Chapter 9. University Policies and Services
Section 9.5 Academic Support Services
All University employees are provided with the necessary information technology resources (computing, networking, phones, etc.) to efficiently and effectively perform their job duties as well as support University business and its mission of education, research and service. Information on available information technology services and support can be found at www.it.mtu.edu.
Access to information technology resources owned or operated by Michigan Tech imposes certain responsibilities and obligations. As stated within the University Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy, Michigan Tech considers access to information technology resources to be a privilege that is granted on the condition that each member of the University community respects the integrity of computing resources and facilities, respects the rights of other users, and complies with all relevant state and federal laws, University policies and procedures, as well as contractual agreements. Employees are responsible for familiarizing themselves with any applicable policy prior to use.
Faculty and staff members routinely have access to highly sensitive and confidential information such as, student grades, financial aid amounts, performance evaluations, family data, and medical records. University employees are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of the data with which they work with and for keeping data secure and accessible only to those who have rights to this information. Due to the sensitive nature of information that is accessible to personnel, all must meet the highest standards possible for managing the University's information in a secure and professional manner. For full text please see the University's Confidentiality Agreement.
As stated within the University's Information Security Compliance Policy, Michigan Tech has an obligation to comply with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and standards associated with information security to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets owned or entrusted by the University. Information security policies and procedures allow the University to satisfy its legal and ethical responsibilities with regard to IT resources and can be found at http://www.security.mtu.edu/policies-procedures/index.php. Employees are responsible for adhering to Michigan Tech's information technology policies.