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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Technology Fee Proposed Deliverables
Year #9 (FY05)

Campus Technology Fee Components
Deliverables
Network Access Enhancements
  • Replace campus building network wiring infrastructure:
    Dabney-Buehler and others to be determined later
  • Expenditure = $700,000

Equipment Upgrades in Open and Departmental Computer Labs
  • Continue expanded hours of operation
  • Open Labs to be upgraded: Specific sites to be identified later in the year
  • Selective departmental labs to be upgraded:
    • Arts & Sciences: Biochemistry, Cellular, Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Earth & Planetary Science; Ecology & Evolutionary Biology; Geography; Math; Physics; and Theatre;
    • Agriculture: BioSystems Engr & Environmental Science, Food Science & Technology, Forestry, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Agricultural & Extension Education;
    • Architecture; Business; Communications;
    • Education, Health, and Human Sciences;
    • Engineering: Chemical Engr, Civil Engr, Electrical and Computer Engr, Industrial and Information Engr, Nuclear Engr;
    • Law; Nursing; Social Work;
    • Student Affairs: Black Cultural Center;
    • University Libraries; and Veterinary Medicine
  • Upgrade and expand Library Laptop Loaner Program
  • Distributed Departmental Lab Support Program (DLABS) Continue program which provides help to departments in managing their academic computing laboratories through a formal process of sharing technical knowledge and expertise in laboratory management. Services available range from assistance in installation and use of software tools and system utilities (including "hands-on" training) to documentation of lab management "best practices" and technical procedures.

Expenditure = $2,325,737

Student Support Services and Software Distribution Enhancements
  • Expanded student support service continues
  • Subsidize NIC cards for students (includes-Wireless Cards)
  • Expanded student walk-in consulting services (continues)
  • Statistical and mathematical consulting support for students (continues)
  • Training and documentation support for students (continues)
  • Academic Software Support Program (ASSP) : Continue subsidized software program for student purchase and departmental labs with a focus on acquisition of academic courseware

Expenditure = $ 1,227,511

Academic Technology Facility and Instructional Technology Enhancements
  • Smart Classroom Training: Provide training for instructors teaching in the smart classrooms that have been upgraded by OIT's IT Engineering group.
  • Faculty First Project: Provide faculty with assistance to successfully use technology to advance teaching and learning.
  • ITC Development Lab: Maintain and upgrade a full-service development for academic teaching staff to use to evaluate leading edge technology solutions in instruction, and develop and produce technology enhanced course materials.
  • Provide a robust and interactive community link on the Online @ UT academic portal via the Blackboard 5 student/community component.
  • Teaching with Technology: This project will target departments interested in exploring new directions in technology-enhanced teaching and learning.
  • Curricular Pilot Project: Work with a departmental faculty team to redesign a General Education course with multiple sections for technology enhancement.
  • Student Technology Assistants for Research and Teaching (START) : Continue program where Student Technology Assistants (STA) assist faculty in development of electronic instructional resources and integration of instructional technologies into their courses. STAs will also be available to provide immediate, responsive assistance in TEC classrooms, resulting in less lost class time and increased benefit from efficient utilization of limited contact hours.

Expenditure = $843,845

Contingency Fund
Expenditure = $ 44,300
Updated 9/01/04
Expenditure Year #9 = $5,141,393
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