Equipment purchased through external grants and processed through the College’s budget belongs to the acquiring department of the College. The department is also responsible for the maintenance of this equipment. In the unlikely event that a faculty member obtains equipment via an external grant that is not processed through the College’s budget, the status of the equipment should be negotiated with the Provost to determine ownership and responsibility for repair and replacement. Faculty are encouraged to seek outside funding to augment, upgrade, or replace their research equipment. The Office of Institutional Support and Research is committed to working with faculty to develop proposals for research and teaching equipment. Equipment grants usually require an institutional match, and faculty should consult with the Provost early in the process about the availability of matching funds.