Implementing a Student Technology Fee

Jim Stenerson

Beth Gordon Klingner

July 27, 2011

Pace University

Crisis State (pre-2009)

• Pace suffered the following deficiencies:– Classroom audio visual and projection technologies were

lacking in most rooms and if in place were out of date – Ed Media staff had to wheel in computers on wheels – Lack of sufficient asynchronous tools– No replacement cycle for computers for students’ labs– Inability to provide software for home use for

faculty/students– Insufficient printing capabilities

Instructional Technology Assessment

• Executive Team (President, VP, and Board of Trustee) mandated a full scale IT assessment

• Assessment conducted by a team consisting of all schools/colleges and key support areas

• Focus Group with Faculty• Assessment included a visit to Pace’s benchmark institutions• Report was compiled with cost analysis• Report presented to the Executive Team and a key BoT

Committee• All recommendations were approved!

Key Recommendations

• Aggressively refurbish classroom technology• Modernize lecture halls• Upgrade and expand video conference facilities • Implement a University-wide student printing policy • Easier student access to software• Institute a university-wide student IT fee

– Fee is $95/year for FT Student– $45/year for PT Student– Providing between $1.5 - $2 million annually

Student Technology Fee Priorities

• Funds instructional technology enhancements for classrooms and online.

• Improved software for computers--Microsoft Enterprise Campus Package.

• Wireless enhancements on all campuses and dorms.• Provides for asynchronous instructional enhancements.• Universal Printing Solution • Funds new technology: Blue ray DVDs, cameras, tablets, etc.

Student IT Fee Committee

• Decides on all expenditures• Comprised of school/college reps(5) and students from both

campuses (6)• Support Service Representatives (non-voting)• Chaired by Provost representative• Meets twice a semester• Students/Faculty can propose items and solicit endorsements• This AY there was an $1.8 million budget

Accomplishments

• Basic Builds in 75% of all classrooms• More "smart" classrooms being created• ECHO 360 • Web conferencing tool• Printing expansion including color• Software licensing for campus/home • Electrical upgrades for areas where IT is heavily used• 100% wireless upgrades throughout the campus• Mobile Apps for LMS

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