Student Technology Fee Project History

Student Modem Pool

1996    Created

1998    Upgraded

1999    Upgraded

Student Wireless

2001    Wireless/loan pool established

2002    Expanded to add SMATE and Viking Union

2003    Expanded to most areas of campus

2005    Expansion of wireless network on campus

Computer Lab Upgrades

ATUS General University Lab Upgrades

1996    Miller Hall 67

1997    Arntzen Hall 05
             Engineering Technology 321

1998    Miller Hall 60

1999    Fine Arts 101

2001    Engineering Technology 321
             Miller Hall 61

2002    Haggard Hall
             Miller Hall

2004    Fine Arts 101

2005    Miller Hall 61/65
             Haggard Hall 122

2006    Arntzen Hall 05
             Bond Hall 319

2007

2008    

2009

2010

2011

Department/College Computer Lab Upgrades

1996    English
             Engineering Technology
             Education
             Foreign Language

1997    Art
             Huxley
             College of Business & Economics
             Fairhaven
             Physical Education, Health and Recreation

1998    Math
             Sociology

1999    College of Business & Economics
             English
             Journalism
             Psychology

2000    Writing Center
             Art
             Huxley
             Physics
             Biology

2001    Engineering Technology 321
             Miller Hall 61

2002    Theater Arts
             Engineering Technology
             Physics
             Sociology
             College of Business & Economics
             Huxley

2003    Writing Center
             Computer Science
             Journalism
             Shannon Point Marine Center

2005    DisAbility Lab
             Psychology
             Woodring
             College of Business & Economics

2006    Replacement of Hard Drives, Computer Science Department

2007    

2008    

2009

2010
   

Other Projects

1997

• Central Computer Replacement, ADMCS
• Computer Science/Physics Integration

1998

• Fairhaven Sound/Lighting for Auditorium
• Education Special Needs Technical Resources
• F&PA Audio Recording Studio
• Huxley Map Library

1999

• Fairhaven Sound Improvement
• ATUS Video Editing Suites
• Huxley GPS System

2000

• SPMC Student Microscopes
• Student Server Space, ATUS
• Student e-Mail Upgrade, ADMCS
• Huxley Integrated Lab Network
• Fairhaven Solar Energy System
• Engineering Technology Robot Arm System
• Chemistry Data Acquisition Software

2001

• Library Wireless Computing
• Shannon Point ILN Extension
• Art Department Mediated Student Gallery
• Huxley Environmental Planning Studio
• Physics/Astronomy Nanotechnology Lab
• Geology Automation of Laser Particle Size Analyzer
• Chemistry upgrade of NMR Facility
• Computer Science Operating Procedures improvement
• Fairhaven Digital Video Production

2002

• Art Department Sculpture Equipment
• Student Digital Video Lab
• Fairhaven Student Print Studio Upgrade
• Residential Multimedia Clusters

2003

• Math Computer Lab Upgrade
• PEHR Motion Analysis System Upgrade
• Disc Storage for Students, ATUS
• Student Wireless Project, ATUS
• Music Recording Lab
• Library Integrated Search Tools
• Scanning Electron Microscope
• Gamma Ray Spectroscope
• Fairhaven Recording Studio Upgrade
• CBE Computer Lab Mediated

2004

• Intelligent Lighting
• Modernize Spatial Analysis Lab
• Upgrade/enhance Map Library
• Computer Lab Upgrade - PH 210
• Planetarium Projector replacement
• Chemistry Lab Interface
• Computer Lab Replacement - ET 308
• Classroom Response System Enhancement
• Wireless Access Improvements for Students Language Media Center Renovation
• Digital Videoclip Library
• Computer Lab Upgrade - HU105

