New Tech Fee Projects Funded 2007

Augmentation of Teaching Labs for Geography: SRH001 

Augmentation of existing computer labs thru the purchase of 21 lab computers to expand teaching capabilities and improve the classroom learning experience.  These machines are used for a variety of specialized computer programs that enhance student-learning outcomes.

GPS software/hardware for Geography: SRH005  

Provides students with access to Trimble GeoXM GPS receivers.  These receivers are used in mapping, and GIS classes.  Hardware helps develop skills needed for the ever-increasing demand for Internet mapping services and GPS skill levels. Allows for a complete system wide storage solution for students that will ease the operation of the lab, and have a central storage solution for maps and GPS data.

Instructional Classroom/Computer Lab for Lehman Library: ELL106B 

This classroom/computer lab allows for use of library instruction and collaborated instructional programs for students.  It also provides student access to library resources, and enables them to incorporate discovered data and research into papers, reports and presentations.

Augmentation of Computer Lab with Wacom Tablets for Computer Science: MCT165 

Provides students with access to state of the art graphics tablets/software implemented into the computer graphics program. The addition of Adobe CS suite, the standard design suite in the industry, helps students with their learning outcomes.

Digital Peak Motus for Exercise Science: HG105 

Allows for state of the art movement analysis and data acquisition during biomechanical and motor learning activities. This software integrates with the Digital Force Plate providing a 2D analysis of data.  This also facilitates student driven research projects in both research design and statistics courses.

ARES Electronic Reserves for Lehman Library 

Provides automated student access to the library reserve system.  Available both on and off campus, this system can alert students via email or RSS feeds as new material becomes available for classes.

Augmentation of Computer Lab with Wacom Tablets for Art: HAC307 

Provides students with access to state of the art graphics tablets implemented into the Art program. The addition of the tablets allows students to use digital drawing pens to paint and draw on the computer.

Enhanced Technology in Video Conferencing for Media Services: GRH006 

The AMX master controller system allows for more automated room setup, allows for the monitoring of the video signals (from cameras and document cameras).  This setup is more user friendly to the presenters and distance education classes.

Augmentation of Lab for Communications/Journalism: RLH205 

Augmentation of existing computer labs thru the purchase of 9 additional student computer units in the new Roland Hall Macintosh lab facility.  This allows for larger instruction groups in the classes using the technology. The addition of Adobe CS suite, the standard design suite in the industry, helps students with their learning outcomes.

Web cameras for College of Education: SPH 

Provides 25 web cams for student teachers to enhance the communication and interaction between students, mentors, and their college supervisor.  This assists in facilitating better/faster and more frequent communication and sharing of methodologies between students.

Large Format Printer for Art: HAC314  

Students able to participate in the printing of documents/projects, accurately producing images in their full-intended size up to 36” in width.  This printer also allows for archival printing, which allows for prints to maintain their original colors for up to 108 years.

ACM Digital Library for Lehman Library and Computer Science 

Provides student access to the preeminent resource for journal articles, conference proceedings and technical reports in the fields of Computer Science and Information Systems.

Student Presentation Stations for various departments: SPH, FSC, MCT 

Smart technology installed in the classrooms for visual and audio presentation enhancement for classroom use by students across all the Colleges at the University.   

Upgrades of Smart Classrooms for Political Science: GRH406 

Provides updated Audio/Video and other equipment required by the Smart Cart for enhancement of the Smart Classroom for the Political Science department.

Upgrades of Smart Classrooms for Business: GRH202, GRH201 

Provides updated Audio/Video and other equipment required by the Smart Carts for enhancement of the Smart Classrooms for the Business department.

Upgrades of Smart Classroom for Computer Science: MCT165 

Provides updated Audio/Video and other equipment required by the Smart Cart for enhancement of the Smart Classroom for the Computer Science department.