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FY07 Technology Fee Evaluation & Review Team

Proposal #
TFERT Approved $

Project Title

Funding Status

 

I-04-03

I-06-05

I-06-06

A-00-03/02

I-00-01

A-00-02/03

I-05-04

A-06-21

A-07-21

A-07-47A-05-34

$141,855

On-Going Projects

WirelessOngoing Mnt

Email System Mnt

ECET Network Mnt

Academic Lab Support

Lab Manager

Expanded Lab Hours

Lab/PC Mgt Sytem

MatLab Software

Lab View Renewal  Approved unanimously to be moved to “On-going Projects,” and approved for payment from FY06 forward.

CAE (Solidworks) Software Accidentally paid out of wrong account last year although approved through Tech Fee since FY05. Department will receive funds for last year and proposal was approved unanimously.  To be moved to “On-going Projects” proposals and paid this year.
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-43
$1,200
Proposal Title: Software Key for M-163
Submitted by: IET
Author: Dr. Walter Thomas
Remarks:
Approved for $1,200 for 12 keys.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-06R
$8,000
Proposal Title: AutoCAD for SJ126 & 127 REVISED
Submitted by:  CET

Author:  Prof. Tim Zeigler
Remarks:
Approved as follows: Tech Fee will pay for half of the difference in cost of AutoCAD over Microstation.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-03
$12,000
Proposal Title:  IT Lab Printers
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-02
$2,800
Proposal Title: M-163 Internet Access
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: Dr. Walter Thomas
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-11R
$16,310
Proposal Title: Physics Lab I Improvements
Submitted by: Bio/Chem/Physics

Author: Dr. Michael Thackston
Remarks:
Approved for Option1 at $16,310.
 
Paid by Academic Affairs
A-07-01R
$7,000
Proposal Title: Infrastructure Enhancements - Key Server for Architecture
Submitted by:  Arch

Author: Christopher Welty
Remarks:
Approved for $7,000, with server to be housed in IT Data Center.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-01
$52,765
Proposal Title: Data Center Upgrades - Critical Equipment
Submitted by: IT Division
Author:  Ron Skopitz

Remarks:
Approved for critical items ($36,545) plus 4 servers ($16,220).
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-34
$1,500
Proposal Title: Digital I Lab Programmer
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Charles Bachman
Remarks:
Approved for $1,500.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-12R
$19,000
Proposal Title: Crawford Classroom Technology Upgrade
Submitted by: Bio/Chem/Physics

Author: Dr. Mark Sugalski
Remarks:
Approved for 3 rooms (vs. 4): one at $9,000, one at $7,000, and one at $3,000, plus one document camera @ approx. $1,500..
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-45
$2,936
Proposal Title:  Data Acquisition in Applied Thermodynamics
Submitted by: MET
Author: Prof. Julio Santander
Remarks:
Provides new capacity for MET lab. Approved for $2,936.
 

Funded Summer FY06/07

AA 2006 Equip List

A-07-27R
$25,051
Proposal Title: Biomed Instrumentation Lab
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Dr. Austin Asgill
Remarks:
Approved for Alternative III for $25,051.
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-09
$4,500
Proposal Title: Photo Equipment for Design Models
Submitted by: Architecture
Author:  Matt Finn
Remarks:
Approved for two permanent set-ups with two extra batteries, but no extra check-out cameras. CONTINGENT UPON ARCHITECTURE FACULTY APPROVAL for a permanent studio-type installation. Jeff Wagner will provide final price estimate for this proposal.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-06
$3,000
Proposal Title: Computer for Formula Racecar Team
Submitted by: FSAE
Author: Miles Prestwood
Remarks:
Approved with printer.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-03
$5,086
Proposal Title: Computers for Robotics & Submarine Teams
Submitted by: IEEE
Author: Charles Truong
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-59
$19,626
Proposal Title: Horizon Suite for Distance Learning & Classroom Support
Submitted by: Distance Learning
Author: Stephen Rehberg
Remarks:
Approved as written.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-58
$5,712
Proposal Title: Usability Center Video Capture & Editing
Submitted by: Usability Center
Author: Dawn Ramsey
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-17R
$6,050
Proposal Title: Equipment for Wireless Security Course
Submitted by:  IT Degrees & CS
Author:
Dr. Abdullah Faruque
Remarks:
Approved for $6,050.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-05R2
$10,000
Proposal Title: Desktops with Electronic Lecturns
Submitted by:  Arch

