July 11-12, 2002

ITEM 116-2004-R0702   Authorization to Expend Student Computer Fee Allocation: Montana State University-Bozeman

THAT: The Board of Regents of Higher Education hereby authorizes Montana State University-Bozeman to expend Student Computer Fee funds for the following projects. The total cost of purchases is $564,618.

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

College/Dept Project   Amount
Educ HHD Hardware/software/maintenance $73,285
Chem Eng Hardware $36,000
Mech Eng Hardware $60,500
Elec/Comp Eng Hardware/software $50,113
Comp Science Hardware/Maintenanc $33,500
Earth Science Hardware/software $30,000
Chemistry Hardware $45,700
ITC Hardware/software/ $235,520
Total:   $564,618

 

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