To share your comments regarding these proposals with the President of MCSA, Tim Lindberg and the Director of Computing Services, Dave Loewi, please email: techfee@morris.umn.edu.

Russ Haywood (hayw0017@morris.umn.edu)

• Description of Proposed Project: Use latent computer processing power for the good of science. The're many FREE decentralized "grid based" computer programs that use our computers dorment processing power to render protiens and help fight cancer, to no limit on the PC user. All computers on campus should have the software, it should be strongly recomend to all students computers. http://toolbar.google.com/dc/offerdc.html or http://folding.stanford.edu/ and IBM has a more elaborate one: "World Community Grid" http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/join_now/join_now.html thanks

• Itemized Budget: it would only cost slightly in power consumtion and staff time.

• Description of Proposed Project: I and other's have noticed that the campus network gets very slow starting around 4 or 5 and doesnt speed up untill about midnight. Sometimes the network is so burdoned that web pages wont even come up. I am basing this observation from my dorm room in Indy hall. I think that new faster routers are needed to keep up with student internet use. I dont think that the bottleneck is the POP (point of presence) connection where the internet fiber connects to the UMM network. The reason for this opinion is that the internet from certain places, like the library or the wireless network never seeem to slow down. This leades me to believe that there is a bottleneck being created by either a poorly designed and configured network or that the routing hardware is not of sufficient speed. Also if routing hardware is being changed perhaps an upgrade to gigabyte lan would be feasable, as opposed to the 10/100 being run now, this could theoritically provide a 10x speed boost for internal communication.

• Itemized Budget: Routing hardware is expensive but I think an upgrade is needed. Routing hardware would probably run about 20,000 for new top of the line equipment. An upgrade to gigabyte lan would probably requre some rewiring to bring it all the way to each dorm room although I think the cat 5 in place now might be able to handle it. Definetly though gigabyte lan should be used to connect the routers to eachother unless fiber is currently being used.

• Description of Proposed Project: As our CD collection becomes extensive, our even more extensive vinyl collection at KUMM becomes overlooked. Currently, we are in need of two broadcast quality turntables to replace our current turntables in studio A. One is currently out of order and one has had several problems. We have several shows that focus on classic alternative music and we wish to accomodate them with this puchase. Having these new turntables will greatly benefit both KUMM DJs and listeners, as they will provide for ease and quality of programming.

• Itemized Budget: We are proposing the purchase of two (2) SL1200 MK5 Technics Turntables. Each turntable costs $550. The turntables we look to purchase are industry standard and would be high quality technical additions to KUMM. With freight costs, the total proposal is for $1150.

• Description of Proposed Project: Blakely hall government is looking to update our lounge area. The television we have now is faulty with poor color and many of the buttons do not work! We would like to get a larger television to support more hall events. We are requesting funds to purchase the "Sony WEGA 57" Widescreen Rear Projection HDTV". Our residents feels that this expense is justified considerting we only have one television for the entire building. We also are looking to purchase a DVD/VHS player because we are without a VHS player at this moment.

• Itemized Budget: "Sony WEGA 57" Widescreen Rear Projection HDTV w/HDMI Input & Twin View" which is listed at Best Buy for $2,399.99 "Sony Progressive-Scan DVD Player/4-Head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR Combo - Silver" at Best Buy for $149.99 Total: $2549.98 * note: Both these items are currently on sale at Bestbuy.com totaling a savings of $129.00

• Description of Proposed Project: Blakely hall government would like to purchase some wall clocks for our study lounges. (total of three)

• Itemized Budget: Round Retro Metal Wall Clock - 9-1/2" From Target: $29.99each (total: 89.97)

• Description of Proposed Project: I am seeking to purchase a new laptop computer to replace an outdated G4 desktop that the HFA Gallery currently owns. Student interns, through the gallery internship program, will predominantly use this laptop. The tasks to be completed by the interns involve software such as Adobe Creative suite and IWorks05, which we would also like to purchase. I cannot update our current desktop computer with the necessary software. With a new laptop interns will be able to use the required software and allow for the mobility to assist students in organizing and installing gallery exhibits.

• Itemized Budget: 12in Powerbook G4 - $1499 Adobe Creative Suites - $170.23 Macintosh I Works 05 Software - $79 Total = $1748.23

• Description of Proposed Project: Artists and student artists who are currently working in new medias, such as video art, animation, digital imaging, and instillation art, have submitted work and proposals for exhibitions at the HFA gallery. The HFA Gallery has no current means of exhibiting work that is heavily dependent on technology and current forms of audiovisual resources. Media services has worked well with us in the past, but time conflictions and equipment demand usually result in a limited exhibition period of these types of works. Therefore, I am requesting funds to purchase the following equipment, one multimedia projector, two 13inch white monitors, and two DVD/ VCR combo players. Having this equipment as part of our gallery resources will better serve exhibiting artists and student artists, who choose to use current technology in the art they exhibit.

• Itemized Budget: 1 -- Epson Powerlite 61p Multimedia Projector - $1364.00 2 -- RCA E1334 13inch LCD CR TVs - $168.92 2 -- Sony DVD/VHS Combo Player SLV-D350P - $295.28 Total $1828.20

• Description of Proposed Project: KUMM would like to replace both the streaming audio computer and the studio computer with used computers being re-sold by the computing services at the beginning of the 2005-06 school year. Not only does this aid KUMM in providing the on-air staff, news staff, and online staff with reliable computers that are still in good shape, but also is a small expense to the technology fee compared to what a new computer would cost, giving other organizations a chance to recieve funding. The streaming audio computer has aided KUMM for over 5 years in providing music to listeners from Seattle to New York and has also had listeners from around the globe (Latvia, Russia, South America, England). The on-air studio computer provides DJs with web-surfing capabilities to boost the quality of their show, as well as giving up-to-date weather information which is provided on the hour. E-mail and AOL Instant Messaging Services have also served as a mode of communication between listeners and DJs for requests, in particular. We would also ask that two computers be reserved for KUMM purchases if this request is granted.

• Itemized Budget: According to computing services staff, the most a single computer being re-sold would cost is roughly $350-400. So, we are asking for $800 through the technology fee to replace two (2) computers.

• Description of Proposed Project: With the Internet becoming an important part of spreading information KUMM finds itself without the ability to easily showcase the many activities and events they sponsor or cosponsor across the Internet. This is due to a lack of a digital camera in which to take photos of the events they provide to the UMM campus and community. A new digital camera would allow for good photos to be taken of the members of the UMM community and easily showcase them on the Internet. The KUMM website has been growing in usage and helps to get people on-campus as well as off-campus interested and involved in Morris and the station. A new digital camera is a logical step in improving the ability for the staff at KUMM to benefit students on campus as well as off and also students just looking at attending UMM.

