University of Minnesota, Morris
Morris, MN 56267
April 19, 1999
Memo to: Sam Schuman, Chancellor
From: John Bowers, Director of Computing Services
Subject: Student Technology Fee Allocation Recommendations for 2000-2001
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 all of the individuals who submitted proposals.
We ask that you approve funding for the following 25 proposed 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 (*) have been modified from the original proposals, with the consent of the individuals who submitted the proposals. The total allocation request for this year ($185,256) will use about half of the identified $30,000 surplus from previous years' unspent allocated project money that is currently in the student technology fee fund.
A. Replace the 30 oldest Windows PCs in Computing Services labs: Camden 10 and Behmler 39. Proposal #5, submitted by John Bowers.
$60,000
B. Replace 8 Macintosh computers in Hasselmo Language Teaching Center. Proposal #29*, submitted by Fred Farrell.
$18,664
C. Two Macintosh G4 MIDI stations for Music lab. Proposal #10, submitted by Jean Richards for the Music discipline.
$17,992
D. Upgrade entire dial-in modem pool to digital connections at 56 kbps speed, and add nine new lines. Matching funds to be provided by Computing Services. Proposal #6, submitted by John Bowers.
$16,200
E. Upgrade video media production capabilities in Media Services studio/instructional lab. $10,000 in matching funds to be provided by Media Services. Proposal #37, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$15,000
F. Pay for continued ongoing costs of ResNet, including switches, adapters, maintenance, and so on. Proposal #8, submitted by John Bowers.
$15,000
G. Roll-around digital multimedia cart with PC, Macintosh, and projector, for HFA. Proposal #33, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$8,500
H. Digital light boards and dimmers for Edson Auditorium. Proposal #16, submitted by Mark Halvorson.
$6,100
I. Two laptop computers (one Mac, one Windows) to be available for classroom loan. Proposal #36, submitted by Roger Boleman.
$5,500
J. Two laptop computers for teacher education students to use on and off campus. Proposal #3, submitted by Craig Kissock.
$5,000
K. Digital 15-channel soundboard for KUMM studio B, to match soundboard in studio A. Matching funds provided by AFRC. Proposal #39, submitted by Bronwyn Gamble.
$2,500
L. Laser printer for University Register. Proposal #14, submitted by Chaz Rice.
$2,200
M. ArcView Geographic Information System software licenses for Camden 10 Computing Services lab/classroom. Proposal #18, submitted by Greg Thorson and Steve Burks.
$2,050
N. New computer and scanner for West Central Historical Research Center. Proposal #4, submitted by Kassie Church.
$2,000
O. SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software license renewal for computers in Computing Services labs. Proposal #19*, submitted by Jon Anderson.
$1,955
P. Macintosh computer and laser printer for the Chronicle Alternative. Proposal #15, submitted by Michael Urness.
$1,700
Q. Digital filmless Olympus camera for shared Studio Art/Art History student computer lab. Proposal #21, submitted by John Hitchcock.
$1,300
R. Film scanner for University Register. Proposal #13, submitted by Chaz Rice.
$1,200
S. Flatbed Microtek scanner for shared Studio Art/Art History student computer lab. Proposal #22, submitted by John Hitchcock.
$600
T. Dolby digital DVD player for CAC Films. Proposal #41, submitted by Bronwyn Gamble.
$400
U. MetaCreations digital graphics software for shared Studio Art/Art History student computer lab. Proposal #26, submitted by John Hitchcock.
$360
V. MiniDisc recorder for KUMM News Department. Proposal #17, submitted Travis Ryder.
$315
W. Delivery cost and network connection for computer being provided to Women's Resource Center by National Organization for Women. Proposal #9*, submitted by Nora Sandstad.
$280
X. Adobe GoLive Web editing software, two copies for Student Activities. Proposal #30, submitted by Sara Haugen and Kevin Johnson.
$260
Y. Scanner for Student Activities. Proposal #12, submitted by Sara Haugen and Kevin Johnson.
$180
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Total recommended allocation: $185,256
Please don't hesitate to get in touch with either of us if we can answer any questions about these recommendations.