Computing and Network Usage Policy
The University of Arizona,
through Eller Information
Technology (Eller IT), provides computing resources and network
access to the Eller
College of Management (Eller) community for legitimate academic
and administrative purposes.
All members of the university community
utilizing Eller IT computing and Eller network resources are expected
to be aware of the University of
Arizona Acceptable Use of Computers and Networks policy as well as any other specific policies
and guidelines mentioned herein.
Each person using Eller computing and network resources should:
1. Take no actions which violate the Student Code of Conduct,
Classified Staff Personnel Policy Manual, or University Handbook
for Appointed Personnel.
See the following related manuals/documents for more information:
2. Abide by security measures implemented to protect information,
data, and systems. Examples of adhering to this policy
include periodic establishment of new passwords for your computer
accounts, and limiting use to only the registered account owner.
Examples of misuse include using a computer account and/or obtaining
a password that you are not authorized to use, using the campus
network to gain unauthorized access to any computer system, and
using a "sniffer" or other methods in an attempt to "crack"
passwords.
3. Clearly and accurately identify yourself in electronic
communications. Concealing or masking the identity of electronic
communications such as altering the source of an email message by
making it appear as if the message was sent by someone else, or
the sending of anonymous email is in violation of this policy.
4. Use computer and network resources efficiently.
Due to limited bandwidth, playing network games such as "Mud"
or "Moo" are prohibited, as are other high use applications
such as "IRC's". Use printers located in college departments
and Eller IT computing labs for academic
or administrative purposes only. Using Eller IT printers as a "copy
machine" to print multiple copies of a document is prohibited.
Other examples of inappropriate use include deliberately wasting
computer resources by sending unsolicited mail either individually
or via listservs and/or newsgroups (SPAM's), and sending "chain
letters" or engaging in "pyramid" schemes.
5. Ensure that others are free from harassment or intimidation.
Do not use computer systems to send, post, or display offensive,
abusive, slanderous, vulgar, or defamatory messages, text, graphics,
or images. This includes harassment and intimidation of individuals
on the basis of race, sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
disability, etc.
6. Ensure that the use of computer resources and networks
is academically oriented. Use of your computer account
or the network for profit or commercial gain is prohibited. Examples
include using your computer account for engaging in consulting services,
software development, advertising products/services, and/or other
commercial profit-based endeavors.
7. Respect copyright and intellectual-property rights.
Users must adhere to the University of Arizona Copyright Policy,
and the terms and conditions of any and all software licensing agreements
and/or copyright laws as specified by the vendor or licensor.
8. Respect University property. Misuse of University
property includes, but is not limited to, theft or damage of equipment
or software, knowingly running or installing computer viruses or
password cracking programs, attempting to circumvent installed data
protection methods that are designed and constructed to provide
secure data and information, or in any way attempting to interfere
with the physical computer network/hardware, or attempting to degrade
the performance or integrity of any campus network or computer system.
9. Respect and adhere to other departmental/college/Internet
Service Provider's acceptable use policies. When using
a Eller computer system and/or network to connect to a non-Eller
system or network, adhere to the prevailing policies governing that
system or network. However, this does not in any way release your
obligation to abide by the established policies governing Eller
IT computing systems and the Eller network.
Consequences of Misuse and/or Non-Compliance
Misuse of computing and network resources or non-compliance with
written usage policies may result in one or more of the following
consequences:
- Temporary deactivation of computer/network access
- Permanent deactivation of computer/network access
- Disciplinary actions taken by the department or Dean of Students
Office
- Expulsion from school or termination of employment
- Subpoena of data files
- Legal prosecution under applicable Federal and State laws
- Possible penalties under the law, including fines and imprisonment
Questions about Eller IT policies should be addressed to:
support@eller.arizona.edu
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