2005

• Interactive Animated Instruction in Human Anatomy
• DisAbility Resources for Students
• Equipment & Access Improvements, Music
• Dance Performance Lab
• Documentary Video Lab
• Upgrade Psychology Computer Labs
• Digital Video Clip Library
• Metabolic Measurement System
• Expansion of Wireless Access for Students
• Improvements to Student-Use Computing Facilities
• Enhancing MyWestern Services
• Upgrade Video Editing Capability
• GeoWalls
• Molecular Structure Computing Lab
• Spatial Analysis Lab GPS Equipment
• Miller Hall 66 iMac Lab Upgrade
• Upgrade PH 210 Computer Lab

2006

• New Media Computer Lab Update
• Dance Performance Lab Equipment
• Photography Lab Digital Upgrade
• Podcasting of Class Lectures for Students
• Enhanced Digital Video Services for Students
• Wireless Laptops for Student Use
• Arntzen Hall 05 Computer Lab Upgrade
• Bond Hall 319 Computer Lab Upgrade
• Anthropology Wireless Lab
• Integrating Computer Technology in the Chemistry Lab
• Improved Stream-Flow Monitoring for Student Training and Research
• Upgrading Microscopy & Image Analysis Across Biology Curriculum
• Replacement of Hard Drives in Computer Science Department
• Student Art Studio Upgrades
• Spatial Analysis Printers at Huxley
• Huxley Map Library Enhancement
• Enhancing the Capabilities of Scanning Electron Microscope
• Integrating Research & Writing: Library Workstation Upgrade
• Woodring Laptops for Teaching and Learning

2007

• Student Tech Center: Video, Printing, and Scanning Enhancements
• ET321, Other Computer Lab Upgrades
• Wireless Laptop Loan Replacements
• Social Science Lab Upgrade
• Enhancing Video Equipment for Video Clip Repository
• Augmentative/Alternative Communication Device
• Nanomaterials to Environmental Science: ICP-MS at WWU
• Digital Real-Time Seismology for Public Display and Student Use
• Enhancing Biological Education with High-Quality Microscopy
• High-Speed Digital Video
• Music Instruction Technology Lab Upgrade
• Media Upgrade to Fairhaven Auditorium
• Enhanced Digital Video Services for Students - Phase II
• Huxley Teaching and Student Microscope Upgrade
• Huxley Toxicology Program Computer and Software Supplement
• Miller Hall 72 PC Lab Upgrade
• Writing Center Computer Lab Upgrade

2008

• Upgrade of Haggard Hall Computer Labs
• Student Technology Center Updates and Expansion
• Journalism Department and General University Apple Lab Software Update and New Mini-Lab
• Improve Student and Staff Storage
• Instrument for Students to Test the Characteristics of Materials
• Robotics Kit Replacement
• Upgrade for CF 312 Shared Computer Lab
• 3D Scanning System for Digital Modeling of Physical Objects
• Huxley Toxicology Program New Environmental Test Chambers
• Huxley Spatial Analysis Lab Computer Upgrade
• Huxley Map Library Enhancement and Upgrade
• Huxley Planning Studio Software Upgrade
• Media-Enhanced Group Study Spaces
• Wireless Laptop Loan Replacements
• Writing Center Enhancement

2009

• Communications Building Computer Lab Upgrades
• Dual-Use Workshop Computers for the Student Tech Center
• Wireless Laptops for Student Checkout
• Enhanced Digital Video Services for Students - Phase III
• Parks Hall 210 Computer Lab Upgrade
• Parks Hall 108 Behavior Research Lab
• Upgrade Video Editing Capability
• Fairhaven Recording Studio Update
• Fine Arts 101 Computer Lab Upgrade
• New Digital Photography Technology
• Humanities 104 Lab Upgrade
• Kinesiology Lab Enhancement
• Upgrade of Computers in Language Media Center
• Communications 161 Computer Lab Upgrade
• Remote Sensing Software
• Huxley Lab Class Water Purification System
• Engineering Technology 308 CAD/CAM Computer Lab Upgrade
• The Microscopy Digital Lab Project
• Teaching Station for Biology 365
• Accessible Computer Availability Information
• Microform Scanner

