October 17, 2013 Ms.

Jennifer Hennessey Director of Undergraduate Programs College of Business Administration 500W University Avenue El Paso, TX 79902 Subject: New Technology at College of Business Dear Ms. Hennessey: The students at the College of Business are pleased to present this proposal to you. We look forward to partnering with you to provide more technology in the business department. The college of business has more than 2,983 students that are in need of new technological equipment in order to have a more understanding of what is going around campus. The objective of the new technology which would include television screens is to help students facilitate the way the colleges communicate with the students and staff. They will receive information about organizations and important dates for events. The college of engineering implemented that the new screens helped the students get involved with the college by showing dates that are important to help their education such as advising and registration. We have seen success in the engineering building with the new technology program. Our proposal requests $4,500 in funding to obtain the television screens and it would cover the installment cost, the wall mounts and a 10 year insurance plan for the screens. There would be a total of three screens in the first floor, two on the second floor, and four in the third floor counting the ones in existence. We appreciate the College of Business in taking an interest in helping us, the students to develop more knowledge in what is going around the college. Please call us at 915-222-1112, or email us at wba@miners.utep.eduif you require any extra information or have any questions concerning this proposal. Thank you, Sincerely, Krystal Pimentel Women in Business Association The University of Texas at El Paso 500W University Avenue El Paso, TX 79902

New Technology at College of Business for UTEP students Submitted to: College of Business Administration Date: October 17, 2013 Jennifer Hennessey Director of Undergraduate Programs College of Business Administration 500W University Avenue El Paso, TX 79902

Project Abstract The Officers of Women in Business Association from the University of Texas at El Paso are seeking a grant to install new flat-screen televisions at the College of Business Administration, with the objective to facilitate the communication within the College, the students, and staff. The objective is that by the advising, registration and other important dates, the students can rely on the information on the televisions in order to fulfill the requirements by the deadlines presented. As officers of WBA, our mission is to provide our members and the rest of the college with all the information available and to improve the involvement of the students within the college. Funding in the amount of $4,500 is requested for installment and to purchase the required material for the College of Business Administration.

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Statement of Need College of Business has 2,983 students, and out of these students there is about 1000 that do not know when there are events or appointments they need to make in order to succeed. The University of Texas at El Paso receives money from the state of Texas in which some part of that money is sitting in the bank. We could use this money to get more technology for the college building. Project Description The New Technology Systems at the College of Business will help students improve their knowledge about the school with the use of 4 screens on the ground floor, 2 screens on the second floor, and 4 on the classroom floor. Students using this system will be able to see what events are happening in COBA as well as being able to advertise their own organizations as well. Students will increase in the networking ideals and they will be able to come out of their comfort zone. Project Outcomes The goal of the New Technology at the College of Business program is to improve how the information travels around campus; it would facilitate the communication at the college. The objective is that by the advising, registration and other important dates, the students can rely on the information on the televisions in order to fulfill the requirements by the deadlines presented. The main objectives of the program include the following:

1. Advising dates would be posted, as well as when the advisors are available and when they can see
a student. 2. Registration dates and information would be given for the students in order for them to pay and register on time. 3. Organizations will be able to post information about their meetings as well as events that they are doing. 4. Career opportunities will be posted and updated daily.

Budget The budget includes the installation of the screens as well as the 8 flat screen televisions. They will be placed in the most common areas of the college which will give flexibility to the students and faculty. Price $70 $500 Quantity 6 6 Total $420 $3000

Sonax- Full-Motion Wall Mount LG 50-Inch 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (Black) Installation Insurance Total

$900 $680

1 day 10 years

$900 $680 $4500

Schedule Activity Submit grant proposal Expected grant notification Obtain Screens Test Trial Student Introduction Project Result Report Date October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 January 2014 January 2014 May 2014

Conclusion The officers of Women in Business Association from the University of Texas at El Paso are seeking a grant to install new flat-screen televisions at the college of Business Administration with the purpose to help announce events within the college, the students, and the staff. The benefits of this event are that with this equipment the college of Business will have more places where they could promote information about all the events that the college creates. This will provide better service to students and staff. The College of Business Administration will be more than grateful if you consider our proposal.