1. Cell Phones, PDAs, etc Policies and Procedures
Presented at Admin Forum
August 20, 2009

2. Cell Phones, PDAs, etc WHY DO WE HAVE A POLICY?
UW adherence to State of Wisconsin Policy
UW cell phones generally discouraged
Not a “perk” for working at the UW. Guard against perception of favorable treatment of UW employees.

3. Cell Phones, PDAs, etc JUSTIFICATION
Only for business purposes - benefit the UW’s teaching, research and service goals.
Prior to purchase, business need and benefit statement should be submitted to SoE Business Office.
Example of Form…

4. Cell Phones, PDAs, etc ACKNOWLEDGMENT
User must acknowledge receipt of and compliance with DOA’s Wireless Services Policy.
Acknowledgment must be on file at the SoE Business Office prior to purchase.
Example of Form…

5. Cell Phones, PDAs, etc PURCHASES
Contact DoIT Voice Services. They coordinate purchase in accordance with the cellular contracts.
Don’t use your P-Cards to make these purchases
Contract is with US-Cellular. Verizon is a secondary vendor if U.S. Cellular cannot meet your technical needs

6. Cell Phones, PDAs, etc FUNDING Use discretionary/gift funds (e.g.233)
Use 136 funds
Don’t use 101 funding or grant funding (e.g. 133,144)
Check first before using 135 funds.

7. This material available on SoE Business Office Web Site
Cell Phones, PDAs, etc.
Questions?
This material available on SoE Business Office Web Site