Student Technology Fee

The Student Technology Fee, announced in May 2002, is used to improve UNB's information technology services for students. The Saint John and Fredericton campuses administer their funds separately. A voting committee decides on the projects funded by the fee. Each fall students are asked to suggest ways that technology could improve their UNB experience. Faculty and staff are asked for project suggestions through the standard priority funding process.

In order for students to receive the maximum benefit from the fee, UNB estimates the amount anticipated to be collected for the upcoming year. This amount provides the target for total project expenditure. Projects are approved in the winter of the year preceding the fee collection. The Student Technology Fee project manager attempts to implement as many projects as possible over the summer. In this way, student benefit from their fee before it is even collected!

The Student Technology Fee has provided a critical source of revenue for the renewal of existing infrastructure such as student computer labs, and accessibility technology. In addition it has enabled UNB to implement important new services such as wireless technology and SPAM management. The fund has provided seed funding for innovative projects such as the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation service. A percentage of the fund is also available for officially recognized UNB clubs and societies to help them meet their technology needs.