Author: Dr. Ameen Farooq
Remarks:
Approved for $10,000 for 7 computers only, no furniture.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-07
$6,800
Proposal Title: Eddy Current
Submitted by: FSAE
Author: Miles Prestwood
Remarks:
Approved as written after discussion of Tech Fee vs. SGA funds for student competition team proposals.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-40
$4,500
Proposal Title: Projector for M-160
Submitted by: IET
Author: Dr. Russ Hunt
Remarks:
Approved for $4,500.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-48
$3,873
Proposal Title: Large Format Plotters
Submitted by: MET
Author: Prof. Greg Conrey
Remarks:
Approved for $3,873.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-37
$4,500
Proposal Title: Projector for M-131
Submitted by: IET
Author: Dr. Russ Hunt
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-28
$3,588
Proposal Title:  PSoC Development Kits for Embedded Systems
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Dr. Tom Fallon
Remarks:
Approved for $3,588 for 6 each.
 

Funded Summer FY06/07

AA 2006 Equip List

A-07-09
$3,100
Proposal Title: Engineering Plan Plotter
Submitted by: CET
Author: Prof. Tim Zeigler
Remarks:
Approved for $3,100.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-08
$2900
Proposal Title: Water Brake
Submitted by: FSAE
Author: Miles Prestwood

Remarks:
Approved as proposed.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-05
$4,160
Proposal Title: Virtual Lab
Submitted by: Construction
Author: Bill Adams
Remarks:
Approved for 1 station only (includes upgraded computer, A/D converter, software license, camcorder & tripod for $4,160).
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
S-07-04
$339
Proposal Title:  Color Printer
Submitted by: Attic
Author: Deborah Wingate
Remarks:
Approved as written..
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-07
$11,550
Proposal Title: Adobe & Macromedia for Labs
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-04
$5,890
Proposal Title:  Projectors for Campus Checkout
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Approved for one 4200 lumen, one 2500 lumen, and lamp protection.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-01B
$42,075

Proposal Title: Data Center Upgrades - Essential Equipment
Submitted by: IT Division
Author:  Ron Skopitz

Remarks: Approved for remaining equipment on proposal.

Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-19
$26,079
Proposal Title: Mobile & Wireless Tablet PC Classroom
Submitted by: IT Degrees/CS/SWE
Author: Dr. Andy Wang
Remarks:
Approved for 15 (vs. 20) tablets on a cart with an access point, Alternative 2, as recommended by TRIO.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-15R
$30,000
Proposal Title: Upgrade to Language Lab J-218
Submitted by:  SIS

Author: Dr. Bernice Nufer-Halten, Jeff Orr, and David Stone
Remarks:
Approved for up to $30,000 for 30 new computers only.  Coca-Cola grant money should be used before tech fee funds.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
I-07-05
$2,900
Proposal Title: Scanners for IT Labs
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-61
$3,036
Proposal Title:  Upgrade Social Science Lab
Submitted by: SIS
Author: Dr. La Juana Cochrane
Remarks:
Approved to replace 12 monitors.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-22R
$3,234
Proposal Title: Multimedia Smart Classroom Enhancement
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Dr. Austin Asgill
Remarks:
Approved for 3 computers.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-51R
$3,655
Proposal Title: Lab View Equipment for Instruments & Controls
Submitted by: MET
Author: Prof. Julio Santander
Remarks:
Approved for Option 2.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-23
$10,150
Proposal Title: Audio Lab Enhancement
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. William Hodges & Dr. Walt Thain
Remarks:
Approved for Option 2.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-56
$5,500
Proposal Title: Projector & Mounts for J-215 & 262
Submitted by: MGT
Author: Dr. Max North
Remarks:
Approved as follows: J-215 replace projector, mount and computer, J-262 replace computer, total $5,500.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-50
$2,500
Proposal Title: Robot Arm Operability
Submitted by: MET
Author:  Prof. Glenn Allen

Remarks:
Approved with no manuals.
 

