July 10-11, 2003

ITEM 120-2004-R0703  Authorization to Expend Computer Fees; 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 $498,143.

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          ProjectAmount

Mech Eng. Hardware $25,500

I&ME Hardware $33,000

Comp. Science Hardware $46,625

Elec/Comp Eng Hardware $25,450

Earth Science Hardware $32,700

Chemistry Hardware $50,000

Library Hardware $26,250

ITC Student Labs Paper/Toner/Maint. $41,200

ITC Student Labs Hardware/software $217,418

Total: $498,143

 

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