PROPOSAL FORMAT

Each proposal should contain a cover page, description of the project and a budget including answers to the questions listed below. All proposals should be printed using a 12 point font in the following format. If you include a cover memo, please make "Student Technology Fee Proposal" prominent on the memo.

Multiple proposals should be submitted separately with a ranking for each proposal to indicate preference.

(1) COVER PAGE

Project Title

Proposed by: [include phone and email contact info]

College / Unit / Department / Student Organization

Project Location

Responsible Personnel
[full-time manager or staff members; other project participants, if applicable]

Proposal Submission Date:

The priorities for funding will focus around the following two areas. Submissions must identify the priority area(s) that are being addressed.

1. Improvements to student access to University networks and University services from both on and off campus. This priority could include, but is not limited to, the installation and operation of a wireless network, improved wired and wireless network performance, improved bandwidth to student residence hall rooms or other University facilities, or improved off-campus access to University networks and services by commuter students.
   
2. The installation and operation of improved instructional technology capabilities in University classrooms, lecture halls, and computer laboratories. This could include, but will not be limited to, installation of computer projection capabilities, providing network access, upgrading open computing laboratories, and construction of new teaching theatres employing the latest in computer and information technologies.
   Note: Requests for funding general purpose classroom technology upgrades should be submitted to David Falk (dfalk@deans.umd.edu) of the Teaching Facilities Committee. All proposals for classrooms not considered a general purpose classroom should be submitted to this committee.

Ranking Preference [if submitting more than one proposal]

Amount of funding requested

One-time
Long-term

Summary description of the project (150 word limit)
Note: This will be included on the Student Technology Fee Advisory Committee website if funded.

Approvals: (signatures required)

• Responsible party [Person actually doing the project]
• Department Head or Unit Head*
• If resources of any other unit than the proposing unit are required for this proposal, signature of the responsible authority in that unit is required. This would include the use of existing infrastructure resources, where the signature of the authority responsible for those resources would be required.

*If the proposal is submitted by a student or student organization, there must be a signature of a faculty sponsor or a departmental/unit signature.

Project rationale (limit of one page)

Details and Descriptions

• What student population will be served? How many will be impacted within the next academic year?
• When will the project be available for student access?
• Indicate any student involvement with proposal development.
• Indicate any student involvement with project implementation.
• Is this proposal for a project that is currently funded by Student Technology Fees?
• If yes, describe briefly previous funding received and assessed outcomes
• What expertise is available in the unit to implement this project?
• What infrastructure or services need to be available for this project to be successful? (Personnel, Facilities, Hardware/Software, etc.)
• Does this infrastructure currently exist? If not, an OIT consultation is required. Please contact Ellen Borkowski (x5-2922 or eyb@umd.edu).
• How will the project be assessed/evaluated? (Specific details are required, including how this will enhance student learning/clear outcomes.)
• If this proposal is requesting installation or purchase of new equipment, please describe how recurring costs and/or long-term costs, and support staff will be funded.

• Provide a detailed budget showing how funds are to be spent.
• Clearly distinguish one-time from long-term costs, indicating how each are to be covered.
• Are there other (unit, private) funds that are a part of this project? If so, please submit a budget that shows the project total, the amount(s) requested from the Student Technology Fee, and the amount(s) from other, identified, sources.
• What continuing funding will be required, and from what resource?
• Describe your maintenance, repair, support, and upgrade/replacement plans
• Budget explanation to include documentation of costs and prices of equipment, if appropriate.

Proposal format: Word format, text format

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Submit 15 copies of the cover page and proposal to:

The outside of the proposal should be clearly labeled "Student Technology Fee Proposal"

For Additional Information, contact

Christine Hwang, Committee Chair
301-226-0981 or cjhwang@wam.umd.edu

Deadline for submission is TBD.