Purpose:

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all students and employees of Rockhurst University are aware of and understand the policies governing the use of computer services provided by the University. The policy aims to promote responsible and ethical use of these services, protect the privacy and security of university data, and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

Policy Statement:

All students and employees of Rockhurst University must acknowledge that they have reviewed, understand, and accept all Computer Services policies as provided on the University Intranet page https://help.rockhurst.edu/support/solutions/17000022372. Failure to comply with any of these policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or suspension or expulsion from the University.

Scope:

This policy applies to all students and employees of Rockhurst University who use or have access to computer services provided by the University, including but not limited to email, internet, software, hardware, and electronic data storage.

Procedure:

  1. The Computer Services department shall maintain an up-to-date list of all policies governing the use of computer services provided by the University.
  2. All new students and employees shall receive a copy of the Computer Services policies as part of their orientation process.
  3. All existing students and employees shall be required to review and acknowledge their understanding and acceptance of the Computer Services policies on an annual basis through the University's online portal.
  4. The acknowledgement shall be recorded and maintained by the Computer Services department.
  5. Any violations of the Computer Services policies shall be reported to the appropriate authorities for investigation and disciplinary action.

Policy Review:

This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Computer Services department to ensure that it remains current and effective in addressing the University's computer services policies.

Conclusion:

By implementing this policy, Rockhurst University aims to promote responsible and ethical use of computer services provided by the University. The policy ensures that all students and employees are aware of and understand their obligations when using these services, and that they comply with relevant laws and regulations.