University computing and network facilities are defined as all University owned computers and the campus network. All persons granted access to Fisk University network and computing facilities are required to abide by University policy as stated in this document and in other University policy documents. The Office of Computer and Network Services reserves the right to terminate computing privileges of any user found violating these policies. The Internet provides the University with access to numerous information resources. Specific Policies Specific policies for the use of electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and newsgroups are presented below.
Electronic mail is perhaps the most common usage of network resources.
Use of e-mail should be primarily for conducting University business. Occasional personal use is allowed. Users are not permitted to send information via email which can be considered obscene, offensive or harassing. Much of the storage space on the University network servers is taken up by old e-mail messages. Users of University computing facilities are encouraged to regularly delete old messages and maintain their user accounts.