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CLA Office of Information Technology
4help@umn.edu
612-624-4357
4help@umn.edu
612-624-4357
Technology Purchasing
CLA-OIT provides technology purchasing services to ensure you get the right technology for your needs at the best price. We take the confusion out of technology purchasing and handle all of the paperwork.
Eligibility
CLA faculty and staff
What We Do
- Provide a catalog of recommended technology items.
- Prepare systems for use on University networks through initial operating system configuration, configuring security settings, installing licensed software, etc.
- Order item(s) for CLA faculty and staff.
- Deliver item(s) to departments.
What We Don't Do
- Order items unrelated to technology.
What You Need to Do
- Work with your Technology Administrator or CLA Service Desk to identify your needs.
Availability
CLA-OIT Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Detailed Availability
Our Commitment
Orders are submitted within 1 business day of approved request. Vendor shipping time varies from a few days to a few weeks. Deliveries are made within 3 days of receiving item from vendor. Average resolution time is 7-14 business days.
Contact
CLA Service Desk
Call: 612-624-4357 (4-HELP)
Email: 4help@umn.edu
Eligibility
CLA faculty and staff
What We Do
- Provide immediate purchasing from University Bookstores or other vendors in time-sensitive cases.
- Prepare systems for use on University networks through initial operating system configuration, configuring security settings, installing licensed software, etc.
- Deliver item(s) to departments.
What We Don't Do
- Order items unrelated to technology.
What You Need to Do
- Work with your Technology Administrator or CLA Service Desk to identify your needs.
Availability
CLA-OIT Office Hours
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Detailed Availability
Our Commitment
One business day for standard configurations.
Contact
CLA Service Desk
Call: 612-624-4357 (4-HELP)
Email: 4help@umn.edu
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Our mission is to support and enhance research, instruction, and administrative efficiency
by identifying and providing effective and cost-conscious technology solutions for CLA.
by identifying and providing effective and cost-conscious technology solutions for CLA.
