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UTF Requests 2011 #1

Requested by: Daniel Tarker

Requested for: Loft

Description: Rosetta Stone Levels 4 & 5 The Loft would like to continue building our Rosetta Stone offerings by purchasing three copies of levels four and five in the

following languages: • Italian • German • English • French • Spanish We currently have three copies of levels one through three for each of these language programs.

Students can improve their language skills by completing highly interactive activities focusing on listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills.

Expected Benefit: Benefits: By adding the next two levels, both ESL and World Language students will be able to practice their language skills with more advanced

activities. This will be especially useful for intermediate level ESL students who need additional practice for listening and speaking. Website:

http://www.rosettastone.com/schools Price: $10,435

Details:line_item # Description Location Unit Price Quantity Total

75 Rosetta Stone Language Software Loft $0.00 3 $10.435

Subtotal: $0.00

Estimated Shipping: $0.00

Estimated Sales Tax: $939.15

Total Requested Funds: $11,374.15

UTF Requests 2011 #2Requested by: Daniel Tarker

Requested for: Loft

Description: Active Reading This program will add some much needed reading instruction and practice to our menu of computer applications. Designed by Clarity

Software, this program features six levels of reading instruction ranging from Elementary to Advanced. Organized with pre-reading, comprehension, vocabulary, other

extension activities, the program covers a range of skills including dictionary skills, identifying fact versus opinion, making inferences, and identifying the main idea of a

passage.

Expected Benefit: Benefits: One of the primary areas students need help with is developing their reading skills. Not only will this program serve as a resource for all

students on campus, but we will also be able to use it for English 080 students. When we upgraded to Windows 7, we lost one of the programs we used with students

taking 95/96. The Active Reading program will replace some of these resources. Plus, it will add resources that we can use with students taking English 97/98. Website:

http://www.clarityenglish.com/program/activereading.php Price for 25 computers including tax: $1,702.25


76 Active Reading Loft $0.00 25 $1702

Subtotal: $0.00



Total Requested Funds: $1855.45



Requested for: Loft

Description: Practice Tests for TOEFL This Clarity program provides three practice tests for all four sections of the TOEFL exam: listening, speaking, reading, and

writing.

Expected Benefit: Benefits: With our ever growing International Student population, we receive lots of requests for TOEFL practice. This program will allow us to meet

those needs by letting students practice taking the TOEFL while going through the process of transferring to a university. Website:

http://www.clarityenglish.com/program/toefl.php


77 TOEFL Practice Loft $0.00 25 $1880

Subtotal: $0.00





Requested by: Jackie Hong

Requested for: Arts and Science building

Description: I would like the UTF committee to review our request for 16 Vernier LabQuest instrument data collecting interfaces and 4 charging stations. These

interfaces will connect to all of our lab instruments and sensors (- such as our temperature, pH, voltage, Dissolved oxygen, CO2, light, sound and motion detectors) and

be used as an integral part of our science lab program.

Expected Benefit: These new LabQuest interfaces are unique in that they are stand-alone interfaces and do not require a computer to collect data. This feature is very

important and helpful since our laptops are heavily booked up throughout the day and it is often quite difficult to schedule them so that all of the lab classes can be

covered. Data is collected onto the interface and can be viewed on an on board LCD screen which shows real time data as it is being generated. They can be operated by

battery and so offer the versatility for collecting data in the field for Biology and Environmental Science labs. They can also be connected to a GPS sensor for Geology

field experiments. We currently have a set of these interfaces, but adding to this set will help provide access to those classes that are currently not able to have access due

to scheduling conflicts. Acquiring these new interfaces will greatly enhance the quality and experience for the students studying in our Chemistry and other science lab

programs. The new Vernier LabQuest interfaces also work with all of our existing laboratory instruments and sensors currently used in the Chemistry, Physics, Biology

and Earthscience labs and can be used in the lab to supplement our current older interfaces.


78 Vernier LabQuest interface cat #LABQ AS bldg $299.00 16 $4784

79 LabQuest Charging station Cat # LQ-CRG AS bldg $99.00 4 $396

Subtotal: $5180.00





Requested by: Ann Murkowski


Description: We are asking the UTF committee to consider purchasing a set of 4 White Digital Bio-imaging Systems and one Blue Digital Bio-imaging system to be

used in our Biology and Chemistry lab classes. This technology provides a much needed solution to allow us to be able to document and analyze the lab results generated

in our Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Undergraduate Research Labs Students can connect the Bio-imaging system to a computer using a standard USB cable Having

the graphic results of their data visible on the screen is a very helpful learning tool since studying Molecular Biology is often one of the most challenging concepts for

students to learn in science.

Expected Benefit: In our Molecular Biology and Chemistry lab classes students use PCR and analyze their results by running their DNA samples on an Agarose gel.

Currently the only way we have of documenting the gel results is by photographing them using a digital camera. This allows the student to have a hard copy of their

results but it does not allow them to do any meaningful data analysis. With these bio-imaging systems, the students will capture their lab results with a video camera that

is connected to a computer and be able to import their data into a program and perform graphic analysis on it.. Our students will benefit greatly in the skill sets they will

acquire from this new technology and will be better prepared to meet the challenges ahead of them as they pursue their educational goals and employment opportunities.

The Blue Bio-imaging System has greater sensitivity and will be used primarily in our Undergraduate Research and advanced Chemistry classes. This system combined

with the Blue View Transilluminator would replace our current system which uses Ethidium Bromide, a strong carcinogen and an ongoing health concern for students

working with it.


80 White Digital Bioimaging System cat # WHT-DBS AS bldg $569.00 4 $2276

81 Blue Digital Bioimaging System cat # BL-DBS AS bldg $799.00 1 $799

Subtotal: $3075.00





Requested by: Davene Eyres


Description: I am requesting the UTF committee to purchase Eight Biomechanical Arm Kits. These kits offer a complete lab-tested system for teaching and learning the

musculoskeletal system. The principles of biomechanics provide students with a real world framework for organizing details of musculoskeletal anatomy. Using the kit,

students will investigate forces applied to the biceps under varying conditions and measure joint angles as the model is moved through various extensions. Each kit

Includes: Biomechanical Arm Model • Support Base and Rod • Support Clamps • Force Cord Assembly (Cable, handle, connectors, fine adjustment, force gauge) • 8

Vernier Dual range force sensors and 8 Vernier Low-g Accelerometers • Brass Weights (1-50g, 1-100g) and student study guides.

