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Administrative Technology approved for delivery in the fall of 2020:<br> [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u9X1mRp10XI5y5OtifHGKCQAgfkSzYZKkJaBwayVnC0/edit?usp=sharing Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Administrative Technology Hardware and Software Listing] | Administrative Technology approved for delivery in the fall of 2020:<br> [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u9X1mRp10XI5y5OtifHGKCQAgfkSzYZKkJaBwayVnC0/edit?usp=sharing Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Administrative Technology Hardware and Software Listing] | ||
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| + | The Technology Helpline will be scheduling the majority of administrative upgrades starting this fall. Thank you for your patience during this process. | ||
Undelivered approved allocations will expire on November 1, 2021, unless additional arrangements have been made. | Undelivered approved allocations will expire on November 1, 2021, unless additional arrangements have been made. | ||
Revision as of 09:28, 16 July 2020
Technology Services (GTS) is the primary technology provider on campus. Most technology equipment is supported and purchased through Technology Services.
Every year, faculty and staff are asked to submit technology requests. 鶹Ƶ has two different technology request processes. Faculty use the Academic Technology Request Process and Administrators use the Administrative Process.
Contents
Academic Technology Request Process
Historically, the Academic Technology Request form is sent out in the fall by the ATC (Academic Technology Committee) for the following fiscal year. Technology requests that are approved are fulfilled during the following summer.
Summer 2020
Academic Technology approved for delivery in the summer of 2020:
GTS will make every effort to coordinate delivery of all approved equipment before August 1st. Undelivered approved allocations will expire on November 1, 2021, unless additional arrangements have been made.
Summer 2019
Academic Technology approved for delivery in the summer of 2019:
GTS will make every effort to coordinate delivery of all approved equipment before August 16th. If we are unable to make arrangements before August 16th, equipment delivery may be delayed until after Fall Break. Undelivered approved allocations will expire on November 1, 2020, unless additional arrangements have been made.
Administrative Technology Request Process
The Administrative Technology Request process is sent out in January by 鶹Ƶ Technology Services. These requests are reviewed by GTS and fulfilled during the following summer.
Summer/Fall 2020
Administrative Technology approved for delivery in the fall of 2020:
Due to the challenges inherent with the COVID-19 situation, priority for scheduling new technology allocations will be given to faculty and academic requests for the summer. If you feel your situation necessitates a change to the proposed priorities and schedules, please let us know.
The Technology Helpline will be scheduling the majority of administrative upgrades starting this fall. Thank you for your patience during this process. Undelivered approved allocations will expire on November 1, 2021, unless additional arrangements have been made.
Summer 2019
Administrative Technology approved for delivery in the summer of 2019:
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GTS will make every effort to coordinate delivery of all approved equipment before August 16th. If we are unable to make arrangements before August 16th, equipment delivery may be delayed until after Fall Break. Undelivered approved allocations will expire on November 1, 2020, unless additional arrangements have been made.
Mid-Year Request Process
If you need to request a computer outside of the normal request processes, there is a , that will be reviewed by GTS on a rotating basis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I know if I need a new computer?
- As a general rule, faculty and staff can expect 4-5 years of use with their device before needing to request a new computer.
- As a general rule, student workstations can expect 6-7 years of use before needing to request a new computer.
- My computer is currently not functioning and is impeding my work, what do I do?
- If your computer is not working and you are unable to fulfill your job requirements, please contact the Technology Helpline for assistance.
- Where is the barcode that is mentioned on the request form?
- On desktop computers, the black 鶹Ƶ barcode tag is on top side of the computer, near the power button. On laptops, the 鶹Ƶ barcode tag is on the underside of every laptop.
How Old is My Computer?
Apple Computers
- Click the Apple Menu
- Click on About this Mac
- Under the name of the operating system, the year and model of the computer will be listed.
Please note that Apple does not make a new device each year. For example, the 2015 MacBook Pro was sold for 2 years before they released a new model.
Windows Computers
Desktops
On the front cover, there will be a sticker denoting the model. The corresponding models and years are listed here. If you do not see a sticker on the front cover, you can find a white label on the back of the computer with the year it was built, except for the 2019 model.
- G35 - 2009
- G43 - Early 2010
- P55 - Late 2010
- Q67 - 2011 and 2012
- Q77 - 2013
- Q87 - 2014 and 2015
- Q170 - 2016
- Q270 - 2017 and 2018
- Lenovo m920s - 2019
Laptops
Please look for the model of the laptop on the laptop screen when viewing the laptop screen while it is open. The model will be in the lower right hand corner.
- T500 - 2009
- T410 - 2010
- T420 - 2011
- T430s - 2012 and 2013
- T440s - 2014
- T450s - 2015
- T460s - 2016
- T470s - 2017 and early 2018
- T480s - 2018 and early 2019
- T490s - 2019