The primary distinction between UT-owned devices and personally owned devices is that UT-owned devices are purchased through the university's centralized purchasing system i.e., using university funds, grant funds, university P-Card, etc. Personally owned devices a purchased individually by students, faculty, or staff using personal funds i.e, a personal checking account, credit card, payroll deduction, gift from parents, etc.
Here are additional insights on the key distinctions between UT-owned devices and personally owned devices:
UT-Owned Devices
- Procurement: Acquired through the university's centralized purchasing system.
- Management: Managed by the university's IT department with specific software and security measures installed.
- Usage: Intended for university-related work or research purposes only.
- Support: Supported by the university's IT HelpDesk; maintenance and repairs are typically handled internally.
Personally Owned Devices
- Procurement: Purchased individually by students, faculty, or staff.
- Management: Self-managed or with limited support from the university for certain services (like Wi-Fi access).
- Usage: Used for both personal activities and may also be used for academic or work purposes with proper security measures.
- Support: Limited support provided by the university; owners are often responsible for their own maintenance and repairs.