September 25-26, 2003

ITEM 120-2801-R0903  Authorization to Expend Student Computer Fees: Montana State University-Northern


THAT: The Board of Regents of Higher Education hereby authorizes Montana State University-Northern to expend Student Computer Fee funds for the following projects. The total cost of purchases is $98,514.

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

Description

Total
Requested

University

Computer Lease

59,026

College of Arts & Sciences

Hardware/Software

14,080

College of Education

Software

2,668

Library

Maintenance

450

College of Technical Sciences

Hardware/Software

15,305

Instructional Technology Services

Paper/Toner

6,985

 

TOTAL

 

 

$98,514

 

Allocations were based on unanimous recommendations by the Montana State University-Northern Computer Fee Advisory Committee, which is comprised of 50 percent students and 50 percent faculty and administrators.