Student Technology Fee Project Submissions (2025-2026)
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| SR# | Primary Contact | Department | Title of Project | Total Project Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241383 | Liz O'Connell | Center for Career Engagement and Internships (CRDC) | Peer Mentoring Lounge/Lab | $20,300 | Queens College Career Peer Mentor Program offers undergraduate students personalized, peer-to-peer career guidance to support their career readiness. Each student is matched with a trained Career Peer Mentor (CAP Mentor) who helps with exploring career paths, accessing resources, and securing internships or jobs. Current mentors have interned at top firms like IBM, Bloomberg, PwC, Accenture, and KPMG. The program currently has four peer mentors but lacks a dedicated workspace. An outdated lounge filled with unused furniture is being considered for rebranding into a welcoming, functional lounge for mentors to meet with students. The Center for Career Engagement, staffed by four full-time counselors, relies heavily on peer mentors for student support. Queens College also participates in the NY Jobs CEO Council, initiated by JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, which connects students to in-demand jobs through market-driven curricula and skills training. However, students currently lack private spaces for interviews or meetings with alumni and employers, limiting their professional development opportunities. |
| 241371 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Powdermaker TEC Upgrade | $89,422 | Contracting an AV vendor to perform upgrade/Overhaul of the four classrooms with modern audiovisual instructional technology and wireless collaboration equipment to support in-person learning. Included in the project are Audio-Visual system upgrades which will stabilize the current 12+ year old systems to current state of the art Audiovisual standards. This will in turn provide a teaching environment that is more efficient, effective and much less intrusive during classes. Rooms to be upgraded include: • Powdermaker 202 • Powdermaker 204 • Powdermaker 206 • Powdermaker 208 |
| 241336 | Addison Herndon | Aaron Copland School of Music (MUS) | Classroom Tech Upgrade | $178,845 | We need to upgrade the technology in eight of our classrooms. Right now mac Minis in the classrooms are a model from late 2014. The other equipment may be even older. Everything is starting to wear down and stop functioning, and we need computers, switchers, cables, systems from this decade. |
| 241299 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Linkedin Learning Subscription | $78,320 | Queens College employees and students actively use LinkedIn Learning (LiL) to build critical skills and advance their careers. Key highlights: Increased Engagement: Repeat learners up 2pp YoY; 142K videos viewed (+10%), 7.4K hours consumed (+16%), and 16.2K skills developed. Evolving Skill Focus: Mix of hard and soft skills (e.g., Excel, Python, Career Management), with rising interest in AI and adaptability (423 AI-related courses available). Career Impact: LiL users show 1.7x more LinkedIn connections, 3.6x more job applications, and 1.2x better employment outcomes. Employee Retention: Attrition down 3pp, outperforming peer benchmark (8% vs. 11%). Opportunities Ahead: Expand faculty use via Brightspace D2L & LiL integration (LTI 1.3). Embed career education in first-year experience and orientation. Curate personalized content by role and track. Leverage LinkedIn’s labor market insights to guide skill development. |
| 241286 | WayGuard Wong | Information Technology Services (ITS) | I-200 Student Gaming Lounge Improvements | $47,296 | This project will enhance the gaming experience in the I-200 gaming lounge and offer students more options and availability for gaming enrichment. |
| 241273 | James Tasato | Library (LIB) | Library Database Renewals | $568,044 | Annual library database renewals for the coming fiscal year. Renewing our databases supports coursework, research, and learning for all students. We teach and promote the usage of databases for student coursework and research through our research services and instructional programs. We assess use by gathering database usage statistics, and continued feedback from faculty and students. |
| 241214 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Extron Equipment Hardware for TEC Classrooms | $79,977 | The purchase and procurement of Extron hardware and peripherals as backup equipment for immediate in-house support or replacement of faulty or failed hardware in our existing 100+Technology Enhanced Classrooms. In stock equipment guarantees a more consistent learning experience for the students with less downtime. The equipment includes switchers, controllers, processors amplifiers and cables. |
