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For departments that have chosen to participate, SSCF will provide one standard computer with monitor for business office staff members.
All of the Social Sciences academic departments paying the standard “tax” (or a comparable SSCF subsidy) are eligible to participate in this program.
For covered employees with an approved hybrid work agreement, we will provide a standard docking monitor setup for the secondary site as well.
If a customer has more than one machine, all machines must be SSCF-managed to receive one from SSCF and all must meet minimum performance standards.
Arts & Humanities departments, EAOP/TRIO, CREATE, DesignLab and most of the other standalone research programs do not currently participate.
Who are and what do they need?
SSCF standard laptop for business office staff member
Work-from home setup for business office staff member with approved hybrid work agreement
Non-standard system otherwise meeting SSCF performance standards for business office staff
Computer for faculty, researchers, grad students, non-business office staff
What do they get from SSCF?
Standard laptop from SSCF pool, laptop bag if needed
27" monitor with built-in docking station/webcam/speakers (24" option is also available) Keyboard & mouse
Subsidy not generally available, contact SSCF for special circumstances.
SSCF provides purchasing advice and assistance, but purchase is made using department or grant funds.
When to get a new one
(or a new subsidy)?
When it no longer meets our minimum performance standards
When it stops working.
When it no longer meets our minimum performance standards.
Department's discretion
Who owns it when it is replaced/retired?
SSCF
SSCF
SSCF if department receives any subsidy, otherwise department.
Department
Included Equipment:
Standard mouse and keyboard provided.
Option for wired Microsoft Natural Keyboard at no extra cost.
Standard laptop bag available upon request.
Peripheral Options:
PC-style keyboards and mice provided for all systems.
Apple-branded peripherals must be purchased by the department.
Monitors:
Provided monitors feature built-in docking stations, ethernet ports, webcams, and speakers.
Accessibility Accommodations:
Available upon request, with potential campus funding support.
System Refresh Cycle:
Machines replaced based on minimum specifications, not a fixed schedule.
Specifications include benchmark score over 9000, 16GB RAM minimum, and SSD storage of at least 256GB.
Windows machines must have TPM (Trusted Platform Module) meeting TPM 2.0 standards.
Machines must support currently-supported operating systems (Windows 11, Ubuntu 22.04, MacOS 15).
Upgrades and Maintenance:
Option for component upgrades instead of full system replacements.
SSCF does not cover personal printers, A/V equipment, or non-standard peripherals.
Laptop warranties do not cover damage; repairs or replacements paid by the department.
ChromeOS Devices:
Full subsidy available; contact SSCF to check compatibility.
Newly purchased ChromeOS devices must have at least 4 years of support from Google.
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