University Technology Fee Advisory Board Project Proposal Form

UTFAB proposal consideration guidelines are contained in Article VII, Section 1 of the UTFAB Bylaws:

The UTFAB will evaluate project plan proposals by specific criteria:

  1. The project’s ability to benefit as many Colorado State University students as possible;
  2. The project’s ability to effectively utilize the fee;
  3. The project proposal is not funded through individual college Charges for Technology;
  4. The project’s adherence to its planned budget and accountability for its expenses throughout the past fiscal year, if appropriate;
  5. The project’s potential for direct student use;
  6. The effort, thought, justification and clarity reflected in the project plan and presentation;
  7. The justification for the project provided to the Board in the form of quantitative student usage information;
  8. The level of financial co-sponsorship being contributed to the project by the University;
  9. The project’s contribution to the overall balance between central and distributed technology in the University information technology environment;
  10. The proposed technology or service is not currently provided through other University Technology Fee-funded projects;
  11. The costs and potential benefits of the project; and
  12. The project’s effort to address or include sustainability considerations such as: the purchase of ENERGY STAR rated equipment (whenever possible or feasible); select EPEAT registered products (whenever possible or feasible); equipment or technology that minimizes energy consumption through low energy use design or settings; energy conservation practices; life – cycle assessments; paper savings; minimization of packaging materials; and/or plan for proper disposal at end of useful life.
  13. The project’s ability to promote and assist the academic mission of Colorado State University as it relates to student success.

Please direct any questions about the use of this form to Desiree Bautista.