Expected Benefit: By mastering a limited set of basic concepts in Physics, students can predict and explain body movement using the same approaches employed by

kinesiologists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and orthopedic nurses. Working ideally in teams of four, students practice observation, measurement, data

gathering and analysis, prediction, plus calculations and problem solving. These kits will provide students entering the medical health field with a wonderful opportunity

to study body mechanics. They also provide a unique crossover learning opportunity for students taking 100 level Physics and Anatomy and Physiology classes and offer

a wide range of applications in higher level Physics classes.


84 Biomechanical Arm cat # AP 11 AS bldg $418.00 8 $3344

85 Dual range force Sensor Cat # DFS-BTA AS bldg $105.73 8 $845.84

86 Low-g Accelerometer AS bldg $86.33 8 $690.64

Subtotal: $4880.48





Requested by: Tim Fiegenbaum

Requested for: BEIT

Description: I am requesting a HP EliteBook 2740 Core i5 Tablet laptop computer and Camtasia Studio software.

Expected Benefit: 1. This technology is already benefiting students on our campus and worldwide. I have designed two online courses using a tablet to create all of the

lectures. When used with the Camtasia software, videos can be created that feature not only voice but annotation on the screen much like a faculty would write on a

whiteboard in the classroom. Here is an example: (Please cut and paste the following link into a browser) http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/EET160/Chapter6/6-3b-

workingwithphaseangles/6-3b-workingwithphaseangles.html The UTF funded a tablet for me to use in creating videos five years ago, but unfortunately the tablet died

last August and I can no longer create videos. Below are links to how I have used this technology over the past 5 years to develop on-line courses. EET 160 movies

posted at AllAboutCircuits.com (AAC) http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/videos/index.html These movies are used by EET 160 students but also reach a work wide

audience with over 649,000 hits in their first year on the AAC site. At NSCC, Electronics, Nano Technology and HVAC students are required to take this course. EET

136 Introduction to Robotics http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/eet/EET136/TOC.htm EET 136 (required for EET students) has proved to be a very popular course

that fills every quarter it is offered by a wide range of students, often from other disciplines. Over 100 videos were recorded to support the robotic curriculum. A+

Certification EET 131,132 These courses are not on-line but movies have been created that support this content.

http://facweb.northseattle.edu/tfiegenb/eet/EET131/movies.html 2. Since the tablet computer is a part of the A+ Curriculum taught in EET 131 and EET 132, it will be

used to demonstrate this technology and students will be given the opportunity to interact with it. The previous tablet was used in this way in the classroom. I want to

continue to support the above courses with additional videos but have need of a tablet PC to do so. I would appreciate funding for my request so I can continue to update

and create new curriculum in this popular video format.


87 Tablet laptop computer with Camtasia Software BEIT or where needed $2650.00 1 $2650

Subtotal: $2650.00





Requested by: Aryana Bates

Requested for: Library

Description: Verilux HappyLight Deluxe Energy Lamps, 8 units plus one set of replacement bulbs (on sale). Each lamp = $189.95 for a sub-total of $1,519.60

Replacement bulb set = $34.95 Shipping = Free TOTAL = $1,554.55

Expected Benefit: This UTF application is the library’s response to a direct recommendation made by Hillery Jorgensen, a member of the UTF fee board and to multiple

expressions of appreciation for the single HappyLight we currently have on loan from the Nursing Department. The HappyLights would be located at study stations

around the top floor study area. Two lamps would be installed at the stations in the area between the SIMPC entryway and the bathrooms. Two lamps would be installed

at each of the three corners toward the South end of the library. These six lamps would be installed into study carrels facing away from the windows and toward the

center of the library. Our intention is to provide more healthful and pleasant study spaces and to respond to direct student requests. We are told that the single

HappyLight we currently have available is quite a destination spot, and our non-scientific observation corroborates its frequent use. (;}) Note: The student

recommendation and some of the expressions of appreciation have come to us SINCE the installation of new lighting in the Library. The HappyLights are full spectrum

providing benefits beyond the extra light of the new overhead installations.

Details:line_ite

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Description Location Unit Price Quantity Total

89 extra set of bulbs for the HappyLights $34.95 1 $34.95

88 Verilux HappyLight Deluxe Energy Lamps The HappyLights would be

located at study stations around

the top floor study area.

$189.95 8 $1519.6

Subtotal: $1554.55





Requested by: John Figge


Description: I am requesting16 GPS (Global Positioning System) sensors to be used in our Geology, Biology, Physics, Field Ecology and Environmental Science

classes. Theses sensors collect data, such as latitude, longitude and altitude right on a standalone LabQuest interface or on a laptop in the field. The sensor connects via

the USB port of the recording device and allows students to see a real time graph of latitude vs. longitude, or export the data to various mapping programs, such as

Google Maps or ArcGIS.

Expected Benefit: These GPS sensors will provide a very important addition to our Science Lab programs. They offer us the ability to add another dimension to our data

collection in the field and expose students to a technology that they may encounter in their careers in the future. With the GPS Sensors, students can record their location

as they measure water quality at various sites along a stream, then map the data on their computer. Physics students can use the sensors to track location vs. sensor data,

such as acceleration in a car or train. This data can be transferred to a computer and the students can export a color-coded track for display on a map.


90 16 GPS sensors cat # VGPS AS bldg $62.08 16 $993.28

Subtotal: $993.28





Requested by: Tracy Furutani


Description: I would like to ask the UTF committee to consider purchasing 32 Vernier electronic Photgates to be used in our Physics Lab program. Photogates can be

used to study free fall, air track collisions, pendulum periods, the speed of a rolling object, and many other things. The gates can also be operated in laser gate mode

which allows students to measure the speed of larger objects such as a rocket, model car, or even a real automobile. The photogates will become an integral part of our

Physics lab program. We would require 32 photogates to accommodate 8 groups of students using 4 photogates per experiment.

