January 15-16, 2004

ITEM 122-2005-R0104   Authorization to Expend Equipment Fees; Montana State University-Bozeman

THAT: The Board of Regents of Higher Education hereby authorizes Montana State University-Bozeman to expend Student Equipment Fee funds for upgrading University equipment. Total cost of the equipment purchase is $50,000.

EXPLANATION: In accordance with Board of Regents Equipment Fee Policy 940.26, expenditure of Equipment Fees for projects in excess of $25,000 requires authorization by the Board of Regents. The proposed purchase is as follows:

College/Dept.               ProjectAmount

College of Business      Portable computer lab $50,000

This allocation was based on the unanimous recommendation of the Equipment Allocation Committee. The committee is comprised of faculty, students, and administrators.