The following University Computing Policies are from the
Vincennes University Catalog and the VU Board of Trustees.
All policies are subject to change in accordance with changes in University policy.
Illegal Usage - Computing resources may not be used for illegal purposes. Examples include:
Unauthorized copying or use of copyrighted material.
Destruction of or damage to hardware, software, or data belonging to VU or other users.
Disruption or unauthorized monitoring of electronic communications.
Harassment of others.
The accidental or intentional introduction of a destructive program, such as a "virus," can
have serious consequences. Users should be aware of the threat of viruses on networks and in public
labs and use adequate protection against spreading them to their own machines. Both freeware and
commercial anti-virus programs are available from various sources. Any attempt to compromise the
University computer security systems will not be tolerated.
Computing resources shall be used in accordance with the high ethical standards of the
University community. Examples of unethical use which also may involve illegality include:
Violations of computer system security.
Unauthorized use of computer accounts, files, and data which do not belong to the user.
Unauthorized use of access codes assigned to others.
Intentional use of computer telecommunication facilities in ways that impede the computing
activities of others.
