The following projects were approved for funding by Chancellor Schuman on Friday, May 21, 1999.
University of Minnesota, Morris
Morris, MN 56267
May 17, 1999
Memo to: Sam Schuman, Interim Chancellor
From: John Bowers, Director of Computing Services
Gary Hedin, President of MCSA Forum
Subject: Student Technology Fee Allocation Recommendations for 1999-2000
We are pleased to forward our joint recommendation for allocations from next year's student technology fee revenues. As you know, these recommendations have been developed after an open proposal process and broad consultation with students, faculty, and staff. The MCSA Forum voted this set of recommendations after meeting with most of the people who submitted proposals.
We ask that you approve funding for the following 23 proposed projects, which have been listed in descending order of cost. Please see the attached full listing of the original proposals for details on how the allocations will be spent (original proposal numbers are provided for each project). Four projects marked with an asterisk (*) have been modified from the original proposals, with the consent of the individuals who submitted the proposals.
A. Replace the 20 oldest Windows PCs in Computing Services labs. Proposal #1, submitted by John Bowers.
$40,000
B. Replace 13 outdated Macintosh computers in Computing Services labs. Proposal #9, submitted by John Bowers
$32,500
C. Pay for continued ongoing costs of ResNet, including switches, adapters, maintenance, and so on. Proposal #2, submitted by John Bowers.
$15,000
D. Computers, software, and accessories for Music Computing Laboratory. Proposal #24, submitted by Jim Carlson for the Music Discipline.
$8,789
E. Fund ongoing costs of 23 of UMM's dial-in modem phone lines added in 1997 with first technology fee implementation. Proposal #3, submitted by John Bowers.
$8,645
F. Five new computers to replace older equipment used by student leaders and student staff in the Office of Student Activities. Proposal #26*, submitted by Sara Haugen and Sandy Olson-Loy.
$8,492
G. Two portable data/video projectors for use by students and faculty. Proposal #34, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$7,000
H. Replace 35mm film recorder system. Proposal #33, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$6,300
I. Replace one computer and add a server for the University Register. Proposal #39, submitted by Kjersti Hanneman.
$6,000
J. Desktop computer and laptop for use by students and faculty in teacher education programs. Proposal #4*, submitted by Craig Kissock.
$5,500
K. Replace Macintosh in shared Studio Art/Art History student computer lab. Proposal #28, submitted by Jenny Nellis.
$5,000
L. Implement Internet broadcasting for KUMM. Proposal #46, submitted by Abe Welle.
$4,700
M. Renew licenses for lab copies of SAS. Proposal #20, submitted by Pareena Lawrence.
$4,095
N. Replace laser printer in UMM Information Center. Proposal #49, submitted by Andy Wilson.
$2,279
O. Workstation in the music area of HFA. Proposal #5*, submitted by Ken Hodgson.
$2,000
P. Computer for Morris Campus Student Association. Fund match of $1,000 to be provided by MCSA. Proposal #47, submitted by Gary Hedin.
$1,321
Q. Electronic whiteboard for Computer Science discipline. Proposal #45*, submitted by Brent Heeringa.
$1,250
R. Replace computer used by Campus Activities Council. Fund match from AFRC. Proposal #27, submitted by Mark Broughton and Sara Haugen.
$1,200
S. Reimbursement for purchase of eight licenses for ChemDraw chemical structure drawing software. Proposal #17, submitted by Nancy Carpenter.
$1,092
T. Add Zip drives to computers on classroom cart projection systems in Media Services. Proposal #36, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$750
U. Add a CD-Recordable drive to the shared Studio Art/Art History student computer lab. Proposal #30, submitted by Jenny Nellis.
$650
V. Photo quality color printer with 11x17 capability for shared Studio Art/Art History student computer lab. Proposal #29, submitted by Jenny Nellis.
$600
W. Fax machine for public use at the UMM Information Center. Proposal #50, submitted by Andy Wilson.
$600
In addition to the above items, please note that Briggs Library has an ongoing annual allocation for replacement of computers in the reference area, as a result of allocations made for the 1998-99 academic year.
$10,000
Total recommended allocation:
$173,763
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with either of us if we can answer any questions about these recommendations.