The Information Technology Department, therefore reserves the right to regulate or prohibit access to obscene, pornographic, and unlawful materials (such as by way of the internet) and distribution of such materials over the campus network. Students using University computing and network resources are required to use them in a manner consistent with the University's standard of conduct. The framework of responsible, considerate, and ethical behavior expected by the University extends to cover the use of campus facilities and network resources and networks throughout the world to which electronic access has been provided by the University. Computing and network resources and user accounts are owned by the University and are to be used for university-related activities only. Computer equipment and accounts at VU should be used for legitimate instructional, research, and administrative or other approved purposes. By enrolling at the University students agree to abide by the guidelines listed herein and in the official Technology Use Policy. Student Computing and Network VU makes available computing and network resources for use by the University's students. VU students have certain privileges. They include: • • •
Use of Campus LAN, Wireless LAN, and intranet E-mail Use of internet
Campus Printer Kiosks Vanguard University provides several print kiosk stations on campus that feature high quality laser printers. Print transaction can be made via the http://print.vanguard.edu website from either the wired or wireless network anywhere on campus by uploading supported documents to the Web Print tab and selecting the kiosk location desired. Documents will not be charged or printed until they are released by logging in to the kiosk or remotely under the Jobs Pending Release section of http://print.vanguard.edu. This allows students to print from their room or wirelessly and not worry if their print job will be accidentally removed by another student. For kiosk locations please visit the web page at https://www.vanguard.edu/student-portal/it.
Student Responsibilities To protect the quality and reliability of computing and network resources, students must observe the following responsibilities. This list is not comprehensive, but it includes the responsibilities that students accept whenever they choose to use the University's computing resources and/or network, which the University provides: • • • • • • • • • • •
Student use of the campus network, the internet, and e-mail must be consistent with the mission and character of VU. VU's information technology resources may not be used for any unauthorized purpose or for any activity that is harmful, illegal, obscene, or harassing. Students must not apply for a user-ID under false pretenses. Once a student has received a user-ID for access to the VU network, e-mail and computer systems on that network, he/she is solely responsible for all actions taken when that user-ID is used. Students must not share or use another person's user-ID, password or e-mail account. Students should never leave a terminal or PC while logged on and leave it unattended for more than a few minutes. Students should never write down their user-ID and password. Students should also change passwords frequently. Students must not intentionally seek information about, browse, copy, or modify a file belonging to another person, whether at VU or elsewhere, unless that student has been granted explicit permission by the owner of the file. Students are authorized to use only computer resources and information to which they have been granted access. Students who encounter or observe a gap in system or network security should immediately report the gap to the manager of that system. Abuse of a discovered gap rather than reporting it can result in disciplinary action. Students that are not certain they have permission to copy, compile or manipulate software or data should assume that they do not have permission. The University's policies on harassment apply equally to electronic displays and communications as they do to more traditional means of display and communication. Students must not display or transmit images, sounds or messages that could create an atmosphere of discomfort or harassment for others. Messages, sentiments, and declarations sent as electronic mail or postings must meet the same standards for distribution or display as printed documents. Students are not permitted to send spam e-mail to faculty, staff, or students on campus. Email regarding official VU business or events must receive approval through the IT Department and be routed through the division or department sponsoring the event. Use of the network folder is a privilege for academic purposes. Students are expected to stay within the space limits posted in the main lab. Students must not degrade computing or network performance in any way that will prevent others from meeting their educational or university business goals. Academic work by students takes precedence over personal usage.
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