| 241201 | Jason Kong | Information Technology Services (ITS) | TEC Classroom Lab Update/Upgrade | $513,309 | Several student classroom labs are in dire need for upgrades. This includes SBA103, SBA223, SBA135B, SBA135A, SBB131, SBD141, KY115, KY061 and MU225H The current computers are more than eight years old and are continuing to slow down hindering student learning success. With updated devices, student will have the ability to use the latest technology to better process there knowledge learned. |
| 241145 | Tina Pagano | Psychology (PSY) | Computers and Multimedia Presentation System Upgrade and Replacement in Delany G05 lab | $48,500 | The multimedia presentation system is close to obsolete and needs a replacement. The students' computers failed a Windows 11 upgrade test and will be a cybersecurity risk when the Windows 10 EOL in October 2025. Please see the pictures attached. |
| 240943 | Robert Lau | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Powdermaker Hall Classrooms Computer Upgrade | $111,479 | Computers in Powdermaker Hall room 206, 208 and 212 are well over 7 years old. The equipment is reaching their End of Life and will not support the latest Window Operating system. This project will enhance classroom experience for students by introducing modern technology into the classroom. |
| 240935 | Robert Lau | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Powdermaker Hall Classrooms Chair Replacement | $50,000 | The student computer chairs used in Powdermaker Hall classrooms (206, 208 and 212) need to be replaced. These chairs are falling apart, and some classrooms are missing chairs. |
| 240930 | Robert Lau | Information Technology Services (ITS) | SMART Learning Suite Site License Renewal | $1,040 | SMART Notebook Software which is part of the SMART Learning Suite and is used for instructional purposes. Software is utilized by several different departments such as Education, Chemistry, Biology, Math, and FNES departments. SMART Learning Suite is the software that is used in conjunction with the SMARTboards and SMART Podiums (Sympodium) that are deployed in the TEC classrooms. |
| 240817 | Thomas Lee | Aaron Copland School of Music (MUS) | Computer Upgrade | $80,505 | Replace all computers in 225h lab in Music building. Current computers cannot support most recent OS and are quickly becoming incompatible with the most current softwares we use for instruction. |
| 240322 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Computer Lab Upgrades | $6,000 | Extron service of repairing key components of our Technology Enhanced Classrooms. With this defined budget, Extron hardware that becomes defective can immediately be sent out for repairs and returned usually within a few days. This service dramatically decreases the downtime of a faulty TEC classroom. |
| 240321 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Smart Board Replacements | $149,864 | Upgrade 10+ yr old Smart Boards in 10 classrooms to new Smart Interactive 86in Displays. There are 10 classrooms with very old Smart Boards that require frequent maintenance including bulb replacements. The replacement of the Smart Boards will include the upgrade of associated audio-visual equipment such as AV switchers, USB extenders and control systems. We are requesting the mounting of the Smart Interactive Displays from an outside company ($750 flat fee per room) We will procure the equipment and supplies and upgrade these rooms in-house. Rooms to be upgraded include: • Kiely Hall 119A • Kiely Hall 119B • Powdermaker Hall 20 • Science Building B237 • Science Building B241 • Science Building B243 • Science Building B245 • Science Building D335 • Science Building D341 • Science Building D348 |
| 240316 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Campus Wide Display Technology Upgrade 2025 | $65,969 | Upgrade the technology in rooms with flat panel displays and Smart Interactive Displays to a modern standard. There are twelve rooms at Queens College with flat panel displays or Smart interactive displays as their primary classroom display that are using various older systems to connect the USB and HDMI to the displays. We intend to procure the equipment and supplies to upgrade these rooms inhouse to provide a consistent user experience to the instructors who utilize these rooms. Rooms to be upgraded include: • Honors Hall 08,09, and 12 • Kiely Hall 323, 325, 423, and 425 • Powdermaker Hall 016, 018, and 034 • Queens Hall 179, and 181 |
| 240313 | Jean Kelly | The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Leadership (CETLL) | Padlet | $1,000 | Padlet is a virtual whiteboard where users can post images, video, audio, text, documents, maps. It can be used to collaborate on group projects; share ideas and resources in synchronous or asynchronous online classes. |
