Most users act responsibly, but the few who do not, either through ignorance, or by intent, have the potential for disrupting all users work. The list below constitutes a Code of Computing Practice for MTSU users. Disciplinary action for violating the Code shall be governed by the applicable provisions. Violations can result in criminal prosecution in the State of Tennessee. Users must use only those computer accounts that are authorized for their use.
Users are responsible for the usage of their computer accounts.
They should maintain secure passwords for systems that support them and take precautions against others obtaining access to their computer resources. Users must use their computer accounts only for the purpose that they were authorized. For example, research projects should only be done on accounts set up for that purpose. Users should follow the published procedures for accessing the computing systems. Users must not access, search, or copy the programs and data belonging to other users or to MTSU unless they have prior, appropriate authorization to do so, even if the protection for the information allows access.