Technology Fee Home
FY 14 College/Unit Funding Process |
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Technology Fee Usage Guidelines |
Funding Process |
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College/Unit Technology Plans and Funding Requests Due |
April 1, 2013 |
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TAB Meets to Review Planned Expenditures |
April 25, 2013 |
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Colleges/Units Receive Verification of Plans |
May 2013 |
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Colleges/Units Order Hardware & Software |
July 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014 |
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College/Unit Purchases Reimbursed |
July 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014 |
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The Technology Fee provides funding to enhance the technology infrastructure for students in teaching, learning, and research. This fee supports a number of basic computing and telecommunications services: central computing and server facilities; on-line documentation and computer-based training courses; student computer labs; software; and student support services.
Purpose
The purpose of the Technology Fee is to support the mission of the University by providing all students with improved access to the technological infrastructure, resources, and services at UTK to enhance the student educational experience.
Use of the Fee
Ultimate authority for use of the Fee rests with the Board of Trustees. The Office of Information Technology administration makes recommendations to the Board relative to policies for use of the Fee and is responsible for approving all expenditures. Utilization of the Fee, including but not limited to purchases, travel and salaries, will be in strict accordance with established university fiscal policies and procedures.
Control of the Fee
The fee is levied by the Board of Trustees; all money derived there from are University or "state" funds and are under University (State) control. Administrative officers on the Knoxville campus are charged with control of all aspects of the Technology Fee. The Vice President for Information Technology, acting as the fiscal officer for the general account is responsible for the day-to-day fiscal control of the Fee and for the presentation of an annual budget that reflects the purpose of the Technology Fee as previously stated herein. Appropriate consultation with students and faculty will be sought. It is recognized, however, that while seeking consultation in matters pertaining to the Fee, the Vice President of Information Technology and other administrative officials will not delegate "control."
Fee Assessment
All full-time and part-time students registered through The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, registration system will automatically be assessed the Technology Fee. Both graduate and undergraduate students will be assessed the fee each semester on a $12 per credit-hour basis, with a $100 cap.
Refunds /Adjustments
Prior to the First Official Day of Classes
If a student withdraws or is dismissed from the University, the Fee will be adjusted 100%. If the student drops or adds hours, the Fee will be adjusted accordingly.
The First Official Day of Classes
If a student adds additional hours or reduces the number of hours, the Fee will be adjusted accordingly. If a student withdraws on or beyond the first official day of classes, the Fee will not be adjusted.
Exceptions
Under extraordinary circumstances, individual requests for waiver of the Fee may be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Information Technology for review.