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How is a computer for new faculty provided?
- In cases where startup funds are provided, new faculty or their department should consult the Standard Configuration recommendations above and submit an ITS Service Desk Request for a quote for a new computer that will be re-charged to their startup funds.
- For faculty positions that do not have startup funds, submit an ITS Service Desk Request for a computer provided funded by ITS.
- Computers currently assigned to adjuncts will also move to the centralized funding model.
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- 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, receive the order, and enter the computer into the ITS-managed inventory. The grant or departmental funding source will be charged-back or recharged for the purchase.
- ITS will securely surplus or scrap replaced replace computers with the Office of Asset Management.
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