• Itemized Budget: Proposal to purchase One (1) Camedia C-770 Ultra Zoom digital camera. The camera is listed at www.bestbuy.com for a cost of $499.99. Shipping cost could be up to $7.01. Total Proposal Cost: $507.00

• Description of Proposed Project: Deep Freeze is a program used by Computing Services that helps to keep malicious software off of the public computers. KUMM has found need of such a program in that it will help to prevent malicious virus's and spy-ware to be stored on the the computer used by DJ's. This computer is accessed by many students and has had problems in the past with users unknowingly installing malicious software. This software can affect a large majority of the students at UMM by sending out more malicious software in a large quantity. Deep Freeze would be able to help reduce computer problems caused by such attacks as well as reduce bandwidth congestion that occurs on campus. It is a cheap and simple way to prevent future problems that could have a large effect on the campus.

• Itemized Budget: Proposal to purchase one(1) copy of Deep Freeze. It is sold at www.furonics.com for a listed price of 29.95. Shipping costs could be as much as $7.01. Total Proposal Cost: $36.96

• Description of Proposed Project: The Student Graphic Designers employed by Student Activities and the Campus Activities Council are currently working on a Mac G5 computer with first generation OS X Adobe design software. We would like to up date this for them to the Adobe Creative Suite v1.1. This software package includes the most current versions of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Professional, In Design and GoLive. This upgrade would provide them with the tools to do their job more efficiently and give them the opportunity to learn some new software systems that they are not currently familiar with (In Design, acrobat Professional and GoLive). As these students design posters, flyers and publicity for any student organization who wishes to use their service; this would continue to increase the quality of their work and effectiveness for the student Organizations they are serving.

• Itemized Budget: With the educational discount through the UM Tech-mart this software package is $399.00

• Description of Proposed Project: Requests for this project include an instructor station, ceiling-mounted data projector, and SMART Board for Classroom 212 in the Minority Resource Center. MRC 212 is being used for instruction for multiple classes and research for elementary and secondary education students. Plans include using the classroom for First Year Seminar and introductory education courses for freshmen and sophomores as well. MRC 212 currently contains no equipment to facilitate instruction and in that it is not handicapped accessible, requests for equipment from Computing Services to date have entailed carrying carts and equipment up and down the staircase for use in this classroom. This request is being made for equipment that will support instruction as well as student engagement in learning. Integration of technology into curriculum studies and modeling effective use of technology for student interaction in lessons are important in the preparation of preservice teachers. Use of an instructor work station (computer, monitor, projector, and VCR/DVD player) along with a SMART Board will facilitate such integration and modeling. The SMART Board, which will be mounted on the classroom wall, ensures effective use of space in this classroom. The board will support organization and presentation of lessons that address students’ needs. Instructors can move quickly to portions of lessons that focus on relevant content and engage students in lessons through use of visual tools and interactive icons on the board. Lesson segments can be revisited as needed. All of these capabilities have been used in classrooms that currently make use of SMART Board technology. No additional training or support is required.

• Itemized Budget: Computer and 17 flat panel monitor-(Dell OptiPlex GX280)-$1004.45 VCR/DVD-Sony SLV-D350P DVD/VCR Combo-$149.87 SMART Board 580 ($1,400) with freight ($110) and USB adapter cable ($49)-$1,559.00 Data Projector (Ceiling mounted Box Light CP-322i 2000 Lumen XGA Projector)-$1,899.00 Installation of projector -$400.00 Total amount for this request- $5,012.32

• Description of Proposed Project: Purchasing a new Computer Assisted Design program for the Media Lab in HFA 26. Currently we are using a program that is not standard in any industry. And is not stable and prone to crashing and bugs. Theatre Designers use Vectorworks Spotlight 11 with Renderworks, in creating 2D & 3D pre-visualization scenery for productions. We are able to create 3D models to show how a set will look like, and then render or add photo-realistic texturing to show the paint treatment. And lighting designers can create realistic looking lighting situations. This program is not only used in Theatre, but is standard for Architects, Landscapers, Mechanics, Industrial Designers, Film Art Directors, Exhibition Designers... With this program, you can create 3D animated quicktime movies that can interact with other graphic programs. Student designed productions, art students, and other students looking to work on a Industry standard CAD program can with Vectorworks Spotlight 11. http://nemetschek.net/

• Itemized Budget: 13 copies of Vectorworks Spotlight with Renderworks on a network dongle 13 copies - $100 each - $1300.00 1 Network Dongle - $200.00 Total = $1500 + $15.00 shipping = $1515.00

• Description of Proposed Project: Student Athletes are one of the largest student groups on campus. These athletes spend a number of hours on the road each week traveling to and from competition and do not have access to computers to complete school work. This proposal will allow teams to have access to a laptop computer for student use while traveling. This will provide a vital avenue for UMM to support our student-athletes in their academic endeavors while they represent the university at competitions. At any one time there might be three teams traveling on the road, therefore the proposal is for 3 Dell laptops computers.

• Itemized Budget: 3 - Dell Latitude 100L laptop computers (2.4 GHz, 256MB RAM, 40GB hard Drive, CD ROM, 56K Modem) - $830.10 = $2490.30 3 - Padded computer carrying cases - $32.08 = $96.24 3 - 128MB memory Key - $29.11 = 87.33 TOTAL REQUEST - $2673.87

• Description of Proposed Project: Acuisition of a classroom visual presenter with VGA output for the projector already in classroom HFA 185. It would allow presentation of student music theory work immediately so we can talk about errors or other issues with an immediate impact. It would also save on the literally hundreds of overheads I make of music theory exercises and of music scores that I mark with colored overhead pens. This way I should be able to work in color directly on photocopies on the presenter. It will also allow the presentation of any interesting score I come across and play as coming in music or whatever.

• Itemized Budget: Elmo High Resolution Visual Presenter - $2167.00 Estimated shipping $35.00 Total $2202.00

• Description of Proposed Project: We would like to purchase two portable dimmer packs and cables for the Student Center Tech Crew. These portable "Leprecon" dimmer packs have 6 separate dimmers per pack, with 1800 watts capacity per dimmer. They are lightweight, compact, and easily transported. They can be plugged in to a standard 20 amp outlet, which would allow for use in many venues on campus. The dimmers would give us great flexibility in terms of light placement and reducing excess cable runs. These two units would give us 12 more dimmers to work with, raising our total to 36, and help us come a little closer to meeting the lighting requests we receive each year. The Student Center Tech Crew Serves all student groups and most professional artist that perform at UMM.

