Student Technology Fee Project Submissions (2023-2024)
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| SR# | Primary Contact | Department | Title of Project | Total Project Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104027 | Matt Greco | Art (ART) | 3D Pro3 Plus Printer | $10,799 | This Tech Fee request is for (1) Raise 3D Pro3 Plus large format 3D printer for the expansion of the Klapper Digital Fabrication Lab located in the Art Department to facilitate student, staff, and faculty research and courses in large format 3D scanning, modeling, and printing. This equipment will allow our Klapper Digital Fabrication Lab to create larger 3D prints given this printer’s much larger build area. The lab can be found in Klapper Hall room 105. This lab will be cross-disciplinary and will service students from The Art Department, The Computer Science Department, and The Media Studies Department to name a few. Budget: – (QTY 1) Raise 3D Pro3 Plus $7599 – (QTY 1) 3-Year RaiseShield warranty – $1500 – (QTY 1) Printer Cart for Pro3 Plus – $1200 – (QTY 1) Accessories – $500 Grand – $10,799 |
| 103965 | Nick Normal | Library (LIB) | 3D Printer OS Batch License | $5,000 | The Queens College Makerspace is requesting a subscription to 3DPrinterOS, a cloud-based software platform for managing up to 20 3D printers. This system will streamline workflows, enable remote machine management, and support CAD-to-CAM processes, quality assurance, and productivity tracking. The Makerspace currently operates 13 printers and will manage the remaining licenses for other departments with compatible machines, including Art, Biology, Mathematics, and Physics. 3DPrinterOS will allow students to engage in hands-on learning with real-time feedback, design optimization, and remote dashboard control—skills increasingly relevant in today’s tech-driven job market. The software will support a wide range of courses across disciplines, including ARTS, CSCI, DESN, ENSCI, MATH, PHYS, and PHOTO, serving hundreds of students annually. It will also help faculty manage STL files, slicer settings, and print previews, resolving current production challenges. With no existing 3D printer management system on campus, this subscription will provide essential infrastructure for collaborative, technology-enhanced learning and expand access to emerging fields like remote hardware management and SaaS-based productivity workflows. |
| 00020 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Apple Computer Supplies | $12,000 | Apple computer accessories for labs |
| 103181 | Peter Heller | Computer Science (CSCI) | Adjunct Lecturer | $19,500 | Queens College, as a minority-serving institution, is committed to providing equitable access to high-quality computational resources for all students. To support this goal, the college plans to implement Azure Labs’ virtual machine (VM) technology to create a 24/7 Virtual Classroom/Lab. This cloud-based system will allow students to access a standardized computing environment via remote desktop protocol (RDP), enabling them to use their personal devices as terminals for coursework and hands-on learning. The approach was successfully piloted in CSCI381 and received positive feedback, leading to continued support and expansion into CSCI331. This virtual lab model supports flexible, self-paced learning and helps instructors manage large classes more effectively. It also ensures students can engage with course material outside of scheduled class hours, regardless of their financial situation or access to physical labs. The integration of Azure Labs across funded projects will enhance student learning outcomes, particularly in data modeling and database systems, while promoting digital equity and modernizing instructional delivery. |
| 103912 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Audio/Visual Services – TEC Maintenance Services | $10,000 | Engage an outside AV vendor to provide high-level troubleshooting and programming services for our technology-enhanced classrooms. |
| 103964 | Nick Normal | Library (LIB) | AxiDraw plotter drawing robots for Plotter Zone in QC Makerspace | $3,641 | The QC Makerspace is requesting additional AxiDraw pen plotters and accessories to expand its popular Plotter Zone, which supports STEM and STEAM courses. These drawing robots allow students to explore algorithmic design, coordinate systems, and mathematical aesthetics through hands-on creative projects. The equipment is directly integrated into the curriculum of MATH-128, taught by Professor Christopher Hanusa, and optionally MATH-250, serving 20–50 students per semester. The Makerspace tracks usage through LibAnswers and Microsoft Bookings, providing monthly engagement reports to assess impact. The AxiDraws also support broader learning outcomes, including programming, design thinking, and teamwork. As demand grows, the Makerspace needs more machines to accommodate students and faculty from departments like Art, Math, and Physics. These tools are not available elsewhere on campus for public use, and expanding access will enhance interdisciplinary learning and creative exploration. |
| 99112 | Cara Marshall | Economics (ECON) | Bloomberg Terminals | $72,720 | Bloomberg terminals. Bloomberg is a real-time database for economic, financial, and accounting data. It is widely used across the finance industry. Students learn how to navigate the software and use it for assignments and projects in upper-level finance courses in the Business School and throughout the Risk Management graduate program. Many students also earn Bloomberg Certification which is a valuable skillset for the industry. |
| 00005 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Barracuda Email Hygiene and Gateway | $18,000 | Barracuda Email Hygiene and Gateway Platform renewal maintenance |
| 00006 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | BigIP F5 Load Balancer Platform | $13,750 | BigIP F5 Load Balancer Platform renewal maintenance |
| 00018 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Cisco Meraki Access Point | $60,000 | Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point Licenses |
| 00022 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | TEC Classroom Maintenance | $76,000 | Classroom maintenance for equipment |
