LED Lighting System Upgrade



Initiative TitleLED Lighting System Upgrade
Submitted in Previous Year(s)2021
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

Our current lighting system is thirty years old. The current system is a fixed hung single instrument system, meaning there is one light / one color for each area of the stage. It takes almost one hour to change the color of one light; a two-level scaffold run by at least three people is required.  Changing the lighting effects as requested by most if not all of our rental customers is time and personnel intensive.  Modern LED architectural lights, the industry standard, can provide flexibility and be controlled from the console in the booth using touch screen technology. The new system will be energy efficient and yield 70% savings in electricity.

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

Cost of electricity will remain high. The quality of theatrical productions will be sub-standard.  In addition to the Arts and Communication Department, the theater is used for college events as well as rentals.  Potential customers will seek other venues that are able to meet their requirements. 

Department GoalsUpgrade departmental facilities.
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date01/16/2025
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created12/08/2023 2:02 pm
Updated12/08/2023 2:17 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
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An enhanced, upgraded and more modern facility will be a more attractive venue to community partners.
Switching to LED lighting will save energy in the long run and will be more sustainable in terms of energy use.
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Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Request funding for lighting system upgrade. Peter Galipeau, Candice O'Connor 1
Identify vendors and obtain quotes. Peter Galipeau 2
Purchase and install lighting equipment. Peter Galipeau, Candice O'Connor 3

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Enhancement of theatrical presentations. 1
Attract rental customers to facility. 2

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Observations Information can be collected while observing “events” (including, sponsored activities, student {office staff} sessions, etc.) in the natural setting. Observation can provide information on student behaviors and attitudes. Chair and Theater faculty.

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $170,000.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
LED Lighting System Upgrade $170000.00
  • Arts and Communication
  • Facilities
TOTAL: $170,000.00 / $0.00

Facility

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Supply

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Staffing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Training

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Marketing

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Other

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
TOTAL: $0.00 / $0.00

Prioritization

This is initiative is ready for prioritization.

Assessment

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