• Itemized Budget: Qty: Two- Leprechon G458 dimmer packs - $1260.00 Qty: Four- 100 ft electrical cables - $236.00 Qty: Two- 100 ft 5 pin DMX cables - $122.00 Shipping- $40.00 Projected Cost: $1658.00

• Description of Proposed Project: The UMM Speech Team would like to request the purchase of a Dell laptop computer for the purposes of research and record-keeping. Right now, the Speech Team has the use of a donated desktop computer that is over eight years old and is impractical and essentially non-functional. Because of limited office space, a laptop is more practical than a desktop PC. A laptop computer that is able to hook into the campus’ new wireless network would be extremely helpful to members of our team who regularly read and print news articles for competition purposes. It would also be used for organizational records such as meeting minutes. Included in this request is also the purchase of a Dell printer and necessary laptop accessories.

• Itemized Budget: Dell Laptop=$1500.00 Dell Printer=$137.00 Carrying Case=$55.00 TOTAL: $1692.00

• Description of Proposed Project: The UMM Speech Team requests the purchase of a memory storage device to maintain an electronic backup of team records and speeches. The team would like to keep all of its electronic records in one place, and currently have no efficient fashion to do so. This would also be helpful in keeping all members’ speeches on hand for emergency situations. We believe this is an inexpensive manner to accomplish this goal.

• Itemized Budget: Lexar Media 256MB USB JumpDrive Traveler=$44.99

• Description of Proposed Project: We would like to replace our current speakers that we use on the Student Center Tech Crew, and purchase a portable sound mixing board. Our current speakers are over a decade old and have been repaired/re-coned several times. The new Mackie speakers we are hoping to purchase are a powered speaker with built in amplification, which reduces the risk of over powering or under powering the speaker. These speakers have ample power, and are versatile enough to be used in Edson, the PE Center, and just about any other venue on campus. We are also looking to buy a Mackie mixing board as well. It is compact and rack mountable, with 16 channels of input. We are in need a mixer that can be easily transported and set up at different locations around campus. This mixing board fits the bill. One person can easily move this mixing board, and it would take up very little space when operating. The Student Center Tech Crew serves all student groups and most professional artists here at UMM.

• Itemized Budget: QTY - 1 - Mackie 1604-VLZ-Pro 16 Channel Mixer: $897.00 QTY - 2 - Mackie SA 1232 Powered Speaker: $2906.00 Shipping: $95.00 Projected Cost: $3898.00

• Description of Proposed Project: Fund one-half of required monthly line costs for the UMM dial-in modem pool. The modem pool provides access to the UMM campus network for approximately 1000 students who live off campus. UMM's entire modem pool system was replaced in fall 2000. A total of 48 incoming lines are available to off-campus users, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The system was purchased and installed with the understanding that monthly line costs would be paid, one-half by UMM Computing Services, and one-half with annual allocations from the student technology fee.

• Itemized Budget: A total of $10,142 is requested for the 2005-2006 year. This will pay for one-half of the monthly T1 line costs, and this amount will be fully matched by UMM Computing Services. By allocating student technology fee funding for the UMM modem pool, ResNet, wireless access, and UMM public labs, we ensure that the fee's benefits and services are reaching every UMM student.

• Description of Proposed Project: Computing Services annually requests student technology fee funding to replace the oldest computers in UMM's public computer labs. An agreement in place since 1997 arranges for computers in labs to be replaced on a four-year cycle, with about one-fourth of the computers replaced each year. UMM's open labs are entirely funded by allocations from the student technology fee.

  This year the computers that are due to be retired are 18 Dell Optiplex GX400 1.3 GHz systems with 17" CRT displays located in the Behmler 10 lab. These were originally Windows 98 systems. They have Pentium IV processors, 256 MB RAM, 9 GB HD, and were purchased in spring 2001. Also due to be retired are 16 Macintosh PowerMac G4 systems with 17" Apple Studio CRT displays. These Macs were originally OS 9.1 systems. The Macs have dual 533 MHz G4 processors, 512 MB RAM, 30 GB HD, and were purchased in spring 2001. Eight of these computers are located in the Behmler 10 lab, 4 in the Library outside of Room 350, 2 in the Student Center 24-Hour lab, and 2 in the Behmler 39 lab.

  Computing Services is reducing the number of computers in the Behmler 10 lab in recognition of the fact that the utilization of this lab has decreased over the past few years. Additionally, Computing Services will re-locate one of the HP scanners now located in the Behmler 10 lab to the Behmler 39 lab so that scanning will be available for use in a public 24-hour lab. Thirty-four used computers will be sold, and the proceeds of the sales will be returned to the student technology fee account. (In 2004-05, sales of retired lab computers provided $11,640 in revenue to the tech fee account.)

  By funding projects in Computing Services campus labs, ResNet, wireless access, and the UMM dial-in modem pool, we ensure that the student technology fee provides free and easy access for every UMM student and nobody is left out or left behind.

• Itemized Budget: Fifteen Dell computers, Windows XP, at a price per system of $1500. Dell's purchasing contract with the University of Minnesota guarantees that we will be able to configure a system with exceptionally good value for this volume purchase. The systems selected will be the best available for the price in summer 2005. Without specifying an exact configuration, these systems will be likely to have energy-conserving flat-panel monitors (17" or larger), DVD/CD-RW combo drives, and 1 GB or more RAM, with Pentium 4 processors (3.20 GHz or higher).

  Six G5 PowerMacs, at a price per system of $1840. Without specifying an exact configuration, these systems will be G5s with energy-saving flat screen displays (17" or larger), DVD or DVD-R/CD-RW combo drives, 1 GB or more RAM, and at least 1.8 GHz processors.

  The all-University site license with Microsoft makes the Office suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and others) available at no charge, saving money for UMM.

  Total allocation requested for Computing Services lab equipment replacements in the 2005-2006 academic year: $33,540.

• Description of Proposed Project: The Student Center Tech Crew is looking to purchase outboard sound equipment and accessories which would save us money in rental over time. This equipment would also allow us to better serve the needs and requests we receive from both students and professional artists. We will currently be renting equipment for the third straight year. This cost can add up quickly, and we end up not having any inventory to show for our money spent. The equipment we are asking for is standard gear that is commonly used in many types of performances. By purchasing this equipment, we could ultimately save money in rental and improve our ability to serve the students and professional artist that perform at UMM.

