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iPad Purchase Policy

Purpose of Policy

This policy establishes standards, guidelines, and procedures for the purchase of Apple iPads in pursuit of college priorities and stewardship of resources.

iPad purchase policy table, at a glance:

iPad purchase policy details

1. ITS Funded, College Owned

This is a college-owned device intended for college business. Funding for the device comes from the ITS budget. Purchasing, receiving and inventorying the device are handled by ITS.

Employees who would like to request an iPad, in place of a primary computer, need the approval of their department head. The request should be made through the annual ITS technology request process.

ITS will provide support for college business, including connections to email/calendar and VPN/Citrix access.

In the event of damage or loss, replacement or repair will be funded by ITS.

iPads purchased by the ITS budget can be on a college replacement cycle.

If the employee leaves the college, the device returns to ITS.

2. Grant Funded, College Owned

This is a college-owned device intended for college business. Funding for the device comes from the grant. Purchasing, receiving and inventorying the device are handled by ITS. ITS will provide support for college business, including connections to email/calendar and VPN/Citrix access. In the event of damage or loss, replacement or repair costs are the responsibility of the grant. iPads purchased with grant funds are not on a college replacement cycle. If the employee/PI leaves the college, the device remains with the college (ITS).

3. Departmentally Funded, College Owned

This is a college-owned device intended for college business. Funding for the item comes from the departmental budget. Purchasing, receiving and inventorying the device are handled by ITS. There are two classes of departmentally-purchased iPads:

• Employees who would like an iPad, in addition to a primary computer, need the approval of their department head AND designated Dean/VP, and a completed iPad approval form.
• Academic departments choosing to purchase a group of iPads for instructional purposes need the approval of the department head AND the Dean of the College office, and a completed iPad approval form. ITS will provide support for college business, including connections to email/calendar and VPN/Citrix access. In the event of damage or loss, replacement or repair costs are the responsibility of the department. Department-funded iPads are not on a college replacement cycle. If the employee (in 3.a above) leaves the college, the device remains with the department.

4. PDA Funded, College Owned

This is a college-owned device intended for college business. Funding for the device comes from the PDA. Purchasing, receiving and inventorying the device are handled by ITS.

ITS will provide support for college business, including connections to email/calendar and VPN/Citrix access.

In the event of damage or loss, replacement or repair costs are the responsibility of the PDA. iPads purchased with PDA funds are not on a college replacement cycle.

If the faculty member leaves the college, the device remains with the college (ITS).

Notes

• Base iPad model is college standard:
• • Includes Wi-Fi
  • Does not include cellular capability
• All iPads purchased by ITS will include AppleCare Plus when purchased.
• All iPads need security solutions for accessing college data, including email and calendars.

Last Revised: May 1, 2012

For: Faculty, Staff

Last Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Maintained by: Information Technology Services

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