The following policy applies to all wireless devices, including cell phones, BlackBerry devices, and iPhones provided to employees by The New School.
The New School provides employees with wireless devices to help them carry out their job responsibilities and advance the mission of the university; employees are not permitted to use university-issued wireless devices for personal calls. The Office of Finance and Business has selected vendors that best suit the university's wireless needs.
All requests for wireless devices, service, and replacement equipment must be made in writing using a purchase requisition. Include the following information on the form:
Fax the purchase requisition to 212.229.1827 or email it as a PDF to purchasing@newschool.edu. Either fax or email the form; doing both may result in a duplicate order. Each request requires approval from the appropriate department head.
If you need cellular or data connectivity for business use while traveling internationally, please advise the Purchasing Department before your trip. International users will be put on a global plan that incurs roaming charges at a slightly reduced rate. Remember that even with a global service plan, international roaming is expensive and charges can add up quickly. It is best to limit use of your wireless device when you are traveling outside of the United States. Most carriers send a courtesy notice to your device when international roaming charges exceed $50.
All wireless users should use discretion when discussing confidential matters in places where unauthorized individuals can overhear.
New York and New Jersey laws prohibit driving a car while holding a phone to your ear. It is also unlawful and dangerous to email or text while driving. Users must use a hands-free device or stop the vehicle in a safe place before using the telephone or data functions. Other states, countries, counties, and municipalities have enacted ordinances either banning or restricting talking, emailing, and texting while driving. The New School expects employees with university-issued devices to comply with all local laws pertaining to wireless devices and driving. To see a list of restrictions in effect throughout the United States, go to www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html.
Each employee assigned a wireless device is responsible for its security and maintenance and must immediately inform Purchasing if it is stolen, lost, or damaged. If a New School employee with a wireless device is terminated, it is the manager's responsibility to collect the device. If the manager replaces the employee, he or she can keep the device and provide Purchasing with the new user's name. If a device is broken or no longer needed, it must be returned to the Purchasing Department. Contact Christopher Malfa at 212.229.5323 x3674 or email purchasing@newschool.edu for more information.
In the event of a service interruption or technical problems with a wireless device, contact the carrier directly using the following customer service numbers:
AT&T: 800.331.0500
Sprint/Nextel: 877.639.8351
Verizon Wireless: 800.922.0204
Deans, officers, and anyone else with a BlackBerry device installed on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) should contact the IT department for technical assistance.
Note: Failure to follow university policy may result in the suspension or termination of wireless telephone service.