The TIF is funded through an assessment against telecommunications utilities and commercial mobile service providers. This project, known as the single sign-on project is designed to provide unified access to all University services requiring secured access, be compatible with the widest possible set of services, servers and clients, and enhance the security of the UH network. The library's electronic publications center will also be upgraded with 15 new printers and 50 new workstations to access electronic resources. The campus ethernet network is being upgraded and refreshed over the next four years to provide increased speed and enhanced manageability.
Many students work, have families, and commute.
Technology and distance education are important ways we can reach them. The grants are non-competitive, meaning they are handed out if the institution meets certain qualifications, and funding for the grant is based on the number of students enrolled at educational institutions. The TIF board will make its decision by the end of summer.