Computing and Web Policies

The University is committed to an open flow of information within and between the University and the public. Those who use University information resources are to take reasonable and necessary measures to safeguard the operating integrity of the systems and their accessibility by others while acting to maintain a working environment conducive to carrying out the University's mission of instruction, research and scholarship, and public service.

Information resources at the University, including access to local, national and international networks, are available to support students, faculty and staff.  The Office of Information Technology, under the direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and with University community advice, provides development and management of the centrally supported digital infrastructure and related services, and proposes policies related to information technology resources.

All policies listed below are online as part of the University Handbook at http://www.indstate.edu/adminaff/handbook/SectionV.pdf. Page numbers are noted for each.

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The Policy on Information Technology Resources was approved by the ISU Board of Trustees on October 31, 1997.  The Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy August 2001) Section V, pages V-10, 11, and 12.

The Use of Computer Software Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy August 2003) Section V, page V-12.

The File Sharing Programs Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy August 2003) Section V, page V-12.

The Security of Data Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy August 2003) Section V, pages V-12, 13, and 14.

The Use of Passwords Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy August 2003) Section V, pages V-14 and 15.

The University-Related Websites Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy August 2003) Section V, pages V-17 and 18.

The Domain Naming Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy July 2004) Section V, pages V-19 and 20.

The Non-Profit Website Hosting Policy may be found in the University Handbook (revised copy July 2004) Section V, pages V-20-21.

Other Procedures, Standards and Guidelines

• Computer Security Programs
• Computing Policies and Procedures
• Electronic Chain Letter
• Email Spam
• Guest Account
• Hardware Repair Services
• Hardware Support
• Network Interface Card
• Reserving a Computer Lab
• Resident Housing Host Name Request
• Technical Specifications for Computer Purchases at ISU
• Web Style Guide

Please report violations of ISU computing policies to the OIT Help Desk.