Student Housing Data Network
Acceptable Use Policy

The Student Housing Data Network provides resident student with in-room connections to the campus data network in support of the educational mission of the University. The campus data network provides access to WSU computing resources and the Internet Access is a privilege that can be revoked if the terms of this policy are violated. Your use of the WSU provided network access indicates your acceptance of this policy, as well as your responsibility to use the connection appropriately and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The following regulations define the terms of this policy:

• In-room connections may not be altered or extended beyond their intended use. No more than one device should be connected to each active network port. Network hubs are prohibited.
• In-room connections may not be used to provide access to the Internet or University resources to individuals not formally affiliated with the University.
• Any attempt to capture transmissions on the network not addressed to your location is prohibited. In other words, "sniffing" - the digital equivalent of wire-tapping - is not allowed.
• You may not use the network to attempt to gain access to any data, software or services, without explicit permission of the owner.
• You may not attempt to conceal or misrepresent your or another's identity through the use of your network connections. Examples: Never attempt to send electronic mail under an assumed name. Never share your login password with another individual.
• University computing resources, including your in-room connections, may not be used for personal profit or any business ventures.
• Any receipt, retransmission or destruction of software or data must observe copyright laws, license restrictions and University policies. Sharing copyrighted material such as MP3's and software is strictly prohibited.
• The network is a shared resource. Excessive use of network resources that interferes or inhibits the use of the network or access to University resources by others is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to applications that use a large amount of bandwidth (for example, Quake, Half-life, downloading MP3's and MPEGs). Sending out mass e-mails and/or spamming is also prohibited. Academic use of the network is top priority.
• Electronic communications over the network may not be used to harass, threaten or abuse other individuals or groups.

Users are responsible for all traffic originating from their computer, including user activity, regardless of whether or not they:

• Generated it.
• Know what they are doing.
• Realize that they have violated the Acceptable Use Policies.

 Suspected or alleged violation of this policy should be reported immediately to the CaTS Help Desk (775-4827, helpdesk@wright.edu). Administrators have the authority to temporarily suspend network access to a computer that is believed to have been the source of a violation. Users will be will be contacted prior to the suspension of a computer's network access. An incident report will be filed and appropriate action taken.

Abuse of network and computing privileges is subject to disciplinary action. The appropriate University authorities, beginning with the Coordinator of Judicial Affairs, will handle violations of this Acceptable Use Policy. Disciplinary actions as a result of violations may include the following:

• Loss of access privileges
• University judicial sanctions as defined within the code of student conduct
• Monetary reimbursement to the University or other appropriate sources
• Expulsion or suspension from the University
• Prosecution under applicable civil or criminal laws

The Office of Residence Services and Computing and Telecommunications Services reserves the right to modify, change and revise this document as necessary without permission or consent of the users. Current copies of this policy will be posted on the Residence Connect website, located at http://www.wright.edu/cats/resconnect/

Revised June 8, 2000