Proposal

Name:

New electronic scale for Exercise Science Lab

FiscalYear:

2013

Audience:

Education, College of

Submitter:

Graves, Sue

Budget Manager:

Robeson, Robert A.

Project Manager:

Proposal Approvers

Dept. Chair:

Wener, Deena L

Local IT:

N/A

Dean:

Bristor, Valerie J.

Facilities:

N/A

OIT:

Bagdonas, Joseph A.

Proposal Funding

Year 1:

$ 1,968.40

Year 2:

$ 0.00

Year 3:

$ 0.00

Total:

$ 1,968.40

Proposal Funding versus Average

Questionnaire

Narrative
Narrative: This electronic scale upgrade is to assist the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Department in having the latest technology in regards to weighing students and research subjects.  I discovered today (January 30) that the electronic scale we have was produced in 1995 and is out of production. The other scales in our labs are not electronic, plus are over 20 years old. This new scale will be used by over 200 undergraduate students weekly, plus 20 to 30 graduate students in their lab classes.  In addition, several faculty are starting research with obese individuals.  This particular scale will weigh individuals up to 300 kilograms (660 pounds). 

Our students will be using the latest technology in weighing themselves and other individuals, so upon graduation, they will know the up-to-date equipment.  They will not be concerned about inaccurate scales or the equipment  malfunctioning.  Exercise Science faculty will direct student research projects with more accurate techniques.

Strategic Plan Alignment:
For Goal 2, the Exercise Science and Health Promotion (ESHP) students, instead of using equipment 15 to 20 years old, will be able to practice, learn, and do potential research on the latest technological equipment available for exercise prescription, in regards to weight.  These skills are pertinent to future employees within the health and fitness field.  This equipment will, in addition, allow the undergraduate and graduate students more opportunities to do research.
Goal 3 of the strategic plan will be met, since the ESHP faculty will incorporate all of this equipment not only in the classroom, but into their research, too. 

The ESHP Department does have a solid reputation outside the University, but this equipment will assist in make it much better, not only locally, but nationally (Goal 7).  In conclusion, this particular equipment will allow the department to test elite professional athletes and other populations in a controlled setting, in addition to training the future leaders in the field of exercise science and health promotion.  

Facilities
No renovations or upgrades are required.
Hardware Requirements
None.
Software Requirements
None.
Personnel Costs
None.
Other Costs
None.
Timeline
When the monies are made available, the order will be placed to ensure arrival by the beginning of the summer term for use.
Sustainability
This equipment requested is state-of-the-art, so the sustainability should be a minimum fifteen years. This particular technology will be maintained by the lab manager, research assistants, and faculty. 
Resource Matching
Not available at this time.
Implementing Organization
The Exercise Science and Health Promotion faculty (me) and graduate students will implement the set up and installation of the equipment.  No additional costs or resource restraints will be needed.

Proposal Budget

Fiscal Year 1 Fiscal Year 2 Fiscal Year 3 Total
Hardware One-Time $ 1,968.40 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,968.40
Hardware Recurring $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Software One-time $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Software Recurring $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Personnel One-time $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Personnel Recurring $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Other One-time $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Other Recurring $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Totals $ 1,968.40 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,968.40

Supporting Documentation

Filename Size Description
Tech fee, Toledo Brochure.pdf 1,123,075b This is the general brochure for the scale.
Tech Fee, Toledo scale-01302014.pdf 177,641b Quote for Toledo scale.