Student Technology Fee
In 1998, the Associated Student Government proposed, and the students of the University accepted, a fee assessed for every student at two dollars ($2) per credit hour. This fee was specifically enacted to provide funding for technology having a direct impact on students. The fee has been used in the past to provide students with, among other things, computing labs and specialized computer equipment.  Read the Resolution

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• Upgrade Mac lab computers—(2-ADSB/ remainder in ARKU) University IT Services has received requests from General Access Lab Macintosh users to upgrade the current Mac-G4s to higher-end systems better capable of addressing the multi-media and graphics needs of our student Mac users.
• Upgrade Mullins GACL computers—replace 24 lab computers. The PC workstations in MULN are approximately three years old and are nearing the end of their warranty period, at which time the costs of maintenance and parts replacements will drastically increase. These machines are no longer considered to be high-end systems when compared to current technology, and University IT Services requests an upgrade in order to provide better quality systems for students.
• Upgrade ARKU GACL computers—Approximately 60% of the PCs in ARKU were replaced during the last quarter of 2004, and University IT Services wishes to replace the remaining workstations this year. The older computers in ARKU are approximately three years old and also nearing the end of their warranty period.
• 5 additional laptops for Mullins check out—University IT Services wishes to add 5 more systems in Mullins to address increased usage. The Wireless Laptop service has been a growing success since its implementation in 2002. Students are currently averaging between 70 and 80 checkouts a day from the Mullins Library location, and there are peak times of the year when demand is higher than supply.
• 50 additional laptops for STC check out—During the time between March 30 to April 30 there were over 1500 checkouts, not including the people that were turned away due to every available laptop being checked out. They will be dispersed as needed throughout the checkout possibilities of 3hr, 48hr, and 1wk.
• Video Conferencing—People + Content for Polycom VSX 7000 is add on hardware and software to an existing video conferencing endpoint. It would help address an increase in scheduled conferences.  
• Symantec Client Security—Proposal for FY’06- 3 yr contract. While having an antivirus solution for the network is important, new threats have become increasingly sophisticated. These threats are difficult to prevent because they are designed to elude the antivirus products commonly deployed throughout today’s companies. Symantec Client Security has the following major features that antivirus alone does not provide: Host Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Client Firewall with Application Specific Rules, Trojan Horse Firewall Rules, Enforceable Browser Security Configuration, Add Blocking and Pop-up Blocking.
• Web-surfing tables have arrived at the Union. Surf the web, email, and play games are just a few of the things you can do from these cleverly designed all-in-one units.  They've been placed near the Union computer lab, Student Tech Center, and RZ's coffee shop.  View the surftable from http://www.cateye9.com/
• To keep pace with the growing need for spam and virus filtering at the server level, the committee approved purchase of three new Sun machines that will serve as mail exchange hosts running Sophos PureMessage software.
• Enhanced Learning Center a multipurpose lab/classroom facility. University IT Services will relocate the General Access Computing Lab that is currently located in the Union, room 410 (the 'red lounge lab'), into the new Enhanced Learning Center, located in the bottom floor of Gregson Hall, that is under development by Student Services, in partnership with University Housing and University IT Services.
• Purchase and implementation of KeyServer Metering software in the GACLs. Software has already paid for itself with savings from decreased software site license purchases.
• More laptops (Dell PCs and Macintosh iBooks) for checkout: targeting the Student Tech Center, Enhanced Learning Center, and Mullins Library
• More e-osk email stations
• Streaming server project to benefit KXUA, KUAF, and other academic projects
• Bandwidth rate limiting
• HelpDesk messaging system
• When the subject matter makes it necessary, the Moble Classroom can bring students and teachers together in cyberspace. Both Windows and Macintosh computers will be offered. Moble classrooms are intended for a short-term use. The moble classrooms will not be available for long-term or regular checkout.
• Student Technology Center Read the news release
• RIB-TV  Information display units in high traffic areas of the Arkansas Union
• New email service (04-21-03) XpressMail. It replaces WebMail with more functionality and spam filters.
• IP-Nexus to allow authentication into the campus network for affiliate owned computers through Wireless Access or the Public Access Network
• Norton Antivirus license for all students
• Student Modem Pool
• Arkansas Union Lab
• Lab upgrades -(phase 1) New Dell OptiPlex GX260S for the GACLs. They have 1.9 GHz processors, 256MB RAM, 15 inch viewable Flat Panel monitors, and CD Rewritable drives.
• elementK self guided training.
• ADA Stations in General Access Computing Labs
• Check out equipment (laptops, projectors, overheads, cameras, screens) from MMRC
• Laptops for checkout: Mullins Library
• e-osk email stations
• DSX card access 24/7 ADSB lab
• Assist with Residence Halls' wiring
• Email service upgrades: WebMail and iPlanet calendar server
• Wireless access points
• Lab upgrades -(phase 2) New 933MHz G4 Macintosh computers with a focus on Multimedia applications