| 103909 | Sebastian Alvarado | Biology (BIOL) | Computational Enhancement of Biology Major Courses in Preclinical Career Success | $34,095 | The biology department requests to use the tech fee to purchase computers and carts for the Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) and Histology courses (Bio 40, 41, 325, and 325) in the Science Building to serve ~900 students enrolled in its classes every year. These classes are run concurrently and are housed in different rooms across two floors in the science building. This equipment is required to support the use of compound microscopes that have camera attachments along with specialized licensed imaging software. Currently, A&P and Histology classes share a single set of 22 laptops that are over a decade old of which 5 are broken and unrepairable. These classes serve a large cohort of students in pre-health careers, and they are unable to receive the necessary training within our program to be prepared for the clinical careers they are aspiring to. |
| 103382 | Alyssa Marinaccio | Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS) | Computer Lab Upgrade | $25,500 | Computer lab in Powdermaker 008 needs an upgrade. It has not received an upgrade in over 7 years. several students use this lab, and classes are taught in this lab as well. We would like twenty-two new PCS to replace our twenty-two Pro One 600 all in one HP’s. We would also like two 75-inch touch monitor Smart Boards with two additional PCs to connect to these Smart Boards. (open to suggestions) One server to connect all computers to One additional PC for the person who runs the lab. |
| 99132 | Xiu Huang | Computer Science (CSCI) | Computer Replacement for CS Dept Classrooms | $190,000 | Computers in the following computer lab classrooms are 7 – 14 years old. B-A103 (1 instructor, 20 students), SB-A223 (1 instructor, 25 students), SB-B131 (1 instructor, 39 students), SB-A135B (1 instructor, 24 students), SB-A135H (1 instructor, 32 students). We are requesting to replace them with HP EliteOne All-In-One PC, >=24″ display, >= 16GB RAM, >=256 SSD, intel core >= i7. |
| 104023 | Jason Kong | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Computer Lab upgrade-TEC Maintenance Services | $179,242 | We have several student labs in dire of computer upgrades. Computer are currently more that 7 year old. Labs include the following: PH210 SBD141 I203 I212 I213 MU225H MU125 Computer are in a combination of Windows and Mac Desktops |
| 102043 | Michel Mirking | Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHEM) | COMSOL Multiphysics software for chemistry courses | $800 | Funds are requested to cover license maintenance fees for COMSOL Multiphysics Sofware package. This package can be used by Masters and undergraduate students enrolled in research courses and for teaching physical and analytical chemistry courses, which include electrochemical components. This software can be used to produce slides, classroom demonstrations, student assignments, and independent learning. The student using COMSOL software is expected to improve their understanding of electrochemistry and mathematical modeling of electrochemical processes. The effectiveness in meeting those outcomes can be assessed through the tests and also by reviewing the simulation results obtained using COMSOL software package. |
| 00021 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Computer Lab Supplies | $10,000 | Computer Lab Accessories |
| 103545 | Luz Silva | Information Technology Services (ITS) | CUNY Initiatives | $300,000 | This allocation, 18% of our Technology Fee budget, is allocated to CUNY to fund UWI |
| 00011 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Cisco Meraki Access Points Hardware Maintenance | $2,200,000 | Cisco Meraki Access Points Hardware Maintenance |
| 103578 | Dr. Steven A. Solieri, CPA | Accounting & Information Systems (ACCT) | Data Analytics, Accounting & Information Systems Lab | $50,000 | Computers, Software, and Equipment for a New Accounting Lab to be located in PH. Accounting is changing to include high levels of technology in both the practice and entry (CPA Exam). Our students MUST be proficient in several tools being taught in our Accounting Information Systems and Data Analytics courses. |
| 00008 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Dell EMC HCIVXRail Annual | $15,000 | Dell EMC HCI VXRail Annual Licensing/Maintenance |
| 00017 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Dell EMC VX Rail Migration Services | $35,000 | Dell EMC VX Rail Migration Services |
| 00016 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Dell EMC Unity 400 Maintenance | $12,000 | Park Place Third Party Support + Dell EMC Unity 400 SAN Maintenance (storage) add-on |
| 00010 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | New Dell EMC R750XD Servers | $50,000 | New Dell EMC R750XD Servers (Media Agents for Commvault System |
| 103954 | Nick Normal | Library (LIB) | Design Zone All-in-One PCs: Surface Studio 2+ for Business | $15,150 | Design Zone’ will be a new zone in the QC Makerspace with high-end All-in-One (AiO) PCs with touchscreen capabilities. This request is to outfit two workstations with this high-end ‘design station’ functionality. Services supported by ‘Design Zone’ may include but are not limited to: 3D-scanning; 3D design (aka CAD); 2D design (specifically vector-based design for creating SVGs and other laser- and cutter-compatible formats); producing time-lapse media from still JPEGs; producing audio and video content. The Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ for Business will be the central appliance of each Design Zone workstation. The Makerspace is primarily concerned with technology that aids STEM or “STEAM” (STEM+Art) courses. With the Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ for Business ‘Design Station,’ students will demonstrate the ability to export CAD models for 3D printing; they will demonstrate the ability to 3D-scan an object and post-process it using touchscreen functionality (the “Surface Pen” and other touchscreen elements are ideal for this); students will be able to export layered audio-visual elements for inclusion in web and digital portfolios; students will create vector-based files for use on laser- and cutter-capable appliances in the facility. Plan for assessment: The QC Makerspace already uses LibAnswers (https://www.springshare.com/libanswers/) to record “transactions” (engagements) in the facility. We are increasingly migrating reservations to Microsoft Bookings and can produce “reports” from that service. We compile monthly statistics across all our properties and provide our department with internal reporting statistics. |
| 00007 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Digicert Certificate Renewal 2023-2024 | $3,500 | Digicert Certificate Renewal 2023-2024 |
| 00009 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Dell EMC R750 Server Support Renewal | $20,000 | Dell EMC R750 (2) Server Support Renewal |
