Information Technology Services
University computing resources are provided in support of the University’s mission. Only legally obtained software may be loaded onto University-owned equipment; the University expressly forbids illegal copies of software. In addition, a list of forbidden software will be regularly updated and published by the Office of Information Technology. Software on the forbidden list may be installed as part of an academic curriculum, if approved by the Office of Information Technology.
Freely available software that supports the work of an individual may be loaded onto University-owned equipment. Freely available software that does not support the work of an individual should not be loaded on University equipment. Applications solely intended for personal use are forbidden.
All university-owned desktops and laptops will be configured to automatically enter the Windows Screen Saver mode if no activity takes place within a 20-minute time span. Faculty, staff, and students will have to re-enter their e~ID password to regain access to the machine. Once the correct password is provided, the machine will return to the same application it was running before the timeout.
The Office of Information Technology will provide the mechanism for internal auditors to regularly audit University-owned or leased computing equipment to ensure compliance with this policy.
All enterprise or multi-user departmental software programs must conform to the list of software standards supported by the Office of Information Technology (OIT). All newly acquired enterprise or multi-user departmental level software must conform to the security policies and practices specified by OIT.
All new purchases of enterprise or multi-user software must be submitted to the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for review at least 60 days before contract signing so OIT can determine if the software complies with the University’s software standards.