Policy No.: 8075 Board Approved: May 24, 2005 Reviewed: September 15, 2020
Information Technology Hardware and Software Standards
Hagerstown Community College will establish and update as needed campus-wide hardware standards for desktop computers, laptops and printers. Other peripherals will be assessed on a case- by-case basis. When determining hardware standards, the College will consider product availability, estimated lifecycle, configuration and components stability and service agreements/warranties. All IT hardware procurement will adhere to the established standards unless discipline/function-specific requirements demand deviation. In such cases, approval will be obtained from appropriate college administrator. Additionally, the College will establish software standards for faculty and staff use. Software Standards will include the following: • Operating Systems • Network Client • Anti-Spyware • E-mail • Time Management This policy does not cover instructional discipline-specific software applications, which will be determined by faculty and/or academic officers. User support of hardware and software that deviates from the standards will be the primary responsibility of the specific unit. IT standards will be set on an annual basis by the Information Technology Department in collaboration with College executive staff, the Administrative and IT Services Committee, the Teaching and Learning Committee and the Technology Planning Council. Input will be sought from other campus groups/departments as appropriate. • Office Suite • Web browser • Virus Protection • Administrative Software
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