Expected Benefit: We would like to replace our current analog Pasco Photogates with newer Vernier electronic photogates. These newer photogates connect directly to

our stand alone computer interfaces allowing students to collect and interpret data electronically. The photogates can be connected together also, allowing students the

opportunity to setup and run multiple and complex experiments simultaneously that are not possible with our current equipment. Our current photogates cannot be

connected to a computer for data collection and analysis depriving our students of the latest advances in digital data collection.


91 32 Photogate cat# VPG-BTD AS bldg $43.65 32 $1396.8

92 Photogate bracket cat # PGB-VDS AS bldg $4.85 32 $155.2

Subtotal: $1552.00





Requested by: Judy Learn


Description: I would like to ask the UTF committee to purchase 10 Carbon Dioxide gas sensors. These sensors will connect up to our existing interfaces and computers

and find a wide range of uses and applications in our Biology and Anatomy and Physiology lab programs. With these sensors the students can easily monitor changes in

CO2 levels occurring in a variety of settings in Biology lab experiments.

Expected Benefit: Acquiring these sensors will help the students augment their studies in Biology and Anatomy and Physiology labs. They provide an opportunity for

them to be able to design interesting and challenging experiments. Currently we have a set of Oxygen gas sensors that we use primarily in our Anatomy and Physiology

labs. Combining these with Carbon Dioxide gas sensors for instance, offers students the ability to monitor the carbon dioxide produced and the oxygen consumed by

their fellow students as they breathe through a Spirometer and see real time data as it appears in graphic form on a computer screen. The CO2 Gas sensors can also be

used in Biology labs in a host of interesting experiments from studying cell respiration to photosynthesis.


82 CO2 Gas Sensor cat #CO2-BTA AS bldg $241.53 10 $2415.3

93 10 Biochambers cat # BC-2000 AS bldg $19.00 10 $190

Subtotal: $2605.30





Requested by: Kalyn Owens


Description: I would like to request the UTF committee to consider purchasing a set 16 electronic pH probes and drop counters to be used in our Biology and Chemistry

lab classes. These sensors plug directly into our hand held computer interfaces and can be easily transported for experiments conducted in the wetlands and on other field

trips. The drop counters are optical sensors that accurately record the number of drops used during a titration and when used in combination with the software included in

the package, will calculate pH, temperature and perform other complex data analysis.

Expected Benefit: Our current pH sensors are analog. They must be connected to an electrode amplifier to convert to a digital signal in order to connect them to the

computer interface to record data. There creates a couple of issues for the students that use them. Firstly, there is a complicated procedure that the students need to

perform to calibrate the sensors. The new sensors connect directly to the interface for easy hook up and calibration. Secondly, when used in the wetlands or on field trips,

our current setup is quite unwieldy. The students have to keep track of dangling chords to ensure they don’t drop into the environment they are sampling in. The new

probes also sturdier and built for both lab and field work. The optical drop counter simulates the latest titration technology available in industry today and provides an

opportunity for students to be exposed to this in the classroom. The counter doubles as an electrode support and has a built in micro stirrer for safe stirring during

experiments.


94 16 Digital pH sensors cat# PH-BTA AS bldg $76.63 16 $1226.08

95 16 Digital drop counters Cat # VDC-BTD AS bldg $96.03 16 $1536.48

Subtotal: $2762.56





Requested by: Dennis Schaffer

Requested for: Math, Science and Social Science

Description: This request has three distinct parts: 1) Purchase and Install New Equipment: a. Replace blackboards with 33 whiteboards in rooms IB 3422, CC 3343, CC

3345, CC 3352, CC 3443, CC 3445, CC 3452, and TB 1547 (est. cost $11,500) b. Purchase and install 5 Elmo document cameras in rooms IB 3422, CC 3430, CC 3452,

AS 1614, and ED 0843A (est. cost $2875) 2) Room Remodel Only a. Move existing whiteboards to front in rooms ED 0843A and ED 2841A (est. cost $300) 3) Room

Remodel involving computers a. Reposition projector screen and projector to corner, move computer location in rooms CC 3459, ED 2841A, CC 3443, CC 3445, and IB

3422 (est. cost $600) This also involves removing VERY OLD and HEAVY wood projector screens and their steel mounting brackets

Expected Benefit: The main purpose of this expansive remodel is to bring more and new computing technology to these 14 rooms of the MSSS Division. IT Services is

prepared to upgrade the computers in these lecture rooms, but they require that rooms with computing equipment use whiteboards, not blackboards. This is because the

quantity of chalk dust existing in these rooms has a negative effect on the cooling systems of the computers, projectors, and ELMO cameras. Item #1 indicates that 33

whiteboards need to be purchased and installed. All eight rooms that receive whiteboards will have their computers upgraded by IT Services. Five rooms used by the

MSSS will also have ELMO document cameras installed. Students will benefit in two ways. Lecture rooms will have faster computers with more current software and

ELMO document cameras. There will also be no chalk dust dispersed into the room that is an irritant and causes health hazards for both students and instructors. A

separate project is under way to introduce low toxicity white board markers into general use. Math and science classes frequently need to see a computer projection and

whiteboard at the same time. This is not possible in many existing lecture rooms. In the past computer projectors were not as clear and bright as they are today. So many

of our rooms have the projector screen mounted in the center of the front wall of the room where blackboards and whiteboards are located. Using the projector screen

then blocks the whiteboards behind the screen, greatly reducing the amount of writing space available to the instructor. Items #2 and #3 of this proposal intends to fix this

problem by moving the projector screen to a corner of the room, where it will NOT block the writing space. This benefits students by allowing them to see projected

diagrams or other documents, while being able to see lots of mathematics or drawn diagrams the instructor writes… at the same time!

