Proposal
Name:
From Student to Researcher: Upgrade of student research hub to enhance training in quantitative and qualitative data analysis
FiscalYear:
2023
Audience:
Arts & Letters, College of
Submitter:
King, Cathy
Budget Manager:
Dimaggio, Kathleen M.
Project Manager:
Topple, Gregory L.
Proposal Approvers
Dept. Chair:
Branaman, Ann
Local IT:
Topple, Gregory L.
Dean:
Barrios, Barclay J.
Facilities:
N/A
OIT:
Bagdonas, Joseph A.
Proposal Funding
Year 1:
$ 21,675.00
Year 2:
$ 0.00
Year 3:
$ 0.00
Total:
$ 21,675.00
Proposal Funding versus Average
Questionnaire
Narrative
The 15 outdated computers (2019) in our research hub need to be upgraded in order to run the latest versions of analytical data software (nVivo, Atlas.TI, R, Stata, SPSS, etc.) required for quantitative and qualitative research. The Sociology dept. teaches quantitative and qualitative research methods courses to both undergrad and grad students every semester. In fact, a methods course is required to graduate in many of the majors in the College of Arts & Letters, and we encourage other departments to use our research hub. The upgrade will further the following goals: promote student success in research courses, allow students the hands-on practice and experience needed with various research software; encourage student engagement in independent research projects, encourage further grad/undergrad student involvement with faculty research projects; serve as a location for peer mentoring and tutoring in data analysis by GTAs; develop a training hub for faculty, MA, PhD Comparative Studies students, and undergrad, in computer applications to enhance research and methodological training.
Facilities
No facility renovations will be needed.
Hardware Requirements
OIT standard. See supporting documentation for full specs.
Fifteen (15) - Dell OptiPlex Tower (Plus 7010)
Software Requirements
N/A
Timeline
To be implemented immediately upon receipt of funding in 2024. Once funding is in place, the 15 towers will be purchased and upon receipt of the computer towers, a ticket will be initiated for their installation. Project should be completed by summer term.
Sustainability
Equipment will be upgraded as needed.
Implementing Organization
College of Arts and Letters IT will complete the implementation of the project.
Proposal Budget
|
Fiscal Year 1 |
Fiscal Year 2 |
Fiscal Year 3 |
Total |
| Hardware One-Time |
$ 21,675.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 21,675.00 |
| 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 |
$ 21,675.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 0.00 |
$ 21,675.00 |
Supporting Documentation
| Filename |
Size |
Description |
| DELL Towers.pdf |
93,735b |
Dell quote for 15 OptiPlex Towers |
