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Note: In the context of this article, "computers" refers to desktop and laptop computers, not servers. |
What faculty/staff computers will be included in centralized funding?
- ITS will provide computers assigned to faculty/staff except in research-funded entities such as centers, institutes, and labs.
- ITS will replace one computer per faculty/staff member on a 6-year replacement cycle.
- We will not move or re-assign machines to another faculty/staff.
- ITS will replace aging computers with standard configuration computers:. ITS purchases these in volume orders and they will be available in our inventory.
- ITS will continuously review and adjust the standard computer configuration to ensure it meets the needs of the University and will continue to purchases these machines in volume orders to ensure availability and cost effectiveness.
What computers are excluded from centralized funding?
- Computers required for grants and other research-funded entities such as centers, institutes, and labs.
- Faculty/staff Computers requiring high-end configurations will continue customization need to be funded by their the department or grant, grant, or other funding source.
What if I need an exception or customization to the standard standard configuration?
- ITS will consult with you to understand your computing needs. The standard configuration will meet most computing needs and will be available in our inventor.
- We also have a limited number of configurations intended to meet the needs . of most specialized job functions. We order these in bulk orders, and we will have them available in our inventory.
- 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.
- Fac/Faculty and staff requiring their computer be replaced earlier than every 6 years will need a departmental funding source.
- If faculty and staff requiring further customization, requiring a special order, ITS will provide a quote and a department, grant or other funding source will be required for that individual purchase.
What if I need multiple computers?
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