Using resources for non-institutional purposes. Often the cost of monitoring this use is greater than the cost of letting it go. Using institutional resources wisely. An institution with finite money for technology must continuously promote prudent use of resources and strive for administrative excellence. Most faculty preferred to see money spent on a better campus infrastructure for academic use and for newer and better equipment for faculty, classrooms, and student labs.
Departments have the option of paying the connection fee to the campus provider or contractor.
Providing different levels of service on and off campus. Supporting part-time employees who do not have offices. Changing nature of the university Alumni access. It is noted that alumni can often benefit from the institution's good deals with ISPs. E-mail may provide the only access to some professors and courses.