1. Proposal: More Computer Labs Colleen PavelJustin Jett Carissa MeyerBryan Ollier

2. Our Proposal Implement More Computer Labs on Campus WHY? Enrollment is increasing Many classes require lab work Congestion in labs Labs are not open late

3. Background, Problem, Purpose Purpose: To increase the number of available computers to students Later Hours More computers/labs Implement a Computer Lab in the Library, which would have printing capabilities Would benefit students, which would result in an increase in GPA

4. Students verses Computers Enrollment Number of Computers

5. Proposed Timeline December 2004, Planning and Decision Making begins June 2005, Plans finalized July 2005, Library Lab completed January 2006, Lab 2 finished, and Lab 3 begins July 2006, Lab 3 finished January 2007, Lab 4 begun July 2007, Completion of all Labs

6. Budget 110 computers at $1,000 each, totals $110,000 Miscellaneous includes supplies, cables, wires, etc.. For a total of $10,000 Total estimated labor for installation, $15,000

7. Funding State funds should be appropriated through proper channels Difference in fund shortage, should come through private donations Alumni Corporate sponsorship Price negotiations through computer manufacturers

8. Staffing IT Department Selected group of students Physical Plant Electrician

9. Summary Our Plan Importance of Our Plan Costs Timeline