Policies

This statement represents a guide to the acceptable use of the WSU Network for data communications. It is intended to address the use of the WSU network only. Data communications carried across other networks such as local area networks, regional networks, or the Internet are subject to acceptable use policies of those other networks.

 

Acceptable use refers to whether the use of the network is consistent with the guidelines for each network that the traffic traverses. Given both the volatile nature of the technology employed and the demand that users make of networks, determining acceptable use is a dynamic and iterative process. The intent of the use policy is to make clear certain cases that are consistent or inconsistent with the purposes of the WSU Network, not to completely enumerate all such possible uses.

The WSU Network is a data communications network managed by Worcester State University to link together the WSU community.  Access to the network is provided to active staff, faculty and students of Worcester State University. The goal of the WSU Network is to support and enhance instruction and research activities at the University by providing access to computer mediated communication resources, shared resources, unique resources, and the opportunity for collaborative work. In addition to access to local-network shared resources, the WSU network provides access to regional, national, and international resources.

 

Any alleged violations of the Acceptable Use Policy will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Violations of this policy may result in action, such as the loss of electronic mail privileges, loss of University-owned computer access, loss of network privileges, and/or referral to appropriate University or legal authorities.