| Initiative Title | Mobile Technology Cart |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | As the use of technology in the classroom increases, the demand for computer lab space has increased. Currently, the demand for computer lab time during peak class time slots is beyond availability. A mobile technology cart would afford the opportunity for faculty and staff to access computers for students anywhere and anytime while on campus and free the computer labs for other classes or open campus lab times for students to work on school work outside of the class time. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Continued scheduling issues for students and faculty around computer labs. |
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| Department Goals | Collaborate with Information Technology department to address Newburgh campus technology needs |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | Yes |
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| Importance | Medium |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 12/05/2018 12:00 pm |
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| Updated | 12/05/2018 12:01 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2015-2020
- PRIORITY IV: Efficient and Effective Operations: We will anticipate and adapt to changing economic realities while maintaining the infrastructure and resources necessary to foster innovation and develop & deliver high quality programs and services.
- c: Review and revise allocation methods to ensure appropriate investment in people, services, facilities, & technologies.
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Recently, one of the five computer labs in Newburgh has been retooled as a computer networking lab. This change allows a wider variety of computer-related classes to be offered in Newburgh while at the same time reducing access to technology for the general campus. The lab was frequently used by both credit and noncredit classes. Instead of converting another classroom into a lab (removing it from the pool classrooms designed for general use), the mobile cart allows the campus to maintain a level of access to technology without further restricting access to another resource. |
- ACADEMIC MASTER PLAN 2016-2020
- The Student Experience
- Objective #3: Enhance academic support and services by effectively utilizing equipment, facilities, personnel, and technology to meet our students’ needs.
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Increasingly, learning and engagement activities are tied to using computers and related software. The mobile cart will in effect increase access to technology on the Newburgh campus as faculty, staff, and students are no longer limited by the availability of a computer lab or specific classroom. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Clarify the exact technology needs of the campus |
Newburgh Campus Administration |
1 |
| Based on step one, identify and purchase appropriate laptop and storage/charging cart |
Newburgh Campus Administration with Information Techonology |
2 |
| Clearly outline the policy, process and procedures for the management of the cart |
Collaboration between faculty, campus administration, and information technology |
3 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Improve access to technology on the Newburgh campus |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Tracking |
Usage of programs, services, participation can be tracked; demographic information may also be able to be collected. |
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Newburgh Campus Administration/Information Technology |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$28,000.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$27,000.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| 25 Laptops |
$27000.00
/ 27000.00 (1st year)
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- Information Technology, CIO Office
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| Laptop Charging Station |
$1000.00
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- Information Technology, CIO Office
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| TOTAL: |
$28,000.00 / $27,000.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |