| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.39 |
| Liaison | Brad Spanbauer |
| Submission Date | July 9, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
OP-12: Electronics Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 1.00 |
Brian
Kermath Sustainability Director Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase computers and/or other electronic products that are EPEAT registered or meet similar multi-criteria sustainability standards for electronic products?:
A copy of the electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines :
“Supported” means that IT staff will install, maintain, and attach this equipment to the campus network. Academic Computing is an authorized repair center for both HP and Apple computers. There is no charge for support labor as long as the equipment meets campus standards. There will be no charge for support parts for up to 2 years beyond the purchased warranty as long as the cost is not more than half the price of a replacement computer or printer and the repair is not from accidental user damage.
”Consumer grade” computers and printers will not be supported. While they may be cheaper to purchase, they have a higher total cost of ownership (higher maintenance costs, lower life cycle). With the exception of computers attached to specialized (usually scientific) equipment, if non-standard computers are purchased, the unit to which the computer is assigned will be charged for parts and labor (at a rate of $60/hour) when work is requested.
Quotes for all campus computers, printers and monitors are provided by IT. All quotes provided by IT for standard computers, printers, and monitors will meet at least Bronze-level registration under the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). Preference will be given for electronic products that have achieved EPEAT Silver or Gold registration. For more information on EPEAT and its criteria, please check www.epeat.net/resources/criteria.
When a computer or printer outside of the campus support standards break, it needs to be replaced rather than repaired. You can request replacement of your old computer or printer from campus surplus by contacting the Help Desk, helpdesk@uwosh.edu or 424-3020.
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
Quotes for all campus computers, printers and monitors are provided by IT. All quotes provided by IT for standard computers, printers, and monitors will meet at least Bronze-level registration under the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). Preference will be given for electronic products that have achieved EPEAT Silver or Gold registration. For more information on EPEAT and its criteria, please check www.epeat.net/resources/criteria.
Does the institution wish to pursue to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT registered electronics)?:
Expenditures on EPEAT registered desktop and laptop computers, displays, thin clients, televisions, and imaging equipment::
| Expenditure Per Level | |
| EPEAT Bronze | --- |
| EPEAT Silver | --- |
| EPEAT Gold | --- |
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers, displays, thin clients, televisions, and imaging equipment:
The website URL where information about the institution's electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.