KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Policies and Regulations
REGULATION TITLE: Computer Replacement
APPLIES TO: Students, Faculty, and Staff, and all others who use KSU-issued computers
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Chief Information Officer (CIO) Department of Information Technology (IT)
APPROVED BY:
Kentucky State University Board of Regents
EFFECTIVE DATE:
August 8, 2025
NEXT REVIEW DATE:
August 8, 2028
REGULATION STATEMENT:
This regulation governs the lifecycle management of university-owned computers. It establishes hardware standards, replacement cycles, and user responsibilities to ensure an efficient, secure, and supportable computing environment across Kentucky State University (KSU).
DEFINITIONS:
Standard Hardware
Specific models of computers that are fully supported by the Department of Information Technology (IT) to ensure network compatibility and optimize support.
Replacement Cycle
The planned timeframe for replacing KSU-owned computers to ensure faculty, staff, and students have access to sufficient computing resources.