UTF Requests 2011 #13 - Continued


96 purchase 33 whiteboards IB 3422, CC 3343, CC 3345, CC 3352, CC 3443,

CC 3445, CC 3452, and TB 1547

$341.00 33 $11253

97 purchase 5 Elmo document

projectors

IB 3422, CC 3430, CC 3452, AS 1614, and ED

0843A

$525.00 5 $2625

98 Costs to move whiteboards in

UTF application description

rooms ED 0843A and ED 2841A $273.00 1 $273

99 Reposition projector screen and

projector

CC 3459, ED 0840A, ED 2841A, CC 3443,

CC3445, IB3422

$546.00 1 $546

Subtotal: $14697.00





Requested by: Moira Kearney


Description: We represent a group of science students participating in NSCC's undergrad research program. Mentored by instructors Kalyn Owens and Ann Murkowski,

our group is conducting innovative research into the health of our local bodies of water by quantifying the microplastic load of samples from Puget Sound and freshwater

systems. Partnering with UW Tacoma and the Center for Urban Waters, our research will contribute to an international effort to address ecologically important questions

about plastic concentrations in water. To that aim we would like to purchase 2 plankton nets, 2 geological sieves, a custom frame, and two flow meters. The frame has

been custom designed by a local engineer for use behind a boat in wetlands or lakes. NSCC will be one of the first institutions to utilize the new international standards

for microplastic collection, standards developed by our research partners at UW Tacoma. We will also partner with NSCC's nanotechnology program to identify plastics

using the atomic force microscope, lending our project an interdisciplinary rigor.

Expected Benefit: : In line with NSCC's position as a national leader in community college undergraduate research, this purchase gives NSCC students necessary tools

for current and future research projects. NSCC students in a variety of scientific disciplines will be able to utilize plankton nets equipped with flow meters to capture,

observe, and quantify organisms and debris suspended in the water column. The information gathered from on-campus studies with flow meter-equipped plankton nets

will contribute to NSCC's wetland restoration by providing data on wetland life and pollution. In addition to use in undergraduate research projects for years to come, this

equipment will also be incorporated into many of NSCC’s chemistry and biology laboratory courses as a means to offer a wide range of students research-based learning

opportunities. It is well known that field-based experimentation with engaging equipment fosters an appreciation for science, nature, and sustainability in students.

Providing community college students with meaningful research-based opportunities and equipment supports NSCC's mission to innovate, expand partnerships, and

embrace sustainability.

line_item # Description Location Unit Price Quantity Total

100 Custom net for mantra frame AS bldg $1000.00 1 $1000

101 Flow meter from General Oceanics AS bldg $364.00 2 $728

102 Drift net AS bldg $350.00 1 $350

103 Cod end jar assembly from General Oceanics AS bldg $63.00 2 $126

104 Geological sieves AS bldg $200.00 2 $400

105 box of SICONA-20 tips for atomic force microscope ED blgd $549.00 1 $549

106 - box of ACLA-50 tips for atomic force microscope ED blgd $1117.00 1 $1117

Subtotal: $4270.00





Requested by: Janet Sekijima

Requested for: CC 3346

Description: Digital overhead projector for CC 3346

Expected Benefit: An digital overhead projector will make this classroom fully functional for all students


107 Overhead digital projector CC 3346 $2200.33 1 $2200.33

Subtotal: $2200.33





Requested by: Kolby Allen


Description: Funding for the pre-purchase of a 2 year site license for ChemBio3D is requested. This software will provide a unique opportunity for many of our science

students to engage in high-tech molecular visualization and analysis activities. It will also provide the opportunity to utilize research grade tools and resources before

entering a four year institution and/or the workforce. Unique to this software package is the ability to load the program on personal computes, including all interested

NSCC students, staff and faculty.

Expected Benefit: The benefits of this software are great and numerous. CambridgeSoft, the makers of ChemBio3D, provide professional and research grade software

for use in the sciences and is commonly used across the nation in both academics and industry. This software package will provide the opportunity for our science

students to learn abstract chemical and biological concepts through high quality visualization and drawing activities. Currently, our students use outdated ball and stick

model kits that do not allow for in depth analysis of bonding, molecular dynamics and interactions. Even worse, there are numerous courses that do not attempt to

provide molecular visualization, simply because the tools are not available on campus. Use of ChemBio3D across the science division would provide an immediate and

powerful upgrade to the learning activities currently being implemented. In addition to on campus use during classes and/or labs, students will install the software on

their personal computer, allowing for continued usage of the program while off campus. This has major implications for the growing number of distance learning science

courses and provides traditional students with extended and flexible access to a very valuable resource. Students will have off-campus use of the program for lab reports

and other research-based poster and PowerPoint projects. With the growing demand for making student learning visible, this software holds the potential for our students

to create high quality, visually powerful projects. Usage of this software will be integrated into all general, biological, and organic chemistry courses and therefore will

impact a great number of students almost immediately. The biology department and the nanotechnology program have also expressed interest and are eager to create new

labs and activities with ChemBio3D. The following course numbers have committed to use of ChmBio3D as soon as the software is available: Chem121, Chem 131,

Chem139, Chem161, Chem162, Chem163, Chem241, Chem242, Chem243, Chem251, Chem252, Nano101, Bio160, and Bio211.


117 ChemBio3D Ultra unlimited user annual site license, two year term AS bldg $3100.00 1 $3100

Subtotal: $3100.00


Estimated Sales Tax: $279

Total Requested Funds: $3379


Requested by: Dennis Mcmahon

Requested for: Electronics Lab -

Description: 1 ea: Biomedical Electrical Safety Analyzer: Fluke model ESA612 $1975.00 Quote on hand 2 ea: Syringe Infusion Pumps (used): Medex model 2010

$1040.25 Quote on hand 3 ea: Anesthesia Gas Monitors (used): Criticare model 602-6B $1095.00 Quote on hand

Expected Benefit: The electrical safety tester is a key component in training technicians for the maintenance of healthcare equipment. Standards for safety checks have

changed, and we need a current model to have our students ready for real-world employment. The syringe pumps and respiratory gas anaylzer will go a along way to

round-out the inventory of medical devices for the Biomed lab exercises. Again, we need to get our students experience as possible with contrmporary devices before

they go into their externships. I have hard-copy of the quotes.


