Voice Services

Jabber for Windows has options where you can choose your Speaker, Microphone and Ringer/Alerts devices. The Speaker, Microphone, and Ringer/Alerts device settings are, by default, already chosen though your PC settings. This article describes how to arrange devices on the advanced page.

Setting Method

1. Start Jabber for Windows application and after the sign-in, select the cog’s drop-down menu, File > Options.

2. On the left side of the options screen, select the audio and click the Advanced > > button on the bottom right.

3. From the Advanced audio options window, PC’s defaulted devices are selected. The check on the right side of the audio devices represents the devices that you are currently using.

4. To change the order of preference, select the headset you want to use and click the arrow button on the right-hand side to move your preference.

5. Set your preferred headset to the top, click the Apply button on the bottom right and close with OK. The setup is now complete.

Example of when the Headset is connected to your Computer

For the device that is connected and in use becomes highlighted and will also have an indication of a check.

Last Revision: September 1, 2013

I. OVERVIEW

Effective January 2011 this policy is revised to reflect new legislation removing employer- provided cell phones from the definition of listed property requiring documentation and taxability. Once the IRS issues guidance following enactment of the legislation, further updates to the policy may be provided. Fairleigh Dickinson University has established the following mobile communications device policy where eligible employees may receive a non-taxable expense reimbursement for business related expenses incurred on personally owned mobile communications devices, or, be issued a FDU owned and managed mobile communications device for business and reasonable personal use.

II. DEFINITIONS

III. POLICY

Effective January 2011, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) has adopted a revised mobile communications device policy. The primary purpose for having a Fairleigh Dickinson University owned cell phone is for official university business. The available options that an employee can choose from when being approved, or reimbursed, for the use of a mobile communications device are:

1. The University will provide a cell phone/PDA/Smartphone that may be used for business and reasonable personal use. This usage must not exceed the allotted minutes/data on the monthly plan.
   
2. If an employee uses a personal cell phone for business use they will be reimbursed on a monthly basis, up to $20 per month, by the University for inbound and outbound calls that the employee designates as business (and which incur charges in excess of the employee’s service plan allotment). The employee will need to highlight all appropriate business calls on the original cell phone bill, annotate the business purpose and submit to their budget manager via an Expense Voucher Reimbursement no later than [45 days] after the end of the month in which the charges are incurred. After his/her approval, the voucher is sent to Finance for payment to the employee.
   
3. University provided data only devices (e.g., USB 720 Modem, MiFi) will be provided as needed to eligible employees for business purposes. An employee using a personal data only device for business use may submit an expense voucher not to exceed $20 per month for the use of such device for business use.

FDU may, in some cases, purchase and own mobile communication devices to be assigned to groups (departments, offices, laboratories, etc.) and which may be loaned temporarily to individual employees or be shared by groups of employees for specific business purposes only.

This may be done only if usage is exclusively for essential University business. The University will conduct periodic audits to confirm that usage is exclusively for University business. Additionally, mobile communication devices that are required to conduct research projects and charged to sponsored program budgets must be obtained through Telephone and Voice Services.

Mobile communication devices should not be selected as an alternative to other means of communication (e.g., landlines, pagers, and radio devices) when such alternatives would provide adequate but less costly service to the University.

Requests for exceptions to this policy may be made by the budget officer for the appropriate division. The University may require that the employee submit relevant auditable documents to substantiate any exception request, and may consult with other University administrative offices in determining the propriety of the exception.

IV. ELIGIBILITY

The issuance of a University phone is limited. The following employees may be eligible for a University issued mobile communications device, or reimbursement for business expenses incurred on employee owned mobile communications devices:

• Employees with duties requiring immediate accessibility
  
• Employees required to spend significant time outside their normal work area
  
• Employees who have duties beyond normal business hours

4.1 Approvals

Initial approval for the issuance of a University communications device will be at the VP or Provost level and each mobile communications device will be approved by the person responsible for the budget from which the charges will be paid. Telephone and Voice Services will select the mobile communications device and attachments unless the budget manager requests something special. Any I-phone requests, initial or subsequent, must be approved at the VP or Provost level, as well as, by the person responsible for the budget from which the charges will be paid.