| 103629 | Jonathan Baron | Art (ART) | Document Scanner for VRC | $7,690 | his request is for an upgraded large-format document scanner for the Art Dept. Visual Resource Center. The industry-standard choice would be the “WideTEK 24F 18×24 Inch Flatbed Scanner”, with 22 inch Touchscreen Monitor. With this bundled product, ITS will not need to provide an additional computer to accompany the scanner- it is all-in-one. This scanner would be upgrading the current smaller and lesser-capable scanner that is over 15 years outdated. |
| 104039 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Upgrade Dome, NSBB 137 & C207 – TEC Maintenance Services | $205,164 | Campbell Dome, NSBB 137 and C207 are highly used lecture spaces for curriculum classes. The technology in these rooms has surpassed 10 years and is outdated and consistently problematic due to its age and lack of compatibility with newer devices. With the proper funding and planning, we plan to overhaul the system by implementing a new technology podium that will incorporate new standard equipment that will allow the teaching and learning experience to be comfortable and productive. Incorporating newer technology that would allow users who choose to connect their laptop to the system to get power, network, HDMI connectivity all through just one cable. Professors who choose to use the up-to-speed PC in the podium will also get the bright, full high-resolution experience with the upgrade to a (bulb-less) laser Projector. In addition to this will be a fully upgraded video conferencing camera/mic system that will allow for zoom and team capabilities. |
| 103515 | Amy Herzog | Media Studies (MEST) | Digital Audio Kits | $6,346 | MEST 255 and 266 are new classes. The classes need recording equipment to instruct students about audio recording for multimedia and podcasting. The classes will focus on interviewing, storytelling, and sound design. Instruction will focus on techniques to achieve professional audio quality for interviewing, documentaries, and dramatic work. Students create a number of audio projects over the course of the semester, as well as a final project. The projects allow students to gain sound recording, editing, and storytelling proficiency. The aim is to give students the production skills they need to work in the podcasting and radio industries after graduation. |
| 103959 | Nick Normal | Library (LIB) | ELMO MA-1 for ‘Maker Atelier’ (or Documentation Station) (Faculty & Student Breakout Zone in the QC Makerspace) | $1,050 | This is a request for the ELMO MA-1 “STEM” document camera. The camera has an 8.15 Megapixel sensor covering an area of 13” x 17.25”. The document camera will augment an existing facility being reimagined for a post-COVID world where Faculty and Students alike will need to document workflows, create recordings a la Twitch and YouTube for portfolio development, and share processes with others using a ‘top-down’ 2nd camera a la Paul McWhorter. The Makerspace requires this equipment to augment the existing facility; the Makerspace currently does not have this equipment. |
| 103547 | Luz Silva | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Emergency Fund College-wide Technology | $250,000 | |
| 103956 | Nick Normal | Library (LIB) | Embrilliance software for QC Makerspace Digital Fashion Zone | $1,303 | Embrilliance is a suite of software by BriTon Leap, Inc., – the entire suite is called the “Embrilliance Platform.” Embrilliance is ideal for generating embroidery designs and layouts for digital sewing and embroidery machines. This is a request for various titles of the Embrilliance Platform. Purchase of the software includes “the ability to use it on as many computers as you own!” and the ability to run natively on macOS and Windows operating systems. The software suite that the QC Makerspace is looking to build out and support include: Embrilliance StitchArtist Level 3, Embrilliance Enthusiast, Embrilliance Essentials, and Embrilliance AlphaTricks. Additionally, their Fonts Compilation (aka Fonts Collection Bundle) includes 32 fonts ready-made for the Embrilliance Platform. These softwares will robustly build-out our Digital Fashion zone and allow creatively to flourish with our dedicated digital embroidery machines. |
| 103899 | Sally Izquierdo | Psychology (PSY) | EdPuzzle Pro for ABA Programs in the Psychology Dept | $2,180 | EdPuzzle Pro, previously provided to instructors by the college, is an online platform that uses video technology to improve student accessibility, engagement, and understanding. It is data-driven, and allows instructors to track student activities and monitor responses to course content. Our state-approved online graduate programs in ABA have integrated the platform into the course curriculum, have found it invaluable, and are requesting that the college continue supporting our online program by making this available again. |
| 103643 | Jonathan Baron | Art (ART) | Film Scanning VRC | $2,499 | This project seeks to improve the accessibility and quality of film scanning available in the Art Department. Currently, we have two flatbed scanners capable of scanning film to an acceptable quality but lack access to a high-quality, fine-arts-level scanning setup. This limits the potential of our Photography & Imaging students to produce high-quality scans of their original artwork and perform the scanning process more quickly than on a flatbed scanner. The Art Dept. is seeking a Negative Supply Professional Film Scanning Kit, which has the ability to scan 35mm, 120, and 4×5 format film stock. Students will be able to more advanced methods of scanning and reproducing negative and transparency film stock, as well as work with more high-quality digital files, allowing them to more accurately edit their images. The effectiveness of these outcomes can be measured both in the quality of students’ work and the speed at which they can digitize their original artwork. The quality of students’ work allows them to build a high-quality portfolio, preparing them for pursuing residencies, fellowships, and arts grants. Tracking the improvement likely wouldn’t be possible here, but the objective outcomes of technologically superior work is significant. We can, however track the amount of time it takes to scan film, which is generally a very lengthy process on flatbed scanners. Oftentimes, students are not done scanning images at the end of the work day and must come back to complete their work. Tracking the time it takes to scan a 35mm roll of 36 exposures can adequately test the speed differences between our less-capable scanners and the proposed upgrade. |
