Technology Fee Task Force

Minutes 2007 May 4 Meeting

Present: Donna Lipper; Evangelos Gizis; Tom Strekas; Marten denBoer; Naveed Husain; Markus Erndl; Ken Lord; Robert Shaddy; Hubert Howe; Sue Henderson; Kathy Cobb; Jeff Barnes; Michelle Fraboni

Absent (excused): Eva Fernandez; Mahendra Singh

At the 2007 March 16 meeting project proposals from departments were considered. A number were recommended for further consideration. In the intervening time, Oct, Ken Lord, Campus Facilities, and Buildings and Grounds reviewed the recommended proposals and determined cost and feasibility. This led to the “final proposal budget request” of one-time costs of $1,380,226 (including projects retained from 2006-2007) in the accompanying 2007-2008 budget summary.

As indicated in the budget summary, 2007-2008 revenue was estimated at $2,398,870, assuming an increase of 3%. There was carryover of $436,920 from 2006-2007, yielding anticipated 2007-2008 available funds of $2,835,790. Against that are recurring costs of $1,995,671. If all projects were funded, there would be a deficit of $777,597. After some discussion, a few projects were removed from first priority and several others reduced in cost, primarily by decreasing the number of laptop carts funded. This reduced list of projects was approved unanimously. Some of the projects removed may be reconsidered at mid-year, when a clearer picture of revenue and cost will emerge.

In further discussion, it was noted that it will be necessary to provide an emergency warning system to reach all students, faculty, and staff; this may cost several tens of thousands of dollars.