NSIT Policies
Information Technology Policies (and related guidelines)
General Policies
- Eligibility and Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology - describes the policy governing the use of information technology at the University
- NSIT Accounts Eligibility supplemental document - provides answers about accounts eligibility
- NSIT Account Closure Policies and Procedures - describes the account closure policies and procedures for students, faculty, and staff
- New Information Technologies and Intellectual Property at the University - describes the basic principles surrounding new information technologies and intellectual property at the University
- Policy Guidelines for Publishing Networked Information (rev May 2000) - details the guidelines for publishing networked information
- File Sharing Policy - describes the file sharing policy for sharing copyrighted materials on the University network
- Regulated Computer Policy - describes the security and management requirements for computers housing sensitive data on the University network
- Requirements for Managed (Hardware) Firewalls - details the requirements for managed (hardware) firewalls installed on the University's network
- Academic Technologies Policies - links to several policies that guide access, services, and resources throughout the units of Academic Technologies
- NSIT Public Web Server Usage Rules, Regulations and Access - describes the rules and regulations for using NSIT's public web server
- Policy for Authenticating University of Chicago Users - describes the requirements for Authenticating University of Chicago Users
- Information Security Policy for eCommerce Payment Card Applications - describes the policies and practices for University hosted eCommerce
- Student Systems Technology Policies - links to practices and standard relating to the Student Systems
- University of Chicago Policies - links to a variety of University of Chicago policies
Networking Policies
- Infrastructure Policy - details the the types of devices allowed on the network and the manner in which they can be connected and used
- Residence Hall Wireless Device Policy - covers use of wireless devices in the various Residence Halls
- Use of Non uchicago.edu Domain Names - outlines the circumstances under which any domain name other than uchicago.edu can be used on the University network
- Redirection of University Domain Names to External Networks - describes the approval process for pointing a domain name to an external network
- UCHICAGO identity by IP address - lists the IP address space that should be allowed any privileges or access granted to uchicago.edu as an entity
- Port monitoring - describes the policy on monitoring ports
- Limiting peer-to-peer traffic - explains the limits on peer-to-peer traffic
- Universal Wiring Plan - details structured cabling specification for new construction or renovation
- Network Maintenance Window - details the time periods during which connectivity may be interrupted for maintenance work
Email Policies
- Electronic Mail (Email) Delivery Policy - details the policy regarding email delivery
- Electronic Mailing List Policy - details the policy about mailing lists
- Mass Email Use and Abuse - explains the policy for sending mass and bulk emails
Last updated: 10/9/08