• Itemized Budget: Qty - 1 - DBX 1046 Quad Compressor/Limiter: $451.00 Qty - 1 - DBX 1074 Quad Noise Gate: $458.00 Qty - 1 - DBX1231 Two Channel 31 Band EQ: $328.00 Qty - 1 - Shure KSM27/SL Mic: $247.00 Qty - 1 - Shure SM81-LC Mic: $312.00 Qty - 3 - DL100-Ultra- Direct Box: $100.00 Qty - 1 - STP803 Insert Snake: $23.00 Qty - 1 - M-8 Power Conditioner: $39.00 Qty - 3 - KM259 Black Short Mic stand: $188.00 Shipping: $100 Projected Cost: $2246.00

• Description of Proposed Project: A program of significant upgrades to ResNet began with the 2003-04 technology fee allocations. This program, over a period of three years, will make 100 mb/s (megabit per second) service available across the entire network. Final expenditures for this three year plan need are $3,000. In addition, this proposal will cover the continued ongoing costs of ResNet ($15,000). Costs in 2005-2006 will primarily be for switches, adapters, cables, other network electronics, and maintenance on all existing equipment.

  ResNet was originally created with a subscription fee, but when the UMM student technology fee was implemented in 1997, ResNet became a free service for all students living on campus. The technology fee is the only source of funding for operations, maintenance, and system upgrades for ResNet.

  ResNet is one of UMM's best and most popular services to students. In spring 2005, we find that the number of students in residence halls using it is close to 100%. By providing tech fee funding for ResNet, dial-in modems, and campus labs, we ensure that we are providing essential network and technology access to every UMM student.

• Itemized Budget: ResNet subscription fees were eliminated in 1997 as part of the agreement that implemented the UMM student technology fee, and ongoing ResNet costs are exclusively assigned to the technology fee budget. Total request for 2005-06: $18,000 which includes $3,000 to finalize the 3-year ResNet upgrade that began in 2003-04 and $15,000 for the continued ongoing costs of ResNet.

• Description of Proposed Project: This is a proposal to further expand wireless availability in the dorms and apartments. We are estimating to add 12 additional wireless locations in the campus dorms and apartments.

  By allocating student technology fee funding for the UMM modem pool, ResNet, UMM public labs, and wireless access points, we ensure that the fee's benefits and services are reaching every UMM student.

• Itemized Budget: A total of $9,720 is requested for the 2005-2006 year.

  12 x ($360 access point hardware + $250 networking equipment + $200 installation costs)

• Description of Proposed Project: This is a proposal to further expand wireless availability to more public spaces and classroom areas. We are estimating to add 12 additional wireless locations in public spaces and classroom areas.

  By allocating student technology fee funding for the UMM modem pool, ResNet, UMM public labs, and wireless access points, we ensure that the fee's benefits and services are reaching every UMM student.

• Itemized Budget: A total of $9,720 is requested for the 2005-2006 year.

  12 x ($360 access point hardware + $250 networking equipment + $200 installation costs)

• Description of Proposed Project: This proposal is to complete the implementation of a 12-station digital media lab located in Humantities-Fine Arts. This state-of-the-art lab is a cooperative effort of Media Services, Speech, Theatre, Music and Art disciplines, and received initial funding in 2003 from the UMM Technology Fee. The lab benefits all 1,800 students at UMM, regardless of major of study, and is cost shared and managed by Media Services.

  The Digital Media Lab provides capabilities no other lab at UMM can offer. These services include editing video and audio projects with Final Cut Pro, graphic design for the web or print with Adobe Photoshop, audio editing with Audacity, AutoCAD drafting with MacDraft, and other utility programs. These projects require large storage space, and this lab utilizes the Apple Xserve RAID server purchased in 2003 with nearly 900GB of storage space.

  This proposal is requesting the replacement of six (6) Macintosh G4 computers that were originally donated by the theatre discipline. The machines are inadequate to run the programs necessary used in the lab. The proposal would like to purchase (6) new G5 Macintosh CPUs, in addition to monitors.

  The proposal also requests the purchase of two software packages initially proposed when the lab was designed: Adobe Creative Suite and Macromedia Dreamweaver. These programs will give students the ability to create and edit graphics for the web and for print.

  The lab is an asset to UMM and has been used by hundreds of students in the past year and a half for their projects. The lab is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.

• Itemized Budget: 6 Apple G5 Macintosh Computers 1.8 GHz, 512 GB SDRAM, 80 GB HD ATI Radeon Graphics Card, Superdrive PCI Gigabit Ethernet. @ $1,695 = $10,170

  6 ADV-VGA Adaptor cable needed for second display @ $40 = $240

  10 NEC AS70 AccuSync 17” Monitors @ $140 = $1,400

  1 XRAID Drive for server = $500

  12 Adobe Creative Suite Software Licenses Photoshop, InDesign, Ilustrator, Image Ready @ $195 + CD Media $24 = $ 2,364

  12 Macromedia Dreamweaver @ $73.41 = $880.92 + CD Media $14.98 = $895.90

  1 iMic USB Audio Adaptor = $40

  Misc cables and infrastructure = $498

  Total cost to complete project = $16,107.90

• Description of Proposed Project: This proposal is to complete the implementation of a 12-station digital media lab located in Humantities-Fine Arts. This state-of-the-art lab is a cooperative effort of Media Services, Speech, Theatre, Music and Art disciplines, and received initial funding in 2003 from the UMM Technology Fee. The lab benefits all 1,800 students at UMM, regardless of major of study, and is cost shared and managed by Media Services.

  The Digital Media Lab provides capabilities no other lab at UMM can offer. These services include editing video and audio projects with Final Cut Pro, graphic design for the web or print with Adobe Photoshop, audio editing with Audacity, AutoCAD drafting with MacDraft, and other utility programs. These projects require large storage space, and this lab utilizes the Apple Xserve RAID server purchased in 2003 with nearly 900GB of storage space.

  The proposal requests the purchase of a large format Xerox Color Laser Printer. This will give students the ability to print assignments in the lab after hours, after Duplicating Services has closed. The printer uses media up to 12”x18” in size.

  The lab is an asset to UMM and has been used by hundreds of students in the past year and a half for their projects. The lab is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.

• Itemized Budget: 1 Xerox Phaser Large Format printer = $3,600

• Description of Proposed Project: We would like to purchase three different styles of lights for Edson Auditorium. The first style is the "Fresnel" light. It is an affordable instrument that is used by virtually every theater in the world. We simply need more of them. Similar is the case with the "Source Four Ellipsoidal spot light." It is recognized as an industry standard in terms of performance, and is one that we have purchased in the past. It is an excellent light. The third style of light is the "Altman Sky Cyc." This instrument can be hung from a baton, and is used to light backdrops with different colors. Currently we don't have any lights to do that. We have to borrow the Theater Departments strip lights, which take up valuable floor space. Edson is sorely lacking in lighting inventory. We are simply trying to upgrade our lighting capabilities to accomodate the request we receive from students and performing artist each year. The Tech Crew serves all students at UMM.

