Fiscal Year 2004 Funded Proposals
- General Campus
- Athletics
- College of Agricultural Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Forestry
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Science
- English Language Institute
- Extended Campus
- Hatfield Marine Science Center
- Student Affairs
General Campus
Proposal
FY04 - 03
Project Title
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System [SEVIS]
Unit
Office of International Education, Registrar's Office, English Language Institute
Responsible Personnel
Valerie Rosenberg, Michele Sandlin, Deborah Healey
TRF Funding
$112,960
Summary Description
SEVIS is processed through the Department of Homeland Security to track students on F, J, and M visas through their programs at educational institutions. TRF funds are requested to maintain this federally mandated program that impacts approximately 1,200 international students at OSU, plus 250 ELI students. 
Proposal
FY04 - 19
Project Title
Electronic Resource Collections for OSU Libraries
Unit
University Libraries
Responsible Personnel
Bonnie Allen, Karyle Butcher
TRF Funding
$500,000
Summary Description
Funds will pay for a portion of the licensed electronic resources [electronic journals and databases] used heavily by students statewide as well as on campus.
Proposal
FY04 - 24
Project Title
Student Computing Facilities
Unit
Information Services [Communication Media Services]
Responsible Personnel
Rick Brand, Russ Born, Cherri Pancake, and Jim Buckley
TRF Funding
$1,083,606
Summary Description
TRF funding is the resource for the operation of general access computer labs in Milne, Education, Kidder, Weniger and Hovland Halls. Facilities are available to all OSU students, 24/7. Funding covers the cost of ongoing support, upgrades, and replacement of aging machines in the labs.
Proposal
FY04 - 25
Project Title
Graduate Student Multimedia Presentation Center
Unit
Information Services, Graduate Student Affairs and ASOSU
Responsible Personnel
Jeff Edwards, Rick Brand, and Beth Matlock
TRF Funding
$75,000
Summary Description
TRF resources are to fund the GSMPC, which provides state of the art multimedia technology, including computer projection, issuance of equipment, digital video editing and large poster presentations. Funding provides operating expenses, equipment replacement, supplies, new equipment, and graduate student staffing.
Proposal
FY04 - 26
Project Title
General Use Classroom Technology Enhancements, Maintenance and Support
Unit
Information Services [Communication Media Services]]
Responsible Personnel
Rick Brand
TRF Funding
$652,549
Summary Description
TRF funding is to install technology in the remainder of the general-use classrooms, refresh technology in the old enhanced classrooms, and to support all of the technology enhanced classrooms.
Proposal
FY04 - 27
Project Title
Adaptive Technology Equipment and Services
Unit
Information Services [Communication Media Services]
Responsible Personnel
Rick Brand, Ron Stewart
TRF Funding
$500,000
Summary Description
TRF funding is to help implement the mission of Technology Access Program, which is to support and facilitate the University Community in meeting and accommodating the technology access needs of disabled students.
Proposal
FY04 - 49
Project Title
Blackboard Learning and Teaching Environment
Unit
Information Services [Central Computing]
Responsible Personnel
Catherine Williams, Frank Kessel
TRF Funding
$324,867
Summary Description
TRF resources will be used to support the central infrastructure required for Blackboard, including systems administration, hardware and software. Blackboard is a combination teaching and learning environment and a configurable portal for the OSU community.
Proposal
FY04 - 51
Project Title
Central Electronic Authentication and Services for Students - OSU Network ID [ONID]
Unit
Information Services [Central Computing]
Responsible Personnel
Catherine Williams, Andy Morgan
TRF Funding
$267,839
Summary Description
ONID provides a combination of centralized services to students. A comprehensive directory of everyone in the OSU community is maintained by ONID, and the ONID LDAP directory provides data to the Campus Online Directory. Among other services, account authentication is provided for ONID services, Modem Pool access, Blackboard access, for the Student Computing Facility, and for the Residence Computing Network
Proposal
FY04 - 52
Project Title
Information Services Computer Consulting
Unit
Information Services [Technology Support Services]
Responsible Personnel
Tammy Barr, Chris Sinnett
TRF Funding
$70,557
Summary Description
TRF funding is for the student portion of ISCC, which provides both phone and email "how-to" assistance to students, faculty and staff. Service is staffed by students, who respond to questions about dial-in installations and configuration, ONID accounts, Blackboard, operating systems, software applications, and Internet tools.
