Computer Standards
The District shall replace computer desktops and laptops on a 5-year refresh cycle. The lifecycle begins on the day the District receives the equipment.
If your department has a need for a new computer, please follow these guidelines to determine the funding source:
Computer Funding Guidelines
Group |
ITS Funded |
Department / Grant Funded |
Instructional |
---|---|---|---|
Full-time Faculty |
✔ |
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Adjunct Faculty |
Five Desktop Computers Per Division |
Additional Computers Beyond Five |
|
Full-time Office and Support Staff |
✔ |
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Managers and Executives |
✔ |
||
Part-time Staff, Professional Experts, Shared Computers |
✔ |
||
Computers Originally Purchased with Grant Funds |
✔ |
||
Classrooms |
✔ |
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Computer Labs |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Laptop Carts |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Conference Rooms |
✔ |
All full-time faculty and office/support staff will be provided one ITS funded computer from the options described below. Managers and Executives will be provided with an ITS funded desktop and laptop. All other computers must be purchased using Department or Grant funding.
Full-time Employee Computer Options
Group |
Faculty |
Office Staff |
Power Users |
Managers |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows Desktop and Monitor |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Windows Laptop |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Mac Desktop w/ Built-in Monitor |
✔ |
|||
Mac Laptop |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
|
Laptop Docking Station and Monitor |
✔ |
Included w/ Laptop Option |
In Lieu of Desktop |
Power Users are defined as employees whose job duties include complex scripting/programming/database queries, virtualization/image building, artificial intelligence research, virtual/augmented reality, 3D modeling and high-end graphics/video/audio editing. Depending on workload, Power Users will have the option to choose standard models with additional RAM/Storage/CPU, or from the High Performance Standards if more powerful 3D rendering or server-grade CPU processors are required.
Obsolete Computers (5+ Years Old)
Please note that when a computer older than five years is refreshed, the obsolete computer will be collected for salvaging. If the obsolete computer stays within the department/division’s possession at their request, ITS will tag the machine appropriately and will no longer perform hardware repair on the system. Systems that do not support the latest operating system or cannot receive security updates must be removed for salvaging and cannot stay in operation.
Repurposed Computers (0 - 4 Years Old)
At times, ITS may keep in stock older model machines that are under warranty that can be used for emergency loans, shared spaces, or hourly staff. These machines are limited in numbers and will not be refreshed by ITS when the warranty expires.
Computer Peripherals
Please follow these guidelines to determine if a computer peripheral will be ITS funded or department funded for full-time faculty and staff. Please note that for part-time staff, professional experts and shared computers all accessories (with the only exception being telephone) must be department or grant funded.
Peripheral Funding Guidelines
Peripheral |
ITS Funded |
Department / Grant Funded |
---|---|---|
First Monitor |
✔ |
|
Additional Monitors |
✔ |
|
Basic Keyboard/Mouse |
✔ |
|
Specialized Keyboard/Wireless Mouse |
✔ |
|
Telephone |
✔ |
|
Printer* |
✔ |
✔ |
Department Copiers* |
✔ |
✔ |
Scanner |
✔ |
|
Speakers/Headphones |
✔ |
*Please see ITS Printer and Copier Standards for additional details.
If your Department has a need to refresh computers or purchase additional peripherals, please contact the ITS Help Desk by visiting https://helpdesk.pasadena.edu or by emailing by helpdesk@pasadena.edu.
Current Standard Models
Current Computer Standards
Computer Type |
Manufacturer and Model |
---|---|
Windows Desktop |
Dell Optiplex 3000 Small Form Factor |
Windows Laptop |
Dell Latitude 5430 |
Mac Desktop |
iMac / Mac Mini |
Mac Laptop |
MacBook Air 13" or 15" |
Chromebook |
HP Chromebook 14A |
Windows Laptop - Low Cost |
Dell Latitude 3420 |
Windows Desktop - High Performance |
Dell Precision 7920 Dell Optiplex 5000 Small Form Factor |
Windows Laptop - High Performance |
Dell Precision 5470 |
Mac Desktop - High Performance |
Mac Studio |
Mac Laptop - High Performance |
MacBook Pro 14" or 16" |
Tablet |
Apple iPad / iPad Air / iPad Pro |
Accreditation Standard - ACCJC Standard III. C.2
The institution continuously plans for, updates and replaces technology to ensure its technological infrastructure, quality and capacity are adequate to support its mission, operations, programs, and services.