• Itemized Budget: Qty - 2 - Altman Sky Cycs with lamps and connectors: $1347.00 Qty - 6 - Source Fours with lamps and connectors: $1864.00 Qty - 8 - Altman Fresnels with connectors, lamps, barndoors: $1379.00 Shipping: $182.00 Projected cost: $4772.00

• Description of Proposed Project: The Student Center Tech Crew is looking to purchase a Hazer. We often have requests for haze by groups which want to create a mood using lighting effects. The Hazer we are looking at would allow us to do that. It can easily fill a large stage, or can be used for smaller more intimate spaces as well. It is billed as fire system friendly, which means it won't trip off fire and smoke alarms. This style of Hazer looks to be a quality piece of equipment, and would be a great added feature to performances by student groups and professional artist at UMM.

• Itemized Budget: MDG Atmosphere APS Haze Generator: $2000.00 Projected Cost: $2000.00

• Description of Proposed Project: We would like to purchase a College Bowl lockout system and countdown clock for use in further developing our campus College Bowl Program. College Bowl is an academic quiz game played by universities across the country. We held a campus tournament this spring and saw 11 student teams (43 students) participate which for a first time event is amazing. This system would be more mobile than the system in the HFA television studio and would allow us to hold the tournament in the Student Center where we could also have more room for audiences to watch the matches.

• Itemized Budget: Lockout system $500 Count down timer$125 Total $625.00

• Description of Proposed Project: Computer replacement for the Writing Room. Our current iMac is 5 years old. Last fall we experienced problems with it, though we got them worked out. It is just a matter of time before it breaks down for good. Our current computer is older than the standard age for replacement on campus. The Writing Room serves about 500 students per year, in addition to employing 5 to 8 students as tutors. Students who work in the Writing Room gain valuable academic skills; it is a job that is also a learning experience (some students receive academic credit for working in the Writing Room). The computer is primarily an administrative tool that we use to communicate with students via email, to maintain our webpage, and in scheduling, etc. The computer is also an important resource for the students who use our services: on it, we maintain links to online writing tools, such as citation guides, and other academic writing guides. Students also occasionally use the computer during a tutoring session to work on a paper on-screen with a tutor.

• Itemized Budget: eMac 1.25GHz Combo Drive $938 AppleCare protection $119 Total $1057

• Description of Proposed Project: Purchase 2 data/video projectors to be available for campus check out. Our current pool of projectors available for check out is down to 4 that have XGA resolution, which is essential in order to be compatible with our pool of 8 laptop computers. Most requests for a laptop computer include the use of a data projector. Also, students and student groups are using these projector for projection movies onto a large screen. The projectors well be maintained by Media Services and will be available to all UMM students.

• Itemized Budget: 2 Sony VPL_CX75 XGA data/video projector @2,695 total $5,390

• Description of Proposed Project: This request is to purchase the necessary equipment required to make adjustments on digital video cameras and studio systems. The main piece of equipment in this package is the Tektronix waveform/vector rasterizer, which accurately measures the chrominance and luminance levels of video signals produced by digital cameras and production systems. This past fall we configured one of our Television production studios and editing systems for use by students and student groups who produce video programs for personal or academic reasons. This equipment package is necessary in order to monitor video signal performance to assure quality studio productions. This represents an investment in new technology that supports technology available to the entire student body. Media Services will be responsible for maintaining this equipment.

• Itemized Budget: One Tektronix model WVR500 Waveform/Vector Rasterizer $ 3370.00 One JVC Model TM-A139su 13-inch Color video Monitor. $ 479.00 Two Panasonic Model WV-BM990 9-inch B/W video Monitor $ 200.00 ea. Total: $ 4,249.00

• Description of Proposed Project: This proposal is for funding to purchase a high light output data/video projector and large screen for use in the Student Center. At present the campus does not own a data/video projector with adequate light output to be used in Oyate Hall of the Student Center. The requested projector has 4000 lumens output and will be adequate for this environment. The primary use will be for events in the student center and will also be available for events such as “Movies on the Mall”. The screen is a 12 foot wide unit with a collapsible stand that can be used in a variety of situations and locations. This projector will be available to the entire campus community including students. Media Services will be responsible for maintaining the equipment.

• Itemized Budget: 1 Canon LV-7555 or equivalent $5,300, 1 – Da-Lite 12’ screen $785, 1-Da-Lite 203 projector stand $139, 1- Canon Case $125 Total $6,349.00

• Description of Proposed Project: The chemistry computer lab, located in room 3110 of the Science building, is utilized by students enrolled in introductory and advanced chemistry courses. Currently, however, the lab houses only two PCs and these two computers fall well short of meeting the scientific computing needs of UMM students. We are requesting funds to purchase two additional PCs for the chemistry computer lab. In addition, we are requesting funds for software to complement existing software available in the Science and Math Division. Recently, a site license was purchased for Gaussian 03, a computational program used frequently by scientists in the areas of chemistry, biology, and physics. We currently do not have the graphical interface for this software, however. The graphical interface will allow students to obtain visual representations of their calculations. Once funding for this graphical interface is secured, the Gaussian software package can be placed on any UMM computer. Considering the high enrollment of students in chemistry and science courses, this new technology will benefit a large number of UMM students.

• Itemized Budget: A total of $6,000 is requested for the 2005-2006 academic year: (a) Two PCs @$1,500 each (the best available PC for the price will be purchased and will likely include a 17” display; (b) Site license for Gaussian graphical interface (GaussView 3.0): $3,000.

• Description of Proposed Project: We are writing this request to put a state of the art audiovisual system in the Multi-Ethnic Resource Center lounge. Our current system (a TV and VCR) is antiquated and many parts are broken. Many students and student organizations use the space. Also, various social functions and trainings/presentations are held in that space. We serve a wide range of cultural functions and students currently do not have a place where they can receive unique cultural programming (i.e. B.E.T., Univision, Telemundo, Logo, and various international programming). All of these uses create a tremendous integrated multi-media need. This system would integrate with our computers, allowing us to use it for presentations, meetings, and other multi-media functions (without needing to buy a new computer). The system would also function as a theater style entertainment center, serving as a TV, DVD, VCR, stereo, and satellite system (providing the programming that isn’t available anywhere on campus). The following student groups are submitting and/or supporting this request: AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society), ASA (Asian Student Association), BSU (Black Student Union), CNIA (Circle of Nations Indian Association), Equality, Imani, MECM (Morris Episcopal Campus Ministry), Mock Trial, Nexus, The Multi-Ethnic Student Program, QIS (the Queer Issues Subcommittee), The University Register, United Latinos, WOCA (Women of Color Association), and the Women’s Resource Center.

