House Resolution #11

Base Funding For Technology

Sponsored By: Stephanie Kukic

Kristen Kemerer

Southern Utah University

A RESOLUTION TO THE UTAH INTERCOLLEGIATE ASSEMBLY AND THE UTAH STATE LEGISLATURE MANDATING THAT THE STATE MATCH STUDENT FEE MONEY FOR TECHNOLOGY, TO IMPROVE TECHNOLOGY AT ALL STATE INSTITUTIONS, THROUGH A BASE GRANT EACH YEAR.

WHEREAS, today technology effects every college student, and the need for upgrades and availability of technology increases as enrollment increases, and;

WHEREAS, computers and computer software now in use, will become obsolete in a few years, and upgrades are necessary every four years, and;

WHEREAS, many institutions now use computers and software that are outdated, and;

WHEREAS, this current technology would enhance the learning environment for all students, and better prepare students to enter the workforce, and;

WHEREAS, universities and colleges are currently not guaranteed money that is earmarked for technology, and

WHEREAS, universities and colleges in the State of Utah currently use a portion of student fees to pay for technology upgrades, but this revenue is not enough to meet the needs of the institution.

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Utah Intercollegiate Assembly mandating that the state match student fee money for technology to improve technology at all state institutions through a base grant each year.