118 Safety Analyzer Electronics Lab $1975.00 1 $1975

119 Syringe Pumps, used, 2 ea Electronics Lab $1040.25 1 $1040.25

120 Respiratory Gas Analyzers, used, 3 ea Electronics Lab $1095.00 1 $1095

Subtotal: $4110.25





Requested by: Trevor Darling

Requested for: WTI

Description: - Dimension Printing uPrint 3D printer with cleaning station: 3D printer using ABS plastic to create models, prototypes, tools. Includes cleaning station to

remove water-soluble filler material and a one year supply of plastic and filler materials. - HP Omni 200 Quad Seriers All-in-one PC: desktop computing solution to

interface with uPrint 3D printer and run necessary software. High resolution 21.5" screen for high visibility during instruction and fine detail work on 3D models. - Rhino

3D Design Software: 3D design software suite necessary for creating models and prototypes to print.

Expected Benefit: Having access to a 3D printer in the Watch Tech program would be a great advantage in learning the modern side of a typically traditional industry.

3D printing is commonly used for prototyping various watch parts and tools. This provides a fast and cost effective solution over CNC prototyping in metal. Having the

knowledge of 3D design and printing will better prepare students for the modern practices being applied to our time honored industry. It will also help to encourage

American production and manufacturing, something that has not taken place on any appreciable scale in the watch industry for over 40 years. Projects can include the

design and manufacturing of basic tools (which when made out of high strength ABS plastic are quite useful in our field), large scale models of various watch parts, and

prototype manufacturing of watch cases or mechanical parts.


122 HP Omni 200 Quad Seriers All-in-one PC WTI $950.00 1 $950

121 Dimension Printing uPrint 3D Printer WTI $15895.00 1 $15895

123 Rhino 3D Design WTI $195.00 1 $195

Subtotal: $17040.00






Requested for: WTI

Description: - Quantrex 140 Ultrasonic Cleaning System (LR-Q140 www.julesborel.com): heated ultrasonic cleaning tank for high intensity cleaning solution for watch

parts and materials - Reimers Model JR Steam Machine (CL870C www.julesborel.com): Pressurized water steam machine for precise concentrated blasts of steam for

purpose of cleaning and removing compounds resulting from polishing and refinishing processes

Expected Benefit: These two high quality and high power cleaning solutions will round out the suite of cleaning supplys available to WTI students. Clean work

environments, tools and parts are all of the utmost importance to a watchmaker when a single spec of dust can cause an entire watch mechanism to stop functioning

properly. These two items provide a crucial step in the cleaning process that is currently missing from the available resources. Students will be able to realize how

important an absolutely clean part is when compared to something that has residual dirt or grease.


124 Quantrex 140 Ultrasonic Cleaning System - LR-Q140 WTI $375.00 1 $375

125 Reimers Model JR Steam Machine - CL870C WTI $949.00 1 $949

Subtotal: $1324.00






Requested for: WTI

Description: Cyclomotion Pro Watch Winder Multi-Test System with arms to accomodate watches with bands and watches without bands

Expected Benefit: After a watch has been cleaned and serviced, it is vital that the watch be given a proper quality control test. In order to do this, the watch must be put

on a Cyclomotion Pro to be spun around in various positions, testing the watch for functionality in a variety of ways. Students will be able to understand the differences

in certain mechanisms, the effects of gravity on time keeping, and the functionality of an automatic winding mechanism through the use of this device.

Details:line_item

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126 Cyclomotion Pro Watch Winder - VIBCYCLOMOTIONP

www.julesborel.com

WTI $2895.00 1 $2895

127 Arms for watches with bands - VIB-CYCLO/5192 www.julesborel.com WTI $99.00 3 $297

128 Arms for watches without bands - VIB-CYCLO/5361

www.julesborel.com

WTI $60.00 3 $180

Subtotal: $3372.00





Requested by: Liza Halvorsen

Requested for: Art Dept. AS 1630, 1632

Description: The Pottery and Sculpture program in the NSCC Art Department requests essential equipment to replace broken items and to improve the student

experience in our courses: one digitally controlled kiln, 6 new pottery wheels, and a slab roller. More than 400 students per year take classes in pottery and sculpture,

requiring nearly 200 kiln firings and producing thousands of works annually. Pottery is unique in the arts because each art project must be kiln fired twice, once for

bisque firing and then again for glaze firing. We average 50 kiln loads per quarter, 175 kiln loads annually. Each firing averages 24 hours of kiln time, so the kilns are

continuously firing much of each quarter.

Expected Benefit: Expected Benefit Kilns: Two of our five kilns are non-functional; they are unable to heat to the required glaze firing temperature of Cone 5 or 2038

Degrees F. The requested kiln with digital controller will allow the bisque firing of large thick sculpture projects, and will help with the long warm-ups and slow bisque

firing required for drying humidity in our moist northwest climate. The new kilns have the benefit of state-of-the-art insulation, allowing more efficient heating and safer

cooling. Wheels: The pottery studio has 10 potter’s wheels; six are nearly 40 years old, replacement parts are no longer available, and they create a loud grinding noise

that interferes with the teaching environment. In addition, all the wheels have a fixed right foot speed control pedal which does not accommodate left handed/footed

throwers (approximately ten percent of our students) and does not adjust for tall or short body/leg lengths, sometimes leading to back pain. The requested wheels would

alleviate these problems with a quiet motor and an adjustable foot pedal, which has been proven to alleviate back pain. Roller: This labor saving equipment is an integral

part of assignments for pottery and sculpture. After more than 20 years of service, the roller derailed in 2010, requiring major repairs. The heavily worn rails still require

constant maintenance. A new slab roller will serve many more students for decades into the future.

line_item # Description Location Unit Price Quantity Total

131 Slab Roller One Brent SR – 20 Slab Roller – includes 2 shims AS 1632 $1995.00 1 $1995

129 Kiln: One Crucible series 23–236, cone 10 electric kiln, 23” by 27

inches interior with/ Digital Controller and a Crucible - Series 23

Shelf kit for 236 kiln

AS 1630 $2212.75 1 $2212.75

130 Wheels: Six Brent – Model B - 1/2 HP potters wheel with 12 inch

Wheel head and table/Splash pan and movable foot pedal

AS 1632 $1049.00 6 $6294

Subtotal: $10501.75






Requested for: Loft/Library

Description: Problem Over the past year, various committees across campus have heard an increasing number of faculty and staff raise concerns about the computer

aptitude of certain cohorts of students. Many returning adult students whose previous work life did not require the use of a computer now find themselves struggling in a

college environment where all students are expected to be competent with basic computer technology. From personal experience, anecdotes from other staff, and some

data we have collected over the past couple quarters, we have determined that these students primarily come from the following populations. ESL ABE/GED

Developmental English However, our research has found that there are also many students taking transfer-level courses that could benefit from additional computer

training as well. Unfortunately, there is currently no system to address this need at NSCC. Many of these students go to the library, Loft, open computer lab, eLearning

Services, SIMPC, and even administrative offices around campus to find basic computer assistance. While many staff members do not mind providing this help, it has

become obvious that this approach is just slapping a band-aid on the problem. It is clear that the students are not learning the skills themselves, which can be a barrier to

their success at NSCC. How large is this problem? According to data collected by the library during fall 2010, library staff responded to a total of 8,389 requests for

computer assistance (including NetID help). Loft tutors also regularly assist students as well, though these numbers have not been officially tracked. We did conduct a

survey during the week of January 24-28 to help determine the types of questions students were asking and documented 120 student contacts regarding computer issues

between the library, Loft, and several instructors Based on the responses, the biggest need seems to revolve around formatting and managing documents, probably one of

the most essential skill sets any college student must possess. There were a total of 40 encounters regarding these issues. Other skills we saw that students need help with

range from basics like how to use a mouse, print a document, or cut and paste text and pictures. Solution We hope to address this issue on a number of different levels,

from beginning discussions with divisions regarding integrating (or reintegrating) basic computer skills into the classroom curriculum, to working collaboratively with

Work Source, to talking with Student Services and instructors about helping students assess their computer skills upon entry at North and pointing students to resources

on and off campus that will help them. However, this proposal focuses on efforts we can do here and now to help ESL, ABE/GED, and Developmental English students

acquire the computer skills they need in order to be successful college students. First, we would like to hire a computer tutor to work in the library and Loft during

morning hours to address “point of need” questions. While this may seem like another band-aid solution, a computer tutor will be able to bring a skill set and expertise

that our current morning staff does not possess. Plus, since this will be this person’s only job, he or she will be able to spend more time helping individual students with

computer questions than our present staff can currently offer. The roving computer tutor will rotate between the library and Loft on an as needed basis, helping students

with computer problems as they arise. To cover a shift from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, we would need $9,052. As an hourly employee, we would

pay this tech tutor $12 an hour for his or her expertise. Not only would this employee need extensive computer knowledge, but he or she will also need to be able to

communicate these concepts clearly and work patiently with students facing extreme computer anxiety. Plus, this tutor will need the skills and patience to work


with a diverse student body that includes many non-native speakers with limited English skills. . Second, we are working on a partnership with the Seattle Public Library

(SPL) system to bring the basic computer skills workshops they currently offer to their patrons around the city to NSCC students here on campus. We hope to be able to

offer these SPL-led workshops four times a quarter, depending on SPL’s availability. These SPL workshops cover basic concepts like how to start a computer and use a

keyboard. While the Seattle Public Library will offer these workshops free of charge, we will still need to hire two assistants to help the instructor and provide a

computer lab to hold the workshop. Third, we will also develop and offer a computer-skills workshop targeting slightly more advanced skills than the SPL workshops

cover such as basic word processing, file management, and other application-focused lessons. We will also offer these four times during the quarter, to allow students to

build the skills they learned at the basic workshops and to provide a place where other students can fill in the gaps they need to achieve basic computer competency. We

feel these final workshops will serve as a way to get students up to speed so they can be successful in their present classes while giving them the confidence to eventually

take more advanced, credit bearing, computer courses. Additionally, we plan on designing this workshop so that it can either be offered as a standalone class or easily

plugged into a larger event like an Orientation Day or Transitions Fair. Budget for Workshops and Tutoring for 1011-12 Academic Year Item Description Cost Sub-Total

Sub-total with 15% benefits Workshop Instructor Teaches computer skills workshops 4 times a quarter $25 an hour for 8 hours a quarter $600 $690 2 Workshop

Assistants for SPL Workshops Assists in the computer skills workshops 4 times a quarter $12 an hour for 8 hours a quarter. $576 $660 2 Workshop Assistants for NSCC

Workshops Assists in the computer skills workshops 4 times a quarter $12 an hour for 8 hours a quarter. $576 $660 Workshop Supplies Budget for copies and handouts

$500 $500 Computer Tutor A roving computer tutor for the Loft and Library $12 an hour for 16 hours a week $7,872 $9.052 Total $9,584 $11,562 Marketing We will

market the workshops and other similar resources on campus by developing a handout listing all the opportunities for computer training assistance on campus and off.

These flyers will include information on courses students can take, workshops they can attend, and other types of computer assistance. We’ll ask instructors, tutors,

librarians, and other college staff to give these flyers to students who obviously need the help. Some instructors have already told us they would offer extra-credit to

students for attending. We also plan to collaborate with other divisions on campus, such as Student Leadership, to help with the marketing. Outcomes This project will

produce the following outcomes: Workshops will serve approximately 320 students a year Students attending workshops will become more proficient with basic

computer skills Our computer tutor will have 2,000 student contacts a quarter, 6000 a year Students will develop more confidence and skills by working with the

computer tutor We will measure these outcomes through a variety of tools including tracking attendance at the workshops, conducting assessments, and collecting

student evaluations of these services.

