Individuals
covered
All persons attaching
computer systems to Pacific Lutheran University residence hall (ResNet) computer
networks.
Policy
Student residence computer
networks are shared, finite resources installed by the University to promote
scholarship and learning for all students. Accidental or intentional disruption
of a residence network will deprive others of access to important University
resources. Persons attaching computers to University residence hall networks
must comply with the PLU Computer Use Policy and the
Residence Hall Network Policy. The administrators of
the student residence networks have the following specific policies:
- Network servers: Any person
wishing to operate a network information server must notify Computing & Telecommunication Services
(CATS) before attempting to do so. CATS will provide technical guidance and
explain technical restrictions. Please send electronic mail to comptelc@plu.edu or call (253)
535-7525.
- Responsibility for content: The content of any files
or services made available to others over the network is the sole responsibility
of the person with ownership of, or administrative authority over, the computer
providing the service. It is this person's responsibility to be aware of all
applicable Federal, State, and loacl laws and University policies. This person
will be liable for any violations of Federal, State, and loacl laws, or
University policies.
- Network-intensive applications: Any person operating
a network-intensive application or a defective computer, either of which
overloads networks, will be notified and steps will be taken to protect the
overall University network. This may include disconnecting the offending
computer system from the network until the problem is resolved. If the condition
is an imminent hazard to the University network or disrupts the activities of
others, then the offending computer system or the subnet to which it is attached
may be disconnected without prior notice. This latter course of action may
affect many other persons connected to the network.
- Responsibility for security: Any person attaching a
computer to the residence networks is responsible for the security of the
computer system and for any intentional or unintentional activities from or to
that network connection. Including, but not limited to, attempting to monitor
other network connections, attempting to hijack connection, or any other
activity which may impact the overall security of the network.
Administrative Actions
Violation or disregard of this policy may result in
disconnection from the network and, if serious enough to warrant disciplinary
action, shall be referred to the appropriate office of the University. Illegal
activities will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Due to the nature of
the ResNet Ethernet network, connections may be lost or terminated at any time
if CATS finds it reasonable and necessary to do so.
(Residence Hall Network Policy is subject to change
without notice.)
