Here's an idea that many people love, but to my knowledge has not been done. Buy a crappy van for as cheap as possible, and park it in the parking lot permanently. Whether it runs or not is immaterial so long as the locks work. Use the van as a mobile storage locker inside which you leave your bike during work. If they're happy to give you a 6'x15' space to park for free, use it!
That is an awesome idea! Better yet, have someone airbrush a mural on the side, say scantily clad viking women holding swords and riding unicorns, etc.
That should speed up the bike approval process.