Expected Benefit: Who Will Benefit? While these interventions will be geared towards students currently enrolled in pre-college classes, they will benefit all students

who need to strengthen their basic computer skills in order be successful in a college environment. Not only do these students need these skills to complete their

coursework, but they will also need them in the workplace as well. Many students are slipping through the cracks, managing to get by asking tutors


and librarians for help without really learning the skills themselves. In addition, many of these students become anxious when confronted with computer problems. These

workshops coupled with specialized “point of need” assistance will help many of these students overcome their computer anxiety and develop the skills they need to

become more independent computer users. Sustainability This is a pilot program to see if these computer skills workshops and specialized computer tutoring will be

utilized by students. After receiving the seed money to begin the program from the Student Success Committee, we hope to receive an additional grant from the

Universal Technology Fee Committee to support the continuation of this program for the next academic year. During this time, we will collect data and assess the

program while investigating other funding sources and leveraging other resources on campus. Prepared by: Daniel Tarker, Director of the Loft Writing Center Elinor

Appel, Faculty Resource Librarian


Subtotal: $11.562





Requested by: Elroy Christenson

Requested for: AS 1530, AS 1532, As 1533, AS1632, prep-area, lower art office

Description: We would like to re-outfit AS 1530 with new IMAC's, and up grade the classroom monitors in each of the art classrooms in the Art/Science building. The

present price for 21.5" 3.2 GHz is now $1399 without tax. We will also need to upgrade to Photoshop CS5 for $303.34 each. Three of the classroom monitors will not

need CS5. Fifteen computers for AS 1530, one for AS 1532, one for AS 1533, one for AS 1630, one for the office, one each on the two mobil carts. Total of 21 IMAC's,

with a new printer(as yet unidentified) in the office and in AS1530.

Expected Benefit: Computer usage is going up in need for our design, art business and printmaking program. Although many students have computers at home they still

need faculty oversight and training in the usage of programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator to create art works as well as adjusting photos of their work and designing

stationary, brochures, and portfolio required for graduation. Although the computers that we have can still serve some purpose there have been numerous upgrades to the

programs that many students already own and are not compatible with our present configuration. We presently can print only off the main computer because the others

are not networked to it. Newer one will be wifi capable. The present computers have been dying and several were repurposed out of the room. AS 1530 is used for Intro

to Art, 2D and 3D design, Printmaking 121, 122, 123, Art Business, and for various Art 299's. The monitors for the faculty/classroom stations are very slow and are not

up to the task of new technology. We're using much more online videos and Powerpoint presentations. All the computers in the art area should be compatible for ease of

operation and flexibility.


Subtotal: $34,229.10





Requested by: Carianya Napoli

Requested for: Wellness & Childcare Centers

Description: The Wellness Center/Athletics and the Childcare Center would like to collaborate on requesting 2 complete video camera packages, along with a DVD

burner.

Expected Benefit: As required by the NWAACC league, it is mandatory that our athletics program videotape and provide copies of each basketball game to the

opposing teams on DVD, as well as upload the video to a game tape exchange program. In addition, the video can be compiled into a game highlights piece for each

individual student-athlete, as a recruiting tool to 4 year programs and for those incoming to our program. We are in need of 2 packages because the men’s and women’s

teams travel separately and each needs to be able to record their own games. Because it is only necessary for us to have this equipment on hand during the season (Oct-

Mar), we are collaborating with the Childcare Center on their needs for camera equipment as well. They would have complete access to the equipment during the off-

season (Apr-Sept) and, of course, have limited access during the season, as needed. The child care center staff could utilize a video camera: 1)To document

developmental milestones achieved by the children from their start at the child care center to the time they graduate. 2)Assess and diagnose behavior issues in the

classroom 3)Record events throughout the year (Halloween walk, Applooza, Valentine’s Tea, snowy days!, etc.) for families to view at our spring ‘graduation’ event.

4)As a recruitment tool for families who show interest in attending the child care center. Please consider this request in an effort to benefit both programs and our

students. Thank you!

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132 Sony Handycam Digital Camcorder w/ 80GB Hard

Disk Drive and 2.7 monitor

Wellness & Childcare Centers $329.99 2 $659.98

133 Dynex 60" Universal Tripod Wellness & Childcare Centers $39.99 2 $79.98

134 Sony- DVDirect 16x External USB 2.0 Double-

Layer DVD Drive

Wellness & Childcare Centers $199.99 2 $399.98

135 Sony 16GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Card Wellness & Childcare Centers $79.99 2 $159.98

136 Soft Camera Carrying Case Wellness & Childcare Centers $25.00 2 $50

Subtotal: $1349.92





Requested by: Zola Mumford

Requested for: Student Instructional Media Production Center - Library

Description: Please consider the following software purchase. This will provide an upgrade for the two computers in the SIMPC Collaboration Studio that are presently

using Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 3. ITEMS: --- Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 5 (PC platform) Media: $322.39 (for installation on computer #1) One

(1) additional license: $303.34 (for installation on PC #2) TOTAL: $625.73 ---

Expected Benefit: Many of our students do not have access to such technology tools in any environment other than on campus. Their access to technology may be

limited to such consumer technologies as laptops, Mp3 players, and mobile phones. NSCC students may hesitate to purchase expensive software such as Photoshop and

other Adobe products, even if a student discount is available. Students are directed to the SIMPC for assistance in editing, reformatting, and manipulating the media files

they create. Our resources include image editing software, graphic design software, a basic video editing suite, basic audio recording and editing, and a scanner. Adobe

Creative Suite software will benefit students who are creating school projects in any of these areas. Students use the Library and SIMPC to complete individual and

group projects. Using a combination of print and technology, they share knowledge and results with their peers during class presentations. Such collaborative projects are

intended in part to prepare them for the experiences of knowledge sharing and effective teamwork in professional workplace settings. These projects require using the

kind of rich media pervasive in modern workplace, public, and private environments: digital media files, an interactive whiteboard, DVD creation, presentation and

design software, and more. Thank you for your consideration of this request. http://facweb.northseattle.edu/zmumford/simpc_about.html

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Description Location Unit

Price

Quantity Total

138 Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 5 license SIMPC -

Library

$303.34 1 $303.34

137 Adobe Design Premium Creative Suite 5 Software upgrade (media) SIMPC -

Library

$322.39 1 $322.39

Subtotal: $625.73





Requested by: Erin Burns

Requested for: Art Department

Description: Five DSLR complete camera kits, three tripods, and three telephoto lenses available for student check out through the Library. 20 camera memory card

readers for use during class lab time in the photography classroom, ED RM 2843B.

