IT POLICIES

Welcome to the Information Technology Policies page.

Columbia International University is obligated ethically and legally to ensure the integrity of our academic, financial and personal data. In our present information sensitive culture, it behooves us as an institution to do all that we can to protect our constituent data from potential corruption, loss or malicious dissemination. It is also our fiduciary responsibility to make sure CIU is operating within the spirit and letter of existing legal and regulatory requirements. In light of these constraints, we are required to enforce some administrative safeguards to protect the user and the network from unintentional or malicious tampering that could compromise the integrity of our data system.

Please left click on the appropriate policy name below to view that policy. For any questions concerning a particular policy, contact the Director of Information Technology Services or the Information Technology Help Desk at ext. 5199. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining an adequate technical environment at CIU.

Network Security Policy

The mission of CIU IT Services is to support CIU users in their pursuit of the university's mission by providing information technology systems and services that:

1. enable CIU personnel to optimize their personal connectivity, productivity, administrative efficiency, and educational effectiveness, and
2. assist students in their academic and ministry pursuits.

All computer resources, whether hardware or software, associated with the CIU computer network are intended for use by authorized individuals, using registered equipment, for CIU approved activities. Local, state, and federal laws and regulations govern the use of computers, software, communications networks, and online material. Educational institutions are responsible for taking reasonable measures to prevent illegal or unethical use of their computer systems. Consequently, CIU monitors network and computer related activity and files at its discretion to

1. protect the security and integrity of computing resources
2. protect the University from legal liabilities
3. analyze usage patterns or investigate unusual or excessive activity
4. investigate apparent violations of the law
5. investigate apparent violations of University policy or standards
6. comply with legal requirements
7. respond to exigent circumstances

CIU reserves the right to require removal of any material or equipment which, in its opinion, presents a compromise of appropriate use or security.

Other Policies

Computer Procurement Policy

Inappropriate Software Policy

Personal Computers Not Permitted on Campus Network

Residential Network Acceptable Use Policy

Faculty/Staff Computer and Phone Acceptable Use Policy

For more, view our Faculty/Staff Technology 2007/2008 Handbook (pdf version)