Laptop Loan Program
Laptop Loan Program
This program allows eligible students to borrow laptops acquired by the College to bridge the Digital Divide regarding full-time RBC students on campus, who have graduated from high school or equivalent as determined solely by Richard Bland College, and are in a degree-granting program at the College. Students who borrow a laptop must comply fully with the Laptop Loan Agreement, which they must sign prior to taking possession of the device.
Richard Bland College is committed to providing students with an excellent learning environment regardless of their socioeconomic status. An essential element for fulfilling this commitment is bridging the Digital Divide by loaning eligible students the computer tools necessary to help maximize their opportunities to learn.
Definitions
“Digital Divide” means the gulf between those who have ready access to computers and the Internet and those who do not.
“STAC” means Statesman Technical Assistance Center.
Laptop Loan Program
Overview
The Richard Bland College maintains an inventory of laptops available for short-term loan. The laptops are the property of Richard Bland College. The laptops are for college business only and may be checked out each semester and must be returnedat the end of the semester. The laptops are from one to four years old and run the Windows operating system with the standard software package including access to Office 365. Only students who are full time, have graduated from high school or equivalent as determined solely by Richard Bland College, and are in a degree-granting program at the College are eligible to participate in this program. All students participating in this program must comply with this policy and the Laptop Loan Agreement.
How do I reserve a laptop?
Come to the library to check availability and reserve a laptop. You must show your Richard Bland College ID when reserving and when checking out a laptop.
Where do I pick up and return the laptop?
The laptops are available through library. The Laptop Loan Agreement must be completed and signed prior to checking out the laptop. In addition to the Laptop Loan Agreement, you must log on to the laptop while connected to the Richard Bland College network to build your profile before it will work off campus.
How long can I keep a borrowed laptop?
To maintain maximum availability, we allow laptops to be checked out no longer than one semester. All laptops must be returned in good condition on or before the last day of final exams for the academic year in which the laptop is borrowed or three days prior to a student’s withdrawal or other termination from Richard Bland College. Laptops not returned by the due date will have processes initiated to apply a $1200 charge to the student’s account. An additional $60 fee will be charged for a lost charger.
What happens if the laptop is lost, stolen, or damaged while I have it?
You will be responsible for the cost of repairing or replacing the laptop regardless of fault. Normal wear and tear may be authorized at the sole discretion of the Richard Bland College Information Technology Services Department. Costs may be as high as $1200 for full replacement. Any costs not paid by the end of a semester will result in a hold placed on your grades and transcript. Such costs also may be forwarded to collections for appropriate action.
What happens if the laptop experiences a hardware failure while I have it that is not due to any avoidable damage to the laptop?
Information and Technology Services (STAC, McNeer Hall 110, (804) 862-6401) will be responsible for all repairs when the laptop is returned.
Can specialized software be installed on the laptop?
No. These computers are only licensed for the standard image.
