New Tech Fee Projects Funded 2008
Instructional Classrooms for Biology: FSC140, FSC150, FSC246 Smart technology installed in the classroom for visual and audio presentation enhancement. The addition of data projectors and a document camera expand teaching capabilities and improve the classroom learning experience. These rooms are used for a variety of specialized programs that enhance student-learning outcomes. |
Augmentation of Distance Education Classroom for College of Education: SPH140 Smart technology installed in the classroom for visual and audio presentation enhancement. The use of a plasma display and digital video cameras enhances the learning outcomes for the classes that use this technology. The large screen monitor enables students to more effectively view the remote presenters during distance education classes. |
Smart Classroom for the English department: DHC106 Smart technology installed in the classroom for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the English department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. System includes the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Smart Classroom for the History department: DHC204 Smart technology installed in the classroom for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the History department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. System includes the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Smart Classroom for the Economics department: DHC302 Smart technology installed in the classroom for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the Economics department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. System includes the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Smart Classrooms for the Human Communication Studies department: DHC307, DHC304 Smart technology installed in the classrooms for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the HCS department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. Systems include the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Augmentation of Computer Lab for Lehman Library: ELL The addition of 12 additional workstations, allows for larger groups of students to use state of the art graphics software implemented on the computer lab machines. The addition of Dreamweaver, Photoshop Elements, and Adobe Acrobat helps students with their learning outcomes. |
Smart Classroom/Theater Presentation for English: DHC051 Implementation of a complete theater presentation system for classroom use by students in the English Department. This system includes the presentation unit that includes an AMX wireless control touch panel, a computer, DVD/VCR and a high-end data projector with supporting video switching equipment. In addition, the room features a theater-style lighting system with multiple controls as well as a mechanical screen. |
Smart Classroom for Math: DHC110 Smart technology installed in the classrooms for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the Mathematics Department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. System includes the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Replacement server for Computer Science: MCT163 Allow for students to have access to CS virtual servers. Computer science was able to consolidate seven servers onto this one machine. These servers provide student access to Linux, project tracking, web programming, MSDNA services, BROADSIDE center projects, a working environment for the programming team and a multi-experiment laboratory. |
Digital Cameras/Video Cameras for Communications/Journalism: RLH206 Allows for students to use state of the art digital photography equipment, using industry standard equipment that they will find out in the professional world. |
Tutor Track software for Learning Center: ELL Provides on-line tutoring services for students, with emphasis for on-line writing support. Provides for online scheduling and monitoring of appointments for students located both on and off campus. |
Augmentation of Computer Lab for College of Education: SPH160 These 6 workstations and printer provide students access to a “mini-lab” for use with web based learning programs. Students using this facility will be provided with experimental and pragmatic learning opportunities. |
Smart Classroom for Math: MCT263 Smart technology installed in the classrooms for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the Mathematics Department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. System includes the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Renewal of Computer Lab for General Usage: MCT158 This computer lab provides 55 workstations for lab use by any students of the University. |
Renewal of Computer Lab for Communications/Journalism: RLH202 This computer lab provides 26 workstations for lab use by students in the Communications/Journalism department. |
Renewal of Computer Lab for English: DHC002 This computer lab provides 25 workstations for lab use by students in the English department. |
Augmentation of Lab for College of Education: SPH240 Adding the Dreamweaver software to this computer lab allows for education students to learn, develop and maintain their own web pages. This will provide a critical skill for graduating students. |
Renewal of Computer Lab for Business: GRH108 This computer lab provides 40 workstations for lab use by students in the business department. |
Smart Classrooms for Psychology: FSC012 Smart technology installed in the classrooms for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students in the Psychology Department. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. Systems include the presentation unit, a computer, data projector, DVD/VCR and supporting switching equipment. |
Renewal of Computer Lab for Art: HAC310 This computer lab provides 23 workstations and software licenses for lab use by students in the Art department. |
Renewal of Computer Lab for Computer Science: MCT165 This computer lab provides 26 workstations and software licenses for lab use by students in the Computer Science department. Students complete laboratory exercises that include teaching programming concepts and provide tools for experimentation and visualization of those concepts. The goal is to demonstrate the application of technology to solving computer programming problems through course content. |
Renewal of IDDS Computer Lab: ELL012 These 6 workstations allow students to work closely with Instructional Design and Development Services staff to learn about developing websites, how to use various Adobe products, and interacting with various hardware platforms. |
Renewal Tech Fee Projects Funded 2008
Computer lab - 33 units: MCT162 for Computer Science Lab consisting of 33 computers used by students in the computer science department to complete laboratory exercises that include teaching programming concepts and provide tools for experimentation and visualization of those concepts. The goal is to demonstrate the application of technology to solving computer programming problems through course content. |
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Graphics computer lab: MCT165 Computer Science A gigabit Ethernet switch and data projector which support advanced networking and graphics students in the Computer Science Department. |
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MBA Plasma Screen: GRH006 COB A state-of-the-art Plasma display in the Distance Education Classroom in Grove Hall, utilized by the College of Business students as well as other students campus-wide. |
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Presentation stations: SPH100,160,220,320,370 COE Smart technology in the classrooms for visual and audio presentation enhancement. Includes the ability to tie DVD, Internet, and Computer audio/visual aids together into one management console for presentation of course materials. Includes other peripherals necessary for these units to support students in the seven departments of the College of Education and Human Services. Project originally included SPH340 but equipment was moved to SPH320 at time of renewal to meet student needs. |
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Augmentation of Student Smart Study Room/Student Laptop checkout: ELL120A & ELL Circulation Desk A Smart Study Room in the Ezra Lehman Library room 120A for usage by the students and the current highly utilized student Laptop Checkout program, establishing a forum for students to work collaboratively in the Library. |
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General Purpose Wireless Computer Classroom consisting of 32 Laptops and Cart: HG Wireless computers and general purpose software used in various classrooms and shared by Exercise Science and various departments as needed. Project originally included 24 laptops, but number was increased to 32 on renewal to accommodate increases in class sizes. |
Canceled Tech Fee Projects 2008
Student Development Lab: GRH305 MIS Provides computers and a printer to support students in the College of Business and other departments in development of graphic, presentation and other multi-media projects. |