Proposal
FY04 - 54
Project Title
Campus-Wide Software Licenses
Unit
Information Services [Technology Support Services]
Responsible Personnel
Chris Sinnett, Tammy Barr
TRF Funding
$52,049
Summary Description
Campus-wide software licenses generate a wider array of applications that are available for students, in student computing labs, enhanced classrooms, resident hall network, etc., than would be available by departmental purchases. Software applications include, Norton AntiVirus, ESRI, Mathematica, Maple, Statgraphics, and other minor products.
Proposal
FY04 - 56
Project Title
Instructional Technology Multimedia Classroom Enhancement
Unit
Information Services [Communication Media Services]
Responsible Personnel
Rick Brand, Larry Pribyl
TRF Funding
$111,210
Summary Description
Project will be updating obsolete and non-functional equipment that was designed and installed over 15 years ago. Upgrades will enhance learning using the latest in multimedia technology and produce high quality media streaming for students any place, any time.
Proposal
FY04 - 57
Project Title
Moving Traditional Course Delivery to Digital-Based Course Delivery for the Enhanced Classrooms
Unit
Information Services [Communication Media Services]
Responsible Personnel
Rick Brand, Larry Pribyl
TRF Funding
$28,687
Summary Description
Project is designed to assist teaching faculty by allowing them to take existing teaching materials and transfer them into electronic delivery. This material transition will allow better faculty use of enhanced classrooms, distance education, etc., as well as assist faculty in developing course materials.
Proposal
FY04 - 59
Project Title
OSU Student Modem Pool Maintenance
Unit
Information Services [Network Services]
Responsible Personnel
Jon Dolan, Shay Dakan
TRF Funding
$36,000
Summary Description
TRF funded project will support the ongoing telephone circuit costs and server maintenance costs to provide the current modem pool as a student only service. Funds are only for operational costs of existing equipment and infrastructure.
Athletics
Proposal
FY04 - 06
Project Title
OSU Student-Athlete Computer Lab Enhancement Project
Unit
Office of the President [Department of Intercollegiate Athletics]
Responsible Personnel
Greg Goracke, Bob DeCarolis
TRF Funding
$34,000
Summary Description
Because of increased demand, additional computing capability is needed for OSU athletes. Funding will be used to add memory to existing computers and upgrade software to these desktop units, plus add fifteen additional laptop computers for use while athletes are traveling for competitions.
College of Agricultural Sciences
Proposal
FY04 - 01
Project Title
Combined Teaching Lab with Fisheries & Wildlife and Animal Sciences
Unit
College of Agricultural Sciences [Animal Sciences, Fisheries & Wildlife]
Responsible Personnel
Jeff Brown
TRF Funding
$73,912
Summary Description
The proposal is to create a joint computer laboratory serving the departments of Animal Sciences and Fisheries & Wildlife. The lab would be used for teaching classes that benefit from a computer lab environment, and would be available for undergraduate students in non-teaching hours. The lab would cater to graduate students at certain times, with specialized software provided.
Proposal
FY04 - 29
Project Title
Maintain and Enhance Digital Teaching Capability in ALS 4000
Unit
College of Agricultural Sciences [Horticulture]
Responsible Personnel
David Mok, Chris Sullivan
TRF Funding
$8,246
Summary Description
Funding is needed to replace the 11-year old projector in ALS 4000, and to purchase one electronic board to add greater digital tools for teaching.
Proposal
FY04 - 47
Project Title
Graduate Student Computing Laboratory Updating
Unit
College of Agricultural Sciences [Rangeland Resources]
Responsible Personnel
William Krueger
TRF Funding
$21,690
Summary Description
Funding is requested to replace or upgrade existing equipment to better meet graduate student needs, as they prepare presentations for national, state and university conferences, and department level projects and presentations.
College of Business
Proposal
FY04 - 02
Project Title
Bexell Student Computer Lab
Unit
College of Business
Responsible Personnel
Tony Saxman
TRF Funding
$150,000
Summary Description
TRF funds will be used to pay a portion of the operating costs of the College of Business' Bexell Student Computing Lab, including a portion of the cost of replacing/upgrading equipment.
College of Engineering
Proposal
FY04 - 46
Project Title
Video/Multimedia Computing Facility
Unit
College of Engineering
Responsible Personnel
Cherri Pancake
TRF Funding
$68,130
Summary Description
Funding is needed to build a 12-seat video/multimedia computer lab for open access by all students enrolled in COE classes. Facility will improve student access to graphics capabilities; particularly software used exclusively for engineering courses, and help reduce the load on campus-wide labs.
