Faculty Computing Standards
Purpose and Commitment
This document outlines the faculty computer refresh standard for full-time faculties and aims to enhance the quality and sustainability of our technology resources. This standard underscores our commitment to providing high-quality technology that supports faculty work effectively, promotes sustainability and ensures a secured digital environment.
Refresh Cycle
The faculty computer refresh cycle target is 6 years. This computer refresh cycle, coupled with the standard computer specifications, ensure long-lasting and consistent performance.
Computer Refresh Process
- Initial Review: The IT department conducts an annual review of qualifying refresh.
- Recommendation: IT recommends qualifying refreshes to the Deans.
- Deans Approval: The Deans make final edits and approvals, identifying any advanced specifications needed. For systems requiring advanced specifications, a split cost method will be applied. The Faculty's department will need to identify and cover the additional cost beyond the standard, while IT will fund up to the standard cost.
- Implementation: IT orders the computers and collaborates with faculty to schedule their refresh.
Specifications
To maintain high performance over the targeted computing life span, IT regularly reviews the computing hardware standard and plans for sustainable success. These enhancements are designed to future-proof our computers, ensuring reliability and power throughout their use.
| Apple MacBook Pro | Windows Laptop | |
|---|---|---|
| DISPLAY (Approximate) | 13.5" Retina Display | 13.5" Full High-Definition Display |
| PROCESSOR | Apple M Chip | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| STORAGE | 512 GB Solid State Drive | 512 GB Solid State Drive |
| MEMORY | 32GB RAM | 32GB RAM |
| NETWORKING | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Capable | Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Capable |
| CAMERA | HD Camera | HD Camera |
| PERIPHERALS | Mobile Dock Magic Keyboard Magic Mouse |
Mobile Dock Wired Keyboard Wired Mouse |
| DIMENSIONS (Approximate) | Height: 0.6 inches Width: 12 inches Stand Depth: 8.5 inches |
Height: 0.7 inches Width: 12.5 inches Stand Depth: 8.5 inches |
| WEIGHT (Approximate) | 3.5 lbs | 3.5 lbs |
| EXTERNAL DISPLAY | 27" USB-C Docking Monitor | 27" USB-C Docking Monitor |
One Computer per Faculty
SCSU follows a 'one computer per person' standard. Additional computers or enhancements to the standard must be approved by the Deans and IT, identify a funding source, follow proper procurement procedures, have a sustainability plan, comply with all end-of-life criteria, adhere to IT standards, and the computer must be managed and secured by IT. Any computers that were improperly procured must be returned to the vendor or surrendered to IT.
Computer Use Policy and Management
All SCSU computers must regularly check into the current client management suite and comply with all assigned configuration profiles, settings, and security applications. All users and usage of SCSU computers must adhere to CSCU IT policies. CSCU IT Policies includes IT-001, IT-002, and IT-004.
IT-001: CSCU Acceptable Use Policy (https://www.ct.edu/files/pdfs/5.3.a Acceptable Use IT-001.pdf)
IT-002: Electronic Communication Policy ( https://www.ct.edu/files/it/BOR_IT-002.pdf)
IT-004: CSCU Information Security Policy ( https://www.ct.edu/files/it/BOR_IT-004.pdf)
Maintenance and Replacement
Computers that need attention prior to the refresh cycle will be repaired or replaced as needed. This ensures faculty members have the necessary tools to perform their work efficiently at all times.
Click here to reference Staff and Lab Computing Standards.