Nichols College reserves the right to limit, restrict, or extend computing privileges and access to its information technology resources. Limitations Nichols College computing resources and associated user accounts are to only be used for the Nichols College activities for which they are assigned or intended. When accessing any remote resources utilizing Nichols College information technology, users are required to comply with both the policies set forth in this document and all applicable policies governing the use and access of the remote computer system. User Accounts User accounts are designed to establish a system control mechanism for user identification. At no time should user accounts be used to execute any computer software or computer programs other than those programs specifically granted and offered for user execution by Nichols College.
All users are responsible for the protection of their user account password.
Users are prohibited from sharing their user account password with anyone at anytime, thereby granting unauthorized access to Nichols College computer systems. It is recommended that users change their user account password periodically to help prevent compromise and unauthorized access of their user account. Any suspected unauthorized access of a user account should be reported immediately to the Director of Information Technology or other college authority. All e-mail, or messages are removed from user accounts when account deactivation occurs. Ownership Nichols College assumes and reserves ownership of all data, files, messages, and programs stored in its computer systems.