The team recommends replacing the "TACT will . . . " phrase that comes third from the end of the document with "TACT will assist the AVP for IT in the management of the revenue from the student general technology fee."

A fairly "organic" discussion of issues involved in the administration of the technology fee surfaced several issues, but reached few conclusions. Some of the issues we discussed are listed below.

1. Should funds approved for allocation to departments be transferred to those departments annually, or "just in time" for the approved purchase? In other words, are the technology funds managed centrally or locally?

2. How do funds currently held by departments in ICP accounts for technology expenditures play into the overall plan?

3. How "simple" or "complex" should the application process be?

4. How can departments be assured that the funds they need will be available to them when they need them?

TACT identified four different types of expenses that might have different management plans.

1. Large ticket items that are known in advance, such as "in 2 years we will need to replace machines in these 3 labs for a total cost of $$$."

2. Predictable and normal maintenance expenses.

3. Unexpected or "emergency" maintenance, replacement or special projects.

4. Long-term reserves.

[Thanks to Linda DeWitt for these notes.]