Connecticut State
University System: Policy
Statement on Student
Use of University
Computer Systems and
Networks
1. University computer systems and networks
are provided for student use as a part of the University academic program.
Students are encouraged to become proficient in the use of the computers
as a means of enhancing their educational experience. However, widespread
student use also necessitates certain rules of computer conduct. Computer
misconduct can result in restrictions on or revocation of computer access
privileges.
2. University computer systems and networks
constitute an expensive and valuable resource. The capacity of this
resource to fulfill all the legitimate academic and administrative needs
of students, faculty and staff is limited.
3. Student users
have a responsibility to use University computer resources in an
efficient, ethical, and lawful manner.
4. The University has
a right and duty to protect its valuable computer resources and to
restrict student access to uses that are strictly related to the students'
academic programs as well as reasonably limited in time. The University
reserves the right to define what are unauthorized student
uses.
5. The Chief Computer Administrator or designee(s) at
each University in the CSU System and at the System Office may monitor
student user accounts, files, and/or log-in sessions for appropriate
management purposes. Such purposes include but are not limited to
performing archival and recovery procedures, evaluating system
performance, and ensuring system integrity and security.
6.
Upon identifying a violation of this policy which constitutes an
immediate, clear danger to the University computer systems or networks the
Chief Computer Administrator or designee(s) at each University and in the
System Office may immediately limit or suspend a student's access to
University computer resources with immediate notification of charges and
actions to the appropriate Chief Student Affairs Administrator or
designee(s). This emergency suspension of computer use will then follow
the student judicial procedures for "Interim Suspension" as provided in
the CSU Student Rights and Responsibilities and Judicial Procedures
document.
7. Violations of University computer policy which
do not constitute an immediate, clear danger to the University computer
systems or networks will be referred to the regular student disciplinary
process.
8. Student computer offenses, which are included as
number 25 in the Appendix of Punishable Offenses in the CSU Student Rights
and Responsibilities and Judicial Procedures document are as
follows:
a. Unauthorized use of
University computers and/or peripheral systems and networks;
b.
Unauthorized access to University computer programs or files;
c.
Unauthorized alteration or duplication of University computer programs or
files;
d. Any deliberate action to disrupt the operation of
University computer systems which
serve other members of the University
community, including all networks to which
University computers are
connected;
e. Use of University computer systems and networks
for committing crimes, violating civil
laws, or violating University
rules.
9. UNAUTHORIZED USES for students include but are not
limited to the following:
a. Computer games which are not
assigned course work;
b. Development or transmitting of chain
letters;
c. Entering or transmitting of commercial
advertisements or solicitations;
d. Entering or transmitting of
political campaign material relating to elections to be held
outside the
University;
e. Entering or transmitting of obscene
material;
f. Sexual harassment or other forms of harassment
aimed at others or otherwise threatening
others;
g. Sharing
one's own computer account with others or using another person's
accounts;
h. Violation of copyright laws or using or copying software
in ways that violate the terms of
the license;
i. Entering or
transmitting computer viruses or any form of intentionally destructive
programs;
j. Intentional disruption of network
services;
k. Connecting any device to the network without
permission;
l. Copying, modifying, replacing, or deleting any
other user's account or any software used
for system management;
m. Harming University computer equipment;
n. Uses which violate rules developed at each University which are
necessitated by facilities
limitations or other circumstances unique to each University. (see
below)
Student Computer Use Rules Specific
to Eastern Connecticut State University
1. Student access to computer accounts and
other computer resources is restricted to currently registered Eastern
Connecticut State University students.
2. Eastern
Connecticut State University reserves the right to limit student access to
computer resources for resource management purposes such as: setting
priorities on the use of computing facilities, establishing expiration
dates for user accounts, and performing computer or network maintenance
functions.