Date: 2/28/03 Time: 11:16 AM Community College Moment Technology Upgrade 1 Increase access Community College Moment Office 2003-2004 (this space does not exist as of yet but is being planned) Faculty Professional Development Jerry Ross rossj@lanecc.edu 475400 210000 Maurice Hamington hamingtonm@lanecc.edu 5155 No No No No Yes 2200 $4200 The Community College Moment utilizes students to design the layout of text, graphics, and artwork for the body and cover of the journal. Students also take photos that are used in the journal. Currently, students use my office and my computer when I am not there. As you might imagine, this causes many scheduling conflicts. In addition I have a 6 year old computer that is having a tough time keeping up with the demands of Pagemaker given the graphics and layout. I also only have a 17 inch screen which is not adequate to view the text to scale. The Community College Moment has received local and national recognition but it operates on shoestring. This technology upgrade will allow students more freedom and better equipment to do their work.Specifically, we are asking for a new computer, 20" screen for layout purposes, a scanner for artwork, and a digital camera so students can take pictures. 2 per term This equipment would benefit students by 1) providing them more flexibility in scheduling their time. 2) Better equipment that matches the requirements of the job so that they will be able to work more productively. 3) A dedicated computer that will provide greater security and reduce the risk of clutter related issues. Primarily, I think this effort is geared toward meeting our innovation objectives. Lane prides itself on innovative programs and the Community College Moment has been recognized by a Schafer award and by the Leauge for Innovation as a pioneering effort. Faculty and staff from across the campus have submitted articles to this peer reviewed journal. This particular request will facilitate student involvement and allow them to participate as we model collaborative creativity.Here is the statement on Innovation from the school's new Core Values:Innovation Support creativity, experimentation, and institutional transformation Respond to environmental, technological and demographic changes Anticipate and respond to internal and external challenges in a timely manner Act courageously, deliberately and systematically in relation to change The Community College Moment was built out of a response to the community college environment and it has a vision of scholarship that is truly leading edge because it goes beyond the narrow definitions found at universities to include professional, technical, artistic, and activist ideas. PowerMac G4 $161420" Cinema Display 1169HP LaserJet 1200 379Canon Powershot S230 389Canon LiDE USB Scanner 79Iomega Zip Drive 126Pagemaker for OSX 275Misc cables 169total 4200I believe the offices that this equipment will be in is appropriately wired.If a lesser amount is approved, our priority would be to get a computer, display, and scanner and we would scale down the display accordingly. Date: 3/10/03 Time: 1:20 PM AutoCAD Annual Software License 1 Maintain existing technology Bldg 18 DRF room 206/208 Advanced Technology Dave Keebler keeblerd@lanecc.edu 612100 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 Yes No No No No 7,000 Autodesk, like most CAD software companies, is on an approximately six to twelve-month revision cycle. This means we must continually update the software used in our classrooms.We have been able to reduce gretly the amount we spend on software by joining a statewide consortium, ACES(Autodesk Comprehensive Education Solution), in partnership with other Oregon community coleges and high schools, coordinated by Lane ESD. Our annual fee is $7,000, and we are required to pay this fee every year. This fee gives us an unliited number of site licenses and automatic upgrades to the lates revision of each software product. Without this consortium we would be spending two to three times that amount. 150 Our drafting program is bases on the industry-standard drafting software, manufactured by Autodesk. 90-95% of job sites use Autodesk's AutoCAD or a related Autodesk product. Students are required to have knowledge of the most curent revision of this software when they enter the job market.If we were not able to upgrade our CAD software at least annually, we wold need to close the Drafting program. Drafting without software would be the equivalent of Writing without pens or paper. This is a requirement of the course. $7,000 annual fee. Date: 3/10/03 Time: 2:34 PM ESRI Annual Software License 1 Maintain existing technology Bldg 18 rooms 206/208 Advanced Technology Dave Keebler keeblerd@lanecc.edu 612100 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 Yes No No No No 1,700 In addition to the AutoCAD Annual Software License, we belong to a second state consortium, coordinated through Chemeketa Community College, for the purchase of an annual license for geographic information systems (GIS)software, licensed through the leading GIS manufacturer, ESRI. the annual fee is $1,700. this software is used for two courses: GIS and GIS Advanced. 