Technology Fee
Colorado School of Mines
Mines Technology Fee
The purpose of the Technology Fee is to provide technology and technological enhancements, equitable access to that technology, and to adequately develop and maintain the infrastructure required to support that technology, and maximize the impact of student- and institution-owned technology.
The Proposal Process
Proposals are collected twice a year, typically in March (for fall funding) and October (for spring funding). Proposals are submitted through an online form.
To successfully prepare and submit a proposal, follow these steps:
Review the Rules
- Technology Fee Guidelines (updated fall 2026): This document details the proposal scoring criteria, authorized/prohibited uses, required pre-submission steps, and more. Please read the guidelines carefully and thoroughly before submitting to ensure your proposal fits the Tech Fee parameters.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Watch for the Call for Proposals
You’ll find announcements for the official ‘Request for Proposals’ in the Daily Blast.
Submit Your Proposal
This knowledge base article has a link to the online submission form to submit your proposal. It also contains the current semester’s due dates.
Proposal Reviews
Once your proposal has been submitted, it will be reviewed by the Tech Fee Committee. You and other proposal authors will be notified if your request was approved by the end of the semester.
Tech Fee Committee
Amanda Mojica, Information Technology, Co-Chair
Matthew Ketterling, Information Technology, Co-Chair
Lisa Nickum – Term Ends May 2027
Ventzislav Karaivanov – Term Ends May 2027
Aubrey Wigner – Term Ends May 2027
Geoff Brennecka – Term Ends May 2027
Alan Sellinger – Term Ends May 2028
Lucy Day USG Student – Term Ends May 2027
Amy Cao USG Student – Term Ends May 2027
Ryan Kennett USG Student – Term Ends May 2027
Crystal Murillo GSG Student – Term Ends May 2028
Chris Giere GSG Student – Term Ends May 2028