https://www.amherst.edu/ en https://www.amherst.edu/offices/it/policies/tabletpolicy/node/405808 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Mobile Tablet Device Information</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><a title="View user profile." href="/user/120596" class="username">Susan M. May</a></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2012-06-27T15:42:23-04:00" title="Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at 3:42 PM" class="datetime">Wednesday, 6/27/2012, at 3:42 PM</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Supported Models:</p> <ul> <li>The iPad is the officially supported tablet. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;Purchasing and billing for College-owned devices:</p> <ul> <li>Tablets to be purchased with department funds or Faculty Research Funds must be ordered through Information Technology.</li> <li>Information Technology will charge tablet purchases back to the department or faculty member’s research account.</li> <li>Information Technology will inventory all College owned tablets at the time of purchase.</li> <li>Faculty members cannot use College funds to pay for data plans.</li> <li>Information Technology will not budget nor will the College reimburse individuals for mobile device applications.&nbsp; It is preferable for device users to retain control of all apps installed on their device. Typically, apps are free or carry an inconsequential cost.</li> <li>To submit a request to purchase a new table, <a href="https://askit.amherst.edu/catalog_items/184509-apple-ipad/service_requests/new"><strong>use the online form here</strong></a></li> </ul> <p>Support:</p> <ul> <li>The following core services will be provided for both College-owned and personally purchased tablet devices that are officially supported. &nbsp;Please note that when issues are related to networks and services beyond our control we cannot guarantee successful support.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Support is available for the iPad:</p> <ul> <li>Access to Amherst College email, contacts, and calendar</li> <li>Use of the Amherst College wireless network</li> <li>VPN to access secure Amherst network resources</li> <li>Access to file servers (U: on FS005: and Storage) via WebDAV</li> <li>Support for required or recommended apps (currently GoodReader)</li> <li>Wireless projection for iPads using Apple TV where installed</li> </ul> <p>Support available for other tablets:</p> <ul> <li>Access to Amherst College email, contacts, and calendar</li> <li>Use of the Amherst College wireless network</li> </ul> <p>Security:</p> <ul> <li>Device users are responsible for protecting College data accessed through their device, and ensuring that their device complies with relevant policies: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amherst.edu/mm/155608">Information Security</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amherst.edu/mm/1035">Acceptable Use Policy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amherst.edu/mm/39946">Mobile Device Security Policy</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Users of College owned devices must report lost or stolen devices immediately to Campus Police.&nbsp; College owned devices may have their contents remotely "wiped" when reported lost or stolen.</li> <li>Passwords and other security measures are automatically enforced by a mobile device management system for College-owned devices.</li> </ul></div> <div> <span class="field__label">Tags:&nbsp;</span> <span class="field__items"> <span class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17543" hreflang="en">mobile tablet device policy</a>&nbsp;</span> </span> </div> Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:42:23 +0000 smay 405808 at https://www.amherst.edu