Faculty Computer Initiative (FCI)
Purpose
To supply faculty members with up-to-date computers to assist in their instructional and administrative needs. These computers are funded by information technology student fees collected and maintained by ITS. Faculty are allowed to choose a new computer once every four years.
Faculty Definition
Faculty members eligible for the program are full-time Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professor, Instructors, and Lecturers. If these positions are Part-Time, they are not eligible.
Computer Options
The Faculty Computer Initiative has now become as easy as A, B, C, D, E, F. Faculty may choose one system from the six shown below:
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System A: Mini Form Factor (Please note that the mini tower case is larger than the small form factor case)
- Dell Precision Workstation 3620, Mini Tower Form Factor Intel Core i5 Processor, 8GB RAM, 2GB Video Card, 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive, DVD +/- RW Drive, 24" Dell Professional Series monitor with sound bar.
System B: Small Form Factor
- Dell Precision Workstation 3420, Small Form Factor Intel Core i5 Processor, 8GB RAM, 2GB Video Card, 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive, DVD +/- RW Drive 24" Dell Professional Series monitor with sound bar.
System C: Laptop
- Dell Latitude E5480, 14” laptop Intel Core i5 Processor, 8GB RAM, Backlit Keyboard, Dual Band Wireless, 512GB Solid State Hard Drive, includes docking station.
System D: iMac
- 21.5 inch iMac Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB RAM 1TB 5400rpm Hard Drive Intel HD Graphics Wireless Rechargeable Magic Mouse and Keyboard
(Please Note: The iMac above includes a 5400rpm Hard Drive which can affect system performance. An upgrade option to either a 1TB Fusion Drive or a 256GB Solid State drive is available. If you choose to upgrade, your department will be billed a one-time charge for the additional cost over the $1200 FCI allotment.)
System E: MacBook
- 13 inch MacBook Air Intel Core i5 Processor Intel HD Graphics 8 GB RAM 128 GB flash storage backlit keyboard.
System F: Mini Tower Form Factor
- Dell Precision Workstation 3620, Mini Tower Form Factor Intel Core i7 Processor, 16GB RAM, 4GB Video Card, 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive, DVD +/- RW Drive, (monitor not included).
Click the "Complete Form" button below. Be sure to acquire the signature of the appropriate fiscal officer and your FCI Coordinator's signature and send completed form to its_leasing@lists.siue.edu or fax to ext. 3599.
If the options above do not meet your specific program needs, complete the form and select “Check here if you need a customized Dell/Apple unit or monitor” as well as provide the additional information at bottom of form. Send completed form to ITSApprovals@lists.siue.edu with your machine request and justification. Once approved and ordered, your department will be billed a one-time charge for the amount over FCI allotment of $1,200.
Annual Audit of FCI Leased Machines
Each year an Audit of FCI Lease Machines and users will be performed. A listing of Faculty, location and serial number of machines will be sent to the FCI coordinator for each school. They will be asked to respond if that faculty is still at the University, if so, have they changed locations and is the serial number of the machine we have on file correct?
If the faculty member is no longer employed at the University, the machine will be scheduled for pick up by a technician and returned to ITS.
If the machine picked up has nine months or more remaining on its lease, it will be re-issued to a new faculty member (Assistant Professor, Instructor, or Lecturer).
FCI Coordinators
Each school as well as Lovejoy Library has an FCI Coordinator. It is that person's responsibility to verify orders which qualify for the FCI program. It is also the responsibility of the FCI Coordinator to assist the faculty members or their assistants in completing the proper online and paper forms to complete an order. They are also the "go to" person for meeting deadlines for the receipt of orders. Find your FCI Coordinator.
