We lowered tuition this summer in keeping with the UA but it did not result in many more students. The Cabinet needs to consider now what we should do this coming summer. 10.0 Networked Print Management and Debit Card System Project. John Roberts introduced the topic saying a proposal is on the table, but feels more discussion needs to occur before we proceed. He expressed concern about what the activating mechanism would be for these machines.
Options range from smart card to a simple magnetic strip card.
At this point, he felt that he could only recommend the lowest level magnetic strip card. He felt that the smart card option has lots of implications for the College and needs more study. Carol Gorsuch introduced a memo from Louise Glogoff for study and response. The memo summarizes the project as a way to provide user-paid printing in the libraries and academic support computer labs. Currently, students may print only in the computer labs and the cost is borne by the College.