UCSF Establishes a New Funding Model for Data Network

In accordance with the UCSF Strategic Plan, which calls for investment in infrastructure, including information technology (IT) systems, the University will begin implementing a recharge fee to help make critical improvements to the UCSF data network. The funds derived from the recharge fees will be dedicated to replacing critical equipment and security components of the UCSF data network, provide for the expansion of wireless access to the network, and pay for upgrading and ongoing support of UCSF’s Exchange email and calendar system. In March 2009, the Chancellor’s Executive Budget Committee unanimously approved a campuswide recharge in support of UCSF’s data network, specified the amount of the recharge ($35 per month per full-time equivalent appointment), to whom the recharge would be applied (all employees paid through the campus payroll system), and the start date of Nov. 1, 2009. UCSF’s Strategic Plan emphasizes the critical role of high-quality IT systems in conducting UCSF’s mission and supporting its administrative activities. The data network is a key part of UCSF’s infrastructure, yet the core of the network is aging and traditional methods of providing resources to sustain and update the network have not been sufficient to meet current future requirement for a high quality and reliable network. For more information, including a frequently asked question page, visit the OAAIS website.