40 These courses attract not only Lane students but employees in the public sector looking to build skills.If we were not able to upgrade our GIS software at least annually, we would need to close the Drafting program. Necessary for courses. Annual fee of $1,700. Date: 3/10/03 Time: 2:49 PM Drafting Laboratory Plotter 3 Maintain existing technology Bldg 18 rooms 206/208 Advanced Technology Dave Keebler keeblerd@lanecc.edu 612100 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 No Yes No No Yes 2,500 5,000 The current drafting laboratory plotter is a very old pen plotter. The plotter is used by students in eight drafting courses. This funding would allow our division to upgrade to 36" color injet 150 To maintain consistancy with current industry practice. $5,000 approximate cost for HP 455CA or equivalent plotter. Date: 3/11/03 Time: 2:10 PM Classroom Audio/Visual Equipment 2 Increase access bldg. 12 room 214 & 217 Advanced Technology - Automotive Technology Dave Keebler keeblerd@lanecc.edu 611300 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 No Yes No No Yes 250 500 Currently the Automotive classrooms have VCR's and TV's that are over 15 years old. This equipment is used on a daily basis. Therefore it is necessary to upgrade this equipment in order to present educational and current industry material, which is frequently only available on CD's or DVD's. 60 Having this equipment will help bring current industry information to our students. Site specific college plan article(s) and section(s) 1 VCR/DVD player $500 Date: 03/11/03 Time: 02:37 PM Computer Laboratory 1 Maintain existing technology Bldg 15 room 203 Advanced Technology - Electronics Dave Keebler keeblerd@lanecc.edu 611705 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 No Yes Yes No Yes 7,000 13,200 We have gradually been improving the Programmable Logic Control (PLC) lab resources by switching from GE Fanuk to Allen Bradley (AB) PLC's. The software for the current Pentium 1 computers do not reliably operate. The existing computers used in this lab were built from an under budgeted grant and utilized parts from other computers in excess of 6 years old. For improvements, we need to maintain existing computers. On average, these repairs cost $200 with several failures per term. To upgrade this 15 station of AB PLC's, we will need to add 9 more. These PLC's were purchased from an aftermarket vendor for about $6,000 each which included $1,200 of licensed software. If we purchase from AB directly and commit to building our own trainers, we could secure the necessary equipment and software for $3,000 per station. At the very least, we should have 15 licenses at $1,000 per license if bought in quantity or $1,200 if bought individually. The heavily used laser printer is a shared resource for the electronic instructors and students in the building. The machine is eight years old and increasingly prone to jamming up. These PLC's are shared with the Apprenticeship program. 60 This upgrade will make the existing PLC's more user friendly for the students. Much of the local industry is automated process control and use PLC's. Local companies such as Weyerhauser and Inovec are major users of PLC's and have a history of employing our graduates.Advantages: 1. This improves the PLC class by adding bit level manipulation capability to the material presentation. This is consistent with current industrial standards and lends continuity to principles learned in previous digital course work. 2. It gives us a means of delivering system level troubleshooting opportunities that are not easily attainable with other program resources. 3. It easily lends to interfacing with robotics and allows the students to explore process control techniques similar to those used in manufacturing plants. Site specific college plan article(s) and section(s) 9 stations: software @ $1,000/station $9,000repair 15 existing computers @ $200/unit $3,000new laser printer (ours is failing and 8yrs old) $1,100 Date: 3/11/03 Time: 3:30 PM Hea 250 Computer Lab Projector 1 New technology Hea 250 Computer Lab Family & Health Careers Division Matt Schubert schubertm@lanecc.edu 661600 112000 Carrie Fairchild fairchildc@lanecc.edu 5621 No Yes No No Yes $4100 5556 We would like to order a porjection unit for this classroom (and have it mounted to the ceiling). The intended use would be to increase delivery methods of instruction with a projection system as planned by TACT and the college's plan to have a projection system in each classroom. 100-120 The benefit to students would be an increase of information being delivered to the students. With the benefit of using a projection system, all students will be able to see what the instructor is doing rather than having the instructor going to each workstation. This will allow more instructor time to assist students in other areas. This will also allow for the projection of Power Point presentations and other demonstrations. Site specific college plan article(s) and section(s)It is my understanding that the college's plan is to have a projection unit in each computer lab across the college campus. I don't know of a specific plan article or section, however. Hardware Software Wiring Installation CostsTimesheet Staffing Licensing Other (Specify) One projection unit to be mounted in Hea 250, Family & Health Careers computer lab: Projection Unit: $3681Replacement bulb: $ 375Mounting Approx: $1500Total: $5556 Date: 3/12/03 Time: 2:45 PM Computerized Intake, Tracking & Referral System 1 Increase access Building 1 Counseling Dan Timberlake timberlaked@lanecc.edu 515001 310000 Vicki Doughty doughtyv@lanecc.edu 5055 No Yes Yes No No 4,000 The Counseling Department piloted a computerized intake system to check in students for services, track student progress for academic advising and generate data for analysis of how to improve services to students. Programming and troubleshooting are needed for the final phase of development and continued implementation, the addition of student self-service features, and interfacing with ExpressLane and Banner. 