• Itemized Budget: I have been working with Tierney Brothers Inc. who collected measurements, photos, and other data. Their engineering department has submitted the following budget which utilizes equipment that is best suited to our physical needs and with the following things in mind: minimal maintenance, ease of use, long-life, safety, and security. Tierney Brothers have stated that they could complete this project with less money but the quality would be lessened and the equipment would not fit our needs resulting in a higher cost in the long run. Video Products: $5500 Includes: Projector- Mitsubishi XD400U $2200, Screen $1200, VCR/DVD $300, Ceiling Mount $200, Structural plate $100, and Interfaces for Computers $1500 Audio Products: $6000 Includes: Surround Amp $1000, Surround Speakers (Left, Center, Right, Left Rear, Right Rear) $4000, and Subwoofer $1000 Control, Hardware, Cable, And Installation: $7475 Includes: cables and connectors $600, Hardware $125, Control System $2750, and Installation $4000 Digital Satellite System: $2120 Includes: Digital Dish $1000 and Network Subscription including multicultural programming for one year $1200 System Total: $21,175

• Description of Proposed Project: One of UMM’s greatest assets is it’s fine concert band. Providing students with numerous opportunities, great memories, and presenting the community with truly wonderful music, it is clear that UMM must treasure such an organization. Evidence of this superb standing can be seen by some of the opportunities the band has provided students to travel (there have been recent trips to Europe and Hawaii), to grow artistically (numerous concerts are given throughout the year), and to contribute to the community (collaborations with high school students are conducted during the annual band fest and concert at the Morris High School). The Concert Band is requesting equipment that would give any group that wishes to use the rehearsal hall (HFA 180) the ability to record and immediately play back any rehearsals they wish. This would benefit all of the following: the Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Chamber Winds, Orchestra, jazz ensembles, and jazz combos, allowing all of the students in these groups to grow as musicians in a more efficient manner. The equipment that would be needed for this is a small mixing board, four hanging microphones to be placed in the ceiling, LD and DAT recorders, as well as various cables. The equipment requested in this application would benefit UMM students of any instrumental ensemble for years to come, and therefore would be an exceptionally wise choice for use in the technology fee.

• Itemized Budget: 1) Mackie 1202 VCLPRO 12 Channel Mixer-$469 2) Tascam DA-20mkII Dat Recorder-$1060 3) Tascam CDRW750 CD Recorder-$678 4) 4x Shure Mx202BS Hanging Microphones-$294.40 ea.-$1170.60 5) 4x 100' XLR Microphone Cables- $50 ea.-$200 6) Various Cables for Connecting Components-$50 (est.) TOTAL-$3634.60

• Description of Proposed Project: Office of Student Activities would like to purchase a new printer for use by student organizations and the office. Our current printer was purchased in October of 1998 and is beginning to give us some problems. We would like to purchase a Lexmark W812tn for $1809.40 plus shipping and handling, 1 toner cartridge and a legal size tray. We have also requested some funding from AFRC for this item. Our request from tech fee is for $1000.

• Itemized Budget: Lexmark W812tn ---$1809.40 Legal size tray --- $30.00 1 Toner cartridge --$156.00 Shipping & handling

• Description of Proposed Project: The Studio Art Discipline seeks to replace 2 outdated mac Graphite G4's and 2 SCSI connection scanners purchased 4+ years ago using Tech Fee Funding for a small workstation opened in 1995. This workstation has been an integral part of the courses offered in Studio Art and Art History--students are dependent on its existence to provide a space near studios to do research, create new work and view archives of images related to various assignments. We would also like to obtain a digital projector to create a mobile digital station for use in various studio classrooms, as it is often difficult to find a room to show students "slide presentations" consistenly with current demand on appropriate viewing classrooms in HFA. An upgrade of this workstation benefits all studio courses including majors and non-majors by broadening accessibility to digital, visual resources.

• Itemized Budget: 2 Mac Mini (80 GB models) with keyboards and zip drives, $1570; 2 Epson Perfection 4780 Scanners, $900, and 1 Epson S1+ Video Projector (and accessories), $800; TOTAL COST: $3,270

• Description of Proposed Project: To update the University of Minnesota, Morris Jazz Ensembles’ P.A. system by adding a wireless vocal microphone, one instrumental condenser microphone, monitors for the musicians, an equalizer, a power amplifier, and three Direct Inject boxes so we can use our stereo keyboard and guitar with our current system. Also included are cables for compatibility and Cases to protect our investments. Over one hundred students are currently involved in the Jazz Ensembles. The ensembles perform three concerts and three social dances each year. UMM Jazz also cosponsors Jazz Fest which brings in over 700 potential students annually as well as providing entertainment for the entire student body. This event sells out all three nights nearly every year making it one of the most attended events at UMM. The jazz bands also provide outreach for our campus by performing throughout the state on a fairly regular basis. Recent performances include the Rochester Sesquicentennial, the fiftieth floor of the IDS Center, the North Central Music Education National Conference, and at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. We also play for fundraisers such as HFA Phase III, the Imholte Scholarship, restoration of the Lakeside Ballroom in Glenwood, and the Marshal, MN Sexual Crisis Center. This Summer the ensembles performed at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Montreaux, Switzerland. As representatives of the University of Minnesota, Morris, it is vital that we both look and sound as professional as possible. The requested technology would facilitate this need. Addition of this technology would enhance both our sound and appearance.

