20.B University Policies Concerning Use of Technology

The University policy on “Proper Use of Information Resources, Information Technology, and Networks at the University of Michigan” (SPG 601.07-0) sets forth an expectation of responsible, ethical, and legal use of computing resources. Other policies address specific applications and include:

• Identity Misrepresentation (SPG 601.19)

• Privacy of e-mail and files (SPG 601.11)

• Electronic access to potentially offensive material (SPG 601.16)

• Software use (SPG 601.03-0, SPG 601.03-1)

• Password security

• Chain e-mail

• Guidelines for Implementing the Proper Use Policy

• Digital media

• Internet addressing (SPG 601.15-0)

• Domain name standards (SPG 601.15-1)

A complete listing and full text of the UM’s policies on information technology is available electronically on the Web at <www.umich.edu/~policies/>. If the policies are also sections of the Standard Practice Guide (SPG) they are available in section 601 of the SPG online at <spg.umich.edu>. All members of the University community, especially faculty, are encouraged to become familiar with these policies, ask questions, and help maintain an open community of responsible technology users. See also Chapter 1, “Fundamental Tenets of Membership in the University Community” and Section 20.C, “Copyright.”

Faculty can direct questions about the Guidelines for Responsible Use and report possible violations of the Guidelines or of the Proper Use Policy to the User Advocate (<abuse@umich.edu> or 647-6396). Information and advice about handling security or misuse problems can also be found on the User Advocate website at <www.umich.edu/~itua/>.

Faculty Handbook: Technology and Communications: