Technology Access Fee Guidelines

1. Computer and other technical laboratory supplies, equipment, software, and maintenance.
2. Network costs (WWW, internet, interactive video, etc.)
3. "Smart" or multi-media classroom equipment and classroom modifications.
4. Lab and course staffing - student and staff assistance for lab and classroom uses; universities are limited to 12% maximum for student employees only; community colleges are limited to 25% maximum for student or staff employees.
5. Renewal and replacement reserves as necessary.
6. New machines for faculty use when faculty are actively engaged in developing and conducting online courses.
7. Faculty and staff development directly related to the introduction or application of new technology which impacts students.  These guidelines have the flexibility to place instructional technology in a faculty lab where course materials are being prepared.  For example, TAF funds can be used to create faculty labs to include the purchase of computers and to conduct faculty training and course development.  (Travel costs for faculty and staff are excluded; however, consultants may be hired as needed for training.)
8. Infrastructure (wiring, network, servers, etc.) necessary to provide students maximum computing capability.  A ceiling is established of 50% of the total project costs from which technology access fees can be used.
9. Expand technology resources in library, i.e., video piped anywhere on campus, interactive video room for distance education, network for web video courses.

Guidelines at the TBR site