• Itemized Budget: 1) 1- Shure Beta 87A Wireless Vocal Microphone with Receiver -$1486.86 List Price 2) 1- Shure KSM 27 Condenser Microphone -$575.00 List Price 3) 2- JBL EON 1500 Passive Speaker (Monitors) -($495.00 x2) $990.00 List Price 4) 1- Crown XLS 202 Power Amplifier -$429.00 List Price 5) 1- DBX 1231 Dual Band Graphic Equalizer -$519.95 List Price 6) 3- Behringer GI100 Ultra-G DI Box -($49.00 x3) $147.00 List Price 7) 1- SKB 12 Space Rack -$419.95 List Price 8) Various Cables -$100.00 Estimate Total Funds Requested - $4667.76

• Description of Proposed Project: The Service Learning Program is requesting funding for a desktop PC and a digital camera. Currently the Service Learning Program is housed in the Faculty Center and is sharing a computer with that office. This creates problems when individuals from both offices need to access the computer at the same time. Typically, there are 10 classes with about 200 students participating in service learning a semester. In addition, the Service Learning Department employs 5 student workers at 10 hours per week. The addition of this PC would allow for students to come to the Faculty Center to work on their service learning assignments with their student ambassadors as well as ensuring that the student ambassadors are able to work at the office, as opposed to a lab on campus, if students or community partners need to reach them. Currently the Service Learning Program at UMM is 100% grant funded. Due to the guidelines of this grant it is impossible for the Service Learning Department to purchase this PC with those funds. In addition to the PC, the Service Learning Department is also requesting a digital camera. This digital camera will be available to all students participating in a service learning course to checkout. Currently the Service Learning Program has no means of visually documenting the events service learning students are participating in. This documentation is important in student reflection, publicity, and grant requests.

• Itemized Budget: Proposal to purchase 1 used Desktop PC from Computing Services, ~$400. Proposal to purchase (1) Olympus Stylus 410, listed at newegg.com for 255.95 Proposal to purchase (1) Olympus 256Mb xD-Picture Card, Model XDPC256MB listed at newegg.com for $35.41 Shipping for two items = $10.80. Total Proposal Cost: $702.16

• Description of Proposed Project: The Chemistry Discipline is seeking to replace aging computers in the General Chemistry Lab (Science 3175). Approximately 200 UMM students enroll in General Chemistry each year, meaning that almost 40% of the student body will have used the General Chemistry computer by the time they graduate. The use of computers in this lab is often highlighted on campus tours to prospective new students as it illustrates that we are committed to providing our students with the lab training that best prepares then for real-life data collection and processing. This proposed acquisition of new computers and upgraded software ensures that we will be able to continue providing an appropriate lab education for a significant number of UMM students as well as to act as a recruitment tool. The General Chemistry Lab currently has 16 Mac computers which are 5 years old and running an older version of lab software (Logger Pro 2). These computers are running an outdated operating system. Upgrading and replacing the lab instruments interfaced to these computers is becoming more costly since the newer equipment needs the recent version of the software or additional cables and serial boxes. (Logger Pro 3 will work with existing equipment.) We are requesting laptop computers so that they will be portable which serves two main purposes. The computers can then be moved and used in other labs (e.g. Analytical Chemistry or the new Inorganic Chemistry Lab). Also the computers could then be stored away from potential spills and lab hazards.

• Itemized Budget: (a) Sixteen Dell notebook computers at a cost of $1,000 per computer. Using the existing U of MN contract with Dell, the best available computer for the price will be purchased. Typical configurations of each computer will include the following: MS Windows XP operating system, 15” display, Celeron Processors (2.6 GHz or higher), 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM Drive, Ethernet port, USB Ports (minimum of 3), and security cables for securing the computers. (b) Logger Pro 3 software: $149. Total amount requested for the 2005-2006 academic year: $16, 149

• Description of Proposed Project: The UR seeks to replace its aging scanner with a new A3 scanner. Our existing scanner lacks drivers for OS X and prevents us from completing the transition to the newer, more secure, more stable OS. The new scanner is also a much higher resolution, and would greatly improve the quality of scanned images of student contributions that appear each week in the newspaper.

• Itemized Budget: Microtek Scanmaker 9800XL scanner $1,399.99 + $26.06 shipping Total cost: $1426.05

• Description of Proposed Project: The UR seeks to replace three computers with new dual G5 towers. The computers to be replaced are four to five year old single G4 systems at 400 Mhz, and lack the hardware necessary to run OS X with Adobe Creative Suite (our primary software package) sufficiently to meet our needs. Replacing these computers will allow us to transition completely to the newer version of the layout software, greatly reducing errors and improving the overall quality of the newspaper.

• Itemized Budget: 3 Dual 1.8 Ghz G5 towers with 1 GB RAM at $1,881.90 each 1 Zip750 firewire drive at $199.99 3 Viewsonic G220f 21" CRT Monitors at $425.00 each + $105.00 shipping. Total Cost: $7225.69

• Description of Proposed Project: The UR seeks to purchase four licenses for Adobe Creative Suite. This software will replace the current OS9 versions being used for layout, photo editing and graphic design on our oldest machines. The old software is responsible for many recurring errors, and replacing the final copies of the old Adobe software will greatly reduce graphical errors in the newspaper and increase the finished quality of the paper.

• Itemized Budget: $170.23 for each license. Total Cost: $680.92

• Description of Proposed Project: The UR seeks to purchase two digital cameras. The UR needs to have cameras available for student photographers to take photos for the newspaper. There is currently only one functional camera available. Making two more cameras available would greatly increase our ability to provide graphical coverage of performances, sporting events, and news events that are important to the campus community.

• Itemized Budget: 2 Olympus Camedia C-770 Ultra Zoom digital cameras at $409.95 each. 2 256 MB xD flash memory cards at $44.95 each $11.40 shipping Total Cost: $921.20

• Description of Proposed Project: The Career Center respectfully requests funding to lease the DISCOVER software, an internet-based career guidance and information system. DISCOVER would provide a new service to students by making the comprehensive career guidance and information available to students in this interactive, web-based medium. DISCOVER provides guidance and information to students to make important career and educational decisions. It contains research-based assessments of work-related interests, abilities, and job values that help students explore career options and has a World of Work map that shows occupations organized in a way that make sense to students. The internet-based guidance process enables students to make informed decisions about choosing a major, and possibly a career, and then developing a plan to make it happen. The system offers a comprehensive current database of information about occupations, majors, schools, scholarships, and more. It also helps students develop good job seeking skills through the development of effective resumes, cover letters, job applications, and interviewing skills. DISCOVER is commonly found on college campuses. In addition to use by individual students, it can also be integrated into the Learning-to-Learn class, academic advising, undecided major workshops, life work planning workshops, and the regular curriculum. It is possible that DISCOVER would have some use to virtually every UMM student.

• Itemized Budget: The annual lease fee is $875. The Career Center and/or other offices would assume the lease in 2006-2007.

• Description of Proposed Project: Proposal for Activity Fee Grant Hasselmo Language Teaching Center
  

  By August of 2005, eight of the computers in the Hasselmo LTC will be five years old, and eight will be three years old. I plan to renovate the LTC to serve a dual purpose, both as the language computing facility it has been since its inception and as the only computing lab available to the general population in the Humanities Building.

