Student Handbook 2007-2008
Technology Help Desk, Fellows Hall 100, (740)587-6395
| Lisa Bazley | Director of Computing Services, Fellows Hall 105 |
| bazleyl@denison.edu, (740) 587-6526 |
In order to maintain a computing environment which best serves the needs and protects the rights of members of the academic community, Denison regulates the use of computers and other computing resources. Access to computers and computing resources is a privilege granted by the university to all students, faculty, and staff unless such access is suspended or denied for cause. Access to some computer programs and features may require a written request. Access to information which is private or confidential, as determined by the owner or by the university, may be restricted.
Access to some on-campus computers and to external networks requires a means to authenticate a user's identity. Usually that is accomplished by assigning a user account protected by a password. The user, or account owner, is responsible for all actions originating from an assigned account. Passwords to protected accounts may not be shared. The Technology Help Desk will provide assistance with methods to share information when needed.
Some computing-specific actions are prohibited by university policy, such as:
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accessing or using a protected computer account assigned to another person, OR sharing a password to a protected account with another person.
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unauthorized access or attempts to access data, computer systems and/or networks on or off the university campus. [This is also referred to as hacking.]
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misuse, excessive use, or abuse of computer equipment, software, or supplies.
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any deliberate act which denies or interferes with the access and use rights of others.
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use of deliberately offensive, or obscene, language or other communication which has the effect of harassing or intimidating another person.
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violations of copyright/civil law, including the unauthorized reproduction and use of copyrighted text, images, audio or video.
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use of any computer network for a purpose other than scholarship (research and/or learning) or brief personal communication. Use for commercial (money-making for either individuals or groups) purposes is prohibited.
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software theft or piracy, data theft, or any other action which violates the intellectual property rights of others.
In public computing facilities such as clusters or labs, normal rules of courtesy apply. The presence of any individual or group should not interfere with the work of others.
Users of the university computing facilities are required to be aware of computing policy, in particular the Acceptable Use Policy. For information about computing policies, visit: http://www.denison.edu/offices/computing/policies/aup.pdf