WWS supplies an office computer for all faculty and administrative and support staff members. The standard machine is a Dell Optiplex running a current Windows operating system.  WWS office computers are part of Princeton's DeSC program that provides a standardized desktop computer environment for administrative computing. This equipment is replaced on a four year cycle. Many offices have local printers also.

Since WWS participates in Princeton’s DeSC computer program, all office computer purchases will be the standard configurations and models recommended and supported by OIT. If faculty would like enhancements to the standard configuration, the cost of the add-ons will be charged to faculty research accounts. Enhancements to staff computers should be approved by unit managers and may be charged to unit or department accounts.

Centers should plan and budget for replacing computer equipment for researchers and visitors on the same schedule. WWSCS does not support or service department or center computer equipment that does not meet current university standards.

The current Faculty Computer Program replaces faculty computers on a four year basis. WWSCS replaces faculty computers every four years and redeploys FCP computers when available.

Any additional equipment including equipment for faculty research assistants, laptops and home office equipment must be purchased from faculty research accounts, center or department accounts.  This equipment must meet the same standards as office equipment. Secondary and home office computing equipment purchased with university funds, including faculty research funds, is the property of the university. All equipment must be returned if faculty or staff leave the University.