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Eligible faculty roles: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
One Generations computer provided per faculty member, replaced every four years
Faculty are required to relinquish their former Generations computer upon receiving a replacement.
Faculty can choose between a laptop or desktop; standardized models are provided to ensure reusability for other purposes. Computers assigned to a LAITS financial code in DEFINE.
Computers are for faculty use only; computers identified as being used by other than the intended faculty may be reclaimed.
Faculty may choose to opt-out of the Generations program on an annual basis (foregoing replacement or opting out completely). Faculty who are for a replacement computer will be solicited annually. Faculty who opt-out and retain their current computer must return it once it becomes unsupported . (see Supported Computer Policy on the LAITS website). [link to be updated]
Accessories (monitors, keyboards, mice, docking stations) are the faculty's or department's responsibility.
Faculty whose position changes from tenured or tenure-track to a different job position (such as adjunct, research, emeritus) will be required to relinquish their Generations computer for reassignment. LAITS will consider requests for an alternate computer based on business need and availability.
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