Proposal

Narrative

We seek to upgrade CU 249 into a hyflex conference/classroom. This conference room is utilized almost daily for meetings, symposia, classes, workshops, faculty and student research presentations, and guest speaker events. At present, the equipment is outdated per FAU's OIT dept. We seek a hyflext classroom with the following goals in mind: to enhance the department’s instructional and research mission; to increase our capacity for hybrid course offerings to meet the growing student demand for same; to enhance the research mission by facilitating more workshops, symposia, and other research events with virtual participants. A hyflex setup would allow faculty to invite speakers in their global networks to share research projects and collaboration possibilities. We seek to be a hub of global knowledge production, and to open possibilities for involving undergrad, MA, and Comp. Study PhD students in research. We welcome other departments to schedule the use of the room.

Facilities

Some needed equipment already exists in the room (see supporting documentation). Installation of some AV equipment such as ceiling camera system, ceiling speaker and microphone, ceiling microphone, No electrical work specified; all AV supplies and labor. Using existing equipment such as upgraded PC, Media Director Lectern, projector mount.

Hardware Requirements

Quote from FAU's OIT department attached which includes all hardware requirements.

Software Requirements

NA

Personnel Costs

NA

Other Costs

NA

Timeline

The purchase of parts and scheduling of installation of same will take place immediately once funding is in place. Proposed timeline would be completion of project by fall of 2024.

Sustainability

Equipment will be upgraded as needed by department, spread throughout fiscal years.

Resource Matching

NA

Implementing Organization

FAU's OIT department and their specified AV contractor. Labor costs included in quote.