Information Technology Use Policy
UJ has made a commitment to making a variety of information technology resources available to everyone within the University community. At the same time, the University is committed to making sure these resources are used in the manners consistent with its educational mission. As a member of this community, you are expected to follow these guidelines, policies and procedures when making use of the technology on campus and that technology which is accessible from our campus. These policies have been adopted by the University in an effort to protect the rights of any individual or group which utilizes these resources or any third party who may be affected by the use of our systems or networks. UJ maintains Internet access to a vast number of local and national sites to promote the creation and dissemination of information and sharing of ideas. It is critical, however, that the University’s systems be used in an ethical manner which fosters the goals and objectives of UJ. Any information or use of these resources that would be considered unethical or unacceptable in the eyes of the University will be considered unacceptable for any user of the University’s system.
Any personal computer hooked into the campus network must have current anti-virus software and be kept up to date with software and security patches. UJ has an agreement with McAfee for anti-virus software. If you do not have anti-virus software, you may install this software on your personal computer for no cost. Arrangements for installing the software can be made by contacting the University’s IT help desk at x5611 or helpdesk@uj.edu.
UJ uses NAT addressing for security. The University does not guarantee, nor support, the operation of online games, computer or console.
Peer-to-peer file sharing and the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material on UJ’s network is prohibited. Violation of this policy can result in fines, removal of internet access or other disciplinary action. Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement. Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or “statutory” damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For “willful” infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys’ fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505. Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially the Frequently Asked Questions section at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.
Personal Ethernet routers and switches are permitted on campus; however, they may not function as wireless access points as it will interfere with the campus wireless systems and other users’ ability to access said systems.