Purchase technology with departmental funds

There are a number of technology items that may be purchased with department funds without submitting a request to UIndyIT. UIndyIT may be able to assist with purchasing some items at discounted rates. Keyboard trays may be requested from UIndy Facilities.

Items not specifically listed must be purchased by UIndyIT.  

Faculty development funds may be used to purchase electronic devices and technology for use in teaching and/or scholarship. All such purchases must be made in consultation with Information Technology.

Independent Department PurchasingUIndyIT Assisted PurchasingUIndyIT Must Purchase
  • Printer paper   
  • Laptop cases  
  • Laser pointers  
  • USB-based presentation remotes/clickers
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Webcams (individual cameras)
  • USB thumb drives
  • USB or external hard drives
  • Keyboards  
  • Computer Mice
  • Speakers  
  • Extension cables for USB connections  
  • Digital still cameras
  • Handheld digital voice recorders
  • IoT devices (e.g. Google or Alexa home devices)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Computers
  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • Printers
  • TVs/Flat panels/Monitors
  • Digital signage*
  • Technology intalled in Technology-Enabled Spaces**
  • All software subscriptions and web based software services
  • Video conferencing cameras (Owl, Hudley etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Digital Signage - displays, located in public or semi-public spaces, that provide targeted information or advertisement of University programs, events, and content.

**Technology-Enabled Spaces - permanently installed projection, audio-visual, and computing tools and devices used to enhance teaching and learning experiences or meetings.

UIndyIT recognizes that the specific needs of a department in technology-enabled spaces may require flexibility in purchasing and support that are outside of IT’s normal procedures.  To facilitate these differences, please submit a request for review to [email protected] 

Encryption software should be installed for any device used for backup or data storage; contact UIndyIT for assistance.

For more information and to obtain quotes