2010

• Parks Hall 108 Behavior Research Lab - REVISED - CBE
• Dance Program Video Production - CFPA/Dance Program
  
• B Gallery Boost and Upgrade - CFPA/Art Dept
• Spatial Analysis Classroom - CST/Geology Dept
• Bond Hall 215 Computer Lab Media Upgrade - partial funding - CST/Mathematics Dept
• High Definition Microscopy for Introductory Biology Courses - partial funding - CST/Biology Dept
• ETEC 222 Welding Lab Equipment Purchase - CST/Engineering Technology Dept
• Multichannel Pipettes for Integration of Multiwell Plate Reader into Microbiology Laboratory (BIOL 346) and Other Courses - CST/Biology Dept
• Huxley College GPS Equipment - Huxley College of the Environment
• Huxley Toxicology Program Lab Class Instruments - partial funding - Huxley College of the Environment/Environmental Sciences Dept
• Student Tech Center and Library Improvements to Media, Computing, and Printing - Libraries/Student Tech Center
• Viking Village: Improve Performance and Environment - Libraries/Viking Village Advisory Board

2011

Based on the Student Technology Fee (STF) Committee's recommendations, the WWU President and AS President approved funding in late March 2011 of the proposals below. These projects represented approximately $240,000 of the 2011 STF fund.

Click on a title to review an approved proposal.

• Enhanced Digital Video Services for Students - Phase IV - ATUS
• Production Equipment to Support Academic Mentoring in a TV Broadcast Environment - ATUS (with CFPA, Fairhaven, University Relations)
• Color Printing Improvements in Student Technology Center - ATUS/Student Technology Center
• Music and Dance Performance Laboratory Enhancements - CFPA/Music Dept and Dance
• Keyboard Classroom Upgrade - CFPA/Music Dept
• Upgrading Rapid Prototyping Facilities for ET Majors - CST/Engineering Technology Dept
• Instructional Software Upgrades - CHSS, CST, ATUS/Anthropology, Biology, CSD, PEHR Depts
• Pro Tools Hardware and Software Upgrade - Fairhaven, CFPA

2012

Based on the Student Technology Fee (STF) Committee's recommendations, the WWU President and AS President approved funding in late March 2012 of the proposals below. These projects represented approximately $________ of the 2012 STF fund.

Click on a title to review an approved proposal.

• Enhanced Digital Video Services for Students - Phase V - Academic Technology & User Services (ATUS) (ATUS priority 1)
• Mobile Video-Streaming Pilot - ATUS (ATUS priority 2)
• Art Department Mediated Classroom/ Computer Lab - College of Fine & Performing Arts (CFPA) / Art (CFPA priority 1)
• Epson WT4900 Designer's Edition - CFPA / Art/Design (CFPA priority 2)
• Enhanced LabVIEW Data Acquisition and Instrument Control - College of Sciences & Technology (CST) / Physics/Astronomy (CST priority 1)
• M-1iA CERT Cart Robot and Vision System - CST /
  Engineering Technology (CST priority 4)
• Fairhaven Textile and New Media Upgrade - Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies (Fairhaven priority 1 - partial funding)
• Field Ecology & Environmental Monitoring at Fairhaven College and the Outback - Fairhaven College (Fairhaven priority 2 - partial funding)
• Fairhaven Recording Studio Update - Fairhaven College/CFPA - (Fairhaven priority 3)
• Huxley College Additional Microscopes and Growth Chamber - Huxley College of the Environment / Environmental Sciences - (Huxley priority 1 - partial funding)
• Enhanced Online Academic Journal Access - Western Libraries (Libraries priority 1)
• Learning Commons Portable Projection - Western Libraries (Libraries priority 2)
• iPads for Teaching and Learning (iP4TL) - Woodring College of Education / Educational Leadership (Woodring priority 1)