All technology purchases at Whatcom Community College must be approved by the IT Department prior to

creation of a purchase order. The business office will not process purchase requisitions without IT approval.

This process is to ensure compatibility, support, purchasing requirements, and accessibility requirements.

Please fully complete this form, providing as much information and detail as possible, and submit it to the Help Desk, Heiner 104, helpdesk@whatcom.edu. Only completed forms will be evaluated. Expect up to two weeks for approval. - You will be contacted if more information is needed. You will be notified of the selection decision and with the results of the accessibility evaluation.

All technology purchases including websites and applications are required to meet accessibility requirements.

This may require requesters to request a current VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) from the vendor to determine accessibility of the product and that it meets WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Information on the policies and requirements are located at the end of this form.

Todays date: MM/DD/YYYY	Building and room: Enter building and room number here

Full name: Enter full name here	Phone number: Enter phone number or extension here

Requested completion date: MM/DD/YYYY

Describe your request: Enter your technolgy request here, provide as many details as possible. Including contact information.

What is the justification for this request: How will it improve efficiency, or what problem will it solve.

This request must be consistent with the Strategic Plan goals: (indicate which goals support this request)

Goal 1: Expand opportunities for students to achieve their potential

Goal 2: Strengthen the culture of learning

Goal 3: Contribute actively to the vitality of Whatcom County

Goal 4: Advance the College as a more diverse learning community

Goal 5: Strengthen the College’s ability to deliver its mission

From which budget code will this be paid? Enter budget code here

If no budget code and budget signature is given, then budgetary cost only will be given.

Budget approval signature:

Approved by Supervisor or Division Chair:

RELEVANT POLICIES AND OTHER RESOURCES

Voluntary Product Accessibility Template: http://www.itic.org/

Washington State Office of the Chief Information Office Policy 188: https://ocio.wa.gov/policy/accessibility

SBCTC Policy 3.20.30 Access for students with disabilities: http://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/policies-rules

SBCTC Accessible Technology Policy: Vision, Mission, Policy Statement and Recommendations for Adoption adopted March 2016 http://www.sbctc.edu/online-accessibility.aspx

Whatcom Policy 496 Accessible Information Technology Policy: http://whatcom.edu/about-the-college/policies-procedures/policies

Whatcom Procedure 745 Procurement of Accessible Technology http://whatcom.edu/about-the-college/policies-procedures/policies

Evaluation of Technology Request **TO BE FILLED OUT BY IT DEPARTMENT**

Date request received by IT: MM/DD/YYYY

Is a current VPAT attached: Yes No	Date VPAT reviewed: MM/DD/YYYY

Review VPAT for accuracy and compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA:

Enter here information found during review of VPAT

Accessible VPAT? Yes No	Meets 2.0 A	AA	AAA

Comments of product compatibility with WCC technology standards:

Enter comments of product compatibility

Is product compatible with WCC technology standards? Yes No

Miscellaneous Comments:

Enter miscellaneous comments here

User notified of findings	Date: MM/DD/YYYY

Purchase Requisition created: Yes No

Final notes:

Enter final notes here