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Fourteen Student Technology Fee (STF) Tech Initiatives projects have been awarded for the 2023-24 academic year.

Projects totaling approximately $209,120 include a wide range of new technology, from video production equipment to handheld devices for teaching recycling and more. . Most of the projects will be implemented over the summer.

There was increased participation in the program this year, compared to last: 22 abstracts, 16 resulting proposals, and, finally, 14 project awards.

“Information Technology Services appreciates partnering with the Associated Students leadership in sponsoring and selecting each year’s STF Tech Initiatives,” said Chuck Lanham, Vice Provost for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. “For the first time since before the pandemic, we had a complete committee, including three students-at-large. Student involvement is so important, since the committee is deciding how to spend their money. Faculty involvement is also crucial—an at-large faculty and a rep from the ATC [Academic Technology Committee]. Together, the students and faculty share perspectives. I’m always impressed with the caliber of the applications and the committee’s ability to discern and choose the proposals they recommend for funding.”