UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
POLICY

DIVISION: Administration and Finance

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services

SUBJECT: Acceptable Use of OspreyNet Services

OBJECTIVE & PURPOSE:

To define policies and procedures related to the OspreyNet systems managed by Information Technology Services.

AUTHORITY:

 

POLICY:

Computing, networking, telecommunications, and all other information technology resources of the University of North Florida are available to advance the education, research, administration, and public service mission of the University. Accordingly, the University encourages and promotes the use of these resources by the University community, within institutional priorities and financial capabilities. Access to and use of these resources and services are privileges, which must be accepted, in strict compliance with all applicable laws and with the highest standards of ethical behavior

This policy applies to all persons accessing and using computing, networking, telecommunications, and other information technology resources through any facility of the University, including the use of OspreyNet in the residence halls.

Residence Hall students are encouraged to install and configure their own Ethernet connection, however, assistance is available through the University Help Desk. University Housing is not responsible for the installation or troubleshooting of hardware or software on student owned PCs. The extent of OspreyNet service is access to an Ethernet network using TCP/IP protocol, a RJ45 outlet port to plug your Ethernet card into and limited support. Limited support is defined as assistance with OspreyNet access only, which includes checking computers for proper network configuration/set up and checking OspreyNet ports.

Beyond the wall jack, network connectivity is your responsibility. The hardware and cable required to connect to OspreyNet can be purchased at the campus Bookstore or any other computer store.

Refer to the published schedule of Server Maintenance and Downtime for a schedule of periodic times when OspreyNet may not be available due to maintenance. This can be found at www.unf.edu/dept/its/info/sysmaint.html.

All residents are responsible for knowing and adhering to these policies. Violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action. The service does not warrant that the functions of this service will meet any specific requirements that the user may have nor that it will be error free or uninterrupted, nor shall it be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages (including lost data, information, or profits) sustained or incurred in connection with the use, operation, or inability to use the service.

OspreyNet Use Policies:

A. Splicing into existing television cables or splitting or splicing into data cables or outlets, wrapping TV cable, or otherwise adding to existing cable is prohibited.

B. The use of the OspreyNet Port Service is a privilege, which may be revoked at any time for inappropriate behavior. Such behavior would include but not be limited to the use of obscene, abusive, or otherwise objectionable language and/or materials in either public or private messages.

C. The user is not allowed to share her/his RJ45 Ethernet port.

D. The primary purpose of this network is to support students’ educational goals. In support of these goals, the following activities are prohibited. Participating in these activities may result in revocation of OspreyNet service and possible University judicial action and/or criminal charges:

• Setting up a router and building a private subnet.
• Setting up any type of information server such as a web, gopher, e-mail, game hosting, etc.
• Propagating e-mail chain letters.
• Forging mail.
• Allowing unauthorized persons access to OspreyNet.
• Using OspreyNet for personal financial gain.
• Modifying or attempting to modify University owned or licensed information including software and data.
• Attempting to damage or disrupt networking services.
• Using OspreyNet or related resources in the commission of a crime.
• Using traffic intensive applications that may cause problems within the network or diluting the level of service to other users. No print servers, mail servers, FTP servers, etc. are allowed. The network sharing of any computer related device or materials, which may cause excessive network traffic, is forbidden.

E. The user will abide by all policies and statutes included in the Florida Computer Crimes Act. Crimes against this Act will result in University judicial action and/or investigation by the University Police Department for criminal offense. The Act includes offenses against intellectual property; offenses against computer equipment and supplies; and offenses against computer access.

F. Only officially assigned IP addresses may be used. These addresses, along with other configuration parameters, will be assigned automatically via DHCP if the computer is properly configured. Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Mac OS with Open Transport, and Linux are all capable of using this configuration. The use of non assigned IP addresses is strictly prohibited.

The University of North Florida has adopted a formal Network Acceptable Use Policy governing the use of UNF computer systems. This policy applies to all users of UNF computing resources including users of OspreyNet: http://www.unf.edu/unfinfo/policies-regs/chapters/finance/6_0050P.html

These terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice and Residents are required to adhere to the most recently published version of the Acceptable Use Policy.

Issued By L. Taylor

Date Issued

Effective Date

Revised By J. Durfee

Revision Number 1

Revision Date 3/18/2005

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