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Academic Resources & Computing Committee (ARCC)

This report discusses changes to Dee Grant scoring and funding categories, including the assessment of grants falling into multiple categories and the addition of bonus points. It also highlights the successful funding of Dee and ARCC grants and the ongoing data collection on software needs. Additionally, it mentions the launch of a new IT portal and the potential shift of training grants under the ARCC umbrella.

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Academic Resources & Computing Committee (ARCC)

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  1. Academic Resources & Computing Committee (ARCC) 2019 EC Senate Committee

  2. Some Changes to Dee Grant Scoring • Currently, people can submit a grant to one of 4 Dee categories. • Often , grants fall into more than one of these categories. How should we assess these? Should we consider a “bonus” for grants that would enhance multiple elements (e.g., research and pedagogy) • Solution: We rate each grant for each category under which someone applies (max score is 50 points per category)  take the highest score, but add an additional 5 bonus points if they score more than 25+ points in 2 or more of the categories.

  3. Grants Funded • We were able to fund all 10 Dee Grants and all 14 ARCC grants received • Dee Grant total: $36,029.19 • ARCC Grant total: $100,318.85 • Analyses revealed 96.5% statistical similarity in how various raters assessed the ARCC grants, and 98.4% for the Dee grants

  4. Dee Grants Funded

  5. ARCC Grants Funded

  6. Gathering Software Use and Needs Data • Last year ARCC gathered data regarding what software departments were paying for, wish they had, and what software they can’t live out. • IT has mentioned this is helpful, but could really use information on HOW MANY people are using/wanting various software. • Collection of this data has begun, but is still ongoing. We will continue our efforts in the Fall

  7. Gathering Software Use and Needs Data – Why? • It helps IT make purchasing decisions • They have a better sense of departmental software needs • They can determine if “a la carte” purchasing, in some cases, would be more cost effective • It can help departments/faculty • If multiple departments have the same or very similar software on their "wish list”  there’s the potential to combine resources to save on a purchase • Next year, ARCC will reach out to people in regards to what Weber-sponsored software is similar to that on their “wishlist”

  8. Support the Launch of the New IT Portal • IT has been working on a new, comprehensive, one-stop-shop for all IT related questions and problems. • This has been a very large endeavor, but they are hoping to launch this summer. • In the Fall, ARCC will work to help get out the word in regards to this new site. https://weberdev.service-now.com/sp

  9. Grants for Technological Training – Some Issues Looking Forward • Currently, people can apply for Dee grants to receive “Costs associated with one-time faculty training in an area of technology directly applicable to the academic mission of the institution.” • Previously, these grants were few and far between. However, the last two years these made up ~23% of the Dee grants received. • Issue: Dee grants have about 1/3 of the funds available compared to ARCC, AND Dee grants have become more “popular.” • Potential solution: Shift the “training” category of funding under the ARCC umbrella. • We have discussed this idea and will continue our discussion in the fall.

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