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Application Process and Timetable

 

Apply in Spring 2012 to use software in Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Summer 2013.

Early February 2012
1. ASAC publicizes online software application
process

The ASAC invites all faculty to submit requests for instructional software, publicizing the process via letters, the CIO newsletter, Marketing & Communication’s campus update emails, and this ASAC website.

February 13, 2012 (8:00 am.)
through
March 23, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)

2. Faculty submit online application

Faculty members (including Chairs and Directors) may submit unlimited online applications to request instructional software to be purchased. Each software product requested requires a separate application; all applications are made from the Application Form webpage. (See Submission Instructions.)  All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 23, 2012 (including applications submitted by Chairs or Directors.)

March 24, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)
through
April 2, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)

3. Department chairs approve applications

Chairs and Directors submit requests from their faculty to their Deans. No new applications may be submitted at this time. (See Submission Instructions.)

April 3, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)
through
April 9, 2012 (5:00 p.m.)

4. Deans approve and rank applications

Deans rank and submit all requests in their college or school. No new applications may be submitted at this time. (See Submission Instructions.)

April 2012
5. ASAC reviews applications for CIO

The ASAC reviews the applications and submits a final ranking to the CIO.

May/June  2012
6. Office of the CIO announces acceptances

The Office of the CIO informs the Deans of their applications approved for funding.

Fall 2012 - Summer 2013 (variable)
7. Software is made available to faculty

Because the application process occurs only once per year, faculty are encouraged to foresee their need for the requested software well in advance of the time they need to use it. Pricing, licensing, and installation affect the date that software becomes available for use.