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- ITS will provide computers assigned to faculty/staff except in campus departments and specific RF-funded unitsresearch-funded entities such as centers, institutes, and labs.
- ITS will replace one computer per faculty/staff member on a 6-year replacement cycle.
- ITS will replace aging computers with standard configuration computers:
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- Yes, the computer is included. The funding source for the AV components, peripherals, and other technology in the conference room remains unchanged.
- Yes, department conference room computers will be included in centralized funding when they align with Conference Room standard Setups and Configurations.
- ITS will assess the need for non-standard configurations and determine their eligibility for centralized funding.
- ITS will consult with departments on specialized configurations in conference rooms that are also used for teaching to determine need and funding.
Will department classroom and lab computers be included in centralized funding?
- Yes, the standard classroom and lab computers are included. departmental classrooms and labs are included if they can accommodate ITS' standard configuration computer with standard classroom software.
- The funding source for the AV components, peripherals, and other technology in the conference room remains unchanged.
- Department classroom and lab 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 configurations and determine their eligibility for centralized funding.
- ITS will consult with departments on specialized configurations for department classrooms to determine need and funding.
How will the University keep track of centrally-funded vs. not centrally-funded computers?
- ITS will maintain a complete inventory of all University computers regardless of funding source.
- ITS will purchase standard configuration computers in bulk to get the best volume discount.
- Even in cases where the computer is not centrally-funded, ITS will obtain the quote and make the purchase. The grant or departmental funding source will be charged-back or recharged for the purchase (ask Paula about this piece).
- ITS will securely surplus or scrap replaced computers with the Office of Asset Management. (BH: TCs are a loophole here when it comes to keeping a centralized inventory if they are handling surplus.)
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- Asset inventory
- Consulting, quotes, procurement
- Support to department IT staff to deploy the standard computer configuration
When will centralized replacement begin?
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