Email Usage Policy
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Effective: July 2, 2002
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As technologies become more sophisticated and accessible,
Northern Arizona University believes that it is important to provide services
using the most efficient means possible for its students and employees. Toward
that end, email is considered an official method for communication at
Northern Arizona University for its students and employees because it delivers
information in a convenient, timely, cost effective, and environmentally
aware manner. Email communication represents a method to provide a centralized
communication management point for multiple locations around the state. To
provide the same communication service without a centralized mail processing
area (using regular mail) would present many unique logistical problems
including mail printing, inventory control of mail materials, increased mail
costs due to small volume mailings, and the processing of returned mail in a
consistent manner. Not only is email a more efficient and effective
communication medium, it also represents a more student and employee friendly
service as it provides more immediate response time.
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Faculty and Staff Computer Support Policies
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Effective: February 1, 2002
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Information Technology Services implemented a support policy that pertains
to services it provides for computer equipment. This includes: Full Support Policy,
Computer Systems, Handheld Systems, Personal Computers, Printers, and Software.
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FERPA
Data Management and Data Security Policy
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Effective: January 21, 2003
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This policy establishes the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA)
for the management, use, and security of institutional data that exists within the
NAU reporting environments
including, but not limited to, the Data Warehouse, Operational Data Stores,
Data Marts, and the PeopleSoft Transactional Systems.
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Mobile Phone Policy
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Effective: May 1, 2005
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Northern Arizona University has a new Mobile Phone Policy which addresses
the question of personal use of university mobile phones.
This policy aims to better serve the needs of this legitimate communication method
for some job positions including faculty, staff and administration.
The policy addresses the question of personal use of university mobile phones.
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Network Acceptable Use Policy for Faculty and Staff
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Effective: January 10, 2006
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Access to Northern Arizona University computing and network resources is a
privilege which imposes certain responsibilities and obligations and which
is granted subject to university policies and codes, and local, state and
federal laws. All users of these shared resources must act responsibly and
comply with specific policies and guidelines governing their use. The purpose
of this policy is to promote the efficient, ethical and lawful use of
Northern Arizona University's computer and network resources.
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Network Acceptable Use Policy for Students
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Effective: June 30, 1998
Updated: May 31, 2005
The NAU
network is neither a public forum, nor a limited public forum.
Its use is restricted to purposes consistent with the
mission
of Northern Arizona University.
Access to the NAU
computer and network systems is limited to current
Northern Arizona University students, faculty, and staff who access
these resources for legitimate research, teaching, professional service
or other academic endeavors whose use complies with these and other policies
of the University. Misuse of computer or network privileges will result in the
loss of access, and could result in student discipline under the
Code of Conduct
and criminal or civil prosecution under federal and Arizona law.
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Security Policy
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Effective: June 21, 2005
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Northern Arizona University is committed to preserving the availability,
confidentiality, and integrity of its information resources while also
preserving and nurturing the open, information-sharing requirements of
its academic culture. The University must protect its information assets,
provide for the integrity of institutional processes and records, and
comply with state and federal regulations.
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