MAC Computer Use Policy

To ensure that campus computing resources are being used reasonably, ethically

and appropriately, the following guidelines have been implemented:

• Unauthorized use of facilities, networks or passwords is prohibited;
• Users must ensure the privacy and confidentiality of all files and programs; facilities should not be used to: install, run or copy software without a license to do so; create or install viruses; conduct commercial business; harass others; transmit offensive material; guess or decrypt passwords of others; deprive authorized users of access; secure a higher level of privilege than permitted by the College; change or delete another user’s files; or software without her/his permission.
• Users should not damage, change settings, reconfigure or create unnecessary traffic on College-owned hardware or software.
• Please note that Residence Hall students may purchase network cards at the campus bookstore. Computer services staff will assist with installation. Email helpdesk@mtaloy.edu for assistance.
• To help save space on the server, e-mail messages will be purged after 180 days.
• Students may also create personal web pages. This policy may be found on the portal page under documents, forms and policies.

A full text of the Computer Fair Use Policy is located in the Policy section of the

under documents forms and policies

Violations of the Computer Fair Use Policy could result in disciplinary action.

Music and Video Downloading