September 19 & 20, 2002

ITEM 116-2801-R0902   Authorization to Expend Student Computer Fee Allocation; Montana State University-Northern

THAT: The Board of Regents authorizes Montana State University-Northern to expend Student Computer Fee funds for the following projects. The total cost of purchases is $61,476.

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/DeptProject                                          Amount

Technical Science Computers/Hardware               23,567

Arts & Sciences Hardware/Maintenance               29,254

Nursing Computers                                                     3,000

Instructional Technology Maint/Consumables        5,655

TOTAL                                                                          61,476

Allocations were based on unanimous recommendations by the Computer Fee Advisory Committee. The Committee is comprised of 6 students and 6 faculty/administrators.