| 00012 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Forescout CounterAct Maintenance | $80,000 | Forescout CounterAct Maintenance, Licensing, and Support |
| 103860 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | FreshService IT, QCHub, Bursar Office CRM System | $120,940 | FreshService is a cloud-based ITSM (IT Service Management System) that enables us to simplify our IT operations. It involves a ticketing system, self-service portal and knowledge base. We also are utilizing Fresh Chat to assist with online chat support. FreshService is being used to facilitate any help desk issues for students and faculty, for any LMS issues for Blackboard so that they can access their classes seamlessly. |
| 00019 | Markus Erndl | Information Technology Services (ITS) | General IT Classroom Supplies | $10,000 | Classroom supplies like mice, keyboards, cables, HDMI’s, and other |
| 103871 | Divya Samaroo | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Help Desk 24/7 Support – Call Center | $84,012 | To assist with current staffing this project will provide 24/7 Help Desk assistance through, call , chat and virtual support services. With our current staffing numbers we are unable to resolve incident and service requests within our current SLA. To help improve resolution times and keep up with the trending increase in support requests, we are seeking additional Tier 1 Help Desk support. With a rise in on-campus presence and more in-person classes being held, there has been an increase in on-campus support. There are a number of tickets that usually get past due which the team is unable to handle due to lack of support resources. Outsourcing the Help Desk will help improve the quality of service for the campus community and expand staffing. 24/7 technical support for the campus community. Due to a lack of human capital we are unable to resolve incidents and requests at a competent level. On Campus support requests are heavily delayed and we cannot provide adequate services to students. |
| 103975 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Hot Swap – TEC Maintenance Services | $75,337 | Equipment and supplies for regularly maintaining our technology-enhanced classrooms. This includes “Hot Swap” replacement gear, upgrade gear, replacement cables, adapters, and other essentials. |
| 00024 | Evelyn Alvarenga | Information Technology Services (ITS) | I-Building 200-201 Upgrades | $150,000 | Upgrade for I-Building 200-201 for student labs |
| 100705 | Xiuyi Huang | Computer Science | ID Card Access Upgrade for CSCI Labs | $3,200 | ID Card Access Upgrade for CSCI Dept Labs: SB-A103, SB-A205, SB-A223, SB-B131. Less time will be wasted on instructor lab entry, and students will benefit from extra class minutes every period. These labs are under department maintenance. The locksmith said the key access materials cost about $800 per door. |
| 104029 | Markus Erndl | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Instructional Media Solutions &TEC Maintenance Services | $67,700 | Implementation of four distinct solutions that provide video production capabilities for instructors as we move toward CUNY On-Line and the increased need for instructional media. |
| 103544 | Luz Silva | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Instructional Technology Support Staff (PT/FT) | $1,000,000 | Full and part-time staff to support instructional technology. Part-time staff provides technical support for computer classrooms, open computer labs, and the faculty. This includes Full-time Staff for the Center for Teaching and Learning for faculty development and full-time lab staff. |
| 100195 | Michael Joseph | Mathematics (MATH) | Joseph Hershenov Math Lab Renovation (KY 331) | $225,000 | The math department is requesting tech fee to renovate the Joseph Hershenov Math Lab in KY 331, emphasizing universal design to make it a HyFlex active learning center for students. Math 110, 114, 115, 119, 122, 131, 132, 141, 142, 143, 151, 152, 201, 202, 220, 231, 241. Extensively. This project will impact all students taking the math courses listed above. |
| 103922 | Matt Greco | Art (ART) | KIP 880 Production Printer | $29,218 | This Tech Fee request is for (1) KIP 880 wide-format production printer. This equipment will replace our existing production printer (Noritsu LPS24-Pro), which needs replacement. This equipment will expand the offerings currently available in the Art Department’s Digital Imaging Lab (Klapper 108) and allow the Lab to cater to an increased number of students studying in various disciplines. This new equipment will also alleviate some of the demand on the current Xerox and HP printers in Klapper 107 and the I-Building. This lab will be cross-disciplinary and will service students from The Art Department, The Computer Science Department, and The Media Studies Department, among others. (QTY 1) KIP 870 Roll printer $27,718.75 – (QTY 1) KIP service contract $500 – (QTY 1) Initial set of consumables $1000 Grand = $29,218 |
| 103962 | Simone L Yearwood | Library (LIB) | Laptop Replacement | $100,000 | This request is to replace laptops redistributed during COVID. This project would allow two library classrooms to be converted into interchangeable computer labs as needed. At this point, we only have two classrooms, and additional laptops would enhance our ability to provide information literacy sessions in non-computer lab classrooms. We often have to cancel or reschedule sessions because we do not have enough labs. |
| 104030 | Markus Erndl | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Lecture Hall Upgrade and TEC Maintenance Services | $139,000 | Upgrade one Lecture Hall and include the necessary technology to allow instructor lecture capture for use in Hybrid, Hyflex, synchronous and asynchronous classes. Several studies suggest that for most students, resources provided by lecture capture systems improve learning outcomes. Reviewing materials can be beneficial for all students, and transcription is considered by many students with disabilities as essential to learning success. If possible, a study can be done to compare course sections implementing lecture capture tools to sections of the same course not using lecture capture. |
| 103914 | James Tasato Mellone | Library (LIB) | QC Library Database Renewals | $500,523 | Renewing our databases which support student coursework, research, and learning. |
