University Administrators must be proactive in managing and monitoring the computing software used on the machines in their departments or schools. Copying protected software also conflicts with the fundamental values of the University community regarding intellectual property. It is the policy of the University to maintain access for its community to local, national and international sources of information and to provide an atmosphere that encourages access to knowledge and sharing of information. Electronic mail and computer files are considered private to the fullest extent permitted by law. ITD will encourage, support and protect freedom of expression and an open environment for sharing information.
Censorship is incompatible with the goals of an institution of higher education.
Individuals should not be unwittingly exposed to offensive materials by the deliberate and knowing acts of others, but instead, should be allowed to choose what they wish to access for their own purposes. ITD will leave to units and departments the provision of those services most cost effectively provided in a decentralized fashion. ITD will provide funding mechanisms that meet the needs of both the institution and the individual. For example, mechanisms that encourage migration to new services. Mechanisms that don't penalize old services that continue to provide value.