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UC Davis Student Computer Purchase Program

UC Davis Student Computer Purchase Program. Presentation to AC4 August 20, 2001. Background. EVC Grey, VCs Hamilton and Wall, and VP Bruno appointed Workgroup Workgroup developed requirements Twelve RFIs sent out Researched other Universities’ programs Created web site:

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UC Davis Student Computer Purchase Program

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  1. UC Davis Student Computer Purchase Program Presentation to AC4 August 20, 2001

  2. Background • EVC Grey, VCs Hamilton and Wall, and VP Bruno appointed Workgroup • Workgroup developed requirements • Twelve RFIs sent out • Researched other Universities’ programs • Created web site: http://computerownership.ucdavis.edu • Collaborated on Admissions mailing • Shortlist of four vendors

  3. Key Requirements • Custom UCD image • Windows 2000 Pro, Office 2000 Std., Norton Anti-virus, Eudora, utilities • Competitive prices • Provision of MAC address for pre-setup of accounts • Three coordinated sales channels: • Web • Direct • UCD Bookstore

  4. Key Requirements (Cont.) • 4-year on-site warranty • Recovery disk • UCD inserts in packaging • Collateral marketing • UCD approval of site changes • Notification of h/w, s/w changes • Support plan

  5. Programmatic Overview • Selected vendor: Dell • Although Apple didn’t meet the requirements, they will be referenced with a link as an alternate platform • Program components: • Two desktop, two laptop configurations • Online/Bookstore/Direct purchasing • 4-year on-site warranty • Financial aid available

  6. Programmatic Overview (Cont.) • Program components (cont.): • Custom UCD software pre-configured • Bookstore can offer alternate financing arrangements • IT Express remains first line of support • Summer Advising, STEP, etc. • ResNet consultants, ITX, LM training • Site content, documentation, Bovine Online

  7. Current Status • Can reserve machines through Bookstore • Hold-ups:XP and NAV glitches • Online sales targeted for 9/15 • Working with Bookstore, Law School, GSM to mitigate date slippage • Site: computerownership.ucdavis.edu

  8. UC Davis Student Computer Purchase Program Presentation to AC4 August 20, 2001

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