In addition, issues of distribution, cost allocatation, and which institutions might participate are still being discussion. Note that these agreements are negotiated at the institutional level, not the departmental. Microsoft has not yet provided buy-out provisions for any of the three types of agreements. Each attendee was asked to introduce themselves and provide one issue or question. Once everyone had an opportunity to participate, the floor was opened to additional comments.
Distribution How does software acquisition occur.
Which ever agreement is used, the licenses are purchased at the institutional level, not the departmental level. This does not rule out the possibility of some kind of institutional cost allocation to the departments however. Though the agreements are discussed in terms of a per person cost, that cost will most likely not be part of the transaction to actually acquire a license. The likelihood of departmental assessments depends on the type of agreement reached. Allocations below the campus level cannot be ruled out at this time.