Funded Summer FY06/07

AA 2006 Equip List

I-07-06
$7,200
Proposal Title: Laptops for Competition Teams & Checkout
Submitted by: IT Division
Author:  David Stone

Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
Funded Summer FY06/07
A-07-54
$1,000
Proposal Title: Instructional Equipment & Software for J-102, 262, & 215
Submitted by: MGT

Author:
Dr. Max North
Remarks:
Approved for 1 desktop computer for J-102.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-49R1
$43,956
Proposal Title: Computers & Monitors for K-174
Submitted by: MET
Author: Prof. Greg Conrey
Remarks:
Approved as follows: Use $43,956 to completely outfit two labs to run Solidworks and make 2 best graphics labs possible.
Funded Spring FY06/07
I-07-08
$11,000
Proposal Title: Digital Cameras & Camcorders
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Approved for 15 camcorders and 15 digital cameras.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-20
$5,000
Proposal Title: Power Electronics Lab Equipment
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Charlie Bachman
Remarks:
Approved for five PC's.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-07
$7,000
Proposal Title: Smart Classroom for SJ-165
Submitted by: CET
Author:  Prof. Tim Zeigler

Remarks: Approved as submitted by TRIO - with no document camera.

Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-31
$8,800
Proposal Title: Digital II Lab
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Daren Wilcox
Remarks:
Approved for 10 computers with monitors.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-16
$8,699
Proposal Title: Computer Forensics Hardware & Software
Submitted by: IT Degrees
Author: Dr. Chih-Cheng Hung
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-55
$500
Proposal Title: Market Research Equipment
Submitted by: MGT
Author: Dr. Ronny Richardson
Remarks:
Approved for tele-photo lens for check-out camera in Ext. Univ.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-29
$5,500
Proposal Title: Grad Lab Request
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Charlie Bachman

Remarks:
Approved as recommended by TRIO for 5 computers and 5 monitors.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-10
$7,000

Proposal Title:  H-322 Classroom Technology
Submitted by: CNST
Author: Dr. Khalid Siddiqi
Remarks:
Approved as submitted by TRIO to upgrade outdated rear-projection smart board.

Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-38
$4,500
Proposal Title: Projector for M-132
Submitted by: IET
Author: Dr. Russ Hunt
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
Funded Spring FY06/07
A-07-13R
$30,000
Proposal Title:  Computer Classroom for Technical Writing
Submitted by: HTC
Author: Dr. Ken Rainey
Remarks:
Approved with provision that furniture must be ordered before computers are ordered.  Committee upgraded project to include wiring and other infrastructure improvements to turn this regular classroom into a lab.
 
AA 2006 Equip List
S-07-01
$2,000
Proposal Title: Smart Boards for Ballroom
Submitted by:  Student Center

Author:  Dr. Venu Dasigi

Remarks:
Approved for 1 sympodium or tablet w/ articulating arm for cart, to be stored in Student Center and managed by IT Division.
 
 
A-07-32
$5,200
Proposal Title: Lab Equipment - LCR Meters
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Kim Davis
Remarks:
Approved for 4 meters as recommended by TRIO.(2 of 8 needed paid for by VPAA)
 
AA 2006 Equip List
A-07-26R
$16,631
Proposal Title: Power Lab Enhancement
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Andy Lyke
Remarks: Approved as submitted.
 
A-07-24
$8,870
Proposal Title: Fiber Optic Lab Fusion Splicer
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Dr. Walt Thain, Prof. Jeff Wagner, and Prof. Brett Jenkins
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.  This splicer has many applications across campus programs.
 
Funded by VPAA
A-07-18R
$1,500
Proposal Title: Smartboards for CS Classroom
Submitted by: CS
Author: Dr. Venu Dasigi
Remarks:
Approved for one smartboard.
 
 
A-07-42
$4,500
Proposal Title: Projector for M-163
Submitted by: IET
Author: Dr. Walter Thomas
Remarks:
Approved for Alternative Project as recommended by TRIO.
 
