The Classroom Modernization Program provides institutions with funds to improve the instructional climate in the classroom by providing support technology for learning. The program allows institutions maximum flexibility to use the Classroom Modernization funds to meet the instructional needs of students. A comprehensive approach should be taken with each classroom and every effort should be made to complete the project in the fiscal year in which the work is started. Projects extending beyond one year are allowed if there are instructional reasons for completing the project over more than one year. In contrast to the Lab Modernization program, the Classroom Modernization program allows for the purchase of individual pieces of equipment that will be used in more than one classroom Examples of such equipment are VCRs, overhead projectors and televisions.
Eligible equipment includes overhead projectors, screens, VCRs, computers and sound systems.
With the exception of UW-Colleges, chairs, chalkboards and other classroom needs not associated with the use of audiovisual equipment are ineligible for funding. Equipment replacement and upgrading are the primary emphases in the program, but supplies and remodeling costs are also eligible if they are associated with installing equipment. Classroom Modernization funds may be used for library computer workstations if the workstations are used as instructional tools for students. Classroom Modernization funds may be used to replace instructional equipment purchased through the Classroom Modernization program in previous years. The Classroom Modernization program funds instructional equipment only.