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What computers are excluded from centralized funding? 

  • Computers required for grants and other research-funded entities such as centers, institutes, and labs.
  • Faculty/staff requiring high-end configurations will continue to be funded by their department or grant.

What if I need an exception or customization to the standard configuration? 

  • ITS will consult with you to understand your computing needs. The standard configuration will meet most computing needs.  
  • Exceptions to some peripherals (e.g., monitors) may be approved when they are required by work responsibilities and have the support of the department head.
  • Computers requiring high-end customization need to be funded by the department, grant, or other funding source.

What if I need multiple computers? 

  • ITS will fund one computer per faculty or staff.
  • If you currently have a desktop and a laptop, ITS will replace with a laptop and monitor/docking station.
  • If multiple computers are needed: the department or research funds will be responsible for additional computers.

When will centralized replacement begin?

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  • Department classroom computers will be included in centralized funding when they align with the Classroom and Learning Space Technology and Support
  • ITS will assess the need for non-standard setups and determine their eligibility for centralized funding.
  • ITS will consult with Departments on specialized configurations for department classrooms to determine need and funding

What computers are excluded from centralized funding? 

  • Computers required for grants and other research-funded entities such as centers, institutes, and labs.
  • Faculty/staff requiring high-end configurations will continue to be funded by their department or grant.

What if I need an exception or customization to the Standard Configuration? 

  • For ITS-funded computers, ITS will consult with you to understand your computing needs. In many cases, the standard configuration will meet most computing needs.  
  • Exceptions to some peripherals (e.g., monitors) may be approved when they are required by work responsibilities and have the support of the department head.  
  • Departments, research grants, centers, institutes or labs will be responsible for funding most computers with high-end customization.

What if I need multiple computers? 

  • ITS will fund one computer per faculty or staff.
  • If you currently have a desktop and a laptop, ITS will replace with a laptop and monitor/docking station.
  • If multiple computers are needed: the department or research funds will be responsible for additional computers.

What services will ITS provide to research staff, centers, institutes or labs whose computers are not centrally-funded?

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