| 103840 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | LinkedIn Learning | $60,200 | We have developed a pilot program using LinkedIn Learning in various departments on the campus and we had one faculty member participate in the program. We would like to continue using this program post-pandemic because we can train members of the staff on several topics in a short amount of time by creating learning paths, where we can track one’s learning, create videos. Queens College provides all active students, faculty, and staff free and unlimited access to all of LIL’s online courses and professional services. LIL is an online training resource that features over 16,000 video tutorials and training resources about business, technology, and creative skills. |
| 104026 | Markus Erndl | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Lockers and TEC Maintenance Services | $52,700 | Purchase and deploy self-service lending lockers that provide students with contact-free, easy, and quick access to up-to-date laptops, digital video cameras, and other electronic devices for a variety of loan periods. |
| 00015 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | M365 Collaboration Suite Licensing +A5 Teams Voice | $44,000 | M365 Collaboration Suite Licensing +A5 Teams Voice |
| 101379 | Jean Kelly | Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) | Mentimeter | $3,603 | Polling/student engagement platform; 20 1-year licenses; Mentimeter is an engagement tool that allows for dynamic engagement. A professor can have students generate scales, ranking, word clouds, etc. It works well on mobile devices and computers. Responses can be anonymous, allowing passive students to participate more in medium to large classes. Increased student engagement- in our current world, students are used to courses over a screen. Often, this means students are accustomed to learning being a passive experience, leading to a decrease in engagement and effective learning. Several faculty members have requested a solution to allow them to engage their courses in a manner that will engage all students, not just the few who raise their hands. Efficacy will be assessed in terms of immediate response (i.e., faculty reports on student engagement) and overall learning outcomes (i.e., performance in class and on grades). Courses in all disciplines can benefit from this. Used in synchronous online classes to engage students. |
| 00003 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Microsoft Premiere Support | $120,000 | Microsoft Premiere Support- Maintenance Support for Microsoft Products and Services |
| 103890 | Michael Newman | Linguistics & Communication Disorders (LCD) | Mobile Student Linguistic Research Laboratory | $56,854 | Uses it was put to included phonetic analyses using the freeware program Praat, quantitative analyses on-line using remote statistical tests, statistical model creation, and graphing using the freeware program R, and simpler calculations and graphics with Excel, phonetic chart creation, group construction of Powerpoint presentations and posters, and written documents in Word. The laptops in the cart are now out of date. Furthermore, new classes have been approved where the computers will in which up-to-date laptops will facilitate student learning. The mobile lab will facilitate immediate feedback and group work beyond what is available to students who bring in their mobile and notebook devices. Consequently, we expect the following LO: Students will be able to: - Attain and use strategies for shortening written summaries of academic texts (LCD 240, 244W) - Produce phonetic analysis of human sounds (LCD 130, 150, 205) - Interpret phonetic analysis of human sounds (LCD 130, 150, 205) - Develop Lesson Plans for individual classes and unit plans for multiple classes, and differentiate between them (LCD 240, 241, 242) - Produce grammatical analyses of an unknown language (LCD 324) - Be able to use pre-existing codes for statistical analysis and graphic creation in R and create new codes (LCD 205) |
| 103653 | Yuriy Lehman | Psychology (PSY) | Multimedia Presentation System Upgrade | $22,500 | Upgrade the Audio-Visual System in the Delany G05 lab. The system is over a decade old, antiquated, and close to obsolete. |
| 103872 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Nercomp Subscription | $2,943 | NERCOMP offers courses and conferences in higher education technology for faculty and library professionals. It allows faculty and librarians to upskill their technology skill set in order to flip the classroom and incorporate more technology into the classroom. As faculty attend the conferences and seminars being offered by Nercomp, it will enhance the delivery of technology in the classroom, and it will make learning more engaging for our students and introduce them to the latest industry trends. Faculty will develop their course curriculum and incorporate more technology in the course. |
| 00001 | Divya Samaroo | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Outsourced Call Center | $84,012 | With our current staffing numbers we are unable to resolve incident and service requests within our current SLA. To help improve resolution times and keep up with the trending increase in support requests we are seeking additional Tier 1 Help Desk support. With a rise in on-campus presence and more in-person classes being held, there has been an increase for on-campus support. This aligns with the Strategic Plans goal to improve technology and services that support campus infrastructure for the students, staff and faculty members. There are a number of tickets that usually gets past due which the team is unable to handle due to lack of support resources. Outsourcing the Help Desk will help improve the quality of service for the campus community and expand staffing and aligns with MSCHE standard by providing institutional improvement. |
| 103701 | Jonathan Baron | Art (ART) | PCs for VRC | $4,388 | his request is to add two (2) HP EliteOne 800 G6 27 All-in-One PCs for the Art Dept. Visual Resource Center(VRC). There is currently only one very old, outdated PC available to students and faculty, which tends to frustrate users with its slow speed and does not meet the usual demand for availability. 2- HP EliteOne 800 G6 27 All-in-One PC ($2,194.00) This addition and upgrade to the VRC’s computer bank allows students to access their accounts, edit documents and use the Adobe Suite without the frustration of our current PC, which is often not capable of handling what students and faculty need to complete their work. Having two computers with capable, up-to-date hardware and OS will increase the speed at which students can complete their work, increase the availability of computers, and allow students to effectively complete coursework. |