Proposal
FY04 - 48
Project Title
3-D CAD and 3-D Simulation Lab Upgrade
Unit
College of Engineering
Responsible Personnel
Richard Billo, Bill Layton
TRF Funding
$69,000
Summary Description
Funding requested is to replace the PCs and monitors in Batcheller 041 and 045 PC open computer labs, and the Covell 021 Undergraduate Manufacturing Lab. Current equipment is unable to run the latest 3-D CAD and 3-D Simulation and Manufacturing software packages.
College of Forestry
Proposal
FY04 - 16
Project Title
Operations and Equipment Upgrades of Student Computing Facilities in Peavy & Richardson Halls
Unit
College of Forestry
Responsible Personnel
Kathy Howell
TRF Funding
$47,356
Summary Description
TRF funding is approved for the operational cost of the labs related to student wages, and for the cost of desktop computers [lease]. These labs provide service for approximately 490 College of Forestry students and 205 non-College of Forestry students.
Proposal
FY04 - 28
Project Title
Teaching Students to Remotely Monitor and Control Processes Using the Internet
Unit
College of Forestry
Responsible Personnel
James Funck, Thomas McLain
TRF Funding
$28,946
Summary Description
Wood Science students have an increasing need for technological capabilities to be competitive and successful in their work careers. New technologies are available, and the commonality among those technologies is the increasing use of Internet communications to control processes, collect management information and troubleshoot equipment. Funding to develop this technologically dependent class will address that need.
Proposal
FY04 - 60A
Project Title
Distance Education Offering of FOR 365
Unit
College of Forestry [Forest Resources]
Responsible Personnel
Dawn Anzinger, Norman Johnson, Ron Reuter [Cascades Campus]
TRF Funding
$825
Summary Description
Funding is to be used to cover costs of enhanced classroom rental and Internet connection costs for Winter 04 course being offered simultaneously on the Corvallis and Cascades campuses.
College of Liberal Arts
Proposal
FY04 - 07
Project Title
Central Campus Media Technology Facility
Unit
College of Liberal Arts [Department of Speech Communication]
Responsible Personnel
Laura Wackwitz, Robert Iltis
TRF Funding
$71,195
Summary Description
Project is designed to create a technology-rich media production facility in the central campus. Facility will consist of four digital editing bays, two voice/sound recording studios, and will house cameras and other production equipment for student use, and TRF funding is to facilitate this campus addition.
Proposal
FY04 - 08
Project Title
Tools for the Global Citizen: Remote Access to Laboratory Services and Digital Multilingual Media Production Equipment
Unit
College of Liberal Arts [Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures]
Responsible Personnel
Juan Trujillo, Joseph Krause, Laurie Wyant, and Scott Samuel
TRF Funding
$45,850
Summary Description
An existing 24-seat mobile laboratory needs expansion and upgrading to meet expanding enrollment needs. Funds will be used to expand hardware and software capabilities to improve access to existing language learning content, fund staff to develop new content, and provide equipment needed to facilitate the creation of multilingual digital video and audio projects by language learners.
Proposal
FY04 - 09
Project Title
Music and Sound Design Production Project
Unit
College of Liberal Arts [Music Department, New Media Communications]
Responsible Personnel
Marlan Carlson, Joel Thierstein, and Michael Coolen
TRF Funding
$253,055
Summary Description
Technology requested is a part of the establishment of interdisciplinary multimedia collaboration, and will help establish a music and sound design production facility to complement the video production facility at Oak Creek, and connect the two facilities.
Proposal
FY04 - 10
Project Title
Student Digital Media Workstation for Department of Art's Slide Library
Unit
College of Liberal Arts [Department of Art]
Responsible Personnel
John Maul, James Folts
TRF Funding
$23,223
Summary Description
TRF funding will be used to acquire specialized hardware and software needed for students to develop a visual arts/design portfolio using digital media, preserved on CD Rom and drive storage. In addition, the funding will provide resources necessary to develop a visual arts/design classroom presentation by students.
Proposal
FY04 - 17
Project Title
Qualitative Research Lab
Unit
College of Liberal Arts and School of Education
Responsible Personnel
Susan Shaw
TRF Funding
$47,692
Summary Description
Proposed qualitative research lab would provide a much-needed enhancement to the research efforts of OSU graduate and undergraduate students. Using existing computers in ED 126, project would add qualitative software. Additionally, wireless laptops with qualitative software, recording and transcribing equipment, and a digital camera would be available for student checkout. Project would provide students with access to the hardware and software they need to conduct significant, thorough, and professional qualitative research projects and with experience working with current qualitative research technology.