 
A-07-39
$4,500
Proposal Title:  Projector for M-133
Submitted by: IET
Author: Dr. Walter Thomas
Remarks:
Approved for Alternative Project, as recommended by TRIO.
 
A-07-25R
$259
Proposal Title: Illumination Technology Classroom
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Andy Lyke
Remarks:
Approved for the light meter only.
 
 
I-07-10
$6,000
Proposal Title: Element K
Submitted by: IT Division
Author:  David Stone

Remarks:
Committee voted to allow $6000 for a Pilot project to be conducted by ECET using SPSU Continuing Ed on-line courses, or Video Professor, or a similar product.  The ECET Pilot project will require Word and Excel courses for their incoming freshman and proof of course completion will count toward their orientation class grades.
 
 
A-07-62
$800
Proposal Title:  MSDN Academic Alliance
Submitted by: MET
Author: Prof. Glenn Allen
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
 
A-07-30
$5,160
Proposal Title: Electronics I & II Standardization
Submitted by: ECET
Author: Prof. Charlie Bachman
Remarks:
Approved for eight power supplies only.
 
 
A-07-60
$3,700
Proposal Title: Bring Classrooms & Labs Up to Standard
Submitted by: CNST
Author: Prof. David Pierce
Remarks:
Approved for 2 sympodiums and no furniture.
 
 
A-07-53
$9,603
Proposal Title: J-215 Lab Expansion
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Approved for 40 or fewer monitors as needed.
 
 
A-07-52
$21,647
Proposal Title: Steam Turbine Power System
Submitted by: MET
Author: Prof. Julio Santander
Remarks:
Approved.
 
Funded by VPAA
A-07-46
$25,000
Proposal Title: Tensile Test Equipment
Submitted by: MET
Author: Dr. Norman Russell
Remarks:
Approved as submitted.
 
 
A-07-03
$2,600
Proposal Title: Faculty Hardware & Software
Submitted by: Arch
Author:  Christopher Welty

Remarks:
Approved for one tablet only, no software, to pilot test tablets for student use.
 
 
 
   
S-07-02
$0
Proposal Title: Electronic Bulletin Boards
Submitted by: Architecture
Author: Dr. Ameen Farooq
Remarks:
Rejected.
 
 
I-07-09
$0
Proposal Title: Microsoft Licenses for Students
Submitted by: IT Division
Author: David Stone
Remarks:
Rejected.
 
 
A-07-04R
$0
Proposal Title: Five 50" Monitors
Submitted by:  Arch

Author: Dr. Ameen Farooq
Remarks:
Rejected unanimously by the committee because technology is still too expensive.
 
 
A-07-14
$0
Proposal Title: Music Technology Lab
Submitted by: HTC
Author: Beth Farber
Remarks:
Rejected unanimously by the committee because there is no space allocated for the lab, no music classes as of yet, no flexibility for tweaking the proposal, and it only allows for use of piano and no other instruments.
 
 
A-07-02
Proposal Title: Academic Enhancements
Submitted by: Arch
Remarks: Referred to Students
 
A-07-08
Proposal Title: USB Flas Drives for Faculty
Submitted by: CET
Remarks: Does not meet guidelines
 
A-07-33
Proposal Title: Illumination Equipment for ECET 4520
Submitted by: ECET
Remarks: Withdrawn
 
A-07-35
Proposal Title: Workbenches for Digital III Lab
Submitted by: ECET
Remarks: Does not meet guidelines
 
A-07-36
Proposal Title: All ECET Labs
Submitted by: ECET
Remarks: Does not meet guidelines
 
A-07-41
Proposal Title:  Internet Access
Submitted by: IET
Remarks: Referred to IT
 
A-07-44
Proposal Title: Upgrade IET Lab M-130
Submitted by: IET
Remarks: Withdrawn
 
A-07-57
Proposal Title:  English Instruction for Chinese TCOM Students
Submitted by: Attic
Remarks: Withdrawn
 

Academic Priority List

TFERT Meeting Minutes 3/3/06

TFERT Meeting Minutes 3/17/06

TFERT Meeting Minutes 3/24/06

TFERT Meeting Minutes 3/31/06

TFERT Contacts FY07

 


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