Technology Fee Expenditures 2005-2006
Free prints
4%
Upgrades, updates,
replacements, new
lock system, storage,
servers, software
11%
Staffing: Helpdesk,
Security, Network,
Field Support,
support
15%
Library online catalog
system and online
subscriptions
6%
Replace lab
computers and
classroom
technology
37%
Student Staffing:
Helpdesk,
installs,nework
6%
Classroom
Instructional
Technology
11%
Faculty technology
workshops
2%
Internet, wireless,
local network,
security
8%
Technology Fee Report Fall 2006
The Technology Fee began in 1997-1998. Technology Fee is only a portion of the overall
expenditures for technology on the UT Martin campus. The purpose of the $100 per
semester Technology Fee is to:
- Enhance student access to computers
- Increase student computer support
- Replace equipment
- Improve classroom instruction
The most significant benefit is the continued capability of replacing obsolete computer
equipment and instructional equipment with state-of-the-art equipment in the general
purpose labs, departmental labs, and classroom instructional equipment. Students
research and learn with cutting edge technology preparing them to be productive in the
workforce.
Adding new classroom teaching technology such as easy to use controllers
and more classroom technology to have equipment available in every classroom to
improve instruction. Plans are in place to ultimately equip 100 classrooms with
technology to enhance teaching and learning over the next several years. (11%) of the
Technology Fee is being used for working toward this goal.
Implementation of wireless continues across the campus. Expansion of network ports to
the classrooms where required. Microsoft XP and Office 2003 installed in the labs.
Upgrades to the lock system and to file storage, and the implementation of Exchange
were completed.
Technical support continues to be a significant need for students. Assistance is available
24 hours a day 7 days per week. Without the technology fee, this support would not be
available and technical problems with hardware, software, viruses, spyware, file services,
print services, etc. would not be solved.