This report describes uses of the 1996-97 Student Technology Fee at UW Oshkosh.
Several of the projects detailed below, specifically the continuation of Radford as a 24-hour lab, the creation of a new computer lab in the library, and the hiring of additional PC/LAN support staff, were approved in 1995-96. All remaining expenditures were approved after review and recommendations from the 1996-97 Student Technology Fee Committee.
ADDITIONAL STUDENT COMPUTER/SOFTWARE/NETWORK/LAB SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE:
- A PC technician, hired in 1995-96 on a Project Appointment, was continued in 1996-97 and the position converted to permanent classified staff. In addition, a second fulltime support staff--a PC/LAN technician--was hired in January. A third fulltime position, a Lab Manager, will be added in 1997-98. These positions collectively substantially increase the staff assistance available to support student computing needs. All three positions will continue to be funded from the Student Technology Fee in subsequent years.
- Expenditures: $42,700
CONTINUED INCREASED STUDENT COMPUTER LAB ACCESS AND ASSISTANCE:
- The Radford Computer Lab, the University's largest general access computer lab with 130 workstations, continued as a 24-hour lab during 1996-97. Student Technology Fee funds were used to hire student lab assistants for the Lab's extended hours and to provide a second lab consultant during "peak hours" during the Spring semester. The Student Technology Fee also paid for annual maintenance on the security devices installed on the exterior building door and lab door; these devices allow the Lab to be open while the rest of the building is closed.
- Expenditures: $29,300
NEW STUDENT COMPUTER LAB:
- A new, 36-workstation general access computer lab opened at the start of the Spring semester. This lab is located in Polk Library. Student technology fee funds were used to cover costs of remodeling, wiring, lab furniture, and lab consultants. Additional hardware and software costs were funded using General Computer Access funds.
- Expenditures: $77,300
RENEWAL OF SOFTWARE SITE LICENSES:
- Site licenses for Mathematica and Trumpet Winsocket were renewed for 1996-97.
- Expenditures: $12,500
CONTINUED ADDITIONAL STUDENT COMPUTER LAB MANAGEMENT:
- Additional student assistants were hired to work with the University's Lab Manager to manage the general access computer labs. This was a continuation of services from 1995-96.
- Expenditures: $6,400
USENET NEWS SERVICE:
- Student Technology Funds were used for the annual subscription to the Usenet News Service from WiscNet. This was a continuation of services from 1995-96.
- Expenditures: $1,200
GENERAL ACCESS AND RESIDENCE LIFE COMPUTER LAB UPGRADES:
- Student Technology Funds were used for a variety of upgrades to the general access and Residence Life computer labs, including: upgraded software for general access and Residence Life computer labs; increased memory for general access computers; additional and replacement printers; and a scanner in the Radford 24-hour lab.
- Expenditures: $85,500
ENHANCED NETWORK PERFORMANCE:
- Student Technology Funds were used to purchase a number of network switches and boards to address high network traffic and provide enhanced network performance.
- Expenditures: $65,700
SPECIALIZED COMPUTING RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS:
- Student Technology Funds were used to purchase three specialized computing resources for students: a computer and scanner housed in the Instructional Resources Center to support student scanning; a computer, color printer, and software housed in the Instructional Resources Center to support student color printing; and a computer, printer, and software housed in the Multicultural Education Center to support the work of student organizations.
- Expenditures: $17,800
The figures provided in this Report are rounded up or down to the nearest hundred dollars. Detailed budget information is maintained in the Information Technology Office.
September 21, 1997
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