Obtain two new laptop computers for ticketing system



Initiative TitleObtain two new laptop computers for ticketing system
Submitted in Previous Year(s)No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale

The two laptops that we use to operate the online ticketing system have become unreliable.  We cannot get through an event without a breakdown which causes delays.  IT has serviced and updated both computers (and printers) that we currently have, yet we continue to have problems.  The tix.com system is used by the Arts/Comm Dept. and the Cultural Affairs program for box office and online ticket sales.  We must have a reliable way to sell our events and present a professional face to the public.

The computers we have are old and running Windows 7.  IT has reported that they cannot run a more up to date operating system, but tix.com continually updates their software as operating systems become available from Microsoft; therefore there is an inherent mismatch between the computer and the software it is supposed to run.

Consequences of this initiative not being funded

We cannot run the box office in Orange Hall.

Department GoalsUpgrade departmental facilties.
Programs
LocationsMain Campus
Estimated Completion Date08/30/2019
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceHigh
Funding SourceOperating Budget
Created11/20/2018 3:15 pm
Updated11/20/2018 3:15 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Purchase computers Arts and Communication / Cultural Affairs 1
Integrate computers into ticketing system Max Schaefer / Dorothy Szefc 2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
Enable ticket sales for events 1

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. Richards Theatre and Cultural Affairs personnel

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $800.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Two suitable laptop computers $800.00
  • Academic Affairs and Student Services, Provost, VP Office
  • Information Technology, CIO Office
TOTAL: $800.00 / $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

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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

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Assessment

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