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Implementing a Student Technology Fee. Jim Stenerson Beth Gordon Klingner July 27, 2011 Pace University. Crisis State (pre-2009). Pace suffered the following deficiencies: Classroom audio visual and projection technologies were lacking in most rooms and if in place were out of date
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Implementing a Student Technology Fee Jim Stenerson Beth Gordon Klingner July 27, 2011 Pace University
Crisis State (pre-2009) • Pace suffered the following deficiencies: • Classroom audio visual and projection technologies were lacking in most rooms and if in place were out of date • Ed Media staff had to wheel in computers on wheels • Lack of sufficient asynchronous tools • No replacement cycle for computers for students’ labs • Inability to provide software for home use for faculty/students • Insufficient printing capabilities
Instructional Technology Assessment • Executive Team (President, VP, and Board of Trustee) mandated a full scale IT assessment • Assessment conducted by a team consisting of all schools/colleges and key support areas • Focus Group with Faculty • Assessment included a visit to Pace’s benchmark institutions • Report was compiled with cost analysis • Report presented to the Executive Team and a key BoT Committee • All recommendations were approved!
Key Recommendations • Aggressively refurbish classroom technology • Modernize lecture halls • Upgrade and expand video conference facilities • Implement a University-wide student printing policy • Easier student access to software • Institute a university-wide student IT fee • Fee is $95/year for FT Student • $45/year for PT Student • Providing between $1.5 - $2 million annually
Student Technology Fee Priorities • Funds instructional technology enhancements for classrooms and online. • Improved software for computers--Microsoft Enterprise Campus Package. • Wireless enhancements on all campuses and dorms. • Provides for asynchronous instructional enhancements. • Universal Printing Solution • Funds new technology: Blue ray DVDs, cameras, tablets, etc.
Student IT Fee Committee • Decides on all expenditures • Comprised of school/college reps(5) and students from both campuses (6) • Support Service Representatives (non-voting) • Chaired by Provost representative • Meets twice a semester • Students/Faculty can propose items and solicit endorsements • This AY there was an $1.8 million budget
Accomplishments • Basic Builds in 75% of all classrooms • More "smart" classrooms being created • ECHO 360 • Web conferencing tool • Printing expansion including color • Software licensing for campus/home • Electrical upgrades for areas where IT is heavily used • 100% wireless upgrades throughout the campus • Mobile Apps for LMS
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