UMM Student Technology Fee Projects for 2003-2004
The following project list was approved by Chancellor Schuman on March 26, 2003.
University of
Memo to: Sam Schuman, Chancellor
From: John Bowers, Director of Computing Services
Kevin Vogeltanz, President of MCSA
Subject: Student Technology Fee Allocation
Recommendations for 2003-2004
These are our joint recommendations for allocations from the 2003-2004 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 26
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. Four projects marked with an asterisk (*)
(items R, V, W, and Z) have been modified from the original proposals, with the
permission of the submitters. The total
allocation request for this year is $170,496, with projected technology fee receipts next
year of $173,000.
Please feel free to get in touch with either of us if we can answer any questions about these recommendations.
A. Equip new digital media classroom/lab in HFA 23. Proposal #25, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$35,551
B. Twenty computers for renovated Computing Services lab and Briggs Library instruction area. Proposal #12, submitted by John Bowers and LeAnn Dean.
$29,082
C. ResNet upgrades to 100 mb/s networking. Proposal #23, submitted by John Bowers.
$18,000
D. Ten new wireless network access points on campus. Proposal #13, submitted by John Bowers.
$16,000
E. Monthly line costs for UMM modem pool, with 100% match from Computing Services. Proposal #7, submitted by John Bowers.
$11,946
F. Servers for UMM email upgrade (virus screening, spam blocking, Webmail service). Proposal #6, submitted by John Bowers.
$9,000
G. GLBTQQIA information line telephone system. Proposal #28, submitted by Argie Manolis.
$7,224
H. Replace two data/video projectors in Media Services check-out pool. Proposal #20, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$6,000
I. Instructor station and ceiling-mounted projector for Library lab. Proposal #24, submitted by John Bowers and LeAnn Dean.
$4,460
J. Two new laptops for Media Services check-out pool. Proposal #19, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$4,400
K. Soundboard for Edson Auditorium. Proposal #15, submitted by Mark Halvorson.
$3,815
L. Cougar Cash revalue station for Briggs Library. Proposal #10, submitted by John Bowers and LeAnn Dean.
$3,500
M. Computer for
$3,001
N. Digital video camcorder recording package. Proposal #21, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$3,000
O. Digital audio/video camera for Music discipline. Proposal #11, submitted by Ken Hodgson.
$2,750
P. Amplifier and stage monitors for Edson Auditorium. Proposal #17, submitted by Mark Halvorson.
$2,172
Q. PowerMac G4 computer for University Register. Proposal #5, submitted by Chris Pifer.
$2,060
R. PowerMac G4 computer for Student Activities. Proposal #16 (*), submitted by Sara Haugen.
$2,060
S. Computer for
$1,500
T. Computer for International Study and
$1,228
U. Computer and audio editing software for KUMM, with match from Activities Fee. Proposal #3, submitted by Travis Ryder.
$1,100
V. Outfit KUMM listening studio for production use. Proposal #9 (*), submitted by Travis Ryder.
$1,080
W. Wireless network access in MRC 205, with match from NTNT grant. Proposal #26 (*), submitted by Chad Zeman.
$800
X. CD-R recorder/duplicator for KUMM, with match from Activities Fee. Proposal #4, submitted by Travis Ryder.
$350
Y. Flatbed scanner for University Register. Proposal #1, submitted by Chris Pifer.
$320
Z. Timer and recorder for Intercollegiate Speech Team. Proposal #31 (*), submitted by Seth Sweep.
$97
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Total recommended allocation for 2003-2004: $170,496