Distance-Learning Equipment Request for Faculty and Staff

Please read and acknowledge Responsibilities for participation in this program: (Note this will not apply in the absence of a loan)

1. Employees are responsible for the proper care and use of the laptop loaned to them. Laptops loaned to faculty and staff must only be used to conduct college business.
2. Employees are responsible for the loss of the laptop, as well as any damages unrelated to normal wear and tear, including replacement costs at fair market value.
3. If equipment is stolen, the employee must notify the authorities in whose jurisdiction the theft occurred and the College’s Public Safety Department.
4. Employees must operate the equipment in accordance with the University’s computer user responsibility policy.
5. In accordance with University policy, a physical inventory of the equipment will be performed on an annual basis by Property Management. The College reserves the right to conduct one or more inventories of the laptop annually. If an inventory is requested while the laptop has been issued to an employee, the employee will be notified and will be responsible for bringing the laptop to campus so an audit may be performed. Failure to comply will result in the College taking actions to bar the employee from borrowing any equipment owned by the College.
6. Equipment must be returned in good working condition with no damage beyond normal wear and tear.
7. Employees are responsible for returning the laptop to the lending party when due or to the Property Management Office upon termination  or any other change in employment with the College.