Computer Refresh

Overview

ITS Computer Refresh Program

Introduction

The ITS Computer Refresh Program receives funds to replace out-of-warranty computers once every technology refresh cycle for the following employee types.

  • One computer per permanent full-time district employee.
  • Officially designated adjunct faculty offices.

The Computer Refresh Process

When a computer is ready to be installed, ITS creates a ticket for the recipient. When available, a technician will schedule a time to perform the install, help transfer files, and configure printers.

ITS e-wastes the computers that it replaces. Regardless of the funding source (grants excluded), staff must agree to relinquish the old equipment. ITS will not re-purpose out-of-warranty computers, or be held responsible for supporting them. If a department knowingly employs an out-of-warranty computer, and that computer poses a security risk, ITS reserves the right to confiscate it. 

What the Program Does Not Cover

The program does NOT receive funds for the following resources; therefore, each area must plan and provide funding for them through its Department Plan.

Computers

  • LTEs
  • Student workers
  • Contractors
  • Operational or Department specific computers
  • Indiscriminate adjunct faculty spaces

Accessories

  • Printers
  • Additional monitors
  • Additional hard drives
  • Additional RAM
  • Additional cables
  • etc

New Full-Time Instructional Faculty

Separate funds are provided to ITS to purchase computers for new full-time instructional faculty members. 

Computer Choices

To leverage technology in the classroom, ITS offers laptops in place of desktop computers from both Apple and Dell. If a laptop is chosen, ITS will include a docking station, monitor, keyboard, and mouse to provide a more desktop-like experience in the office. If a department has computing needs that exceed the standard configuration, a business justification must be provided.