IT Purchase Procedure

Below is a list of our standard laptops / desktops with pre-validated parts and solutions.

• To purchase a new computer or another piece of technology, submit your initial request to IT Services via an IT ticket request. IT Services will submit your purchase requisition on your behalf through Unit 4.  If further approvals are required, you will be notified by the Purchasing Department. 
• Accessory peripherals (i.e. wireless keyboard, mouse, webcam, speakers) should be purchased through the campus bookstore.  If your campus does not have a bookstore, please contact one of the campus bookstores located on Tenth Street, Silver King or Castlegar.
• Desktops are for use on-campus, Laptops are for use for working on-campus or home.

Guidelines for Purchase Orders

1. Ideally orders will be placed well in advance of an employees start date (6-8 weeks) 
2. Supervisors are encouraged to purchase laptops for most staff to increase flexibility and support diverse work models including hybrid and remote.
3. There is a limited staff refresh budget available for upgrading existing staff computers. Departments are encouraged to fund purchases wherever possible. If funding assistance is required, decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and generally do not cover the entire cost of the purchase. 
4. Purchases for new employees or part-time employees are the responsibility of the department if there is not an existing device available within the department. These purchases are not eligible for staff refresh funds.
5. Purchase requests should be managed through supervisors. Determination of who is issued a Selkirk College device is at the discretion of the supervisor, based on existing resources at the work location (computer availability), FTE, and available funding.
6. Additional monitors and docking stations are a cost to the department (if required).