The use of NIC monitors and docking stations in addition to NIC laptops is subject to the following conditions:
- NIC Information Technology is unable to guarantee the setup of your hardware at home.
- NIC Information Technology will not be travelling to remote work locations to provide physical support of any equipment.
- Users experiencing hardware issues for NIC owned devices must come to main campus to have those issues resolved.
- NIC Information Technology can provide remote support for software issues if users have high speed internet and the operating system is working.
- The user may be personally liable for any damages that occur to the NIC owned technology while working remotely.
- The user is responsible for disconnecting and safely transporting any hardware they have received approval to use for remote work.
If a user requires the use of a monitor or docking station, the following guidelines may help you:
- Use your phone to take pictures of your current setup so you have a reference to follow when you set up the system at a remote location.
- Consider using masking tape and labels to identify what cords/plugs go where.This will help you reconnect things later.
- Do not forget your power supplies and cords.
- Remember to plug it in.
NIC is NOT allowing any additional NIC owned hardware to be used at home at this time, this includes:
- Computer towers
- Document cameras
- Smart Podiums
- Printers
- Copiers
- Document scanners
- Phones
- Desks/chairs or other office furniture
Please note: Webcams, microphones, and other peripheral devices (i.e. keyboard and mouse) may be taken home as well.
Due to the COVID-19 issue nationally, supplies are currently short on microphones and webcams. NIC IT is continuing to search for and order these supplies.