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School of Information Sciences

Acceptable Use Policy

Server Usage

Purpose

WSU SIS provides students access to the student server. The use of this resource is a privilege that can be revoked at any time for violations of the policies. This document outlines the policies pertaining to the use of the student server. All persons using the server will be held accountable to these policies. Use of the student server indicates acceptance of these policies.

Goal

The goal of these policies is to maximize the performance of the server and maintain a safe, secure environment in support of the use of computers in the pursuit of higher education.

University Policies

This document is meant to complement existing university policies that govern the use of computing and network resources. University policies shall take precedence in the event of any conflict with SIS policies. Applicable university computing and network policies can be found at: http://computing.wayne.edu/policies.

The University Policy on the Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources (AUITR) "guides students, faculty and staff in the acceptable use of computer systems, networks, and other information technology resources at Wayne State University."

SIS AUITR Policy identifies specific activities that are PROHIBITED. Students who violate these policies will lose access and may be subject to discipline under the appropriate student, faculty, or staff due process policy. Disciplinary action includes dismissal from the SIS. A fee will be charged for processing of violations.

Usage Policy

The student server is for class use only. For non-SIS students, space on the student server is only for the duration of the course. For SIS students, space on the student server is available for one semester after the student graduates, after one year of inactivity, or until the student leaves the school.

The following activities are strictly PROHIBITED on the SIS student server:

  • downloading or sharing copyrighted material without the express consent of the copyright owner. Examples include, but are not limited to, MP3 files, digital recordings of movies, and licensed software;
  • downloading or sharing non-copyrighted material not intended for class use. Examples include, but are not limited to, legal MP3 files not intended for class use, personal freeware or shareware, family non-class related videos, family non-class related photos;
  • accessing (or attempting to gain access to) systems without the owners' consent;
  • eavesdropping or capturing packets not intended for that system;
  • scanning other systems for open ports or vulnerabilities;
  • use of routers or any device that provides routing functions (including cable routers, Voice over IP (VoIP) devices with built-in routers, wireless routers, etc.) or Network Address Translation (NAT) even if the routing, NAT and/or DHCP functions have been 'disabled';
  • using SIS resources for commercial purposes;
  • using a name that makes a system appear to be a university-owned or operated device, using offensive or profane language in the system name or changing the physical address to conceal the system's identity;
  • sending or relaying SPAM e-mail messages; and
  • any other activity that disrupts the operation of SIS Servers.

    • SIS Policy also identifies specific computing activities that promote a stable and secure service. Students are responsible for the security of the computing equipment that they connect. Failure to maintain secure computing equipment will result in diminished or suspended Internet access until the vulnerability is resolved. Repeated failures may be subject to discipline under the appropriate student, faculty, or staff due process policy.

    The following computing activities are enforced:

  • operating systems and application software must have all security patches installed;
  • computers must have the latest version of McAfee or Symantec antivirus software installed with up-to-date virus definitions; and
  • computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems must use a personal firewall. Note that firewalls that use Network Address Translation (NAT) are not permitted.

    • Contact

    If you are unsure whether something you want to do is a violation of these policies, send an email to sistech@wayne.edu explaining what you want to try and we will gladly give you clarification.

    Student Services

    Supported operating systems are Microsoft Windows XP and above (excluding server operating systems) and Macintosh OS/X and above. The student is responsible for providing a working PC. The PC's operating system must have all applicable security patches applied. Microsoft and Macintosh systems must also have antivirus software installed with current virus definitions. This software is available free of charge to Wayne State University students and staff at http://computing.wayne.edu/software.The SIS student assistants can assist you with the troubleshooting of SIS specific software and server issues. They will use all reasonable care; SIS however, can not be held responsible for any resulting loss of data or functionality. The student is free to refuse any service on their PC by the SIS student assistant. SIS will not support software that have been illegally copied. SIS reserves the right to refuse to work on any PC or associated hardware or software for any reason.

    C&IT offers a PC Clinic for limited service on PCs, including the removal of viruses and spyware. For information on this fee-based service, contact the Helpdesk at 313.577.4778 or see the web page at http://computing.wayne.edu/clinic/. SIS is dependent on services and communication lines supplied by Wayne State University's C&IT. SIS cannot be held responsible for network failure attributable to equipment and communications lines or abuse of resources by other network users.

    Fee Schedule

  • Reactivation of server access after suspension due to viral infection or other non-copyright violation
    (1st offense) $25.00
  • Reactivation of server access after suspension due to copyright violation
    (1st offense) $100.00

    • Suspension or Termination of Access Privileges

    If a violation of SIS or university policies occurs, the individual whose AccessID was used to log in to the server for that session will be held responsible for the violation(s). Most violations will result in a temporary suspension of server access and will require that the student deliver a letter of understanding to the director before server access is restored. A fee will also be applied, according to the schedule above. Repeat offenders and more severe violations will face longer suspensions, higher fees and possible permanent termination of access to the server. Serious and repeat offenders will also be subject to discipline under the appropriate student, staff or faculty due process policy. Any criminal activity will be referred to the appropriate law enforcement agency.