15,000+ All students who come to the Counseling & Advising Center and Career & Employment Serviceswill benefit. In 2001-02, there were more than 33,000 student contacts. (Some students were served more than once.) This intake, tracking and referral system helps students receive better initial information about their programs, opportunities for follow-up, and access to services that increase success and retention. Completion of this proposed project will continue to improve access to services for students and they will receive timely and accurate information and referral. In addition, the ability of the computerized system to track student progress and generate service data for analysis will maximize the opportunity for continuous improvement of services. A computerized intake system would serve the goals of the strategic plan: promotion of student success, improvement of diversity, support to Process Redesign projects and the development of coordinated systems to meet the college's current and future technological needs.Improved access and efficiency are critical given the thousands of students served and the loss of staff through budget cuts. Four thousand dollars ($4,000) for programming and troubleshooting (beyond what Department staff is capable of providing) to complete development and implementation, add student self-service features, and interface with ExpressLane and Banner. Date: 3/13/03 Time: 10:04 AM Computer Lab Aide 1 Increase access Math Computer Lab, Scie 222 Mathematics Division Don McNair mcnaird@lanecc.edu 681001 111000 Jana Ariane Nelson nelsonj@lanecc.edu 5393 Don McNair No No No No No 23,112 Timesheet hours for computer support specialist to monitor and help students in ourcomputer lab for staff training, trouble shooting, installing and maintaining soft-ware,lab materials and other equipment. The computer lab does not function withouta computer support specialist present to help students and provide security. +/- 3000/term We anticipate that all math students will benefit from computer testing, labora-tory, graphing calculator, or computer aided learning technologies in the near future. Not only has computing become essential in mathematical practice, but also computing resources are increasingly necessary in instruction. Computer aided sections in algebra,and computer lab activities in geometry and statistics have been incorporated every term to the curriculum. The lab plays an essential role in mathematics pedagogy. Technology Vision & Guiding Principles:Lane Community College and the Mathematics Division are committed to the appro-priate integration of technology into services to our students, staff and commun-ity within the framework of the College's mission, core values, and strategic directions. All components of technology integration into mathematics curriculum are measured against their impact on learning. 30 hours per week for 45 weeks (Su12, F11, W11, Sp11) = 1350 hours$13.48 * 1350 = $18,198 * 1.27 (incl OPE) = $23,112 Date: 03/13/03 Time: 11:20 AM PE 205 Student Workstation 1 New technology PE 205 Main Office Health, PE & Athletics Division Patrick Lanning lanningp@lanecc.edu 671001 111000 Michael Zimmerman zimmermanm@lanecc.edu 5554 n/a No No No Yes 798.00 1137.00 Provide a computer workstation in PE 205 (Main Office) for students to access Banner web-registration and on-line information. There is a proven need for this service. There was previously a CoCo-based kiosk in the PE lobby that (when functioning) was heavily used by students (this kiosk is no longer functioning). Our Main Office also provides a phone for student use to access Classline registration. It is difficult to determine the total number of students that would benefit from this workstation, because the demand for the service is not tied directly to one class. It would benefit many of the students that are currently enrolled in Health and PE classes within the Division. see above Our front office support team currently answers questions regarding registration procedures, available courses, and provides a phone line for student access to Classline. With the college moving to web-based registration, providing a workstation for students to access on-line class information, financial aid information and find available classes, the assistance of the support staff will be useful to instruct students in the new system.Students who do not have access at home will benefit by having an additional resource on campus, partially relieving the other sources, and reducing the frustration of long lines. We would view the workstation as an extension of the Students First! concept and the workstations available in the Student Services building, offering "one-stop shopping" to students. Basic Computer Systems West workstation ($798.00) with a 15" LCD display ($339.00) due to limited space (Total cost = $1137.00). If only partial funding is available through TACT funding, the Division would pay for the LCD display (or find an alternative). Date: 03/13/03 Time: 11:21 AM PE 114 Student Workstation 2 New technology PE 114 Clothing/Equipment Exchange Window Health, PE & Athletics Division Patrick Lanning lanningp@lanecc.edu 671001 111000 Michael Zimmerman zimmermanm@lanecc.edu 5554 n/a No No No Yes 798.00 1137.00 Provide a computer workstation in PE 114 (Clothing/Equipment Exchange Window) for students to access Banner web-registration and on-line information. We currently provide a phone for student use to access Classline registration. It is difficult to determine the total number of students that would benefit from this workstation, because the demand for the service is not tied directly to one class. It would benefit many of the students that are currently enrolled in PE classes within the Division. see above Our locker room support team currently answers questions regarding registration procedures, available courses, and provides a phone line for student access to Classline. With the college moving to web-based registration, providing a workstation for students to access on-line class information, financial aid information and find available classes, the assistance of the support staff will be useful to instruct students in the new system.Students who do not have access at home will benefit by having an additional resource on campus, partially relieving the other sources, and reducing the frustration of long lines. We would view the workstation as an extension of the Students First! concept and the workstations available in the Student Services building, offering "one-stop shopping" to students. Basic Computer Systems West workstation ($798.00) with a 15" LCD display ($339.00) due to limited space (Total cost = $1137.00). If only partial funding is available through TACT funding, the Division would pay for the LCD display (or find an alternative). Date: 3/13/03 Time: 12:58 PM Business Technologies - Upgrade software & hardware in labs 1 Maintain existing technology B107, B202, B209, B201, B105A, HEA201 Business Technologies Chuck Appleby applebyc@lanecc.edu 631100 112000 Kirsa Whedon whedonk@lanecc.edu 5344 No Yes Yes No 73265 Computers in the Building 2 labs must be upgraded to run Windows XP and Office XP. We are requesting funds to reconfigure our current machines to run this software.The Business Technologies department would like to upgrade the software in the Building 2 labs and the Student lab in the HE201 to Windows and Office XP. The software has been out for over a year, and the students and business who are buying new computers and software are forced to purchase XP. The department would then upgrade curriculum to the XP systems.The department must upgrade the HE201 lab to XP because it is the BT department requesting the software for student use.BT computer classrooms are also used by other departments and for non-credit instruction. 600+ Students will learn the latest Office programs. They will have access to complete their homework in the student computer labs. Students from all other departments also use the student computer lab in HEA201. They will also be able to use the software. The use of technology should support expanding access to educational and information services.Technology planning should be guided by knowledge of current state-of-the-art and consideration of future trends; foster unit coordination and sharing of resources among units; include processes that maximize participation of students and staff at all levels; and at the unit level, be done in the context of college-wide planning. Upgrading hardwear on 75 machines: $5000. Purchase 25 new PIV 1.6 for B201: $40,000Purchase 2 new computers for the student testing room: $3,200Upgrade to Windows and Office XP: $25,065 Date: 3/13/03 Time: 2:38 PM Instructional Computer Laboratories ICL 1 Maintain existing technology Main Campus, CLC's and College Centers Instructional Technology Services Robert Vogel vogelb@lanecc.edu 320301 210000 Barbara McIntire mcintireb@lanecc.edu 5065 Barbara McIntire No Yes Yes No Yes $250,900 $265,900 The funds requested will support 42 Instructional computer classrooms, Open Labs, Testing centers, CLCs and branch Centers The request comprises Materials and Supplies, Training/Travel, Repair costs, Part Time Personnel, Licensing renewals, Upgrades for implementing a new Operating Systems [OS], one laboratory/classroom upgrade and the supplementing monies to Instructional Equipment Bond monies to upgrade a classroom/lab using a new Mac OS and upgraded workstations to accommodate the associated hardware and program needs. ~18,000 The funds requested will support the 1,100 workstations, that accommodate annually ~90,000 student visits, 70,000 hours of utilization and ~ half million printed pages each year. The request also supports the infrastructure of Printers, Servers, furnishings, upgrade of classrooms and OS's as appropriate. Part Time staffing monies will maintain the 7 days, 154-hour operation each week for our four-term operational year. Maintain and manage the appropriate network and 32 different application software/licenses that complement the courseware being taught, benefiting the student users, while meeting the various