All university faculty, administrators, staff, and students, by virtue of their use of Central Washington University information technology resources, accept the responsibility of using these resources only for appropriate university activities. Library public computers are primarily intended for research.
This policy covers all information technology resources that provide the Central Washington University community with computing, networking, telephony and television/video resources.
Information technology resources provide the Central Washington University community with access to local, national and international information as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Information technology resources should be used in an acceptable and ethical manner. For the benefit of the community, users must assume responsibility in the use of information technology resources. Use of information technology resources is governed by the United States Code, the laws of the State of Washington and Central Washington University policies. Some appropriate laws are listed at the end of this policy.
Authorized Access
Members of the Central Washington University community are authorized to use information technology resources provided by Central Washington University. The Central Washington University Library provides public computers with access to the Internet.
Acceptable Uses
Information technology resources can be used for activities that support the mission of the University.
CWU Data Network Connection Policy
Devices which extend the network such as but not limited to hubs, switches, bridges, routers and access points or computers functioning as such may not be connected to the CWU data network. Such devices are connected by the Networks and Operations department within Information Technology Services only. Users (students, faculty and staff) may connect computers and printers to the CWU network.
Legal Use Guidelines
Complaints regarding misuse of information technology resources should be reported as indicated below.
Information Technology Services' Responsibilities
Information Technology Services is responsible for insuring that the University's computing, networking and telephony resources are properly used and protected by maintaining the integrity, security, and privacy of the resources and of users' electronic files, mail, records, and activities.
Academic Computing Responsibilities
Academic Computing is responsible for insuring that the University's video collection is properly used and protected.
Investigations
Security measures are in place to assist with investigations of illegal and criminal activities or policy violations. Investigations performed by Information Technology Services and Academic Computing are performed as appropriate and necessary.
If suspicion of misuse of information technology resources is found, the following steps will be taken to protect information technology resources and the user community:
Violations of this policy will result in revocation of access to information technology resources as well as university disciplinary and/or legal action.
Violators are subject to any and all of the following:
REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON (RCW)
WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (WAC)
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