Well, we mowed the no-mow again (loving the oxymoron), as it was due for its spring knockdown. Like I’ve seen in quite a few farmers fields this year, it actually wasn’t a great grass year-the clovers, alfalfas, and wildflowers seem to have been able to keep pace with the spring flush of grass growth this […]…Continue Reading No Mow Year Three
Day: July 23, 2010
Area 51 notes – July 8, 2010
Present: Mike Lynch, Mike Roy, Shel Sax, Terry Simpkins (notes), Mary Backus
CurrTech Team: BCarson SDriscoll AChapin JPile joined us for agenda item #1
The CT team met with us and reviewed their recommendations, along with the results of their focus groups surveys, particularly regarding the online discussion component, the audio/video components, and the potential use of […]…Continue Reading Area 51 notes – July 8, 2010
Area 51 notes – June 24, 2010
Present: M. Roy, T. Simpkins, J. Rehbach, S. Sax, M. Lynch, M. Backus, D. Bernier
The Education and Training Team submitted a proposal to clarify/modify the teams’ charge. This proposal was discussed, noting some suggestions which the sponsor will bring back to the team.
The agenda for the next Managers meeting (July 8th) was prepared. Topics will be […]…Continue Reading Area 51 notes – June 24, 2010
Area 51 notes – June 3, 2010
Present: Mike Roy, Jeff Rehbach, Shel Sax, Mike Lynch, Mary Backus , Carol Peddie, Terry Simpkins and Doreen Bernier
The ADs reviewed the weekly updates prior to the meeting. The following was addressed.
· Moodle, Papercut and network upgrade should all go through the change management process
· Phoenix project needs to be updated
Calendar
Notes from July Manager’s Meeting
We had a manager’s meeting this month. Here’s what we discussed:
1. Goal Setting Process
Mary Backus led a discussion on the goal setting process for LIS. Her presentation is available at http://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dg3d3j83_10ck44mfgj . Milestones for the process are: Area and Team Goals due at end of July. Workgroup goals due at end of August. Individual goals […]…Continue Reading Notes from July Manager’s Meeting
The Perils of Government By Remote Control
The Washington Post has issued parts 2 and 3 of its series titled Top Secret America. Part two examines the role of private contractors. Jonathan Bernstein’s recent blog posting, cross-listed here at Salon, discussing the first part of the WaPo ser……Continue Reading The Perils of Government By Remote Control
Mining Black Gold
Maintaining Middlebury’s composting operation is not for the faint of heart….Continue Reading Mining Black Gold