ACC & Satellite Labs
Replacement of equipment is on a 3 year cycle. Approximately 1/3 of the equipment is replaced annually. This is about 150-200 computers yearly. Computers being replaced are moved to other locations to extend their usefulness. Eventually computers are sent to MSU Inventory office for reuse within MSU or other government agencies. If no other uses are available the equipment is put on the surplus sale, per state regulation. By then equipment is usually 5-7 years old & probably not very usable.
When replacing computers in an area, the whole area is looked at for improvement. Instructional equipment may be replaced: ie. projection systems, printer & networking. If the area needs enhancements or has safety issues, this will also be looked at: ie. cpu hangers, Smart Board, white boards, furniture, handicap accessibility & web cameras.
Tiered Allocation
Tier I - new equipment
The ACC.
Tier II - Satellite classrooms (used for instructional purposes)
New equipment purchased with cooperation from department/college
AH01, AH11, AH29, AH203, AH204, AH315, AH327, AH331, NH202, PA215, Walter Weather Lab, WC352, CCL, GLL
Tier III - Satellite labs (not used for instructional purposes)
Equipment from Tier I & II
ASA, Biology Labs*, Hub, Library*,
Student Government & Organizations
Tier IV – Open Labs - equipment from Tier II or III
CSU*, Gage*, Carkoski*, CSET Test labs, Center for Academic Success, Cultural Diversity/Minority Ctr
Tier V – equipment goes to MSU Surplus,
Academic & Administrative office uses
Other State Agency uses
Tier VI – MSU Surplus Sale.
Campus Computer Store Surplus Sale
*With financial assistance from the department/area, new equipment has been
installed to enhance the area.
