KSU is exploring with Multimedia Cablevision a way for their customers to get access more directly. Information Technology Executed Council Update Nothing to report at this time. Computing and Network Services Security Townsend reported that since the December deadline to change passwords, there have been no more break-ins. The letter also asks that current users verify that mail is currently being forwarded to the correct local area network. Userids and Passwords for New Students Townsend distributed a printout of the K-State Computer ID Activation for Students web page.
New students can now learn their userid and password on-line.
Strecker suggested a few changes which address potential legal issues. Requests for Suppressing Publication of Computer ID Townsend reported that each year some faculty and staff members requested that their computing ID be suppressed from publication. However, for several reasons, it is beneficial that all userids be published. He asked if a policy needs to be created to address this issue. After some discussion it was decided that CNS would publish all userids like office phone numbers.