Proposal

Narrative

The Exercise Science and Health Promotion (ESHP) department requests funds to upgrade the Technology/AV Equipment in our lecture/lab classroom (Oxley, AC 118). The classroom currently houses eight courses per semester along with thesis and dissertation proposals, defenses, and student club meetings. Collectively, this classroom serves hundreds of students per semester. However, technology in the classroom is significantly out-of-date and is not commensurate with FAU-OIT standards. These issues include a slow computer, no computer camera, malfunctioning microphones, an old and small projector, and old cables that do not always function, among other issues. Often, over the last two years, we have sporadically and temporarily “fixed” issues, yet the issues persist. The courses taught in this classroom are high-level courses in which students complete projects and give presentations that are designed as “practices” for experiences they will encounter in post-graduate school or the workforce. Similarly, thesis and dissertation proposals and defenses prepare students for post-graduate success. Additionally, by hosting talks for our student clubs and inviting speakers from outside the University to our department, this upgrade to our facilities will present ourselves and our students in the most positive light and further aid in placing these students in a position to be successful. In brief, this equipment will aid hundreds of students each semester, reaffirm the quality with which our department can deliver content, and bolster the look and feel of ESHP to outsiders who are invited to speak in our courses and with our clubs. These upgrades are essential, as all upgrades are once the equipment becomes outdated. Courses currently held in this room are: PET 3050, PET 4340C, APK 4134, APK 4110, PEP 4138, PET 4550, HSC 4581, APK 4110L

Facilities

No facility upgrades to the room structure. Only software and hardware upgrades are needed as noted in the following sections.

Hardware Requirements

Significant hardware upgrades are needed and include: -New laser light projector -Power filter -Projector mount -DM receiver -Desk monitor arm -Various cables -New computer -Document camera -Control switching equipment -New digital media presentation system -Warranties -New router -Presentation lectern -Table top touch screen More items and the specific costs can be seen in the supporting documentation.

Software Requirements

This proposal mainly contains hardware requirement.

Personnel Costs

Labor costs for installation are estimated to $7,368.22. More can be seen in the supporting documentation. This is listed in personnel costs in the "Resource Spreadsheet" section. I'm not entirely sure if it should be counted as salary there, but in the "Supporting Documentation" section this is clearly noted as "Installation Contractor Labor."

Other Costs

Labor costs for installation are estimated to be $7,368.22. More can be seen in the supporting documentation. Hardware costs are estimated to be $28,360.72. More can be seen in the supporting documentation. Supplies are estimated to be $2,456.07. More can be seen in the supporting documentation.

Timeline

The project is proposed to start at the beginning of the Summer 2025 semester and be completed before the start of the Fall 2025 semester.

Sustainability

The installed equipment will be regularly monitored by the ESHP department to ensure that maintenance is ocurring regularly so the life of the new equipment will be maintained over the long term. Importantly, this type of equipment is sustainable and should negate the need for significant updates to this classroom for many years.

Resource Matching

Not applicable for this proposal.

Implementing Organization

FAU OIT assisted with gathering information and quotes for this proposal and will assist with implementation.