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Appendix ii - Computer Use Responsibilities

The computer resources of The City University of New York and the College of Staten Island must be used in a manner that is consistent with the University's educational purposes and environment. All users of computer resources are expected to act in a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation, and to adhere to the regulations for their use set forth in this document. As a user of CUNY computer resources:

  • You are required to have a valid authorized account to use computer resources that require one and may use only those computer resources that are specifically authorized. You may use your account only in accordance with its authorized purposes and may not use an unauthorized account for any purpose.

  • You are responsible for the safeguarding of your computer account. For a mainframe computer account, you should change your password frequently and should not disclose it to anyone. You should take all necessary precautions in protecting the account, no matter what type of computer resource is being used.

  • You may not circumvent system protection facilities.

  • You many not knowingly use any system to produce system failure or degraded performance.

  • You may not engage in unauthorized duplication, alteration or destruction of data, programs or software. You may not transmit or disclose data, programs or software belonging to others and may not copy material protected by copyright.

  • You may not engage in abusive or improper use of computer hardware. This includes, but is not limited to, tampering with equipment, unauthorized attempts at repairing equipment and unauthorized removal of equipment components.

  • You may not use computer resources for private purposes, including, but not limited to, the use of computer resources for profit-making or illegal purposes.

  • You may not use computer resources to engage in abuse of computer personnel or other uses. Such abuse includes the sending of abusive or obscene messages within CUNY or beyond via network facilities.

  • The use of college computer resources may be subject to college regulations, and you are expected to be familiar with those regulations.

  • These regulations and college regulations are subject to revision. You are expected to be familiar with any revisions in the regulations.

The University reserves the right to monitor, under appropriate conditions, all data contained in the system to protect the integrity of the system and to ensure compliance with regulations.

Any user who is found to be in violation of these rules is subject to the following:

  • Suspension and/or termination of computer privileges;

  • Disciplinary action by appropriate college and/or University officials;

  • Referral to law enforcement authorities for criminal prosecution;

  • Other legal action, including action to recover civil damages and penalties.

“Computer Resources” is an inclusive term referring to any and all computing/information technology: hardware, software, and access. Hardware includes, but is not limited to, terminals, personal computers, workstations, printers, wire, monitors, cabling, peripheral devices. Software includes, but is not limited to, mainframe shared software, networked software, and stand-along software residing on personal computers. Access includes, but is not limited to, accounts on time-sharing systems as well as access to stand-along personal computing systems and other relevant technology.