University Statements and Policies Policy Statements Concerning Information Technology Information Technology Usage Policy Illinois Wesleyan University Just as knowledge and discussion are at the heart of teaching and learning, so too are information and communications technology such as computers and networks central to the mission of the university. The guidelines that govern the use of such technology, therefore, should reflect the principles that inhere in the idea of a liberal arts college. These principles imply both rights and responsibilities that must be balanced against one another.
Information technology presents both important opportunities and the temptation for misuse.
Accordingly, and for the benefit of all members of the University, the Information Technology Usage Policy stated below is intended to make clear how the balancing of these core principles is to be realized in practice. All members of the University are expected, on pain of penalties described herein, to abide by this policy. These principles embody ethical ideals, and so the policy stated below will in some respects go beyond the mere requirements of the law. Network and Systems Integrity Actions taken by users that interfere with or alter the integrity of the University's network or computers systems, or that use University network services to disrupt others, are prohibited. In addition, users may not conduct experiments to identify or demonstrate system or network vulnerabilities without prior permission from the office of Information Technology, attach network hubs, bridges, routers, or gateways to the campus network, use University network addresses without permission from the office of Information Technology, or use excessive amounts of disk storage on University servers.