Authority: Title 23, Chapter 5.2, Code of Virginia.

A. This appropriation includes the graduate program in engineering at Virginia Associated Research Campus, at Newport News and at the Hampton Engineering Education and Research Center.

B. Out of this appropriation, shall be expended an amount estimated at $431,013 from the general fund and $198,244 from nongeneral funds the first year and $431,013 from the general fund and $198,244 from nongeneral funds the second year for the educational telecommunications project to provide graduate engineering education, subject to a plan approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.

C. Out of this appropriation, $74,000 the first year and $74,000 the second year, from the general fund is designated to expand the CHANCE Outreach Program to Virginia Beach.

D. Out of this appropriation, $4,726,361 and 41.88 positions the first year from the general fund and $1,440,000 and 12.62 positions the first year from nongeneral funds and $4,726,361 and 41.88 positions the second year from the general fund and $1,440,000 and 12.62 positions the second year from nongeneral funds is designated for the TELETECHNET program at 22 community college sites.

E.1. Out of this appropriation, $590,000 the first year and $590,400 the second year from the general fund is designated for the for the costs to lease and equip space for activities related to technology transfer, research, and graduate work.

2. The lease agreement shall be approved by the Governor, pursuant to § 2.1-504.2, Code of Virginia and the agreement shall provide for a long term lease to support the work associated with the activities referred to in E.1.

F. Out of this appropriation, $50,000 and 1.00 position the first year and $50,000 and 1.00 position the second year from the general fund is designated to support an International Maritime, Ports, and Logistics Management Institute.

G. Out of this appropriation, $21,375 the first year and $21,375 the second year from the general fund is designated to support the Virginia Writing Project.

H. Out of this appropriation, $1,393,799 from the general fund and $253,142 in nongeneral funds the first year and $1,055,961 from the general fund and $253,142 in nongeneral funds the second year is estimated for lease payments to support the cost of equipment purchased with the proceeds of bonds issued by the Virginia College Building Authority. The Director of the Department of Planning and Budget shall transfer to the Virginia College Building Authority on July 1, 1996, the amounts in the first year, and on July 1, 1997, the amounts in the second year to support the authority's debt obligation.

I. Out of this appropriation, $2,610,000 from the general fund and $2,610,000 from nongeneral funds the first year and $2,610,000 from the general fund and $2,610,000 from nongeneral funds are provided for the development and support of a Technology Workforce Training Center designed to train workers in the field of information technology.

J. Out of this appropriation, $1,165,196 and 2.00 positions the first year and $1,165,196 and 2.00 positions the second year from the general fund is designated to enhance the use of instructional technology in the classroom.

K. Out of this appropriation, $2,108,793 from the general fund is provided in each year of the biennium based on institutional performance. This appropriation shall be used for the institution's highest priorities, including incentives to attract and retain quality faculty, instructional technology, curricular and instructional improvements, and continued progress in attaining the highest level of academic quality. Prior to the allotment of funds on July 1, 1998 and July 1, 1999, the institution shall submit an operating plan to the Department of Planning and Budget delineating the uses of these funds.