| 102201 | Jean Kelly | Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) | Poll Everywhere | $5,000 | 25 annual licenses for polling/live data/assessment/track attendance and participation platform Instructors can get feedback in real-time via polls; collect data and aggregate it via word clouds, heatmaps, ranking, image questions, etc. It works well on mobile devices and computers and is compatible with SMS participation (a potential consideration for the potential student(s) with limited internet bandwidth). |
| 103875 | Divya Samaroo | Information Technology Services (ITS) | This project is for paper for the computer labs for student printing services. | $20,120 | This project is for paper for the computer labs for student printing services. Printing paper is at lower inventory levels and needs replenishment to maintain student printing services supplies. With more on-campus presence this semester, printer service usage has increased and upgraded printers have been installed for student printing. With the additional color printing options that have expanded campus-wide for students, we expect to see a rise in paper usage. Please provide an explanation of why this instructional need cannot be accommodated in existing department or ITS Facilities, or what modifications would be necessary to existing lab(s). Printing paper supply is at lower inventory levels and need to be replenished to maintain student printing services supplies. |
| 103913 | Evelyn Alvarenga | Information Technology Services (ITS) | PROFTECH | $2,000 | Recurring STF-Proftech To fund recurring costs associated with supplying and replenishing office supplies and additional resources located in campus-wide tech fee-funded areas such as labs and satellite IT areas. This funding request will support students and faculty with instructional outcomes. |
| 103828 | Simone L Yearwood | Library (LIB) | Public Computer Lab replacement computer workstations | $117,060 | This request is replenish work stations throughout Rosenthal Library to reach maximum capacity as a computer lab. We are currently down 60 desktop workstations through out the library and are unable to serve our students as a result. This project will serve all enrolled students throughout the college. As a computer lab, the project will assist in making computers available to students. Please provide an explanation of why this instructional need cannot be accommodated in existing department or ITS Facilities, or what modifications would be necessary to existing lab(s). This request is being made to replenish the number of available workstations throughout the library. Computers were removed as a result of social distancing from the COVID pandemic. Nearly half were removed and redistributed to replace older models. We need to replenish to return to full capacity as there is a greater need due to the students coming in to Rosenthal for computer and printing needs. |
| 103918 | Matt Greco | Art (ART) | Raise 3D Pro3 Plus Printer | $10,799 | This Tech Fee request is for (1) Raise 3D Pro3 Plus large format 3D printer for the expansion of the Klapper Digital Fabrication Lab located in the Art Department to facilitate student, staff, and faculty research and courses in large format 3D scanning, modeling, and printing. This equipment will allow our Klapper Digital Fabrication Lab to create larger 3D prints given this printer’s much larger build area. The lab can be found in Klapper Hall, room 105. This lab will be cross-disciplinary and serve students from The Art Department, The Computer Science Department, and The Media Studies Department. Budget: (QTY 1) Raise 3D Pro3 Plus $7599 – (QTY 1) 3-Year RaiseShield warranty – $1500 – (QTY 1) Printer Cart for Pro3 Plus – $1200 – (QTY 1) Accessories – $500 Grand – $10,799 |
| 102910 | Joe Sanchez | Graduate School of Library & Information Systems (GSLIS) | Reconfigurable Computer Lab for GSLIS | $100,883 | This proposal requests funding to rebuild the main computer lab in the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies. The current configuration was installed in 2015 and consists of thirty 27” iMac desktops. The desktops obstruct the view of students and faculty. Students are not able to see the projection screen over their desktops, and the professors are unable to see the students hidden behind the screens. The computers are also seven years old and are overdue to be replaced. The computer projector is old and unable to legibly display beyond 1024 x 640. |
| 103580 | Giannopoulos George | Family Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (FNES) | Remsen 301 Food Science Laboratory Upgrade | We will need 2 – 70 inch screen TVs in Remsen 301 Food Science laboratory for the projection of recipes, videos, and pictures. We will need the wall mounting kit for them too. An Apple laptop or tablet An AppleTV will be needed for connecting to the laptop or tablet A high-resolution mobile camera for Close up illustration imaging and picture taking of the student final cooked or prepared product. | |
| 103520 | Amy Herzog | Media Studies (MEST) | Replace Canon XA20 camcorder kits | $82,855 | To replace 9-year-old camcorder kits. The Canon XA20 camcorders the students are using now are end of life. Canon no longer services them and is irreplaceable. The image quality is no longer acceptable. New cameras will better serve the Media Studies production students with up-to-date technology. We need to offer them modern professional equipment that will enable them to learn camera skills. The new models have vastly better resolution, and a greater range of controls, leading to greatly improved picture quality. Media Studies production course 243 (Introduction to Filmmaking. This class is offered 2 times a semester with a combined enrollment of 60 students yearly. We are currently adding an extra section to MEST 243 because it is about to become a required class for all Film Studies majors. MEST 243 is our core film production course. Students direct and short several short projects on location leading up to the final, a 15-minute documentary. MEST 243 is the prerequisite for all the advanced film production classes, including MEST 310 Documentary Filmmaking, MEST 318 Cinematography and MEST 314 Directing. The training and experience students gain in MEDST 243 is the core building block for training them to become filmmakers and film and audio production technicians. |
| 00014 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Ribbon Analog Gateway Session Border Controllers | $80,000 | Ribbon Analog Gateway and Session Border Controllers Maintenance Renewal |
