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July 26, 2007

Policies Governing Mobile Phones

The policies governing their availability and use consist of the following.

A. All full-time faculty and staff members are eligible to check out mobile phones.

B. Phones will only be issued for work related travel.

C. State employees have an obligation to use their cellular telephones and services in a responsible, informed and safe manner; conforming to network etiquette customs, courtesies, safety practices and any or all applicable laws or regulations.

D. You must turn the phone back in to the Telecommunications upon completion of your travel or your departure from the College.

E. When leaving the mobile phone in your vehicle make sure you place the phone out of clear view. Employees may be held liable for lost, stolen or damaged, State-owned cellular telephone equipment.

F. Employees are responsible for payments to their agency for the costs incurred on state owned cellular phones as a result of personal calls. Employees should avoid operator assisted calls such as person-to-person, credit card calls, directory assistance (411) or any other calls requiring the services of an operator, while using a state provided cellular telephone.