V. PROCEDURES

5.1 University Issued Mobile Communications Device

Mobile Communications Device equipment supplied by the University remains the property of the University and must be returned upon termination of employment or when requested. If an employee fails to do so, he/she will be charged for replacement equipment and all monthly charges incurred after they leave.

5.1.1 Supervisor Procedures and Responsibilities

Supervisors will work with eligible employees to determine eligibility and the mobile communications device option that best meets the needs of the University and the employee. Thereafter, supervisors are responsible for ensuring that mobile communications device use is commensurate with established policy, and are required to reevaluate periodically (at least annually) the continuing need for mobile communications devices assigned to their subordinates.

Eligible employees and supervisors will complete a Mobile Communications Device Agreement Form. The Mobile Communications Device Agreement Form will include employee and supervisor signatures with copies submitted to employee and supervisor and the original to Human Resources. In the event an employee is terminated or is otherwise ineligible for the device, the supervisor must inform Telephone and Voice Services within three (3) business days.

5.2 Reimbursement for Business Calls on Personal Mobile

If an employee’s position does not have a frequent need for a cell phone, or the employee does not meet eligibility requirements, he/she may request reimbursement for the actual “overage” (in excess of calls included in the employee’s service plan) incurred while using a personal mobile communications device for business purposes. Monthly reimbursement will be limited to $20 per month.

Reimbursement for per-minute “air time” charges is limited to the total overage charge shown on the monthly invoice; in excess of minutes included in the employee’s personal plan. The employee is responsible for making personal payment to the provider, as per employee and provider agreements, and then should submit a request for reimbursement in accordance with he procedures set forth in Section 3 above.

Employees must submit original cellular phone bills to Finance detailing use for reimbursement of infrequent business use of their personal mobile communications device monthly, no later than [45 days] after the end of the month in which the charges are incurred.

5.3 Employee Responsibilities

When utilizing mobile communication devices for University business, or personal use, employees have the following responsibilities:

5.3.1 General Use

• Employees are responsible for the safekeeping, care and use of the cell phone and attachments assigned to them.
  
• Replacing lost or damaged equipment due to negligence may be at the employee’s expense.
  
• Employees utilizing PDAs or similar devices that store electronic files, data, email messages or other potentially sensitive university data are required to notify Telephone and Voice Services within 24 hours of the loss or theft of their device. If theft is suspected, employees must file a police report and cooperate with law enforcement to ensure FDU’s interest in preserving confidential information is respected.
  
• Individuals to whom cellular phones have been provided are responsible for the security and maintenance of the phones and must promptly report any damage, theft, or vandalism to Telephone and Voice Services.
  
• Cellular telephones may not be used to defame, harass, intimidate, or threaten any other person. Employees are prohibited from using their University provided cell phones in any illegal, illicit or offensive manner.
  
• Employees issued University mobile communications devices will refrain from downloading ring tones for a fee, and/or using picture and video messaging unless there is a valid business need to do so, and such action is approved by the budget manager.
  
• Consideration should be given to Verizon Wireless for the establishment of personal plans.
  
• Replacement of devices and device accessories with less than 12 months of use is discouraged. An 18-24 month duty cycle is recommended.

5.3.2 Safety

• Avoid using the device under any circumstances where such use might create or appear to create a hazard, including use while operating a motor vehicle. Using a cell phone while driving is not permitted. If an employee must use the phone he/she should pull over to a safe location or use a hands free device.
• Safe use of the cell phone is of the utmost importance. Precautionary measures should be taken if it is necessary to use the cell phone while driving. It is suggested that the speaker phone feature be utilized or a hands-free device be purchased.

