York College Technology Fee Budget
Project Listing
Fiscal Year 2017/2018
Below is the York College Technology Fee project listing for fiscal year 2017/2018
Projected FY 2017/2018 revenue for budget purposes: $1,725,000
CUNY Enterprise Technology Initiatives: $ 170,000
CUNY Strategic Technology Initiatives: $ 135,000
York Library Allocation $ 276,000
The York Library is allocated approximately 15% of the Technology Fee collections to provide the York College Library a continuous ability to maintain updated research and curriculum related online Research Database subscription services.
Temporary Services $ 650,000
The Technology Fee Temporary Services allocation is used to employ part-time College Assistants, IT Support Assistants and Adjuncts to assist Students and Faculty with technology needs in teaching (Blackboard) and Drop-in labs on campus. There is also an allocation for faculty participating in our on campus Professional Development Initiatives for Online Course Development and Active Learning Pedagogy.
Drop-in & Teaching Lab Support (College Assistants) / $ 58,218Drop-in & Teaching Lab Support (Part Time ITSAs) / $ 46,518
Classroom Multimedia Support (College Assistants) / $188,358
Classroom Multimedia Support (Part Time ITSAs) / $ 56,445
Classroom Multimedia Support (NTAs) / $ 33,991
Media Production Support - TV Studio (ITSAs) / $ 35,804
Media Production Support - TV Studio (CAs) / $ 26,908
Professional Development: Online Course Initiative (NTAs) / $ 44,250
Professional Development: Active Learning (NTAs) / $ 15,000
Blackboard Administration (ITSAs) / $ 62,623
Blackboard Tutorial Support (NTAs) / $ 3,000
Fringe Benefits (14%) / $ 78,885
York Enterprise Initiatives $ 150,000
Shared Network and Data Center Services: $50,000
This allocation will support data center, network hardware, and Service Desk hardware and software product licenses and support services. Examples are: Service Desk Software, VPN services, network communication links infrastructure hardware, Disk Storage, Servers, Network Security products, Student Directory Services, output management software, Smart Classroom Support, and backup services.
Software Licenses and ASP Services: $60,000
There are a number of software licenses and ASP service agreements in use by students, faculty, and Student Support Offices that have recurring costs which are paid through this budget item such as: SPSS, Eviews (Business), Blackboard Add-on products, Student Mobile Application (YCCardinal), NACE Career Services ASP agreement, Athletics website services, SONA human subject pool management ASP agreement (Social Sciences), and Faculty requested classroom software and multimedia products.
Contingency Allotment: $40,000
This allocation will be set aside to address unanticipated needs for items such as Smart Classroom, Library, and Computer Lab equipment replacement/refresh due to hardware failure. These funds will also allow for student target infrastructure purchases as new needs arise including the acquisition of wireless APs as low performing or dead zones are identified.
Campus ADA Workstation Initiative $ 40,000
This allocation supports our ongoing effort to provide ADA compliant technology for student use throughout the campus. This follows on previous years’ delivery of assistive technology in our Center for Students with Disabilities, Library, and Student Laboratories.
Technology Enabled Classroom Project $ 130,000
We are continuing our effort to provide multimedia, network attached classroom technology throughout the campus. These classrooms will also be outfitted with electronic door locks and with cabling to enable the installation of telephones and cameras for lecture capture and distance learning. Installation services will be provided by a combination of York skilled trades personnel and IT Services staff. We are planning to install 10 rooms with this allocation.
Campus Proposals $ 50,000
The Campus Technology Fee Committee has approved the establishment of a budget line item of $50K to be available for the submission of Student and Faculty technology proposals for consideration by the Technology Fee Committee.
Campus Printer Refresh $ 58,000
This allocation will allow us to begin the refresh of older, high volume printing devices in our Library and student labs which have become unreliable and are in need of replacement.
Electrical and Cabling Materials: $ 10,000
This allocation provides for the electrical and cabling materials to support the projects listed in this budget as well as moves and changes to existing technology spaces. This amount is budgeted based on prior years’ materials use.
Supplies, Maintenance, and Miscellaneous Parts $ 56,000
This allocation funds the maintenance costs for Library and Student Computer Lab copiers and scanners. It also addresses the ongoing need to provide miscellaneous items and supplies in support of the technology programs supported by the Tech Fee. Typical purchases in this category are paper, toner, desktop cables and connectors, extension cords, replacement keyboards, mice, projector bulbs, and training workshop materials.
Total FY 2017/2018 Spending Plan $1,725,000