instructional needs. The ICL supports through collaborative agreements, the majority of the instructional programs and Continuing Education classes of the college. All lane credit and Continuing Ed. Students have access to ICL facilities during their scheduled classroom/labs as well as open labs outside of class. This includes access to the Internet and printing resources from any local or remote LCC site via a Local or Wide Area Network infrastructure. The labs utilize Novell, Microsoft and Macintosh Operating systems, commercial and preparatory software applications throughout its operations. ICL provide student access to college related activities such as registration, financial aid, personal records, assessment and academic testing and related student support activities. The bulk of this request supports the maintenance of the existing technology infrastructure while providing current student access to contemporary technology Hardware: Upgrades Work Stations: $30,000Materials and Supplies: $55,000 [Printing Toner, Paper and Office Supplies]Repair Costs: $8,000 [General RepairsPart Time Staff: $65,000 [~ 4,550 hours]Staff Travel and Training: $7,000 [CLCs, DTC, Cottage Grove & Training]Software Licensing: $40,400 [Novell, LAN school, etc]Upgrades: Operating Systems: $22,800 [Mac OS 10, Win XP]Replacement to Line printers: $5,700 [Three duplex high speed printers]Upgrades to Mac Labs Workstations/server to OS 10: $32,000Reduced funding will eliminate $5,000 for staff License renewal/testing and related training and $10,000 in licensing upgrade costs for implementing Win XP in 7 laboratory Classrooms. * Note: The ICL receives only personal funding from the General Fund Budget. Date: 3/13/03 Time: 2:57 PM Business Technologies - Printers in Computer Labs 2 New technology B202, B209, B201 Business Technologies Chuck Appleby applebyc@lanecc.edu 631100 112000 Kirsa Whedon whedonk@lanecc.edu 5344 No Yes Yes No 7550 Printers in the Building 2 labs listed above are not duplexing units, and the color printers are more than 3 years old, extremly slow and don't have enough memory for some of the assignments the students must complete. 400+ Students will be able to print those assignments that need to be printed in color without extremely long waits, or the printer freezing because it does not have enough memory to process the request.The duplexing printers will help reduce the cost of student print jobs within the classrooms. This request fits in with other unit or college technology plans because it:is a component of all college planning; includes appropriate processes for ongoing evaluation and assessment; was guided by knowledge of current state-of-the-art and consideration of future trends; is,at the unit level, done in the context of college-wide planning. B202 and B209 Printer w/Duplexor (2) $3,900B201, B202, and B209 Color Printer (3) $3,750 Date: 3/13/03 Time: 3:56 PM Computer Laboratory - Aviation Maintenance 2 Increase access bldg. 10 Advanced Technology Dave Keebler Keeblerd@lanecc.edu 611400 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 No Yes No No Yes 24,000 42,000 Currently a computer lab dedicated to the AMT program does not exist and as the technology for maintenance data, forms, and records is changing more to digital formats it is important that the students are exposed to and become familiar with process of searching and using these records, forms and data. A computer lab accessible to the AMT students would provide them with the opportunity to practice the computer skills required to research maintenance procedures, fill out work/task related forms and create a record of the work accomplished. In addition to being an information resource, the computer lab would also be used for computer based training (CBT)and testing. There are many training programs available that would enhance the AMT student's experience at Lane Community College and provide depth and reinforcement to the subjects covered in this program. 50 Understanding computer technology is becoming an industry standard and today's employers are looking for graduates who possess computer skills. Site specific college plan article(s) and section(s) 25 computer stations $31,550 1 server/hubs/etc. $ 4,0001 server printer $ 2,4501 LCD classroom projector $ 4,000 Date: 3/13/03 Time: 4:20 PM LCD Projector - RV Service Technician program 1 Increase access Bldg 12 room 133 Advanced Technology Dave Keebler keeblerd@lanecc.edu 612000 112000 Denine McMurren mcmurrend@lanecc.edu 5379 No Yes No No No 6,245 The RV service technician lecture materials, overhead slides and pictures of equipment are being produced using TEGRITY into a PowerPoint format. These Powerpoint presentations can be easily updated and changed to meet the needs of the industry and students. Having the lecture material in the PowerPoint format allows students to actually review the lecture material after the lecture has been given. 