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Office of Vice President for Business and Planning
Office of the Dean of Student Affairs


FAQ Regarding Proposed Intel Business Solution Center

The following is an effort to answer several of the questions that have
been raised regarding the proposed contract with Intel that is currently
under discussion.  For additional information please contact either Jeff
Bolton at jb5c@andrew.cmu.edu or Michael Murphy at mm1v@andrew.cmu.edu. 

Why Intel?

There is a convergence between Intel's educational and R&D
needs/interests
and our educational and research strengths.  While this is true of many
companies, Intel and our School of Computer Science initiated
discussions
on potential relationships and the notion of the solution center emerged
as
a possibility.  The fact that it is an on-campus facility is a temporary
situation.  We are working hard to attract many companies to
Pittsburgh.  

Space

How much space is involved?

The plans that are currently being explored range from 9,000 to 15,000
sq.
ft.  The space will include computer labs, offices, training cluster and
support space. 

Will the space be outfitted in the same fashion as the rest of the UC?

The space will be renovated with high quality materials similar to other
spaces in the university center.

Will we have some control over design specifications?

A Carnegie Mellon Facilities Management project manager will work with
Intel on the layout and design of the space.  The renovations will also
be
required to conform to Carnegie Mellon design and construction
standards.

Will ANY use of other UC/campus space be allowed?  Under what
conditions? 

No other university center space will be committed to the business
solution
center.  We would expect that if Intel provided a seminar or lecture for
the benefit of the campus they would use a campus lecture hall.  We are
also expecting that the Intel employees (about 8) would be eligible to
buy
a parking pass.  

Financials

What will the probable cost be for the renovation?

We are estimating the cost to be $1.5 - $2.0 million depending on the
amount of space renovated.

Will they cover all of the expenses for operating the space?

Intel will cover all expenses associated with renovating and occupying
the
space.  

Construction

When would construction begin and end?

Since an agreement has not been finalized, no begin or end date has been
established.

What anticipated disruption will there be to the main building?  To
WRCT?

The planning for construction would minimize disruption to other
building
occupants and the general campus.  If there are noise or other types of
disruption necessary, these will be communicated in advance in order to
minimize the impact.  If a decision is made to move forward soon, we
will
attempt to have much of the intrusive work completed during the winter
break.  

Signage

Where will identifying signage be allowed?

Intel appreciates the university's sensitivity to signage concerns.  Our
discussions to date have resulted in them accepting that the only
signage
would be immediately outside their space.  

Where will directional signage be posted?

There will be no permanent exterior signage indicating Intel's presence
in
the building. 

Security

Will the space be in lock-down mode?

Security for the Intel space will be similar to other departments.   The
existing public corridor will continue to be open to the public, but
exterior doors to the office spaces will be secured.


Will there be any security measures outside the space metal
detectors/bag 
checks?

There are no metal detectors or bag checks in the plans.

Will any common hallways or entranceways be affected?

No.

Tenure

How long will Intel be allowed to stay? 

The original term is expected to be 3 years with a 2 year option under
certain conditions. 

What conditions might allow for the extended period of stay?

There are no conditions anticipated at this time that would permit Intel
to
remain for more than 5 years total.  

Student Opportunities

Will undergraduate and graduate students be allowed to work there for
pay,
for credit, or both?

Intel would be interested in working with qualified undergraduate and
graduate students on a paid basis.  They have also indicated an interest
in
exploring opportunities for other types of experiences, such as for
credit
or project oriented.  Details would need to be worked out on a
case-by-case
basis.  

Is there a commitment to numbers of internships/opportunities for
students?

We have not discussed specific targets or numbers.  However, Intel is
very
interested in working with the Career Center once we finalize a
contract.  

Will the Intel restriction on hiring foreign students be lessened?

There are no restrictions on hiring non-US students other than those
dictated by law.

 
Educational Impact

Will Intel sponsor educational programs/guest lecturers for the broader 
campus?

Intel is very interested in exploring the possibility of sponsoring
guest
lecturers and other educational programs on the campus.  

Will Intel staff be able to teach courses for credit?

This would need to be arranged by an academic department, but only if
there
is a good match between an Intel employees academic/research background,
his/her interests and the curricular thrust of a department.  

Will Intel likely sponsor other campus activities?

They are very interested in seeing how their capabilities match campus
interests.  They would be happy to discuss and explore mutually
desirable
opportunities.


Intel Staff

Will the Intel staff and guests "take over" the UC.  (Wonder Boys has
been 
referenced)

No.  

What will be the parking impact of staff or guests?  

The numbers of people are not significant?estimated not to exceed 8
employees.  Training participants, estimated to be 20, would come to
campus
occasionally and would be managed similarly to other campus visitors.

Will the Intel staff be full users of campus services?

No, other than having the option to purchase parking passes.

Will guests be using campus dining halls--to the exclusion of students?

They will have access to the general campus dining facilities, as do
other
guests to the campus.  However, it will not be to the exclusion of
students

 
Corporate Partnering

What is the scope overall of corporate sponsorship of university 
activities/contribution to the university?  

Gifts from corporations totaled $11.3 million ($9.4 million in cash
contributions and $1.9 million in gifts-in-kind) in fiscal year 2000.
Industrial sponsorship of research was about $23 million.  

Other

Will we allow the remaining space to be used for a parallel purpose by 
another company?

If the company is one with which we have strong research/educational
connections and it is willing to locate to an off-campus development
under
the same timeframe we are negotiating with Intel, we would consider at
similar arrangement.

How can we be sure this won't be a perennial issue, especially if it
works?

We believe this type of space (occupied by corporation with whom we
share
educational and research interests) is critical to have close to, but
not
on our campus.  We are committed to serving as a catalyst to the
development of R&D facilities close to the campus that would satisfy
future
requests such as this.

Is there really a commitment that the space, when vacated, will be used
for
"student" purposes, not academic/research?  How definitive a commitment
can
be made?  

Yes, this is a definitive commitment.  Our vision for the university
center
is that space in that facility will be used for campus community
(students,
faculty and staff) activities.  We remain committed to that vision.  The
proposed agreement effectively creates space, albeit not available for
3-5
years, that would almost certainly not be developed otherwise in that
timeframe.   

What is the intellectual property agreement?

The faculty participating in the center will be doing so under a
consulting
arrangement.  The university will not own the intellectual property
developed in the center.  Our expectations are that Intel will make a
substantive portion of intellectual property created at the center
available to faculty for research purposes only.  

If it is a done deal, why are we wasting everyone's time discussing? 

It is not a done deal.  The administration views this as a desirable
initiative, but wanted to get input from key constituencies, including
faculty and students
-- 
-Kumar.