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Volume 2 Issue 11December 1998

Telecommunications Technology Infrastructure Program Certification

Charles Mawson
Telecommunications Analyst, CCCCO

The 1998-99 State Budget Act contains $28 million for expenditure on the Telecommunications Technology Infrastructure Program (TTIP).

The Budget Act provides that $21,600,000 will be allocated to colleges for the following purposes: (1) data and video network services provided by the California State University and California Community Colleges Network (4CNet), including the acquisition and installation of equipment, lease of communication lines, software, and other costs associated with connecting to the network, such as videoconferencing connectivity, transport, and maintenance (Note: Funds were allocated to the districts as part of their August 1998 Advance General Apportionment for the data portion of 4CNet services.); (2) local planning and development for improving library technology, including library automation, library connections to college local area networks library technology plans and connections to external databases; (3) digital and analog satellite systems and components not funded in fiscal year 1997-98; (4) technology training for faculty and staff; and the following optional areas: (5) the development and expansion of local area networks both within and between buildings; (6) development of district-wide area networks for interconnecting multiple campuses and off-campus centers within the district; and (7) implementation of local technology applications that are intended to improve student learning and other services.

Districts must certify that they will spend their funds allocation in accordance with the program guidelines. These funds are not allocated to supplant existing funds used for telecommunications, but are intended to expand existing capability and infrastructure beyond a site’s current level. The certification is required as a condition for the receipt and expenditure of the state-allocated funds. Funds were allocated to the districts as part of their August 1998 Advanced General Apportionment for the data portion of 4CNet services. Ninety percent of the balance of the TTIP funds will be allocated as part of the First Principal Apportionment period, February 1, 1999. The remaining 10 percent will be allocated in the second principal apportionment period, June 30, 1999.

Any questions regarding the 1998-99 TTIP Certification process should be directed to Lindy Williams at 916-322-9048 or lwilliam@cc1.cccco.edu