

Will requested approval to initiate a grassroots campaign. Harlan moved and Carolyn second approval of the request. Passed 7 yes, 0 no, 3 abstentions.

-         Board input sought on topics for the Winter 2003 meetings. Ideas offered

included the notion of projects introduced by congressional representations. Harvey and Lina suggested an emphasis on transportation.

Meeting adjourned at 5:37pm.

                              Respectfully submitted

                              Richard Wright

                              Secretary

Attachment

Policy and Legislation Committee, Meeting on 6/26/02

Report to Board of Directors on 6/29/02

1. Issue Identification
2. 1. Types

1)      reactive (e.g., to legislation)

2)      proactive (e.g., quantum leap in public recognition of and agency

support for GIScience

1. 2. Sources

1)      members

2)      sister organizations (esp. NSGIC)

3)      CNSF

4)      Agencies (prohibited from lobbying)

1. 3. Levels of Concern

1)      essential to GIScience discipline

2)      important, but not critical

3)      other

2. Methods of outreach
3. 1. Congressional Breakfast
   2. Presidential Letter
   3. Grassroots

1)      general via all@ucgis.org (for A, B, only)

2)      targeted to delegates from key states (for A, B only)

2. 4. Web statements
   5. Collaboration with Sister Organizations (e.g., AGS, AAG, ASPRS, ACSM, URISA, APA, ACM, ASCE, NSGIC)
   6. Passive, thru membership in CNSF, etc.
3. Process Board Approval sought)

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