20 This program will benefit the student by material being current and more visually effective for student learning. Site specific college plan article(s) and section(s) MSU Mitsubishi x500 U Projector & Spare Bulb $4,745Installation $1,500 Date: 3/13/03 Time: 7:35 PM Computer Lab Upgrades 1 Maintain existing technology LCC @ Cottage Grove LCC @ Cottage Grove Don Strahan strahand@lanecc.edu 430001 111000 Don Strahan strahand@lanecc.edu 4205 No Yes No No Yes 2,707 5,737 256 MB PC100 Memory added to PCs in room 122 so we can upgrade to Windows XP.Win XP upgrade for PCs in room 122.MS Office XP Pro for PCs in rooms 1120, 122 & 141.Regarding the Perkins funding - technically this project could be funded under Perkins, however the LCC Perkins committee has been reluctant to support computer requests. The application deadline has been extended until at least April 1st, and we are trying to determine if there is any point to requesting Perkins funding for this proposal based on Perkins allocations during the last couple of years. 220 Upgrading to Windows XP will allow students to learn how to use the currently distributed operating system. There will be more stability in the operation of the computers resulting in less down time due to operating system problems.Installing MS Office XP Pro will let students learn how to use the currently distributed MS Office package and better enable them to enhance their knowledge for both employment and personal use of the programs. Site specific college plan article(s) and section(s)The request meets the SLI goal of "applying advances in technology."It also relates to the TACT One-Year Recommendation # VII. While LCC @ Cottage Grove has been in existence longer than the Community Learning Centers, we serve a similar purpose in providing services to students who are not located in the urban area. The proposal also meets Recommendatin VIII through upgrading of equipment and software. Our request actually takes the best of two situations, upgrade rather than purchase new equipment, and will help us "keep pace with innovatios in technology." Our current equipment and software does not provide instructors with "the best available tools." Recommendation X also supports our request in that we are trying to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.The Technology Vision states that "all components of technology planning will be measured against their impact on learning." Our proposal requests a minimum expenditure that will prevent us from falling further behind in our ability to provide students with learning opportunities that are needed to use currently available software and operating systems.Goal 1.1 of the Technology Five-Year Strategy provides fundamental support for the proposal. The infrastructure in our lab to support and sustain teaching and learning with technology is eroding due to advances in the Windows Operating System and MS Office and the requirements needed to support the software in an efficient manner. Hardware Software Wiring Installation CostsTimesheet Staffing Licensing Other (Specify)Costs: RAM Upgrade $1,612 Win XP Upgrade $1,418 MS Office XP Pro $2,707If partial funding is necessary, then we request funding for MS Office XP Pro. Date: 3/14/03 Time: 8:44 AM Library Online Periodicals Databases 1 Maintain existing technology Library Library Nadine Williams williamsn@lanecc.edu 525001 210000 Nadine Williams williamsn@lanecc.edu 5824 Yes No Yes 15,000 30,000 These databases provide online access to abstracts and full text of articles from more than 3,000 journals, magazines, conference proceedings and special reports. Examples are: EBSCO database, which provides information from general, academic, and specialty magazines and newspapers; SIRS, which provides magazine articles, documents, government documents and conference proceedings on a wide variety of topics of social interest; Oregonian (newspaper) and New York Times (newspaper.) The library adds new or drops old databases based on curriculum needs. Because the library takes advantage of pricing based on consortial arrangements, it may also add or drop subscriptions based on choices made by the consortium.Description of the need or intended use. Students need to use magazines, journals, newspapers, and other documents to research assignments, complete projects, and satisfy personal information interests. These databases allow students to search for articles by topic, download and print the articles from any computer with Internet access. 40,000 Access to these databases benefits all Lane students. And the fact that the information is online means the library can provide access to many library resources whether or not the library is open, and whether or not a student is on the 30th Ave. campus. Also, many instructors assign their students to find information in scholarly, or peer-reviewed, journals, and many students wish to find information on very specific subjects. The unique searching capabilities of online databases allow the student much greater control over the content and currency of the information they retrieve than is possible with traditional print resources. Providing online databases fits well within the College�s strategic plan and commitment to using technology to optimize educational opportunities. Because the library�s open hours are necessarily limited, providing resources which can be accessed from home and elsewhere furthers the library�s mission as well. Specific unit or college technology plans are:Item X of the TACT One-Year Plan � Increase opportunities for student access to information and technology. These databases provide the same information as can be found in print journals, magazines, and newspapers, but do so online and can be accessed from any computer with internet access, thus increasing opportunities for student access.Goal 3-A of the College�s Strategic Plan � �Lane will support the work of � initiatives to use technology to enhance teaching�learning, and provide appropriate access for staff and students.