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University
policy:

Use of Computers, Systems and Networks

Individuals covered

All persons accessing computer or network resources through any network or University facility.

Policy

It is the policy of Midwestern University to maintain access to local, national, and international networks for the purpose of supporting its fundamental activities of instruction, research, and administration.

Users of the network are to take the necessary measures to safeguard the operating integrity of the systems and the accessibility of other users.

Computer, System or Network use

Computer, System or Network users are responsible for:

Using the computer, system or network in ways that do not interfere with or disrupt the normal operation of the computer, system or network;
Respecting the rights of other users, including their rights as set forth in other University policies for students, faculty, and staff; these rights include but are not limited to privacy, freedom from harassment, and freedom of expression;
Knowing and obeying the specific policies established for the system and networks they access.

Under no circumstances may you give others access to any computer, system or network that you do not administer.

Computer, System or Network administration

Administrators of computers, systems and networks have the responsibility to protect the rights of users, to set policies consistent with those rights, and to publicize those policies to their users. They have authority to control or refuse access to anyone who violates these policies or threatens the rights of other users; they should make reasonable efforts to notify users affected by decisions they have made. Administrators of computers, systems and networks are, of course, also users, and as such must follow the above rules for computer, system, or network use.

Network Device Hostnames

All hosts on the University network should have a name that ends in mu.edu. Hosts that do not, must be approved by the Vice President for University Relations and the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Information Technology or their designated representative must register all hosts in the Midwestern University namespace.

Campus Network

The campus network serves the needs of the entire Midwestern community. As a critical resource to that community, it is vital that it be managed in a professional manner. To facilitate that process, the campus network may not be extended without the express permission of the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.

Appeal of an administrative action

Individuals who disagree with an administrative decision may submit an appeal of the decision to the appropriate office. Students may submit appeals to the Vice President for Student Affairs, a faculty member may appeal to the Provost, and a staff member may appeal to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources.