Encourage students to use their individual accounts rather than group accounts whenever possible. The request for Technology Access Fee funds to pay workers in the LICR was discussed. The funds to pay workers in this lab were provided by Dr. Butler from an unknown source two years ago. Last year they were provided by Media Center revenues. Charles Wall presented a brief history of computer labs on campus.
Some departments still fund part of the costs of lab workers from operating funds.
Several Board members expressed concern that funding LICR workers from the Technology Access Fee amounts to supplanting of funds being provided from operating accounts. Part of the Board's charge is to avoid the supplanting of funds already being used for technology and technology-related expenses. After much discussion, the following motion was made and seconded. The motion carried. The Board cannot take action on funding for the LICR at this time.