ROWAN UNIVERSITY POLICY

Title: The iPad Cellular Data Activation Policy
Subject: Information Resources and Technology
Policy No:
Applies: University-Wide
Issuing Authority: Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer
Responsible Officer: Vice President for Information Resources and Chief Information Officer
Adopted: 04/02/2014
Last Revision: 08/26/2014
Last Reviewed:

1. PURPOSE

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1. ACCOUNTABILITY

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1. APPLICABILITY

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1. DEFINITIONS

1. "Authorized Cellular Carrier" – Rowan University authorized cellular companies as defined by the Office of Purchasing and Procurement

1. "Cellular Service" – The transmission of non-voice data via cellphone or other mobile device.

1. "IRT" – Information Resource and Technology

1. POLICY

1. All use of iPads must be in compliance with the University's Acceptable Use Policy and Mobile Computing and Removable Media Policy

1. Rowan University recognizes that the performance of certain job responsibilities may be enhanced by the provision of communication devices. This policy establishes the method for approval of an Apple iPad with cellular data service for Rowan employees.

1. A device acquired by a department and provided to a Rowan employee is considered to be University property and will be used only by that employee for official University business purposes.

1. Department Responsibility

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E Employee Responsibility

1. Ensuring that the device is used for University business only. The University recognizes that incidental use not initiated by the employee is possible, but under any circumstances it should be both infrequent and non-routine. The University also recognizes that there may be emergency or extenuating circumstances under which an iPad is needed for personal use. Those occasions must be rare and non-routine in nature.
2. Ensuring the physical protection of the device from damage and unauthorized use
3. Ensuring the device is returned to the University when it is no longer needed or if the employee terminates employment with the University.

1. PROCEDURE

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1. NON-COMPLIANCE AND SANCTIONS

Violation of this policy may subject the violator to disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from a school, and may subject the violator to penalties stipulated in applicable state and federal statutes.
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Mira Lalovic-Hand,
VP and Chief Information Officer , or IRT:2015:05, was removed from this site on September 1, 2023. Please see the Cellular Device Policy.