| 104028 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Rosenthal 230 Auditorium – TEC Maintenance Services | $112,000 | Rosenthal 230 Auditorium is a highly used lecture space for curriculum classes and events given by faculty and students. The technology in the room is over 12 years old and is outdated and consistently problematic due to its age. With the proper funding and planning, we plan to overhaul the system by implementing a new technology podium that will incorporate new standard equipment to make the teaching and learning experience comfortable and productive. Incorporating newer technology would allow users who connect their laptop to the system to get power, network, HDMI connectivity all through just one cable. Professors who use the up-to-speed PC on the podium will also get the bright, full high-resolution experience with the upgrade to a (bulb-less) laser Projector. In addition to this, there will be a fully upgraded video conferencing camera/mic system that will allow for Zoom and Teams capabilities. |
| 103060 | Simone L Yearwood | Library (LIB) | Rosenthal Library Classrooms | $100,000 | Updating two classrooms in Rosenthal Library – RO225 and RO227 to Hyflex classrooms. Updating and converting the two classrooms into Hyflex will allow in-person and online class sessions. |
| 104009 | Xiuyi Huang | Computer Science (CSCI) | Run/compute on-premise, migration/backup/failover in the cloud | $60,000 | This project will provide the infrastructure to enable all students of the CS Department, and non-CS students taking courses in the CS Department, to experiment with new applications, larger data sets, faster and more flexible computing environment, and work cross-disciplinary. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills such as computational problem-solving, using AI/ML tools both local and in the cloud by providers such as AWS, developing use cases of applying the problem-solving and tools to real-world problems such as analyzing bias of AI tools and discovering disparities and inequity in accessing healthcare. Such skills are crucial for today’s STEM workforce. We plan to assess skills development supported by this project in two ways: First, we will monitor the student’s academic progress in both the curriculum of CS and their own majors (if not CS), as well as the completion of projects with real-world impacts. Second, we will follow up with recent graduates’ career status after completing the project. |
| 99386 | Schiro Withanachchi | Economics (ECON) | School of Business Databases | $118,000 | DATABASES REQUIRED: 1) WRDS cloud platform 2) CRSP and CRSP-Compustat Link table 3) Compustat Full w/Backdata, Bank, etc. |
| 103516 | Jose S Ruiz | Media Studies (MEST) | Service, Repair, Warranty and Parts Budget for MEST | $20,000 | MEDST Department is asking for a budget to create a Service and Repair contract and replace broken parts on equipment. The classes need working equipment for instruction and student projects. The software license and upgrade are for the annual plan of Broadcast Pix Switcher and Cue Script Teleprompter software. The Broadcast Pix switcher is the heart of the Media Studies Control Room. Almost every piece of equipment goes through the Broadcast Pix for recording. The software includes the character generator, media library, and video digital effects. The software license includes tech support, upgrades, and training video access. There are discounted savings if more than 1 year is purchased. |
| 103675 | Jianbo Liu | Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHEM) | SigmaPlot Teaching License Renewal | $1,000 | This project is to request annual renewal of the software SigmaPlot for chemistry lab course teaching and research. Sigmaplot is a technical graphing and data analysis software package that enables scientific researchers to convert their data into precise graphs. It helps instructors and students quickly create exact graphs, and can use within Microsoft Excel. It customizes every detail of charts and graphs, and makes data visualization easy. It also delivers data analysis tools we need to draw solid conclusions of experiments. |
| 99177 | Christine Leotta (Student) | Graduate School of Library & Information Systems (GSLIS) | Smartboards | $12,000 | Putting Smartboards in GSLIS Classrooms Most libraries and elementary/high schools have Smartboards. this will benefit ALL students and faculty and make teaching easier. Also, GSLIS should have the latest in information technologies. this will help prepare students for jobs in the library sciences. it can increase engagement in class and collaboration. presentations will be easier. This will replace the projection screens in all the GSLIS classrooms and reduce the need for constantly connecting laptops. it will be fully integrated into the classroom. Modifications would be removing the old tech and projection screens, adding wall mounts to hold the Smartboards. |
| 103911 | Robert Lau | Information Technology Services (ITS) | SMART Learning Suite – SMART Notebook site license | $1,039 | This request from the ITS and on behalf of the Elementary and Early Childhood Education and Secondary Education and Youth Services to fund SMART Notebook Software which is part of the SMART Learning Suite. Used for instructional purposes. Since Queens College has a large educational program, it teaches teachers how to use the software so that when they graduate and get K-12 teaching jobs, they know how to use the software. SMART has a large footprint in K-12. SMART Learning Suite is the software that is used with SMARTboards along with SMART Podiums that are deployed in the TEC classrooms. |
| 104046 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Smartboard Kiely 119A & B – TEC Maintenance Services | $13,108 | Kiely 119A and 119B (Smartboard rooms) are highly used spaces for curriculum classes. The technology in these rooms has surpassed 10 years and is outdated and consistently problematic due to its age and lack of compatibility with newer devices. With the proper funding and planning, we plan to upgrade the existing technology by replacing the low lumens/low-resolution smart projectors with new 86-inch Smart brand LED monitors. Professors will effectively teach using the brighter, higher-resolution display. |
| 104044 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Smartboard Kiely 323, 325, 423 & 425 – TEC Maintenance Services | $20,217 | Kiely 323, 325, 423, 425 (Smartboard rooms) are highly used spaces for curriculum classes. The technology in these rooms has surpassed 10 years and is outdated and consistently problematic due to its age and lack of compatibility with newer devices. With the proper funding and planning, we plan to upgrade the existing technology by replacing the low lumens/low-resolution smart projectors with new 75 inch Smart brand LED monitors. Professors will effectively teach using the brighter, higher-resolution display. |
