1

Mount Existing Multimedia Classroom Projectors

Proposal by the Instructional Technology Support to mount existing multimedia projectors in the Cenac Computer classroom, English Writing classroom (131 Peltier), Computer Literacy classroom, and the Gouaux Hall Engineering Technology classroom.

 

Mounted 4 existing multimedia projectors.

 

[Completed]

$11,907.52

2.

Instructor computer in the compressed video classroom

Proposal by Distance Education to install a computer for the instructor in the compressed video classroom, and to connect it to the Internet.

 

1 Dell computer and wire to connect the computer to the network.

 

[Completed]

$1,828.14

3.

Dyslexia Center lab

Proposal by the Dyslexia Center to aid students in the study of Dyslexia. This line item finishes a proposal started in the previous fiscal year.

 

3 Imac computers, 1 G4 Mac, Special software, 1 color printer, and 1 network hub.

 

[Completed]

$5,845.00

4.

English Writing lab

Started a proposal by the English Department to upgrade an existing writing lab in 120 Peltier. This proposal is a match to a Humanities grant.

 

Furniture for computers, 1 multimedia projector and mounting, networking cable and connectors.

 

[Completed]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$14,824.65

5.

Freshman Division Multimedia Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

Proposal by Freshman Division to install a computer and multimedia projector in the Freshman studies classroom to assist incoming Freshmen with using computer resources on campus. 

 

1 Dell Computer, 1 multimedia projector and mounting.

 

[Completed]

$9,766.88

6.

Software for open labs

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support for commonly used software in all open labs.

 

Full Winzip decompression, Standard & Poors Research Insight, SAS, SPSS, Quark, Frontpage, and Photodraw.

 

[Completed]

$32,784.70

7.

Upgrade Library open use computers

Proposal by the Library to upgrade computers used for browsing library OPACS and OCLC.

 

5 Dell Computers

 

[Completed]

$8,069.77

8.

Zoom lens capabilities for classroom in Management

Proposal by the Management department to add zoom lens capabilities to a multimedia projector in a classroom for the Management department.

 

1 zoom lens

 

[Completed]

$499.00

9.

Mass Communications lab upgrade

Finish a proposal by Mass Communications for upgrading computers and video equipment.

 

1 table and software

 

[Completed]

$1,729.30

10.

Math lab for computer aided learning

Proposal by the Math department for using computers to teach developmental math students.

 

25 Computers, tables and chairs for the computers, 2 ethernet hubs, and 1 multimedia projector

 

[Completed]

$63,131.26

11.

Network equipment maintenance

Proposal by Instructional Technology to purchase hardware maintenance for key networking equipment used by the student network.

 

1 maintenance agreement contract

 

[Completed]

$21,215.20

12.

Network upgrade in Talbot hall

 

 

 

Proposal from Instructional Technology support to upgrade the network infrastructure in Talbot hall support gigabit backbone speeds.

 

1 hub and various network blades, 1 equipment rack, 1 cable cord rack, and rack mounts

 

[Completed]

$34,262.31

13.

Physical Sciences Upgrade

Proposal from Physical Sciences to install equipment that will allow students to analyzed organic compounds created in labs.

 

1 Gas Chromatograph Spectrometer, 1 Mid-IR Spectrometer, 1 Digital Oscilloscope, and 1 P-Chem Optical System

 

[Completed]

$96,844.65

14.

Computers for student job research

Proposal by the Placement office to install 4 computers for use by students to do research for job placement. This proposal was a match against $5,000 cash from Enterprise Car Rentals.

 

 

4 Dell computers, 4 chairs, and 1 network hub

 

 

[Completed]

$7,903.65

15.

Economics and Finance classroom for case management study

Proposal by the Economics and Finance department to assist in case studies in the classroom.

 

1 Dell computer, 1 multimedia projector and mounting

 

[Completed]

 

$9,766.88

16.

Student telephone registration software maintenance

Proposal by Computer Services to purchase software maintenance for the student telephone registration system.

 

1 software maintenance contract

 

 

[Completed]

$6,270.00

17.

Student software projects

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to purchase software and a computer to assist students working on special software projects for the department.

 

2 Dell computers, software, and developer support

 

[Completed]

$5,529.97

18.

Testing Center

Proposal by the Testing Center to install computers to accommodate computer based testing. 

 

10 Dell computers

 

[In Progress]

$15,670.00

19.

Training materials for student workers

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to train student workers in the open labs.

 

Various training materials covering the most commonly used software in the open labs

 

[Completed]

$4,583.70

 

20.

Tutoring Center

Proposal by the Tutoring Center for computer based tutoring.

 

3 Dell computers and 1 network printer

 

[Completed]

$9,556.13

21.

University Health Services

Proposal by University Health Services to give students access to health related information on sexually transmitted diseases.

 

1 Dell computer and 1 networked printer

 

[Completed]

 

 

$2,590.00

22.

Unix software consortium

Proposal by the Computer Science to access the LSU Dec software consortium (to reduce cost). This agreement allows NSU to pick and choose an unlimited amount of software from the consortium.

 

Purchased an agreement for 20 Unix workstation units for 2 years.

 

[Completed]

$9,718.00

23.

WAC Computer Classrooms

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to create 2 state of the art classrooms with full multimedia capabilities. Additionally, these classrooms can be used for intense training of students for courses not normally associated with computer labs.

 

Built classroom space for 31 Dell computers, 1 multimedia projector, 1 vcr, 1 wireless keyboard, and 1 annotation display. Built classroom space for 31 Mac computers, 1 multimedia projector, 1 vcr, and 1 wireless keyboard

 

[Completed]

$202,873.19

24.

CIS Grant Match

Proposal by the CIS department to match a LEQSF grant titled: Information Systems Lab Upgrade for the Enhancement of the CIS Program at Nicholls State University.

 

6 Dell computers, and 90% of a multimedia projector

 

[Completed]

$15,000.00

25.

Distance Education Mediamax

Proposal by the Distance Education department to connect a donated video conferencing unit to the existing video network.

 

1 network cable and 1 microphone cable

 

[In Progress]

 

 

 

 

 

$387.00

26.

History Honors program

Proposal by the History department to provide a computer for the honors students in History. 

 

1 Dell computer

 

[Completed]

$1,277.97

27.

Metaframe server

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to provide thin-client connectivity to students. This connectivity will allow applications only accessible in the labs to be available at home and in the dorms. Additionally it will extend the life of older computers.

 

1 Dell Server and 100 user count metaframe software

 

[In Progress]

$55,369.36

28.

Replication server

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to replicate and backup the main academic server to increase reliability of service.

 

1 Dell Server

 

[Completed]

$7,582.39

29.

Test server

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to test changes to the production environment.

 

1 Dell Server

 

[Completed]

$4,236.39

30.

Mac support services

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to obtain high-level support for Macintosh computers.

 

1 support professional contract

 

[Completed]

$2,150.00

31.

Math software upgrade

Proposal by the Math department to upgrade existing software.

 

1 Scientific workplace and Waterloo Maple

 

[Completed]

 

 

$3,019.00

32.

Student Dial-in Access

Proposal by Instructional Technology Support to provide 43 high-speed digital modems for student use.

 

1 Dual T1 Wan Dial Access Concentrator

 

 

[Completed]

$8,032.00

33.

Web Registration

Proposal by Computer Services to enhance current Student Information Systems to be accessed via the Web.

 

1 VSE IA-Plus for Web, 1 Gateway, 1 Server, and technical support

 

[In Progress]

$76,102.94