Technology Budget Planning Process 2010

Calvin College provides funding for desktop computers and software through the Academic Technology Budget and the Administrative Technology Budget. These are centralized budgets, managed by CIT, that provide funding for both administrative and academic technology needs. This includes technology in public and departmental computer labs as well as Smart Classrooms.

Letters have been sent to department chairpersons, department directors, and/or department budget officers asking them to submit their technology requests through the annual budget request process. Budget requests are due back to CIT by February 26.

In order to streamline the budget process we are making changes to the process for 2010-2011. For small and routine requests we are implementing a "request when needed" strategy. Requests for routine items such as a software application or a computer for a new employee can be made when they are needed through the CIT HelpDesk. You no longer need to request these items in the budget in February and then wait until the new fiscal year for the requst to be filled.

Want to know when your computer is scheduled to be replaced? You may access that information in KnightVision by clicking here (you will need to enter your KnightVision username and passphrase. Once you open the file you can scroll to your department or use the bookmark index on the left.

• Changes for 2010-2011
• What to Include
• What Not to Include
• Planning Timeline
• Wireless Access
• Academic Software
• Faculty & Staff Computers
• Laptop vs. Desktop
• Who to Contact
• Budget Entry Tool Download
• Computer Life Cycle Replacements
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Comments