Ten Computer Projects Funded


by Linda Charles
A general computer lab will be created in the lower level of 
the Memorial Union with part of the $350,000 in funds 
generated from student computer fees. The computer lab, 
consisting of 10 Power Macs, a Hewlett Packer server, a 
printer and Microsoft Office software, will be located in the 
area that formerly housed the billiard and gaming room.

The Computation Advisory Committee, a committee of faculty 
and students, recently distributed the funds based on 
proposals submitted by students, faculty and staff. The 
committee received 45 requests for funds and funded 10 
projects, several of which included cost-sharing with other 
funding sources.

The funds will be used to purchase more than 85 computers and 
20 workstations, along with software, scanners, printers, 
computer upgrades and Ethernet and World Wide Web access in a 
variety of areas across campus.

All ISU students pay a $44 per semester computer fee. 
Computer science and management information systems students 
pay an additional $81 per semester and engineering students 
pay an additional $116 in computer fees. The fees provide 
funds to upgrade computer facilities, make computers readily 
available to students and stimulate the use of computers in 
classes.

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contact:  Linda Charles, Internal Communication, (515) 294-
3129
updated:  6-16-95