Proposal
FY04 - 32
Project Title
Enhanced Studio Classroom Software Upgrade
Unit
College of Liberal Arts [Art Department]
Responsible Personnel
John Nettleton
TRF Funding
$1,772
Summary Description
TRF funds are to be used to upgrade the art specific software in an enhanced studio classroom, Fairbanks Hall. General OS upgrade is also needed to take advantage of the newer art specific software.
Proposal
FY04 - 61A
Project Title
Network Upgrade: Moreland 130B, Psychology Computer Classroom
Unit
College of Liberal Arts [Psychology Department]
Responsible Personnel
Frank Bernieri
TRF Funding
$3,927
Summary Description
Moreland 130B has computers and related peripheral equipment, but the network in the room does not meet or comply with University standards. Funding will cover the cost of the network upgrade needed.
College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences
Proposal
FY04 - 13
Project Title
High-Performance COAS Computing Classroom
Unit
College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences
Responsible Personnel
Mark Abbott
TRF Funding
$60,000
Summary Description
TRF funds will be used to establish a unique, high-performance computing classroom, fully integrated with the COAS research-computing network. Facility will host graduate and undergraduate courses and computer intensive instructional workshops.
College of Pharmacy
Proposal
FY04 - 14
Project Title
Use of Computers to Enhance Learning, Problem Solving Skills and Application of Pharmacy Practice Concepts: Tools for Patient Care
Unit
College of Pharmacy
Responsible Personnel
Sandra Earle, Myrna Munar, and Gary Miller
TRF Funding
$41,264
Summary Description
Because of the bi-campus program in Pharmacy, where part of the student curriculum requires attendance on the OHSU campus, portable computing capability is essential. The TRF funded acquisition of 16 laptop computers and peripheral equipment will provide the portable and wireless computer technology needed to provide enhanced and specialized learning opportunities.
Proposal
FY04 - 30
Project Title
Enhancement and Upgrade of Computer Teaching Facilities and Student Computer Laboratory
Unit
College of Pharmacy
Responsible Personnel
Gary DeLander, Ann Zweber
TRF Funding
$33,456
Summary Description
Funding is requested to update current hardware in one teaching laboratory and one open access laboratory, and to acquire/install equipment that will expand the capacity by providing wireless access to pharmacy software from student-owned laptop computers.
College of Science
Proposal
FY04 - 40
Project Title
Computers and Software for Advanced and General Chemistry Laboratories
Unit
College of Science (Chemistry)
Responsible Personnel
Joseph Nibler, Chris Pastorek
TRF Funding
$44,900
Summary Description
New computers and software are requested to upgrade the Chemistry Computational Laboratory in Gilbert Addition, and to expand the LabWorks stations currently used in the 200 level General Chemistry laboratory program.
Proposal
FY04 - 43
Project Title
Network Rewiring of Weniger Hall
Unit
College of Science [COSINe]
Responsible Personnel
Tudy Seistrup, Sherm Bloomer
TRF Funding
$206,810
Summary Description
Existing wiring in Weniger is not capable of meeting current student needs in study areas, classrooms and laboratories. Funding is requested for the student portion of the cost of rewiring Weniger to a state of the art capability.
Proposal
FY04 - 44
Project Title
Handheld PDA/GPS Units to Fully Optimize GIS Practicum Courses
Unit
College of Science [Geosciences]
Responsible Personnel
Dawn Wright, Roger Nielsen
TRF Funding
$14,350
Summary Description
Funding is requested to purchase PDA/GPS units for use in GEO 265 [campus-wide service course] GIS Practicum to add a very important field data collection and mapping component to the course.
Proposal
FY04 - 45
Project Title
Enhanced Classroom for the Department of Geosciences
Unit
College of Science [Geosciences]
Responsible Personnel
Stephen Lancaster, Roger Nielsen
TRF Funding
$10,565
Summary Description
TRF funding will support the acquisition of an enhanced classroom for the Department of Geosciences through the installation of a computer, video and sound system, and data projector in Wilkinson 235.
English Language Institute
Proposal
FY04 - 31
Project Title
ELI Learning Center Enhancement Project
Unit
English Language Institute
Responsible Personnel
Donna Shaw, Deborah Healey
TRF Funding
$20,960
Summary Description
ELI proposes to enhance its existing unique 24-workstation facility by refurbishing The Communication Station with new computers, projectors, and video cameras. Additional language learning software will further enhance the facility's capability.
