Information Technology

Replacement Cycle

Information Technology is dedicated to providing the best technology possible through the Butler University Replacement Cycle plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the Department Coordinators? ~ Show Answer

he deployment will be based on how quickly each area finishes the inventory verification process (First-ready, first-served)

Phase/Area Coordinators
Phase 1: June - August
Labs and Classrooms Julianne Miranda
Phase 2: October - May
Academic Affairs Monica Strigari /Cheryl Jensen
Advancement Claudia Johnson
Athletics Julie Porep
Clowes Memorial Hall Josh Lingenfelter
College of Business Kathleen Hood
College of Communication Mark Harris
College of Education Chris Price
College of LAS Priscilla Cobb
College of Pharmacy Heather Hazelwood
Enrollment Management Karen Hand
Finance Lisa Phillips
Human Resources Dawn Prium
Information Technology Joe Ader
Jordan College of Fine Arts Maren Urness
Library Scott Pfitzinger
Operations Karen Quattrocchi
Presidents Office
Student Affairs Deb Barrick

What's new this year? ~ Show Answer

Windows 7/Office 2010: The rollout of Windows 7 operating system on PCs continues. All new PC computers will be deployed with Windows 7 and Office 2010.

Please visit our Windows 7 page for more information on Windows 7.

Please visit our  Office 2010 page for more information on Office 2010.

Eligibility: We are very pleased to announce that the 2011/2012 Replacement Cycle has been fully funded. All computers greater than 44 months of age are eligible to be replaced

One rollout: In past years we defined a fall and spring rollout. This year we will provide everyone their data at the same time and then process the replacements based on a "first come first served" basis..

Speakers/Headsets: Due to the increased use of multimedia (video, music, unified voicemail), the Replacement Cycle will be supplying all computers (not iMacs as they have good speakers built-in) with an external set of speakers or headset.  

Scheduling System: IT now has a scheduling/appointment system that allows you to pick the day and time of your replacement. 

What happens to the old computers returned from the Replacement Cycle? ~ Show Answer

All computers that are retired from Butler University's inventory have their hard drives erased using WiebeTech's Drive eRazer Pro. This process is done to the U.S. Department of Defense standard for clearing a non-removable rigid disk and is also approved by the National Institute of Standards and Technology for purging data from hard drives.

Erased hard drives and other equipment are sold to Christy's of Indiana Auction House. If you wish to purchase any of this equipment, please contact Christy's.

Christy's of Indiana
6851 S. Madison
(317) 784-0000

Why doesn't IT allow me to purchase old devices? ~ Show Answer

At this point in time, to take a device and prepare it to be used by a private party takes effort and would not make financial sense to the university. Our process is not uncommon among other universities and large companies. IT will reassess this policy in the future to look for cost saving methods in hopes to make this an option for Faculty and Staff.