Faculty and staff at UW-Green Bay will be provided with a networked computer that supports the standard applications needed to be effective in their work. These applications include: email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, basic database services, web development, and access to the Internet.
Computers will be considered obsolete when they can no longer provide a " basic level of service" to the user. Basic level of service is defined as efficient access to the most current versions of the operating system(s) and software provided through the campus network. Basic level of service should also include having direct access to a printer that is located in the general vicinity of each user's office. It is anticipated that computers will have to be replaced or upgraded every three years. Printers and other peripherals are the responsibility of the department and must be capable of working with the current campus standards for operating system and office application suite.
A database listing all computers used exclusively by faculty and staff is maintained by the CIT staff. The inventory includes the following information: (1) location; (2) person assigned to the computer; (3) classification of user; (4) manufacturer/model of computer; (5) processor speed; (6) amount of RAM; (7) capacity of hard drive; (8) size and type of monitor; (9) year of purchase; (10) planned year of replacement; and (11) funding source for replacement cost. Each year approximately one-third of the computers will be replaced.
As computers are replaced they must be returned to the Computer Center for reassignment. If a computer is determined to have no useful purpose anywhere in the University, it will be sent to the Director of Purchasing for disposal according to State of Wisconsin mandated surplus equipment procedures .
All faculty and staff should be able to do the following using a networked computer:
a. Produce documents using either Windows or Macintosh-based word processing software;
b. Send and receive e-mail using the campus network;
c. Access the World Wide Web including UW-Green Bay's web site;
d. Use the SIS system to obtain information about courses and students;
e. Use the SIS system to assist students with their advising and registration needs;
f. Use the automated library search systems.
The Information Services Division provides training for all of the applications above as well as designing web pages and course management systems.
All faculty and staff interested in advanced training should be encouraged to make use of workshops offered by the Computer Center or Learning Technology Center or attend workshops and seminars at off-campus locations.
Funding to ensure that each faculty and staff member has access to a basic level of computer service is the responsibility of the institution as a whole. CIT is responsible for ordering and installing all workstations on campus. Workstations for GPR funded faculty and staff positions are supported through a central fund administered by the Computer Center. Program Revenue departments will be charged-back for their computer hardware and support services. If there are insufficient funds available to replace or upgrade all computers identified as obsolete, the Provost, in consultation with the Leadership Team, will determine which computers should be replaced given the funds available.
Student computers in the General Access labs are funded by the Student Technology Fee.
Specialty lab computers are funded by the Lab Modernization Fund. The goal is to not exceed 50% of the Lab Mod Fund, or approximately $100,000.
The Associate Provost for Information Services, in consultation with the Technology Council, should coordinate all university initiatives in the area of information technology including: (1) provision for basic computer services for faculty and staff; (2) faculty and staff training; (3) securing of external (including UW System) funding; and (4) the identification of the information technology needs of faculty and staff.
The Associate Provost for Information Services should also monitor all sources of funding available to the institution to support educational technology and make every effort to ensure that UW-Green Bay keeps pace with national trends.