Information Guide for Hardware and Technology Requests by Faculty and Staff
Eligibility Requirement for IT Hardware Loan (e.g., computers, web cameras, etc.):
Must be a full-time employee.
Laptop Request:
Due to a limited amount of available laptop loaners, students will receive priority. But requests for laptop loaners by full-time faculty and staff will be considered.
Alternate Computer Option:
Full-time faculty and staff without a home computer may request permission to bring their office computer home with certain limitations, requirements, and provisions (listed below).
Internet access isn't provided other than on-campus Wi-Fi.
Desktops in the Enclave must remain on-campus.
The desktop computer must be reimaged prior to moving it off-campus.
A “CSCU-1079 Record of Equipment on Loan” form must be completed at the time of the loan.
A “CSCU-1079 Record of Equipment on Loan” form must be completed at the time of the loan.
The user must have a home Internet connection with sufficient bandwidth - 25 Mbps minimum, 100 Mbps recommended
NOTE: If bandwidth is being shared with other household members, bandwidth may need to be increased or managed by limiting other users’ bandwidth usage.
Certain IT resources and software applications will not be available/work.
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Remote access through the VPN due to the desktop being at the user's home.
Printing, unless a local personal home printer with ink and paper at the user's expense is available.
Alternate Printing Option: Submit print jobs to the Copy Center or email the file to the Department Secretary.
Any software served through the network or using a network license server, e.g. SPSS, Minitab, ArcGIS, Web Focus, Endnote
NOTE: Software list is not all-inclusive.
On-Campus Wi-Fi Access:
Wi-Fi availability in the parking garages will be available by the start of the Fall 2020 semester to accommodate faculty and students without...
Internet access and/or those unable to be exposed to a possible COVID infection
Webcams:
Will be provided to all full-time faculty and some staff on a needs basis. If needed, the webcam can be moved between locations, (home or office), as necessary.
NOTE: Currently, there's a delay in the delivery of webcams due to high demand that will impact availability. If a webcam can't be provided, an alternate option is to use a phone for audio during web conference meetings.