This is a digest of Valparaiso University Acceptable Use Policies for computing and networking resources. Valparaiso University computing and information technology resources are to be used appropriately and in a manner consistent with the instructional, research, and administrative objectives of the University. Valparaiso University and the Internet computing resources are shared resources, which need to be used collegially. Responsibilities of Users Account holders are responsible for adhering to the Acceptable Use Policies.
Account holders are responsible for anything done with their accounts.
Therefore passwords should never be displayed or shared, should be chosen judiciously, and changed often. If a user suspects account security has been violated, the password should be changed immediately and EIS notified immediately. The University, through Electronic Information Services, is responsible for providing central system and network security and for taking reasonable steps to protect central systems and networks and the information stored thereon from excessive or inappropriate use, damage, or destruction. Security of Information Storage and Transmission Valparaiso University assumes users are aware that electronic files and transmissions are not necessarily secure. Users of electronic mail systems should be aware that electronic mail in its present form is generally not secured and is extremely vulnerable to unauthorized access, modification, and forgery.