| 240312 | Roland Brooks | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Rosenthal 230 Lecture Hall Hyflex Technology Upgrade | $179,500 | Upgrading the 14+ yr old technology in the Rosenthal Library 230 Lecture Hall Enhance the Rosenthal Library 230 Lecture Hall with modern audiovisual instructional technology and wireless collaboration equipment and software to support in-person teaching and remote learning. This upgrade will increase Queens College's capacity to provide lecture capture for online viewing and for remote learning. Included in the project are Audio-Visual system upgrades which will stabilize the current system which is non-functional several times per week, an upgraded audio system including echo cancellation, installation of video conferencing and video capture technology including upgraded VC lighting and full remote control of the entire system to provide support that is more efficient, effective and much less intrusive during classes. |
| 240134 | Jose Ruiz | Media Studies (MEST) | Updates Needed for Fully Functional King Lab | $100,465 | The MEST King 106 Lab needs new Macs before Apple, Adobe and Avid stop supporting the current iMacs. Support is expected to end by 2026. |
| 240127 | Jose Ruiz | Media Studies (MEST) | Camera/Lighting Equipment Required to Meet Student/Classroom Needs | $123,124 | To add extra Canon and BlackMagic camera kits and lighting kits for an expanding MEST production curriculum. |
| 239752 | Jean Kelly | The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning & Leadership (CETLL) | Mentimeter | $1,800 | Polling/student engagement platform; 10 1-year licenses; MentiMeter is an engagement tool that allows for dynamic engagement. Professor can have students generate scales, ranking, word clouds etc. It works well on mobile devices and computers. Responses can be anonymous, allowing for greater participation from passive students in medium to large classes |
| 239366 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | FreshService | $260,227 | 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. |
| 239364 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Canon Printers | $16,500 | The Canon contract is essential for ensuring reliable access to high-quality printing and copying services across the campus. These services are critical for supporting students' academic needs, including printing assignments, research papers and projects. The contract covers equipment maintenance, toner replenishment, and software updates, ensuring the devices remain operational and efficient. |
| 239362 | Michael Mirkin | Chemistry & Biochemistry (CHEM) | COMSOL Multiphysics Software for Chemistry Teaching and Research | $850 | The requested funding will be used to cover annual license fee for the COMSOL Multiphysics package. This software is useful for teaching electrochemistry components, transport phenomena, and heterogeneous reactions in general chemistry, instrumental analysis and physical chemistry courses and for training undergraduate, masters, and PhD students involved in chemical research. It can be used to produce Power Point presentations and classroom demonstrations and also for student assignments and independent learning. |
| 239354 | Gina Nurse | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Paper for Students | $14,500 | This fee ensures that students have access to sufficient printing resources for paper, throughout the academic year. The allocated funds from the project will be used to supply campus printers, supporting students’ academic needs such as their assignments, projects and any research material. |
| 238895 | Loriann Maugeri | Secondary Education and Youth Services (SEYS) | Classroom Upgrade | $3,000 | Upgrading smartboard with podium in classroom. TIME 2000 students, undergraduate and graduate mathematics education students, and science education students utilize the technology in room PH 004. As Queens College students studying in education programs, they are all working to become teachers. Therefore, these students must have access to up-to-date technology and know how to use it so that they can be prepared for their own classrooms. A new system in PH 004 will provide students with the opportunity to teach their lessons using up-to-date technology and experiment with its uses to help develop their philosophies of teaching with technology. The effectiveness of the new technology will be assessed by having students reflect on their coursework and tracking their use of technology in their student teaching placements. |
| 238348 | Yunping Jiang | Mathematics (MATH) | Distinguished Professor | $5,998 | Installing a smartboard in the math lounge (Kiely 505) and a smartboard in my office (Kiely 506) We use the math lounge (Kiely 505) or my office (Kiely 506) to teach and discuss the materials in math classes with students during office hours. Installing a smartboard in my office and a smartboard in the math lounge has become essential for successfully teaching our students, particularly in some advanced math courses. A smartboard has also become necessary for students who want to attend office hours remotely, which occurs more often. |
| 237885 | Sally Izquierdo | Psychology (PSY) | Ed Puzzle Pro for ABA Graduate Programs | $2,680 | 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. |
