Upgrade computers and software in BT 355 CAD lab



Initiative TitleUpgrade computers and software in BT 355 CAD lab
Submitted in Previous Year(s)No
Critical Information, Notes, Justification, RationaleExperience has demonstrated that periodic hardware replacement is essential to the objectives of any computer lab. The lab is used extensively by the Arch Tech students and is used by engineering students. Autcad is changing the structure of how they sell the software and this 1009/10 purchase is the last time we will be able to purchase a block of licenses. From now on, they will be selling subscriptions only. We have to upgrade not only the software to the tune of $30,000 but also the computers to the tune of $20,000.
Consequences of this initiative not being fundedThe Arch Tech program will become outdated by using 'old' software and machines.
Department Goals
ProgramsDegree Related Course Offerings
Locations
Estimated Completion Date12/30/2012
Will this initiative span multiple budget years?No
ImportanceLow
Funding SourceRequest for Prioritization
Created06/17/2013 5:03 pm
Updated06/17/2013 5:03 pm

Institutional Goals

Goal How will the initiative support this institutional goal?
Providing a modern and relevant learning environment

Action Steps

Action Step Responsible Party Order
Budget for requested computers Chair Sci and Engineering, arch and IT 1
Order computers, printers, upgrades, switch box IT dept 2

Expected Outcomes

Outcome Order
The programs served by this CAD lab will be up to date by matching what is being used in the workplace. 1

Assessment Methods

Method Description Other Method Responsible Party
Other Enter other assessment method Observation of functionality. Architectural faculty

Resources

INITIAL YEAR COST: $50,000.00
RECURRING COST: $0.00

Equipment

Need Cost (Initial/Recurring) Supporting Departments
Update Computer Lab BT 355 $50000.00
  • Computer Science and Technology
  • Science Engineering and Architecture
TOTAL: $50,000.00 / $0.00

Facility

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Supply

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Staffing

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Training

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Marketing

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Other

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Prioritization

Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Initiative Title Department
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Upgrade computers and software in BT 355 CAD lab
$50,000.00 / $0.00
Science Engineering and Architecture
Degree Related Course Offerings

Prioritization Notes

Level 2 (Business Math Science and Technology, AVP Office)

This directly ties to the end date of when current software will not longer be supported by Autodesk. It now appears as if the next upgrade can be held off until AY 2012/2013. This is being ranked, however, in case there is a change in software support between now and then.

Level 4 (PBIE Committee)

The lab and its program are used extensively by the Arch Tech students and are used by engineering students in some courses. The current software will no longer be supported by Autodesk at 2012. New subscriptions need to be purchased. New computers will be needed to run the new version of the software.

Assessment

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