University ID Card Programs will not release the photo unless required by law, except for public safety function The sole purpose of the ID card photos is for creating identification badges or cards. The University retains full rights to these photos. (2) The ID card displays a color photo of the faculty or staff member, his or her full name, and the status 'faculty/staff.' The ID card photos are digitized and electronically stored and secured. (1) The ID card and photo is the property of The University of Iowa and is nontransferable. Individuals must display a form of official government-issued photo identification such as driver's license, passport, or military ID to obtain a faculty/staff ID card. All faculty and staff appointed to the University budget regardless of length of appointment, fraction of full time, or amount of salary, except for those persons classified as being primarily students at The University of Iowa, are eligible to receive a faculty/staff identification (ID) card from University ID Card Programs.