�NASC Accreditation Standards for Library and Information Resources Standard 5 � �Adequate library and information resources and services, at the appropriate level for degrees offered, are available to support the intellectual, cultural, and technical development of students enrolled in courses and programs wherever located and however delivered.�NASC Accreditation Standards for Library and Information Resources Standard 5.C � �The institution provides adequate facilities for library and information resources. These resources, including collections, are readily available for use by the Institution�s students, faculty and staff on the primary campus� and off campus.� This money will be used to subscribe to a variety of online periodicals databases that vary in subject matter and serve different educational programs. What is not funded from TACT can be funded by the library's allocation for books and other print and audiovisual materials, but at the expense of the acquisition of these more traditional library resources. The budget for library materials has remained static since 1989, so purchasing power is much reduced already. We spend $30,000/year on online databases, because of the benefits described above - $15,000 minimum would cover the cost of the two major online subscriptions. Date: 03/14/03 Time: 09:36 AM Replace 24 Student Access Computers 2 Maintain existing technology Library Library Nadine Williams williamsn@lanecc.edu 525001 210000 Nadine Williams williamsn@lanecc.edu 5824 No Yes No 19,282 As security software, the Internet, and electronic resources become more advanced, the need for faster computers in the library becomes apparent. Currently there are 50 public stations with Internet access in the library. 24 of these are relatively new machines, located in the classroom, running Windows XP. The remaining computers outside of the classroom are 166 and rebuilt 233 MHz computers running Windows 98. The size of the hard drives range from one to two GB, and all NIC cards are 10 Mb. Because these computers are constantly accessed by students, throughout the day they must be restarted because they have crashed (usually while attempting to access a large PDF file from a full-text database or multimedia website). When a computer crashes, hours of research a student has done may be lost; it can be very frustrating. In addition, providing tech support for computers with variable capabilities is time-consuming and inefficient. 40,000 Upgrading the 24 public stations outside the classroom will be a benefit to all students who use library resources; the library averaged 6,600 patrons a week during fall and winter term 2003. Not only will this upgrade provide stability, XP Group Policies can also be used in conjunction with the security software that is now in place, and computer images can be easily manageable because of hardware consistency. Two of the computers that will be replaced are used for students with assistive technology needs. This upgrade fits into the college technology plan by increasing opportunities for a student to access information by using technology. The computers in the library provide a central role in learning research methods, conducting research and completing assignments; upgrading to faster computers enhances the learning process by reducing the frustration often associated with learning to use technology, and provides faster access to information and to the computers themselves.TACT Guiding Principles: Technology resource decisions will: (1) enhance staff efficiency (2) maximize student access to technologyCollege Strategic Plan Goal 1-D � �Lane will address potential barriers to student success and retention.� Per CSW contract, $799 x 24 = $19,152RAM upgrade for computers using assistive technology software, $65 x 2 =$130 Date: 03/14/03 Time: 09:41 AM Library Assistive Technology, 19� LCD Monitor 3 Maintain existing technology Library Library Nadine Williams williamsn@lanecc.edu 525001 210000 Nadine Williams williamsn@lanecc.edu 5824 No No No 900 A 19� LCD monitor has been requested to accommodate students with low vision, eye sensitivity, and epilepsy. 150-600 A population of students at Lane would directly benefit by using a large LCD monitor. There are 150 students registered with Disability Services, and an estimated additional 600 students not registered, who have the conditions described above.  Many students require a bigger screen to display large fonts and graphics LCD monitors reduce eyestrain Because seizures in photosensitive people can be triggered by exposures to CRT monitors, LCD monitors are now used for those populations.  Other advantages of a LCD monitors are: smaller volume size for more desk utilization, less power consumption, less heat generation, lighter weight, no harmful radiation, and improved brightness and contrast. TACT Vision: Maximize student access to technologyTACT One year Plan Item X � Increase opportunities for student access to information and technology. �In particular, Lane should be sure that economically disadvantaged and physically disabled students have equal access.