ITS Centralized Technology Replacement Program

 

Program Goals

The ITS Centralized Technology Replacement Program aims to establish a regular replacement cycle for university computers.The goals of this program are:

 

馃挵 Financial Stability:
 Predictable budgeting through planned computer replacement cycles.

铀伙笍 Sustainability:
Standardized hardware specifications simplify maintenance and extend device lifespan.

鈿栵笍 Equity:
Standardized technology ensures fair and equitable access to essential technology across the university and provides consistent resources for all departments, faculty, and staff.

馃捇 User Experience:
A consistent, modern computing environment for all university users.


Primary Workstation Configuration

The program will supply all full-time employees with a primary workstation consisting of the following:

馃捇 Laptop & Dock 鈥 Enables seamless work transitions between office and remote locations.

馃枼锔 Two Wide-Screen Monitors 鈥 Provides expanded screen space for efficient multitasking.

鈱笍 Wired Keyboard & Mouse 鈥 Delivers reliable, consistent performance for daily tasks.

馃帴 Speaker & Webcam 鈥 Ensures high-quality audio and video for virtual meetings.

Limited customization options will be made available for those with specific business needs. 


Annual Replacement Cycle

Each year, ITS will review and replace approximately 200 of the oldest computers on campus with new devices.

  1. 馃崅 Fall

    ITS conducts comprehensive inventory audit to identify devices due for replacement.

  2. 鉂勶笍 Winter

    Users receive personalized surveys to determine specific hardware requirements.

  3. 馃尡 Spring

    Survey responses are analyzed and equipment orders are finalized.

  4. 鈽锔 Summer

    New equipment is configured and distributed across campus.


Frequently Asked Questions

Yes!  The annual survey will provide recipients with an opportunity to give feedback on our recommendations and request any required adjustments.

Personalized requests that fall outside our standard offerings can still be ordered by individual departments. ITS maintains an inventory of used accessories and would be happy to assist whenever we can.

Please contact the ITS Help Desk so that we can help assess the situation and provide a solution. We want to ensure that everyone has a computer that meets their needs.

No, you will need to turn in your old device for a new one.

Old equipment will be redistributed or recycled.

Yes! Any purchases made on behalf of the university, such as those using faculty development funds, are assets that belong to the university and must adhere to all computer configuration and security standards.

Unfortunately, we're only able to provide you with equipment for your workspace on campus.

Workstations in shared spaces will be updated and
maintained with newer devices whenever possible. During our annual audits and daily support functions, we will look for opportunities to update machines with newer systems.

 

If you have any additional questions about the annual hardware replacement cycle, please contact the ITS Help Desk at 609-652-4309 or by email at HelpDesk@stockton.edu