Computer Request Guidelines

When preparing to request additional technology equipment, use the helpful guidelines below:

Faculty/Staff

Full-time Faculty (Eligible for Desktop and Mobile Device):

  • Desktop Machine – iMac or Windows desktop
  • Mobile Device – iPad, Laptop, Laptop 2-in-1

Part-time Faculty (Eligible for a Desktop):

  • Desktop Machine – Only one per office, asset to be shared  

Department Director and Chair (Eligible for Desktop and Mobile Device):

  • Desktop Machine – iMac or Windows desktop
  • Mobile Device – iPad, Laptop, or Laptop 2-in-1

Full-time Staff (Eligible for Desktop):

  • Desktop Machine – iMac or Windows desktop 

Part-time Staff (Eligible for Desktop):

  • Desktop Machine – Only one per office, asset to be shared  

Executive Faculty/Staff

Executive Staff - President, VP, Dean, AVP (Eligible for Desktop, Mobile Device (laptop), and Additional Mobile Device (iPad):
  • Desktop Machine – iMac or Windows desktop
  • Mobile Device – Laptop or Laptop 2-in-1
  • Additional Mobile Device – iPad 

Student Workers

  • One refreshed desktop

Monitors (Single 24” Monitor is Standard)

  • Monitors are replaced as needed
  • One monitor provided per faculty/staff
  • Dual monitor requests are fulfilled with refreshed monitors when possible
  • Written justification is required if a new monitor is preferred for the second monitor.

Exceptions

Faculty and staff may request an initial or additional computer outside of the listed specification and guidelines. This request must be submitted through Katalyst with an attached exception form that provides justification, to include the below applicable information:

  • Job specifications that require the use of additional technology
  • Software that will be used and system requirements for the software
  • Anticipated size and quantity of data that will be stored

If IT@Sam approves the exception and it's determined the requested technology is needed to perform required job duties, IT@Sam will fund the request. 

If the department is going to fund it, please enter the requisition in Bearkat Buy. Once you received budgetary approval from your Dean/Director and Division Vice President, use the Katalyst Self-Service Portal to submit your request for the additional technology.