Computing & Information Services
Computer Equipment Requests
Annual Computer Equipment Requests
The annual computer equipment request process is the primary way for faculty and staff to obtain college computer equipment. There are some limitations on what can be requested through this process. For example, the college will not provide more than one office computer per person and will only provide shared laser printers. Funding is available to replace computers approximately every six years. Items costing less than $500, such as RAM, color printers, USB flash drives, and other peripherals, should be purchased through your departmental supplies budget.
Request forms are distributed to all faculty and to administrative departments (via the vice president in charge of each area) in the spring, usually March 1. Individuals then have a month to research and prepare their equipment requests. We encourage everyone to think about the specific ways in which their current equipment doesn't meet their needs. CIS staff will consult with individuals to help them identify equipment needs.
Department chairs collect and prioritize all the individual requests for their areas. These departmental prioritizations are extremely important, as they are the primary means for determining which requests will be fulfilled each year. Other criteria include feasibility of the project, number of years since the last allocation, and availability of funding. For more details, check the full computer allocation policy.
Spring 2009 Timeline:
February 2 - Equipment request forms distributed
February 27 - Request forms returned to department chair or division head
March 9 - Prioritized request forms submitted to CIS by dept./division heads
April 20 - Notification of allocations
| Computer equipment request form for faculty and staff | Word Format | PDF Format |
| Computer equipment request ranking form for department chairs | Word Format | PDF Format |
Emergency Equipment Requests
If you need computer equipment before the next round of allocations, you can submit an emergency equipment request to Marianne Colgrove. It must be a REAL emergency on the order of, "I can't teach my class without this equipment."
Faculty Development Requests
Faculty may also request computers from the Stillman-Drake Fund. Request forms are distributed by the Dean of Faculty each fall. There are criteria for computers requested through this fund.