Glossary for Secure Your Computer
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A desktop, laptop, or server that runs Windows, Mac OS, or Linux operating system.
Equipment purchased with externally sponsored funding is tagged and recorded on the University's balance sheet. The policy in the SPA Handbook states the following:
"e. Ownership of Equipment Purchased with Federal Funding
The title of ownership for equipment purchased on Federally-funded sponsored agreements typically rests with the University unless otherwise specified in the sponsor agreement."
Also referred to as “a computer from NYU” or NYU-owned.
Per NYU’s Expense and Travel policy:
"Any personal computer or other durable equipment that is purchased from a general University or University-funded research and scholarly activity account remains the property of the University."
Also referred to as “a computer from NYU” or NYU-owned.
NYU-owned computers receive an extra layer of security protection.