Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

• Computer users are expected to use the University’s computing resources responsibly
and appropriately, respecting the rights of other users and all contractual and license
agreements.
• Users are responsible for their own computer resources including data, files, and
processes associated with usage of the University’s computing resources.
• All users are expected to comply with the policies governing the use of the University’s
computing resources, including the protection of username and passwords.
• The IT Department reserves the right to delete unused or inappropriate data from any
University computing resource without prior notice.
• Users should refrain from unnecessary and inappropriate use of bandwidth, storage
space, printing facilities, and/or processing capacity.
PROHIBITED USES OF COMPUTER RESOURCES
While the University’s Computer Use Policy defines the responsibilities associated with
computer usage, the following broad categories provide examples of behavior deemed
inappropriate and unacceptable by the University.
Misuse of Service
This is any action that renders facilities unusable to those who rely on them, or that interferes
with another’s use of facilities. Examples include:
• Overuse or abuse of the University’s computing resources
• Damage to hardware or software
• Recreational game playing when resources are needed by others for legitimate
University purposes
• Introducing a computer virus into Victory University’s computing resources
• Sending obscene or otherwise offensive or unwanted electronic mail
• Not respecting the privacy of other users of the University’s computing resources
• Inspecting, modifying, distributing or copying software or data without proper
authorization, or attempting to do so
• Failure to comply with posted policies governing use of public computing facilities
such as the Library or Computer Lab
• Inefficient use of computer resources including, but not limited to, the downloading of
copyrighted music, the sending/forwarding of chain letters, the transmission of nonbusiness
related e‐mails and the downloading of any files where the possibility of
infection by a computer virus is possible
• Installing or attempting to install any software, hardware, or other resource on the
University’s computers or networks
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