When a computer purchase replaces an older unit, the replaced unit must be returned to CITS within 90 days. IRM will review the age and condition of the machine. Where appropriate, it will recycle units to other locations at the College based on consultation with the Associate Dean of the Faculty or other appropriate College officials. Its goal will be to achieve the maximum benefit to the College as a whole. Both the review of capital budget requests and the placement of recycled computers shall be guided by the principle of serving the gretest good to the largest group of users.
Preference is given to classroom, curricular, scholarship and public-access needs.
In the administrative areas, preference is given to the core support services. When reviewing personal desktop computers, preference is given to those individuals who are most active in the use of computer technology as a professional resource.