Technology Fee 2004-2005
Classroom
Technology
9%
Security,
Network,
Helpdesk
Support
19%
Faculty
Development
and Other
7%
Library
resources
5%
Network and
Internet
20%
Printing
5%
Equipment
replacement
35%
Technology Fee 2004-2005
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
At the request of students and the SGA in 2003-2004, a portion of the 2004-2005
Technology Fee will be used to purchase a new email and calendaring system for
students, including servers and software to replace the aging mars email system. The new
system will utilize Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, and the web interface. Online training
materials will be developed. Students will be able to synchronize their notebooks and
pda’s with the email server, share calendars, and much more. The system will be installed
and tested during Spring 2005 and implemented for Summer 2005.
The largest portion of the Technology Fee (35%) is utilized to replace computer
equipment. Equipment is replaced in all of the labs which include 5 General Purpose labs
and 26 labs for specific student use in the academic departments and dorms. It is also
utilized to replace computers and now aging projectors in classrooms.
Plans are in place to ultimately equip 100 classrooms with technology to enhance
teaching and learning over the next several years. (9%) of the Technology Fee is being
used for working toward this goal.
The second largest portion (20%) goes toward networking and Internet access. This is a
broad category that includes ½ of the cost of the DS3 that connects UT Martin to the
greater Internet. It also includes replacing network technology in the residence halls, the
expansion of the new wireless network for classrooms and student use areas, and
installation of ports in classrooms for computers and projectors to have access on the
network.
Support for technology is also part of the Technology Fee (19%). This includes some of
the resources allocated to protecting the network and computers from attacks and
intrusions so that network access will not go down and is stable. It also includes 24 hour
labs in Humanities and a 24 hour Helpdesk staffed by regular staff, students, and resident
network assistants. The network, security, and Helpdesk resources are also funded by
several other sources outside of the Technology Fee. In 2003 support processed over
12,000 calls that were logged.
Faculty Development, Library resources, printing, and other make up the last 17%.
Student printing is subsidized through the Technology Fee (5%). The Instructional
Technology Center lab facility for faculty is equipped with new equipment through
Technology Fee. Faculty interested in utilizing technology in the curriculum come to the
ITC lab to use new software, receive training on new technology resources, and develop
new material. Some of the online Library resources and the upgrade to the Library
Automation System which provides the online catalog are part of the Technology Fee
(5%).
UT Martin is a leader in Tennessee in providing technology resources to students,
faculty, and staff. We were and continue to be leading edge or first in many areas.
Support for technology on the UT Martin campus comes from many sources beyond the
Technology Fee. The combination of the Technology Fee and other campus and external
funds provide the resources to strive to meet the continually changing and expanding
technology needs of the students, faculty, and staff that are a part of our campus
community.