New computers will then be configured as per the current purchase standard at the time of purchase. The cost of enhancements beyond the purchase standard in computer hardware, peripherals, or software will ordinarily be borne by the department or office requiring the enhancements. These standards will be revised periodically to reflect changes in the demands of technology and our abilities to use it. This plan recognizes the following types of computer users and facilities, and supports each in ways appropriate to their use. The detailed policies describing the purchase and replacement of systems appropriate to each are found in the attached appendix.
All faculty can expect the use of a computer, printer, and a basic complement of software.
Faculty in tenure-track or ongoing positions can expect to receive new computers and software updates as their systems fall below the minimum functional standard. Institutional funds will support these purchases through the Computer Center and management responsibility will lie with Computer Center staff, working in consultation with the Provost's Office. Enhancements to standard hardware or software will require expenditure of departmental funds. Administrative staff can expect to receive new or reallocated computers meeting their needs and software updates as their systems fall below the minimum functional standard. Institutional funds will support the purchase of new systems, which will be carried out through the Computer Center.