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Title: Technology Ownership Policy
Subject:   Information Resources and Technology
Policy No: IRT:2018:01
Applies: University-Wide
Issuing Authority: Senior Vice President for Information Resources and Technology and Chief Information Officer
Responsible Officer: Senior Vice President for Information Resources and Technology and Chief Information Officer, ProvostDirector of Technology Services
Adopted: 06/18/2018
Last Revision: 08 06/2105/20182023
Last Reviewed: 06 09/1824/20182021

I.     PURPOSE

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This policy defines ownership of all technology assets purchased with Rowan University funds

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II.    ACCOUNTABILITYACCOUNTABILITY

Under the direction of the President

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and Provost, the Chief Information Officer and the Director of Information Security shall

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ensure compliance with this policy. The Vice Presidents, Deans, and other members of management shall implement this policy in their respective areas.

III.  APPLICABILITY

This policy applies to all Rowan University employees

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IV. DEFINITIONS

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Refer to Rowan University Technology Terms and Definitions for terms and definitions that are used in this policy.

V.   POLICY

  1. Ownership of Technology

    1. Any technology, including, but not limited to,

    computer

    1. workstation hardware (

    i

    1. e.

    e

    1. g. laptop, desktop, tablet,

    cell phone

    1. cellular device, etc.), software, or peripherals (e.g., printer, monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables, etc.) purchased with University

    funds

    1. Funds (e.g. Department Funds, Research Funds) is the property of Rowan University

    .  Usage of all technology is defined in the University’s Acceptable Use Policy.   All technology purchased by Rowan University

    1. and remains the property of the University for the entire life cycle of the product or service. This includes all assets purchased through the University, including all grant funded equipment and faculty startup funds.

    2. All technology purchases must be delivered to Information Resources & Technology (IRT) before deployment to ensure

    that

    1. the items are properly configured to comply with the University’s security and technology policies.

    2. A record of all technology purchases will be kept for each device in the central University Asset Database and all assets are subject to periodic review to ensure proof of possession.

    3. IRT will perform yearly audits of assets to ensure records of device ownership remain accurate.

    4. The University has the right to reassign or reallocate any technology no matter the funding source based on University need.

  2. Employee Responsibility

    1. It is the responsibility of all University

    staff

    1. employees using University technology to conform to all University technology policies and guidelines.

     

    1. At no time may

    the employee take personal possession

    1. an employee claim ownership of University technology

    unless defined by a specific policy (i.e., Cellular Device Policy).

    1. property as their own.

    2. If for any reason an employee separates from the University, it is the responsibility of that employee and their supervisor to ensure

    that

    1. all technology is returned to Rowan University at the time of employee separation

    .  

    1. , unless the employee and supervisor have received approval following guidelines defined by a specific policy, such as section V.h.5 of the Cellular Device Policy.

    2. Any employee not returning Rowan University technology is subject to sanctions as described in Section

    V-D

    1. VI.

    2. All University data stored on a Rowan-owned workstation or technology asset is owned by Rowan University. The individual assigned the technology asset is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Workstation Use and Security Policy as well as backing up their data as required to comply with their business needs.

  3. Supervisor Responsibility

    1. It is the responsibility of University supervisors to report all

    4. change

    1. changes of ownership of Rowan-owned technology to IRT within 10 days of the change of ownership.

    5.  

    1. Examples of change of ownership include, but are not limited to:

      1. Employee

    6. separation

      1. separates from the University

      2. Employee changes position within the University

  7. Technology in the office is reallocated to a new employee
    8. In cases where

    1. Departments and offices may not reallocate technology to another employee. If there is a need to reallocate technology, contact IRT to assess the need.

    2. Supervisors must contact IRT immediately when an employee separates from the University

    9. , the supervisor must contact IRT immediately

    1. .

    10.   

    1. IRT will

    11. confirm

    1. ensure all

    12. of the employee’s equipment

    1. technology assigned to the employee has been returned to the University.

    13.   IRT will also collect all of the employee’s Rowan technology.  This technology will be returned to the department when the position have been rehired, except when outlined by policy (i.e., Employee Computer Trade-in Policy).Sanctions for Removal of University Technology

    1. If the position is refilled, IRT will assign the appropriate technology to the position.

  14. End of Lifecycle Technology

    1. Technology that has reached the end of its life will not be supported or permitted on the Rowan Network and will be disposed of according to University guidelines defined by a specific policy, such as the Workstation Use and Security Policy.

VI.  POLICY COMPLIANCE

Any University employee who fails to return

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University-owned

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technology before their final date of separation must return all University devices within 10 business days of their final date of employment at their own personal cost. If the employee fails to return University-owned devices, they will be charged the initial cost of the item. Employees may also be

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subject to penalties stipulated in applicable state and federal statutes. Sanctions shall be applied consistently to all violators regardless of job titles or level in the organization per the Acceptable Use Policy.


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VII.  Policies Referenced

  1. Rowan University Acceptable Use Policy
  2. Rowan University Cell Phone Policy
  3. Rowan University Employee Computer Trade In Policy

  By Direction of the CIO: 
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Mira Lalovic-Hand, 
SVP and Chief Information Officer

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