5 - Computer Equipment Purchases, Upgrades and Installation

The new computer equipment review process is designed to maximize current and future equipment compatibility, ensure competitive pricing and verify warranties and service agreements.  As funds are available, the College and Departments will continue to purchase computer equipment, computer upgrades, peripheral devices, software, and software upgrades. 

Prior to the purchase of computer equipment and software, a request for specific computer-related software and a description of intended equipment use must be forwarded to, Devin Taylor.  This will allow IT to ensure equipment or software is compatible with OUHSC technology and network systems and that appropriate support services are available.  A product review will be required for most software programs other than those provided by the university as a part of the standard productivity software.

In addition, all new Computer Equipment Purchases and related equipment must go through the Information Security Risk Assessment process. See sections 2.1 & 2.2 for more information regarding computer and software purchases.

Departments are responsible for purchasing, and maintaining high quality black and white or color laser and/or inkjet printers for use by faculty and staff.  This includes regular cleaning of printers and purchasing paper and print or toner cartridges.  Departments and/or individuals are responsible for purchase of printer-appropriate transparencies, photo quality paper and oversized paper stock.

All computers purchased or received by any department in the College of Allied Health must be checked by IT staff for the following:

• proper software and hardware,
• completed product review if necessary,
• configuration of network settings,
• proper installation of all production software,
• proper configuration of peripheral equipment, and recording of computer information and serial number for updating inventory records.

Please contact, Devin Taylor, at (405) 271-8001 ext. 43412 to schedule computer and software installations and upgrades.