Faculty and Staff Hardware Purchasing Standards

Technology Services provides one computing device for each full-time staff or faculty member. Part time, adjunct faculty and student workers are not eligible for mobile devices. A shared used PC with a single monitor will be provided for these employees.  Computer purchases for new employees and employees who are refreshing outdated equipment can be purchased from a Product Catalog maintained by Technology Services. The Product Catalog will contain an inventory of devices from manufactures chosen for reliability and cost effectiveness.  

It is the user’s responsibility to be familiar with the operating system of the computer they choose. Please do not choose a computer which you have no experience with. The helpdesk is not responsible for the training of basic computer use. 

Workstation configurations will be comprised of two monitors, a wired keyboard and mouse, and a docking station if applicable. Additional peripherals such as wireless mice, wireless keyboards, stylus, carry bags or covers, etc. if desired are the responsibility of the employee’s departments. Peripherals purchased by departments shall receive limited support from the helpdesk.  

Laptops must be picked up by the employee at the helpdesk (located in the IST commons) to complete the initial login\setup and issue of off campus permit.  

New Employee computer purchases should be placed four weeks in advance of the employee’s start date to ensure equipment is available for the first date of work. If the new employee’s choice of computer is not available for the first day, the employee will be provided a loaner laptop or PC until the device arrives.