Guidelines for Use of Computing Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
This document supersedes all previously released versions of the following documents:
Guidelines for Use of Computing Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Policies for Use of Computing Resources
Ethical Principles for the Use of University Computing Resources
This document outlines guidelines for computing resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln including information regarding responsible use of resources and enforcement of sanctions associated with violations of responsible use.
I. Computing Resources
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers computing resources for use by university faculty, staff and students. These resources include information resources, technology and network systems, as outlined in Executive Memorandum No. 16 titled 'Policy for Responsible Use of University Computers and Information Systems' (link above). All users are expected to respect these resources.
A failure to abide by the guidelines outlined in this document may result in the imposition of one or more of the following sanctions:
- denial of access to information resources and networks,
- disciplinary action by the university,
- civil action,
- and/or criminal prosecution.
II. Policies Governing Responsible Use of Computing Resources
- Executive Memorandum No. 16 (link above) Policy for Responsible Use of University Computers and Information Systems
- The university Student Code of Conduct, from Student Judicial Affairs
- The university's Business Policies and Procedures manual (available in each department)
III. Illustrative Prohibited Acts
Executive Memorandum No. 16, section 6 (link above) provides a non-exhaustive list of acts that are prohibited and that may subject a user to sanctions.
IV. Enforcement
This section of the document fulfills the requirement set forth by Executive Memorandum No. 16 to provide policy enforcement information for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Services or designee is authorized to monitor the use of computing resources, to protect computing resources as well as the rights of computing resource users, and to recommend the imposition of sanctions against any person who violates these guidelines.
The Student Judicial Affairs and/or University Legal Counsel may request in writing that the Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Services furnish specific information relating to alleged abuse of computing resources.
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Information Services is authorized to provide such information or files upon such written request. Student Judicial Affairs and/or University Legal Counsel shall notify the alleged abuser that such information has been received.
V. Dissemination
These guidelines shall be distributed to all University computer users, be displayed prominently in all public access computing facilities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and be accessible via the university's web site. For further information relative to these guidelines, please contact the Information Services Help Desk at helpdesk@unl.edu or 472-3970.
ADOPTED MARCH 9, 1999