Technology setup for Regular Hybrid and Fully Remote Employees

Summary

Explains what technology Bowdoin provides to eligible hybrid and fully remote employees, what the College's expectations are for equipment use, and how to notify IT when taking equipment off campus. For faculty and staff with approved hybrid or remote work arrangements.

Body

Questions

  • What technology does Bowdoin provide for hybrid or remote employees?
  • Can I take my monitor and peripherals home if I work hybrid?
  • Do I get a second set of equipment for working from home?
  • How do I notify IT that I'm taking equipment off campus?
  • What equipment am I allowed to use for Bowdoin work at home?
  • Can I use my personal computer for Bowdoin work if I'm remote?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty and staff with an approved hybrid or fully remote work arrangement through Human Resources.

  • Who: Faculty and staff with an approved Hybrid, Remote, or Flexible Schedule Work Agreement
  • What: College-provided technology for off-campus work
  • Prerequisite: A Hybrid, Remote, or Flexible Schedule Work Agreement Form must be completed through HR before taking equipment off campus.

Resolution

Standard technology provided

The College provides a single set of technology per eligible employee. This includes:

  • One computer
  • One external monitor (for those not using an All-in-One desktop)
  • One keyboard
  • One mouse
  • One adapter to connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse
One set only: Multiple sets of equipment are not assigned. Hybrid employees approved to work from home are expected to use their single set at their primary place of work — either their Bowdoin office or their off-campus location — with no expectation of having an external monitor, mouse, or keyboard at both locations simultaneously.

Taking equipment off campus

Upon HR approval of a hybrid or remote work arrangement, employees should complete the IT equipment off-campus notification form to let IT know what equipment will be leaving campus.

Notify IT: Equipment Leaving Campus

Computer Use Policy

All employees are expected to use college-provided equipment for Bowdoin work in accordance with the College's Computer Use Policy. Personal computers should not be used for Bowdoin work.

See the Computer Use Policy for complete details.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.

Details

Details

Article ID: 146659
Created
Mon 6/27/22 10:41 AM
Modified
Thu 4/30/26 6:10 PM
Article applies to:
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