Apple iPad Purchase and Usage Policy
Purchase Restrictions
Purchases from non-grant (unrestricted) fund sources are not allowed.
Purchases off of restricted grants/contracts (Funds 50XXX-57XXX) are allowed under the following circumstances:
Wifi Only Tablet Devices
This would include iPad and Android devices which do not include a separate contract for data service. The purchase of these for grant/contract purchases are not restricted.
Devices Needing Data Service - Part A
Part A includes those faculty who wish to purchase a tablet device with a data service plan BUT where the data plan cost is NOT specifically written into the grant. In this case, the faculty member is allowed to purchase the DEVICE from grant funds, but would have to carry the cost of the data service plan on their own.
Devices Needing Data Service - Part B
Part B includes those faculty who wish to purchase a tablet device(s) with a data service plan WHERE the data plan cost IS specifically written into the grant and is a NECESSARY COMPONENT of the grant. In this case, the faculty member is allowed to purchase the DEVICE(S) from grant funds, AND would work with UTHealth Telecommunication to secure and pay for the data service plan through their grant funds, in accordance with UTHealth Telecommunications Policy.
Inventory Control Requirements
All devices purchased will be controlled inventory, and as such must be tagged and tracked by Capital Assets.