Expected Benefit: There is essential equipment that would make the ease of our computer lab classroom use greater, expand student learning and experience with

photographic equipment and defray costs from individual students. The first would be making camera memory card readers available to students during classroom lab

time. This is a cross platform method that will allow students to upload their camera's image files to their computers. Because each student has a different camera with

accompanying proprietary software, using a card reader is the simplest and most effective way for students to reach their files. Having this equipment available for use in

the classroom will save the students from incurring this cost on their own. In order to ensure that the equipment remains available for future students, the memory card

readers will be stored in a locked cabinet in the classroom when not being used. The second is the acquisition of five DSLR complete camera kits and three tripods for

student check out through the NSCC Library. While the majority of the students enrolled in ART114 and ART115 have the mid-range DSLR cameras, many do not or

would like the experience of using a higher end camera than what they are able to own. Being able to learn how to use this equipment would allow students to utilize a

resource they may not otherwise have access to, enhancing their professional development and giving them an advantage if they should continue in the field of

photography. Additionally, three telephoto lenses would also be available for checkout to encourage students' further development and experimentation. In order to check

out the cameras, students will sign a loan agreement contract which states that while the student has the camera checked out, it is their responsibility, which includes

damage and replacement costs. This will create accountability for the responsible use of the equipment.



111 (5) Case Logic TBC-309 SLR Camera Shoulder Bag, Black Library $30.00 5 $150

114 (3) Manfrotto 7303YB 4-Section Tripod with Ballhead Library $100.00 3 $300

112 (1) Tiffen 72mm Multi Coated UV Ultra Violet and

Protective Lens Filter for Canon EOS 7D

Library $26.00 1 $26

113 (4) Tiffen 58mm Filter UV Protector for Canon EOS Rebel

T3i

Library $14.00 4 $56

115 (20) Kingston FCR-HS219/1 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Card Reader (1) for each of (5)

camera kits, (15) for in

classroom use, ED RM

2843B.

$15.00 20 $300

139 Small locking metal cabinet ED RM 2843B $80.00 1 $80

110 (4) Canon EOS Rebel T3i kits Includes: Camera body, 18-

55mm IS II lens, battery, battery charger, SanDisk 8GB

memory card

Library $900.00 4 $3600

109 (1) Canon EOS 7D camera kit that will include: camera

body, 28-135mm IS USM Lens, battery, battery charger,

8GB compact flash card (up to 60MB/S Read/Write)

Library $1900.00 1 $1900

141 (3) Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lenses Library $200.00 3 $600

Subtotal: $7012.00





Requested by: Kathryn Soldat

Requested for: ASB Child Care Center

Description: Ultra-Short Throw Projector (to be located in the Child Care Conference room (CH 1004)

Expected Benefit: “Advancing Student Success:” An Ultra-Short Throw Projector would assist immeasurably during Parent Orientations as 70 new parents annually are

oriented to policies and procedures of the ASB Child Care Center. This technology will supplement the written Parent Handbook, particularly for those who are visual

learners. New parents could also view video footage (shot with our digital video camera shared with the Wellness Center) of child care events, such as ‘Applooza,’ our

Halloween Walk on campus or our Multi-cultural Potluck in the spring. In addition a ‘typical day for your child at child care’ could be viewed using this technology. The

child care center employs 10 work study and part-time hourly students each year who could receive their required training by utilizing the Ultra-Short Throw Projector.

Topics covered in this mandated training include Blood Borne Pathogen Training, Child Protection Reporting laws, Student Confidentiality law, and Health & Safety

rules. The Ultra-Short Throw Projector would also be valuable during teacher- parent conferences as we discuss a child’s behaviors or developmental milestones (putting

a coat on for a first time, playing cooperatively with other children). Feedback via the projected computer images will be a learning tool for the parents. “Excellence in

Teaching and Learning:” ECE 292, Classroom Research, is taught in the evenings at the child care center (CH1004) by ECE faculty member, Noris Daniel. This

technology will enhance student teaching and learning with the addition of interactive media. Currently the instructor has had to wheel in a TV and DVD combo for

students to have access to visual media!

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143 Dell S300wi Wireless Short Throw Interactive Projector ASB Child Care

Center 1004

$1299.00 1 $1299

144 Mounting Kit same $319.99 1 $319.99

145 Projector Pen same $99.99 1 $99.99

146 Remote Control same $69.99 1 $69.99

Subtotal: $1788.97





Requested by: Christian Rusby

Requested for: Student Services

Description: A new computer for the Sustainability Office and ArcEditor GIS software. The HP Compaq 6000 Pro Small Form Factor PC is needed to replace the old

gateway currently in the office. It is the oldest support machine on campus that IT services. The computer is needed to run a graphically intense software program called

ArcEditor. The ArcEditor GIS software is a powerful GIS desktop system for editing and managing geographic data. The sustainability Office will be using the software

to teach students how to conduct data analysis for our campus I-trees inventory project.

Expected Benefit: The analysis allows the creation of sophisticated mapping and 3-D modeling to justify wetland restoration work in the future. It helps in estimating

costs and visualizing impacts of proposed changes. Currently, students are borrowing computer time at the Earthcorps offices in Sand Point to do this work. If we had a

workstation on campus, many more students could learn how to use this program to promote sustainability projects on campus. This software is being used in all modern

resource management and civil engineering firms. The ability for students to learn how to use this software now will help them apply for jobs and higher education

programs in these fields. I am expecting to serve 6-12 student per year with this computer training.


147 HP Compaq 6000 Pro Small Form Factor PC Sustianability Office $843.15 1 $843.15

148 ArcEditor GiS Software Sustianability Office $750.00 1 $750

149 ArcEditor GiS Software Sustianability Office $750.00 1 $750

Subtotal: $2343.15





Requested by: Chris Sanders

Requested for: BEIT Electronics Lab TB1538A

Description: We are requesting 20 new HP computers for the electronics lab to match 20 new units contributed by EWU. 20 Computers @ $843.00 w/tax = $16860.00

Expected Benefit: This is a computer upgrade to increase productivity and throughput in the lab. New software tools in the lab has required us to upgrade for computer

support in the lab to remain consistent.


Subtotal: $


Estimated Sales Tax: $0

Total Requested Funds: $0

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