Fall 98 - Audited

Num    Line Item                                    Detail                                         Amount

1

General Journalism Classroom

Proposal by the Mass Communications Dept. to upgrade the production classrooms to current technology standards, to upgrade the Student Digital Video Editing facilities, and to upgrade the networking.

 

21 Workstations, 4 Printers, 1 Scanner, 1 Projector, 3 Network Hubs, 2 Notebooks, 1 Avid Video Editing System

 

[Completed]

$82,890.89

2.

Network Upgrade

Proposal by Academic Computing to upgrade the existing FDDI backbone to Gigabit backbone standards.  Preparation for delivery of streaming video. Preparation for delivery of higher Internet access standard (Doubling capacity from 1 T1 to 2 T1’ s in FY 1999-2000). Preparation for high-speed access for student dial-in systems (Establishing 2 T1 dedicated circuits for delivery of 56Kbs modem connections in FY 1999-2000).

 

Gigabit backbone upgrade- 2 gigabit backplane wire speed routers and 4 switches with full compliments of 10/100 base T connections.

 

[Completed]

$148,471.14

3.

Counseling Center Lab

Proposal by the Counseling Center to fund 2 computers and a printer for use by students to research social issues and issues related to relationships, drugs, and issues involved in campus life.

 

2 Workstations and 1 printer

 

[Completed]

$5,063.66

4.

Molecular Genetics Lab – Match

$13,170 to match a grant written by Dr. Tim Beary Titled “Imparting Resistance to Sugar Cane by Expression of Lytic Peptides that Control Sugar Cane Tests.” To be used in conjunction with the lab equipment and supplies purchased by the grant.

 

2 Workstations

 

[Completed]

$4,176.00

5.

Academic Server

 

 

 

 

 

Proposal by Academic Computing to upgrade the main server for the student body. 

 

Dell 6300 – Dual 450 mhz processor, 1.5 Gigabytes Ram, 54 Gigabytes Raid 5, dual full duplex 100 mbs PCI Network Interface Cards

 

[Completed]

$28,278.00

6.

Journalism TV and Photography Labs

Proposal by Mass Communications to update journalism writing lab, digital photography facilities, and field cameras.

 

9 Computers, 3 editing decks, 3 printers, and 1color printer.

 

[Completed]

$50,290.98

7.

Software for the Journalism Classrooms.

Software component for the Mass Communications Dept. General Classroom and the TV Classroom.

 

Quark, Photoshop, Macromedia Freehand, & Office 98

 

[Completed]

$18,272.25

8.

SPSS

Standing software request for use in all labs from Academic Computing.

 

Windows and Mac Version

 

[Completed]

$5,370.00

9.

Tech Support for Mac Computers

Proposal by Academic Computing for standing tech support of Apple Computers (to cut cost on the time required).

 

24 Hour Call

 

[Completed]

$2,150.00

 


Spring 99 and Summer 99 – Under Audit

Num    Line Item                                    Detail                                         Amount

10.

Mass Communications Phase I – continued

Additional Computers for Lab, and the Journalism Writing Lab.

 

6 Workstations & Networking

 

[Completed]

$17,631.23

11.

Mass Communications Phase II – continued

Additional editing equipment for the TV lab.

 

Video switcher, video adapter, and 2 video cameras.

 

[Completed]

$12,441.00

12.

Molecular Genetics Lab – continued

 

 

 

Proposal from the Biology Department.

 

Ice flakers, heating and cooling equipment, and Co2 incubator

 

[Completed]

$8,994.00

13.

Wac Lab upgrade

Proposal from Academic Computing to increase the electrical capacity of the WAC lab to accommodate 125 workstations.

 

12.4 KVA rated Transformer and 3 feeder Panels

 

[Completed]

$13,277.00

14.

English Writing Lab Peltier 120 memory upgrade

Proposal by the Language Department to increase the memory for 25 workstations, so that the department can utilize current software.

 

64 meg ram upgrade

 

[Completed]

$3,857.00

15.

English Writing Lab Peltier 120 network upgrade

Proposal by the Language Department to change the media access to 10 base T standard for 25 workstations, which will allow for switching at the network level.

 

10 base T converters

 

[Completed]

$1,870.00

16.

Digital Cross-connect (DACS) for Compressed Video Room - Distance Ed

Proposal by Distance Education to extend and allow simultaneous video conferencing connections to multiple sites from multiple sites through Nicholls.

 

Atlas Adtran 800 DACS unit

 

[Completed]

$4,603.00

17.

Laptop for student checkout and use by the student technical staff

Proposal by Academic Computing to facilitate a laptop for students doing presentations where there is no multimedia classroom available.  To be used by the student technical staff for network diagnostics and troubleshooting when not requested by students for presentations.

 

Dell Latitude Notebook with Network Interfaces, Video Out, and Case

 

[Completed]

$3,055.00

18.

English Writing Lab Peltier 120

Proposal by the Language Department to upgrade the writing lab in 120 Peltier. 

 

25 Workstations, 2 printers, 1 multimedia projector, and furniture.

 

[In Progress]

$5,000.00

19.

New Email system and network operating system upgrade

Proposal by Academic Computing to purchase an Academic License Agreement for network operating systems and email (to reduce cost).

 

Site licensing for servers, email, management software, firewalls, and web caching.

 

[Completed]

$19,923.75

20.

Academic systems software for remedial math tutoring

Proposal by the Math Department to license software to assist with math remediation.

 

Acquired Academic Systems Software

 

[Completed]

$18,287.50

21.

Anti-virus software for IBM PC's

Proposal by Academic Computing to protect IBM compatibles in all labs with virus protection (to reduce cost).

 

Purchased bulk license of McAffee Virus Protection

 

[85% Complete]

$9,920.00

22.

Research Insight software for business students

Proposal by the Economics and Finance Department to make S&P 500 data and the access routines for the Cenac lab.

 

Licensed and installed Research Insight from Standard and Poors.

 

[Completed]

$17,362.87

23.

SAS Statistical Software

Standing software request for use in all labs from Academic Computing.

 

Windows and Mac Version

 

[Completed]

$4,750.00

24.

Anti-virus software for Macs

Proposal by Academic Computing to protect Mac computers in all labs with virus protection (to reduce cost).

 

Purchased bulk license of McAffee Virus Protection

 

[Completed]

$2,117.50

25.

Minitab software

Standing software request for use in all labs from Academic Computing.

 

Windows and Mac Version

 

[Completed]

$1,050.00

26.

Training material for students

Proposal by Academic Computing for educational materials to train student lab and tech assistants in their certification process. 

 

Purchased training manuals on Office & Web Development.

 

[Completed]

$2,005.80