Mobile Communications Device Policy Download

The NWN Cloud Self-Service portal allows you to manage and view your phone settings.

1. Contact the Fairleigh Dickinson University Technical Assistance Center (UTAC) and let them know you are accessing your NWN Cloud Self-Service portal for the first time. UTAC will provide you a temporary password for logging in the first time
2. Visit the self-service portal at fdu-selfcare.nwncloud.com
3. Enter your full NETID@fdu.edu in the login field. Example: (SmithR@fdu.edu)
4. Enter your NWN Cloud account password and click “Enter“
5. Next click on your Name on the top right of the screen. Hover over the drop-down menu and click “My Account”

6. Under “Web Password” un-check the checkbox, next to keep current value, and input set a custom password. When done, click “Apply” in the top right corner

7. Your account is now active.

Reporting Threatening or Harassing Phone Calls

The following procedures should be followed:

Contact Public Safety x2222 Metro Campus or x8888 for Florham Campus.

If the call is threatening, kindly contact Public Safety regarding threatening or harassing phone calls.

Call 911 If an Emergency Arises

Campus Emergency

Dialing 66 from your desk phone you will be connected to Public Safety. This is to be used for Emergency purposes only.

Enabling Single Number Reach

1. Log into the Self-Care Portal

2. Click the “My Services Store” icon

3. Click the “Single Number Reach” Icon

4. Enter the Destination Number and click “Apply“

Adding Another Destination

1. Click the “My Services Store” icon from the My Home Tab

2. Click the “+” icon to Create another Destination

3. Enter the additional Destination (you can also give it a Name for reference) and then click “Create“

Adding a Ring Schedule

A Ring Schedule can be enabled for each Destination.

1. From the “My Single Number Reach” section, click on the Destination Number you’d like to setup a ring schedule for

2. Click the “Pencil” icon

3. Enter the options in the Ring Schedule Panel and click “Apply“

Disabling Single Number Reach

On NWN EMP Control page, hover your mouse pointer over the Single Number Reach icon and click “X” and confirm by clicking “Apply” on the next screen

When the Single Number Reach Feature is Enabled, it can also be turned off and on through the desktop Jabber application

Dial the University Switchboard

Florham Campus (973)-443-8500
Metropolitan Campus (201)-692-2000

Dial the Campus Voicemail System

Florham Campus (973)-443-8100
Metropolitan Campus (201)-692-7600

Dial 411, you will hear a recorded message in regards to weather related information.

Dial the Weather Related Numbers

Florham Campus (973)-443-8000
Metropolitan Campus (201)-692-7000

Dial 411, you will hear a recorded message in regards to weather related information.

Below is the policy for departments at the University regarding the return of Cisco Desk phones that are no longer in use. This process is known as the “Phone True-Up Process.” It begins with a request from the department to Voice Services at voiceservices@fdu.edu to remove currently active phones from service.

Voice Services will coordinate the collection, inventory, and eventual shipping of the phone(s) to our vendor.

Leave these phones in place and mark them with a Post-It Note that provides the HOST/MAC address of the phone. This ensures easy identification when a technician arrives to retrieve the device.

There are two methods to find the HOST/MAC address:

1. Press the gear button on the phone and use the central navigation key to scroll to “Phone Information.”
2. Alternatively, this information is also listed on the back of the phone.

The True-Up process is carried out annually, around June, coinciding with the end of the University’s Fiscal Year. The new True-Up cycle begins on July 1st with the commencement of the new Fiscal Year. Phones can be removed at any point during the year and stored until the next True-Up. However, billing for these phones continues until the end of the Fiscal Year.

When multiple lines are enabled in Jabber a drop down of the available lines will be displayed near the bottom of the Jabber windows.

To Make a Call

1. Click on the arrow near the number displayed.
2. Choose the line (Number) you desire to call from.
3. Make the call as normal.

When receiving a call, the caller ID will display the line from which the call is coming from.

A call can be made or received from all the available lines.