Tech Fee Plan (2005-2006)
As 2005-06 budgetary planning proceeds, College will explore ways to offset some these costs in order that future plans can include new initiatives and enhancements that are of greater impact on instruction and student success.
The following discussion closely follows the outline of the attached budget.
The Student Technology Fee has provided essential supplemental support for the IT operations of York College. This academic year the College plans to reduce the number of full time lines supported by the fee from four to two. In addition, the fee supports numerous college assistants assigned to various activities as listed below. The budget outline categorizes full-time and part-time personnel into (I) Computer Laboratory, (II) Infrastructure and Network, and (III) Academic support.
Full time positions: Instructional Technologist
Help Desk Manager
College Assistants: Computer Laboratories
Student Government Laboratory
Server Maintenance
Help Desk
Network Administration
Email, Portal and Wireless LAN
Foreign Language Laboratory
Blackboard Support
Computer Coursework Tutors
Person responsible: Dr. Che-Tsao Huang, Director, Academic Computing and EdTech
Telephone number: (718) 262-2750
1. Computer Laboratories $104,822
Specialized and general use laboratories are located throughout the campus. Of these, AC- 2E03 in the Academic Core and a complex of computer labs on the second floor in the Classroom Building (C201) are the most heavily used and serve diverse purposes. These labs serve students College-wide and are used by 90-100 courses across all disciplines each semester. Over the past two years, we have replaced most of the computers in the Classroom Building and half of these in AC-2E03. During 2005-06, we plan to continue to improve access by upgrading additional computers in AC-2E03, which is heavily used by the Computer Science and Information Management Systems programs, as well as replacement computers and printers in laboratories in the Classroom Building. In addition, we will maintain student access to laboratories for open use utilizing extended and special hours scheduling.
In addition, improvements and upgrades will be made to specialized computer laboratories throughout the campus including the Writing Center, the Academic Achievement Center, the Student Government Computer Laboratory, and the Multimedia Laboratory. As requested and approved by the Technology Fee Committee, purchases will be made of software upgrades and specialized academic titles.
Person responsible: Dr. Che-Tsao Huang, Director, Academic Computing and EdTech
Telephone number: (718) 262-2750
In Fall 2004, the College completed its network infrastructure upgrade, however maintenance remains costly and labor intensive. OTPS has been budgeted for various network maintenance contracts, parts and supplies as listed in the budget outline. The College will also implement a single sign-on directory system.
Person responsible: Dr. Che-Tsao Huang, Director, Academic Computing and EdTech
Telephone number: (718) 262-2750
3. Academic Support
The Technology Fee supports annual online database subscriptions. Twenty replacement computers will be installed in the Library.
Person responsible: Prof. Robert Machalow, Chief Librarian
Telephone number: (718) 262-2025
The College has been replacing computers for faculty offices on a regular basis and has committed to assigned new computers to new faculty as they are appointed.
D. Mobile Laptop/LCD Systems $ 10,050
OTPS has been budgeted for numerous instructional support projects and for improved accessibility to classroom technologies. Portable laptops and mobile laptops and projectors have been increasing in usage, with some assigned to academic departments or others installed in classrooms. Additional systems will be purchased.
Person responsible: Dr. Che-Tsao Huang, Director, Academic Computing and EdTech
Telephone number: (718) 262-2750
To support the NCATE accreditation process, the College has contracted has arranged for the implementation of TK20, to provide database support for assessment activities and student records maintenance.
Persons responsible: Dr. Wynne Shilling, Chair, Department of Teacher Education
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2450
Addition upgrades will be made to the Computer Graphics classroom.
Persons responsible: Dr. James Como, Chair, Department of Performing and Fine Arts
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2400
With the introduction of the BS Computer Science in Fall 2003, a new curriculum was introduced which requires larger capacity for data management and display by faculty and students.
Persons responsible: Dr. Louis D'Alloto, Chair, Department of Math/Computer Studies
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2535
With the introduction of the BS Communications Technology in Fall 2003, a new curriculum was introduced which requires larger capacity for video, website, and mixed media capabilities.
Persons responsible: Prof. Michael Smith, Asst Prof., Communications Technology Program
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2853
OTPS has been budgeted to support computer upgrades to the Admissions Office, the Registrar's Office, Public Safety and other administrative offices.
Person responsible: Shyamji Srivastava, Director, Computer Services
Telephone number: (718) 262-2090
5. Student Support Services
The Office of Career Services will make available technology-based opportunities for students to prepare for the job market and career development.
Person responsible: Ms. Linda Chesney, Assistant Director, Office of Career Services
Telephone number: (718) 262-2282
Upgrades and maintenance will be made to the Adaptive Technology Facility in the Library.
Person responsible: Dr. Arleen Schreiner, Director, Office of Counseling
Telephone number: (718) 262-2272
New computers and printers will be installed to support counseling services.
Person responsible: Dr. Arleen Schreiner, Director, Office of Counseling
Telephone number: (718) 262-2272
New computers and printers will be installed to support student activities and student development.
Persons responsible: Dean Al Frazier, Asst Dean for Student Development
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2285
New computers and printers will be installed to support newspaper production and editing.
Persons responsible: Prof. Glenn Lewis, Faculty Advisor
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2482
Maintenance and upgrades, as necessary.
Persons responsible: Dr. Che-Tsao Huang, Director, Academic Computing and Ed Tech
Telephone numbers: (718) 262-2750
Approximately 10% of the project Student Technology Fee revenues have been reserved.
