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The Board of Regents of the University System of Maryland endorsed the
concept of student technology fees as a way of funding critically-needed
investments in technology that will have a direct impact on the quality
and relevance of the students’ educational experience.
Since the Student Technology Fee (STF) was enacted in fiscal year 2003,
students have been actively involved in the decisions regarding how the
funds are used. The use of STF funds to upgrade technology throughout
the university has benefited undergraduate and graduate students’
academic experience in various ways. With updated technology, they have
been able to participate in state-of-the-art instruction and research
activities. The expansions of the university’s network access, and
upgrades to classrooms and computer labs have been key projects for producing
these benefits. In addition, technology enhancements also elevate the
status of the university, allowing it to continue recruiting top-level
students.
The purpose of the Campus Student Technology Advisory Committee (CSTFAC)
is to provide recommendations to the Senior Vice President of Academic
Affairs and Provost and the Vice President and Chief Information Officer
about topics such as student technology fee rates and projects that will
provide enhancements to the campus-wide student technology environment.
Proposal Process
Each fall, the committee accepts proposals from the colleges, schools,
and other organizations that comprise the university community. These
proposals are considered by the committee and the remaining Student Tech
Fee funds are distributed to those projects deemed by the committee to
have the greatest impact. Proposals for funding during FY2010 are currently
being accepted. The important dates are listed below. For additional details,
please see the proposal guidelines.
- Proposal Deadline: Extended to December 4, 2009
- CSTFAC Evaluation Period: October 2009-January 2010
- Accepted Proposals Announced: Late January 2010
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