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Technology Purchases

JSCC Policy Number: Not Yet Assigned

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Approved By: Dr. Jeff Sisk

Original Date Effective: 2015-10-16

Last Modified: 2019-11-18

Responsible Office: Office of Information Technology

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the purchase of hardware, software, and other information technology components and equipment at Jackson State Community College. This policy will better allow Jackson State to standardize information technologies purchased, esulting in better pricing, faster processing of requests, and improved delivery of technical support to end users.

Scope

This policy covers all information technology hardware, software, and computer-related components purchased at Jackson State. Specifically, the following technology resources are within the scope of this policy:

  • Desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and servers.
  • Software running on the devices mentioned above.
  • Peripheral equipment, such as printers and scanners.
  • Cables or connectivity-related devices.
  • Audio-visual equipment, such as projectors, smart boards, etc.

All hardware, software, or components purchased with Jackson State Community College funds are the property of Jackson State Community College. This also includes all items purchased using a personal credit card for which the employee is later reimbursed.

General Procedures

• If an employee or department wishes to purchase hardware, software, or computer-related components, they should contact the Office of Information Technology via phone, email or through an OIT work order found under Work Life Tab in jWeb.

• OIT will assist you in determining your needs, get quotes on the product, and create the purchase order via the Sciquest/Jaggear purchasing system.

• Some items are kept in inventory in OIT and we are able to charge back to your department without going through the purchase order process.