University of Minnesota, Morris

Morris, MN 56267

 

March 9, 2004

 

Memo to:        Sam Schuman, Chancellor

 

From:              John Bowers, Director of Computing Services

 

Subject:           Student Technology Fee Allocation Recommendations for 2004-2005

 

 

These are the joint recommendations from MCSA and UMM Computing Services for allocations from the 2004-2005 student technology fee.  These projects have been selected after an open proposal process, and the MCSA Forum voted this set of recommendations after meeting with the individuals who submitted proposals.

 

We ask that you approve funding for the following 30 projects, which have been listed in descending order of cost.  Please see the attached full listing of the original proposals for details on each project's proposed expenditures.  Three projects marked with an asterisk (*) (items D, G, and Y) have been modified from the original proposals, with the permission of the submitters.  The total allocation request for this year is $193,128, with projected technology fee receipts next year of $173,000 and a projected carry-forward of $50,000 in the student technology fee account.

 

Please feel free to get in touch with me if I can answer any questions about these recommendations.

 

 

A. Replace 30 Computing Services lab computers in Camden 10 and Behmler 39.  Proposal #3, submitted by John Bowers.

$45,000

 

B. Replace 16 public computers in Briggs Library.  Proposal #1, submitted by David Wuolu.

$28,800

 

C. ResNet upgrades to 100 mb/s networking (second year of three-year plan).  Proposal #4, submitted by John Bowers.

$20,000

 

D. Two wide screen plasma TVs with sound systems and DVD players for residence halls.  Proposal #33 (*), submitted by Joel Blaha on behalf of Hall Government.

$15,300

 

E. Monthly line costs for UMM modem pool, with 100% match from Computing Services.  Proposal #2, submitted by John Bowers.

$12,420

 

F. Expand wireless network access in Briggs Library.  Proposal #23, submitted by David Wuolu.

$10,000

 

G. Replace four computers in Student Activities office.  Proposal #6 (*), submitted by Rita Lambert and Sara Haugen.

$8,900

 

H. Replace three computers at the University Register.  Proposal #39, submitted by David Bohlander.

$7,820

 

I.  New audio components for Jazz Ensembles' P.A system.  Proposal #14, submitted by Andrew Tralle.

$6,288

 

J.  Software upgrades and map server for ArcView geographic information system software, to be used in public labs.  Proposal #17, submitted by Ben Winchester and David Wuolu.

$3,725

 

K. One Mac and one PC laptop available to borrow for campus activities.  Proposal #30, submitted by Roger Boleman.

$3,700

 

L. Expand wireless network access in the Student Center.  Proposal #27, submitted by John Bowers.

$2,900

 

M. Digital still camera and two digital video cameras available for digital media projects.  Proposal #31, submitted by Roger Boleman.

$2,275

 

N. Computer and peripherals for Women's Resource Center library.  Proposal #15, submitted by Beth Van Horn.

$2,100

 

O. Twelve licenses for Adobe Creative Suite software for Computing Services labs.  Proposal #10, submitted by John Bowers.

$2,091

 

P. Computer to operate lighting equipment in Edson Auditorium.  Proposal #19, submitted by Mark Halvorson.

$2,037

 

Q. Engineering contract for installation of KUMM tower, with matching funds from AFRC.  Proposal #13, submitted by Mike Doucette.

$2,000

 

R. Laser printer for Minority Resource Center.  Proposal #38, submitted by Isaiah Brokenleg for Equality and Christina Pacheco for United Latinos.

$1,929

 

S. Laptop computer and tape recorders for student use with Service Learning Program.  Proposal #35, submitted by Annie Olson.

$1,860

 

T. Uninterruptible power supplies for KUMM.  Proposal #36, submitted by Mike Doucette.

$1,800

 

U. Spotlights for Edson Auditorium.  Proposal #18, submitted by Mark Halvorson.

$1,750

 

V. Cabling and connectors for sound and light equipment.  Proposal #20, submitted by Mark Halvorson.

$1,718

 

W. Upgrade Dreamweaver software in Computing Services labs.  Proposal #11, submitted by John Bowers.

$1,714

 

X. Replace computer and printer in MCSA office.  Proposal #7, submitted by Mike Sullivan.

$1,700

 

Y. Sixteen audio headsets for the Language Teaching Center.  Proposal #37 (*), submitted by Tammy Berberi.

$1,439

 

Z. Replace computer for Campus Activities Council.  Proposal #24, submitted by Jen Farrell and Kate VanSickle.

$1,257

 

AA. Six Adobe Creative Suite licenses for the University Register.  Proposal #34, submitted by David Bohlander.

$1,070

 

AB. Body and lapel microphones for Edson Auditorium.  Proposal #16, submitted by Mark Halvorson.

$665

 

AC. Minidisc recorder and microphone for KUMM news.  Proposal #9, submitted by Tim Hellendrung.

$520

 

AD. Audio CD and CD/MP3 players for KUMM.  Matching funds from AFRC.  Proposal #12, submitted by Mike Doucette.

$350

 

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Total recommended allocation for 2004-2005:                     $193,128