Extended Campus
Proposal
FY04 - 37
Project Title
Virtual Student Assistance Center [VSAC]
Unit
OSU Extended Campus
Responsible Personnel
Mark Merickel, Paula Minear
TRF Funding
$26,704
Summary Description
Extended Campus addresses a very different student population, and thus, would like to establish a Virtual Student Assistance Center to address the unique needs of their student population. Integrated technology communication features, including Live Chat, Via Video office hours, and 24-7 personalized/automated email responses, would be available to all Ecampus students.
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Proposal
FY04 - 21
Project Title
Guin Library Computer Lab Support for Students
Unit
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Responsible Personnel
George Boehlert, Dann Cutter
TRF Funding
$11,800
Summary Description
HMSC Guin Library is a central location for all students, and it is the only open computing facility for general use. Undergraduate students, and some graduate students, need technical support, and funding is needed to provide this technical support, as well as technical expertise to maintain the systems and their secure access to the OSU network.
Proposal
FY04 - 22
Project Title
Network Access for HMSC Student Housing
Unit
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Responsible Personnel
George Boehlert, Dann Cutter
TRF Funding
$58,474
Summary Description
HMSC dormitories lack the necessary network infrastructure to provide student access to the campus network and the Internet. TRF resources will fund the physical wiring, switch equipment and trenching to all network access for students in all housing and in common student use areas.
Proposal
FY04 - 23
Project Title
Polycom Distance Education Proposal
Unit
Hatfield Marine Science Center
Responsible Personnel
George Boehlert, Dann Cutter
TRF Funding
$9,300
Summary Description
Funding will provide equipment and resources at HMSC for continued broadcasting of coursework, and the addition of a "Distinguished Speaker" series broadcast from HMSC. Implementation will allow for students at any location to logon with a standard web browser and observe the broadcast with no special hardware, and improve viewing for more widely attended student seminars.
Student Affairs
Proposal
FY04 - 05
Project Title
Update of and Consulting Assistance in the EOP Computer Lab and the EOP Learning Center
Unit
Students Affairs [Educational Opportunities Program]
Responsible Personnel
Lawrence Griggs, Margaret Fox
TRF Funding
$36,484
Summary Description
Funding is requested to update existing student computer lab and learning center, and add wireless access for the laptops-for-loan program.
Proposal
FY04 - 12
Project Title
Support the Purchase of GPS Units
Unit
Student Affairs [Student Involvement / OSU Mountain Club]
Responsible Personnel
Greg Dausman, Courtney Campbell, and Beth Rietveld
TRF Funding
$960
Summary Description
TRF funding will allow the OSU Mountain Club to acquire Global Positioning Satellite [GPS] receivers, which will improve student safety in their mountain climbing training on campus, and also in field work in the mountains.
Proposal
FY04 - 15
Project Title
DPD Program Graduate Teaching Assistantship Equipment
Unit
Student Affairs [Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program]
Responsible Personnel
Jun Xing, Christian Matheis, and Roni Sue
TRF Funding
$4,600
Summary Description
Funding would purchase network access and computers [desktop and laptop] for the two GTAs, and the undergraduate intern that work in the program. The DPD Program is committed to making the equipment accessible to those with specific needs or physical disabilities, when necessary.
Proposal
FY04 - 34
Project Title
ASOSU 2.34 Computer Upgrade
Unit
Associated Students of Oregon State University [ASOSU]
Responsible Personnel
Andy Saultz, Ian Lewallen
TRF Funding
$10,000
Summary Description
ASOSU maintains a core of computers for use in serving the students at OSU. Funding is requested to replace older computers and related technology.
Proposal
FY04 - 41
Project Title
Center for Student Involvement (CSI) Computer Lab Project
Unit
Student Affairs [Student Involvement]
Responsible Personnel
Beth Rietveld, Guy Boulanger
TRF Funding
$8,790
Summary Description
Funding is requested to establish a seven-station computer lab with Internet access and a shared laser printer for student use in the Center for Student Involvement.
Proposal
FY04 - 42
Project Title
Addition to Women's Center Computer Lab
Unit
Student Affairs [Women's Center]
Responsible Personnel
Beth Rietveld, Guy Boulanger
TRF Funding
$1,170
Summary Description
Funding is requested to replace an older workstation that is no longer able to meet student needs.