| 237883 | Cara Marshall | Economics (ECON) | Bloomberg Terminals | $92,000 | Bloomberg terminals. Bloomberg is a real-time database of economic and financial data. It is widely used across investment and commercial banks, government agencies, and other entities. |
| 237756 | Gavriel Zahler | Philosophy (PHIL) | Ruah | $25,000 | Ruah is an immersive visual-audio project where a moving waveform dynamically responds to speech, creating a fusion of sound, motion, and atmosphere. The project explores the connection between voice and environment, integrating weather-based visual templates (rain for sadness, lightning for anger, sunlight for joy) to enhance emotional depth. We’re also developing a custom subtitle font to seamlessly blend dialogue with the visuals, making the experience both aesthetic and accessible. With funding, we can refine the real-time waveform animation, design responsive weather effects, and develop an intuitive system for seamless integration across various creative mediums—including music videos, live performances, and interactive experiences. |
| 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 Center for Teaching and learning for faculty development. | |
| Luz Silva | Information Technology Services (ITS) | CUNY Initiatives (UWI) | $1,000,000 | This allocation, 18% of our Technology Fee budget, is allocate to CUNY to fund UWI. | |
| Luz Silva | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Emergency Fund - College-Wide Technology | $300,000 | Emergency fund College-wide Technology | |
| Evelyn Alvarenga | Information Technology Services (ITS) | TEC Maintenance Service | $3,000 | Recurring STF-Proftech to fund recurring costs associated with the supply and replenishment of 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. | |
| Server Operations Team (SOT) | Information Technology Services (ITS) | ParkPlace - Dell EMC Unity 400 Maintenance (Renewal) | $9,000 | Without hardware support, mission critical applications and services are placed at risk | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | ParkPlace - Dell EMC Force 10 Switch Maintenance (Renewal) | $20,000 | Without hardware support, mission critical applications and services are placed at risk. | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | DigiCert Annual Renewal) | $3,700 | Required to renew Digicert certificate subscription for QC.CUNY.EDU; certificate contains four wildcards: *.qc.cuny.edu, *.cs.qc.cuny.edu, *.its.qc.cuny.edu and other domains | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Barracuda Support/Maintenance 1 Year (Renewal) | $20,000 | Barracuda Maintenance Support for Barracuda Email Gateways to facilitate student communication. Necessary to ensure that updates to email hygiene platform will be delivered. If not, this will place college/University data at security risk. | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | F5 Support/Maintenance 1 Year (Renewal) | $12,000 | Needed to maintain support and license compliance for production load balancing and resiliency/redundancy of collegewide web services. | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | CommVault 1 Year Subscription (Renewal) | $45,000 | Needed to maintain support and license compliance for production load balancing and resiliency/redundancy of collegewide web services. | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | eTransact Annual System Maintenance 10/01/2024 to 10/1/2025 | $154,000 | This contract covers the maintenance and support for the Transact system (Card access management, Print management, POS, iValidate, Qcard integration) Expires on 10/1/2024 | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Whatsup Gold Premium 1000 devices yearly service | $21,000 | This is for the yearly maintenance of the Whatsup Gold Premium system. Without this software, NIS will not be able to monitor the network and pinpoint devices having issues or out of service. | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Pharos Uniprint Upgrade | $18,000 | Necessary to continue printing services on secure and supported server platforms | |
| James Hartley | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Replacement for Existing F5 4000S LTM (going EOL) | $100,000 | Replacement for existing F5 4000S LTM (going EOL). BIG IP F5 platform used for production load balancing and resiliency/redundancy of collegewide web services, is reaching End of Life End of Service and needs to be replaced. | |
| Jason Kong | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Software Renewal JAMF | $29,000 | JAMF Casper Pro Suite for Mac OS/iOS, needed to help push software programs to classroom and labs. | |
| Ruben Orts | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Special Service Lab | $29,000 | Table upgrade with ADA compliance | |
| Luz Silva (President's Office) | Information Technology Services (ITS) | Marching Order | $10,000 | Marching order +Pre-Ceremony Charge: MarchingOrder Assistant Website | |
| SR# | Primary Contact | Department | Title of Project | Total Project Cost | Description |