Request will support: / New Program / X / Existing Program / Program Expansion/Enhancement
Requestor Name: / Dr. Patrick Rice / Unit/Department: / Department of Marine Science–Faculty (Aquaculture)
1. Please indicate whether this technological request is for:
X / New Equipment / Replacement Equipment
2. Technological Item being requested (All requests must have estimate attached to this form):
Boxlight / X / Power Outlet / X / Telephone
L / Computer – indicate: desktop or laptop / X / Security / Fax Machine
X / Network Drop / X / Software – indicate below / X / Printer
ipod / Microphones / Speakers
Other - please list: / Digital Camera / X / Hard Drive

3. Please consider the following in relationship to your request and indicate your needs:

X / Microsoft Word / X / Off-campus utilization
X / Microsoft Excel / X / Network connection
X / Microsoft Powerpoint / X / Docking station
X / Microsoft Access / X / Printing capability
X / Adobe / X / Internet capability
X / Other – please list : / X / IT staff support
X / Banner Administrative Software Access / X / Email

4. Please list any other technical specifications, accessories, furniture, or needs for this request:

Statistical Analysis Software, Labview, GIS, and a nice office chair.

5. Total Cost Estimate: / $4,500.00
Recurring – list amount: / $1,500.00 / Budgeted PECO – list amount / $
Non-Recurring – list amount: / $3,000.00 / Budgeted Lab – list amount / $
Budgeted Equipment – list amount / $
6. Does request require additional staff support and/or training:
X / Staff support – explain: Normal IT support / Training – explain:

7. Please indicate how this request will assist the college goal in achieving its mission by identifying the institutional goal that it supports:

X

/ GOAL I: Uphold a student-centered environment that promotes excellence in teaching and effective learning

X

/ GOAL 2: Engage the Keys community to strengthen relationships and develop identified programs and services

X

/ GOAL 3: Foster a sustainable, healthy, and productive organizational environment focused on achieving the college’s mission
X / GOAL 4: Promote the college and its unique offerings throughout the Keys and global community

8. Does this request address a need in your program/unit? Please utilize data reports/information to substantiate your request (example: student evaluations, faculty council recommendations, enrollment reports, etc.)

This request is critically necessary to support growth in the Department of Marine Science. Application rates (up 378% from fall 2008) and enrollment rates (up 62% from Fall 2008) are increasing rapidly in the Department of Marine Science. This rapid growth requires increases in support services, faculty, staff, and infrastructure. The equipment and technology requested will support this position.

Enrollees / Graduates
2005RY / 2006RY / 2007RY / 2008RY / 2009RY / 2005RY / 2006RY / 2007RY / 2008RY / 2009RY
AS / Marine Environ Tech / 30 / 23 / 22 / 29 / 21 / 4 / 2 / 3 / 2 / 2
Total / 30 / 23 / 22 / 29 / 47 / 4 / 2 / 3 / 2 / 2

Figure 1. Four year FKCC marine science program trends in enrollment and graduates (2005-2009).

9. / Number of times this request has been made (if applicable): / 0

10. How will this request impact teaching and learning at FKCC? Will it benefit our students and or instruction? If so, please indicate the approximate number of students, staff or programs this request will impact.

This equipment and technology are necessary for a new full time faculty. The department of marine science currently has only 1 full time instructor. The department faces current enrollment growth that requires additional full time instruction to ensure quality education. It is estimated that this new faculty member will educate approximately 75-100 marine science students per year.

11. Can this item be utilized in conjunction with another program/unit on campus?

Any equipment or technology utilized by this instructor will have an impact on other programs at FKCC. This position will be able to support the science component of the Department of Arts & Sciences. Depending on instructor qualifications he/she will be able to teach various Biology I & II, A&P, Microbiology, etc.

12. Explain why you believe this is the most cost effective solution to your unit/department and the college. Include in your answer the estimated return on investment for this request – the unit/program cost savings, time savings, FTE increases, etc.

This equipment and technology request focuses on the basic equipment and technology necessary for this new full time position. Although full-time faculty are the most expensive part of any department, the value they bring relative to adjunct instructors is considerable considering the number of courses, ownership of the program, and most importantly quality of education.

13. What are the consequences (if any) of not approving this request? What other options are available to your unit/program?

The consequences of not funding this request are failure to achieve Institutional Goals 1, 2, 3, and 4 (above) with the Department of Marine Science due to a shortage of Full time instructors in this department. Additionally, the department has 2 pending external educational grants that will require additional marine science instructors to implement.

Approved / Not Approved
Vice President, Provost or Dean / Date
If not approved, please explain:

If approved, based on FKCC’s spring State Funding report from the Controller, this request has been:

Funded, list amount: / $ / Not Funded
Vice President, Provost or Dean / Date
If approved, but not funded, please explain: