Computing and
Information Technology Resources
It is the policy of the College of Education, Information
Technology Services to maintain access for its community to local, national and
international sources of information and to provide an atmosphere that
encourages the free exchange of ideas and sharing of information. Access to
this environment and the University's information technology resources is a
privilege and must be treated with the highest standard of ethics.
The University expects all members of the community to use
computing and information technology resources in a responsible manner;
respecting the public trust through which these resources have been provided,
the rights and privacy of others, the integrity of facilities and controls, and
all pertinent laws and University policies and standards.
This policy outlines the standards for acceptable use of
University computing and information technology resources which include, but
are not limited to, equipment, software, networks, data, and telephones whether
owned, leased, or otherwise provided by University of Wyoming, College of
Education.
This policy applies to all users of University of Wyoming,
College of Education computing and information technology resources including
faculty, staff, students, guests, external individuals or organizations and
individuals accessing external network services, such as the Internet via
University facilities.
Preserving the access to information resources is a
community effort that requires each member to act responsibly and guard against
abuses. Therefore, both the community as a whole and each individual user have
an obligation to abide by the following standards of acceptable and ethical
use:
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Use only
those computing and information technology resources for which you have
authorization.
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Use
computing and information technology resources only for their intended purpose
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Protect the
access and integrity of computing and information technology resources.
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Abide by
applicable laws and university policies and respect the copyrights and
intellectual property rights of others, including the legal use of copyrighted
software.
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Respect the
privacy and personal rights of others.
Failure to comply with the appropriate use of these
resources threatens the atmosphere for the sharing of information, the free
exchange of ideas and the secure environment for creating and maintaining
information property and subjects one to discipline. Any member of our
community found using information resources for unethical and unacceptable
practices has violated this policy and is subject to disciplinary proceedings
including suspension of system privileges, expulsion from school, termination
of employment and/or legal action as may be appropriate.
The College of Education reserves the right to limit or
restrict the use of its computing and information technology resources based on
institutional priorities‑ and financial considerations' as well as when
it is presented with evidence of a violation of University policies,
contractual agreements, or state and federal laws.
Although all members of the community have an expectation of
privacy, if a user is suspected of violating this policy, his or her right to
privacy may be superseded by the University's requirement to protect the
integrity of information technology resources, the rights of all users and the
property of the University. The University, thus, reserves the right to examine
material stored on or transmitted through its facilities if there is cause to
believe that the standards for acceptable and ethical use are being violated by
a member of the University community.
I have read and agree to the rules, policies, and provisions
outlined above.
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