Faculty and staff are able to check out Gateway or Macintosh laptops from Media Services for work-related purposes while they are away from campus. There are 15 PCs and 2 Macintoshes that may be checked out for up to 14 days. A photo ID is required. Students are not able to check out these computers.
The Media Services laptops come with core campus software plus VPN for accessing network drives remotely. In addition, individuals may install other licensed applications while they are using the machines. When they are returned, Media Services re-images the machines with the base configuration, so it is important that all data be saved off the computer.
The Gateway PCs are equipped with interchangeable floppy and CD drives. Complete documentation accompanies the laptops with instructions for logging in, accessing an ISP, and using the various hardware interfaces.
The following is the Acceptable Use policy statement regarding the checkout of equipment from Media Services.
Media Services equipment can be checked out for the following approved activities: Instructional needs of faculty and staff, training needs, and administrative needs of university staff. Equipment use and rental by students will need prior authorization from faculty.This policy excludes the use of Media Services equipment for personal use. Rental fees are applied for non-instructional needs as specified through current pricing structures.
For more information, please contact Media Services at 465- 2416.