LANGSTON UNIVERSITY

PROJECT PURPOSE

Due to the rural part of my county weather has been a force very hard to contend with; we need the best Wifi technology offered, the best network infrastructure offered and the best backup power system offered.

EVIDENCE

Broadband: o Fiber Optic Upgrades (multi-mode to single-mode): § Cost: $1,300,000 § Outcomes: Faster connectivity and improved throughput for students living on campus and working in classrooms. § Months to completion: 18 § Measure performance: All in ground fiber optic cabling will be upgraded to existing buildings with service and buildings that do not currently have service will be brought online. § Matching funds: Not at this time. § Assets committed to project: LU has already upgraded their switching infrastructure which could take advantage of the new fiber optic network. This cost was $1,200,000 paid by Langston University. § Ongoing investment: This would replace in-ground fiber optic cabling which would allow the institution to utilize the lines for the next 20+ years until it will need to be upgraded. § Revenue: Yes, this will improve network connectivity on campus thereby improving student access, success, and thereby completion. · Infrastructure: o Generator for backup power for datacenter: § Cost: $600,000 § How used: Install a generator to provide redundant power to datacenter in the event of frequent power outages. § Outcomes: Provides redundancy and backup throughout frequent power outages. § Months to completion: 18 § Measure performance: System should provide backup power in the event of frequent power outages so no service disruption affects students. § Matching funds: Not at this time.

POPULATION DESCRIPTION

Our academic community host more than 2000 students and 400 faculty staff (rural and remote); because of the rural area we also service our immediate local community population 1500 men, women and children.

PERFORMANCE MEASURING

Broadband: o Fiber Optic Upgrades (multi-mode to single-mode): § Cost: $1,300,000 § Outcomes: Faster connectivity and improved throughput for students living on campus and working in classrooms. § Months to completion: 18 § Measure performance: All in ground fiber optic cabling will be upgraded to existing buildings with service and buildings that do not currently have service will be brought online. § Matching funds: Not at this time. § Assets committed to project: LU has already upgraded their switching infrastructure which could take advantage of the new fiber optic network. This cost was $1,200,000 paid by Langston University. § Ongoing investment: This would replace in-ground fiber optic cabling which would allow the institution to utilize the lines for the next 20+ years until it will need to be upgraded. § Revenue: Yes, this will improve network connectivity on campus thereby improving student access, success, and thereby completion. · Infrastructure: o Generator for backup power for datacenter: § Cost: $600,000 § How used: Install a generator to provide redundant power to datacenter in the event of frequent power outages. § Outcomes: Provides redundancy and backup throughout frequent power outages. § Months to completion: 18 § Measure performance: System should provide backup power in the event of frequent power outages so no service disruption affects students. § Matching funds: Not at this time.

ONGOING INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$

ONGOING INVESTMENT DESCRIPTION

None

ONGOING INVESTMENT REQUIRED

One-time project will not need continued funding