  To realize this vision, I am requesting funds to:
  1. Replace all 16 Macintosh G-4 computers in the Hasselmo Language Teaching Center with Dell PCs
  2. Purchase one PC-compatible DVD burner for storage of student multi-media projects as well as the transfer of a sizeable German laserdisc collection to a more user- and storage friendly format
  3. Purchase a license for the foreign language proofing tools for Office 2003 Pro for these computers
  4. Replace a projector (purchased in 1997) that is far too dim (250 lumens) to effectively project either a computer screen or video
  5. Pay a student in Computer Sciences for 20 hours to help me set up the lab this summer.

  When I arrived to assume the role of Director of the Hasselmo LTC in 2002, a Technology Fee Proposal had been approved and was waiting to be disbursed. This grant allowed me to purchase eight new Mac G-4s, or half of the computing lab (my predecessor had established replacement of alternating halves of the lab every two years). This alternating schedule brings significant expense: since all 16 machines must be compatible, I must buy a license for an upgrade for eight machines every two years. This particular proposal requested customized machines that did not include a request for storage devices that students use most readily (floppy drives). The configuration included only zip drives, and while the older machines included 100mb zip drives, the newer machines were only available with 250mb zip drives. The former director of Computing Services denied my request to change the configuration of the machines to purchase what would be most useful to students, insisting that I had to respect the exact terms of the grant as formulated by my predecessor.

  With the help of two fabulous Morris Fellows, I have done my best to maintain a functional facility, but since the LTC is currently not on the campus network (and I am using one of the computer stations as a server to the other 15) its stability is questionable at best. These various issues are compounded by the simple fact that the LTC is a Mac lab on a largely PC-user campus: an informal poll of some foreign language students suggests that 1 in 9 students regularly use Macs. The result is that, despite significant investment, this potentially state-of-the-art facility is underutilized.

  The Hasselmo Language Teaching Center will serve continue to serve first as a center uniquely equipped to serve the needs of foreign language teachers and students. Currently, 7.5 % of UMM students are pursuing a foreign language Major or Minor (according to data from the Registrar). In any given year, about 17% of students complete their FL requirement or take courses beyond the requirement in a non-major/minor language (based on enrollment data for the current AY). In addition, foreign language teachers reserve the facility regularly to engage students in browser-based learning activities, in-class writing assignments, or to work with foreign-language software. Individual students also check in to work independently with materials that are otherwise cost prohibitive.

  The Hasselmo LTC will also be open to the general UMM population. The work-study budget allocated to the LTC prevents it from being open 24 hours a day, but it will be available to students during hours of operation (about 45 hours a week), including some weekend hours. Like the other computing labs on campus, the LTC will not be available to individual users when it is reserved for a course.

  In its new incarnation, the LTC Computing facility will consist of 16 computers, 15 Dells and one Mac (I will keep one of the machines currently running for foreign language faculty members who are Mac-users). In addition to proofing tools in a wide range of languages, software programs, audio cds, and two project development stations (the Mac and one Dell), the LTC computing lab will offer the same software package that is available in other labs on campus.

  I realize this switch, if approved by the committee, comes at significant expense, but I believe it is worth it because a PC lab will better serve UMM students. For the computer configuration below, I request limited flexibility in purchasing so as to be able to buy the computer best suited to student needs at the time of purchase (July-August 2005) and to match the particular specs of other labs on campus (to make a possible transition to the campus network easier). That said, I do not intend to spend more than $1,500 per machine, and will make every effort to spend less to get what students need while optimizing functionality for foreign language activities. Thanks to the university’s contract with Microsoft, the LTC will offer the same Office suite available in other campus labs at no additional cost.

• Itemized Budget: Specifically, I request:
  
  1. 15 Dell desktop computers like those found in the general purpose labs on campus(15 x $1,500)= $22,500
     Specs for these computers:
     

     Dell Pentium 4 Processor, 3.2 GHz processing speed or higher, 1G RAM, 17” flat panel analog monitor, CD-RW / DVD combo drive, *external floppy drive, firewire port, WindowsXP
     *In my experience, floppy drives are rather fragile. Price difference bwtween internal and external is minimal, so I prefer an external drive that can be easily replaced, and at less expense.
     

  2. One Sony 16x external DVD + R double-layer DVD +/- RW drive =$177
  3. Licenses for 15 Office 2003 Pro foreign language proofing tools packages (15 x $77) =$1,155
  4. One Sony VPL-CX70 projector (2000 lumens) =$1,638
  5. Funds to hire a student assistant for set up (20 hrs. x 7.10) =$142
  
  Total request: = $25,612

• Description of Proposed Project: Student Affairs, on behalf of Computing Services, Admissions, Career Center, Residential Life, Student Activities, Multi-Ethnic Student Program, Academic Affairs and Plant Services, request $18,000 dollars. This sum represents approximately one half of a new server suite (two web servers with two processors each, backed by a data server with its own twin processors and redundant and extensible disk storage). This server suite will in 2005-06:
  • replace the current servers "www" and "cda." These machines currently host most student and student organization web pages (as well as UMM's own official web site). The new server suite will house this existing data as well as expanded Web services. The current servers are seven- year-old single 667 MHz processors with 1 GB of memory and are exhibiting slow response times given the demands of increasingly interactive Web pages. The two new load-sharing servers will contain dual 3.6 GHz CPUs and 4 GB of memory.

  • provide space to host new and expanded student life databases and services. These include web-accessible, data-driven, interactive applications would include: an on-line housing application, a Residential Life work order/maintenance program with Plant Services (to enable students to request and track work on maintenance needs in their room); enhance interactive database of internships, summer employment, and career opportunities; support Student Organization annual registration and a student group web directory; enhance the Activity Fee Review Committee request processes for annual allocations and the Assistance to Student Groups grant request, and create online student application processes for Gateway, Minority Mentorship, and other programs. The servers would support enhanced web access and functionality for student services across the campus.

  Finally, this group of machines is intended to house (if not immediately) large, networked storage accounts, accessible from anywhere on campus, for all students, a service we are currently not providing. We would need a further small investment (for FY 2006-2007, approximately $2000 -3000) to provide such accounts for all students.

  The sponsoring departments consider the acquisition of this new server suite very important; their long-term ability to develop for the web will be severely constrained without it. Student Affairs will provide funding for a nine-month staff appointment to support the development of Web database and student service-related applications.

• Itemized Budget: Funding for one-half of the following estimated configuration: Data server $22,000, 2 Web Servers @ $7,000 each Total Request = one-half of $36,000, which is $18,000