Brandeis University Desktop Refresh Program
The Desktop Refresh Program
As technology has grown more important in our professional lives, the need to stay current with ever changing hardware and software has become more essential. To insure that faculty and administrative offices have adequate technological resources, LTS has developed the Desktop Refresh program. In conjunction with the Academic Dean's office, LTS has placed Arts and Sciences departments and administrative offices on a refresh cycle. Every four or five years, depending on need, each individual staff or faculty member receives a new computer and updated software. Computers in the refresh program can get updated software any time during the cycle. LTS staff set up the new computers, load the software, and transfer files from the old computers to the new ones. All individuals in the same department that are receiving new hardware are usually completely refreshed in a single day so as to minimize the disruption. Departments not included in the refresh program are also invited to participate at their own expense. Because LTS purchases in bulk, we are able to obtain discounts substantially below the standard Higher Education prices. Contact the Tech Desk if you like to join the program.
Each person has a choice of one of two standard models, currently a Dell or an Apple desktop computer. Computers in the desktop refresh program are leased and must be returned in good condition. Users should not write on the computer, attach stickers, glue on attachments, or otherwise deface the computer.
All computers are purchased with a service agreement covering all parts and labor. If your computer should experience problems, please contact the Tech Desk at x67782. Hardware problems will be handled through the LTS Repair Shop at x64801.
When your computer is replaced, you will have an opportunity to purchase the CPU, keyboard and mouse. For more specific information, click on the following link:
Buy your computer flyer
Departments to be refreshed in FY04, FY08, etc.
Academic
AAAS
Classical Studies
English
ESL
Fine Arts
GREA
GSAS
Legal Studies
Math
Music
NEJS
Philosophy
ROCL
Women's Studies
Administrative
Card Office
General Counsel
Hiatt Career Center
Intellectual Property
Intercultural Center
President's Office
Registrar
Student Life
Student Services Enrollment
Departments to be refreshed in FY05, FY09, etc.
Academic
American Studies
Economics
Education
History
Hornstein
Physics
Politics
Psychology
Sociology Theatre Arts
Administrative
Athletics
Budget
Bursar
Conferences + Events
Controller
Dean Arts + Sciences
Executive VP/COO Office
Financial Aid
Human Resources
International Students + Scholars
Procurement
Provost Office
Psychological Counseling
Research Accounting
Sponsored Programs
Treasurer
Departments to be refreshed in FY06, FY10, etc
Academic
Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
University Studies
Administrative
Academic Affairs
Admissions
Capital Projects
Chaplaincy
Facilities
Institutional Research
Public Affairs
Public Safety
Radiation Safety
Rose Art
Student Enrichment Services
Student Enrichment/TYP
Trustees Office