| 103903 | Norka Blackman-Richards | SEEK/Special Programs (SEEK) | Incorporating Smart Desks & Whiteboards to Enhance Instruction and Learning Processes and allow for Hybrid Classes and Meeting Capabilities | $46,125 | The QC SEEK Programs seeks to outfit two classrooms with Instructional technology, Smart Desks and Whiteboards in Delany Hall G14 & G15, that will enhance Instruction & learning processes and allow for hybrid classes and meeting capabilities. SLO: Students taking courses in classrooms G14 & G15, with smart desks and whiteboards, will be better able to engage in the instructional process. We will assess the effectiveness of meeting the SLO by providing students with survey questions prior to the end of the semester in which the equipment was installed – during week 13. |
| 00002 | Divya Samaroo | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Student Printing Services | $40,000 | With more on-campus presence this year, printer service usage has increased, and with the additional color printing options that have expanded campus-wide for students, we expect printing services to continue to be utilized more. |
| 00023 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Student Loaner Computer Emergency | $125,000 | Computer Loaner emergency |
| 103632 | Hector Jacome | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Transact service maintenance annual renewal | $110,737 | This is for the yearly maintenance renewal of the Blackboard Transaction System. The current contract is due for renewal on 10/23. The Blackboard Transaction system controls the following processes; QC ID card system, QCard funds for campus dining and purchases, Pharos print management, and door access management. This system has been used for the past 10 years, and we need to keep paying for the yearly renewals. Attached is the renewal invoice for FY 22-23. |
| 103939 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Upgrade Dome, NSBB137 and NSB C207 – TEC Maintenance Services | $205,164 | Campbell Dome, NSBB137, and NSB C207 are highly used lecture spaces for curriculum classes. The technology in these rooms has surpassed 10 years and is outdated and consistently problematic due to its age and lack of compatibility with newer devices. With the proper funding and planning, we plan to overhaul the system by implementing a new technology podium that will incorporate new standard equipment to make the teaching and learning experience comfortable and productive. Incorporating newer technology would allow users who connect their laptop to the system to get power, network, and HDMI connectivity all through just one cable. Professors who use the up-to-speed PC on the podium will also get the bright, full high-resolution experience with the upgrade to a (bulb-less) laser Projector. In addition to this, there will be a fully upgraded video conferencing camera/mic system that will allow for zoom and team capabilities. |
| 103953 | Scott R. Davis | Library (LIB) | Upgrade Music Library Media Lab Computers | $7,794 | The Music Library’s media lab currently consists of 16 iMac computers that support student learning by providing access to discipline-specific software such as Finale, Pro Tools, and Sibelius, taught within the Aaron Copland School of Music curriculum. The majority of media lab’s computers are currently 12 years old and, due to age, cannot be updated with the most recent Mac OSX or installed the latest versions of existing software. In addition, two of the computers can no longer be booted up due to age and use. This proposal seeks to upgrade 6 computers with new Mac Studio’s for the lab to provide students across campus access to fully operational computers and software. |
| 00025 | Roseann Warren | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Virtual Campus Tour | $30,000 | Virtual Campus tour for the QC website |
| 00004 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | VMware Licensing, Maintenance and Support | $47,000 | VMware Licensing, Maintenance, and Support |
| 104054 | Library (LIB) | Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) Subscription | $150,000 | This is a new annual subscription to WRDS, a database platform providing access to comprehensive business datasets through standard business databases such as Compustat and Datastream, Center for Research on Security Prices (CRSP), and Thomson Institutional Brokers Estimates System (I/B/E/S). WRDS is an essential research data services tool offering standard business resources used by accredited business schools in the U. S. and globally. By the time they graduate, our QC students majoring and minoring in Business would be able to show competence in using standard business resources for business research and decision-making to make them more competitive candidates for business employment. This will improve the reputation of our Business graduates and the Business program from which they graduate. The School of Business fully expects that the inclusion of WRDS in the curriculum will be required for its future accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). | |
| 00013 | James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | WhatsUpGold Monitoring Software | $21,000 | WhatsUpGold Monitoring Software |
| 103152 | Xiuyi Huang | Computer Science (CSCI) | Windows Server Replacement | $25,000 | Windows servers in the department are used as domain controllers for all CS classrooms. They are more than 10 years old and need to be replaced. The servers are critical for all in-class practical work by students in all classes. CS 12, 80, 81, 85, 90, 111 (has more than 1200 enrolled students this academic year), 211, 212, 240, 313, 316, 331, 334, 335, 355, 370, 381. All of the courses require daily programming project work and will make use of the new hardware. |
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Student Technology Fee Project Submissions (2023-2024)
Student Technology Fee Meetings are scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month. All meetings are held virtually, and links to join the meetings will be sent to Student, Faculty, and Staff QC email addresses.
NOTE: No meeting will be held in January, June, July, and August.
Meeting Date |
Meeting Minutes |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 11am | STF Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes (PDF) |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes |
| Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11 am | STF Meeting Minutes |