THAT: The Board of Regents of Higher Education in accordance with Montana University System Policy 940.23 hereby authorizes Montana State University-Bozeman to expend Computer Fee funds for upgrading University equipment. Total cost of the equipment purchases is $366,138.

EXPLANATION: In accordance with Board of Regents Computer Fee Policy 940.23, expenditure of Equipment Fees for projects in excess of $25,000 requires authorization by the Board of Regents. The proposed purchases include the following:

Allocations were based on unanimous recommendations by the Computer Allocation Committee. The committee is comprised of faculty, students, and administrators.