Drake University has updated the Cellular Phone Policy that was originally developed in 2009.  The University will continue to not own cellular phones for the use of individual employees except in limited situations. Employees whose job functions include the frequent need for a cellular phone may receive a stipend, in the form of a cell phone allowance. Eligibility for the cell phone allowance will be confirmed by managers and approved by the applicable President’s Council member in accordance with eligibility factors listed in the policy. The amount of the cell phone allowance is changing to be more reflective of cellular phone billing practices while still acknowledging that job functions may require some level of business-related use of an employee’s personal cell phone.

All interested members of the Drake community are encouraged to review and comment on these policy revisions by July 26, 2021. The policy is slated to be effective as of August 1, 2021.