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Kansas State University

Vice Provost for IT Services
108 Anderson Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6520
785-532-6507 (fax)
its@k-state.edu

IT Policies

Collection, Use and Protection of Social Security Numbers

This policy has been issued to establish the University policy on the use of the SSN as an identifier will be discontinued, except where authorized for employment, IRS reporting, federal student financial aid processing, state and federal reporting requirements, and a limited number of other business transactions.

Electronic Mail Policy

This policy clarifies the applicability of law and certain other University policies to electronic mail.

Eligibility Requirements for Obtaining a K-State Computing ID (eID)

The eID has attributes which enable access to centrally managed IT resources with proper authorization.

Information Resource Management Policy

Policy for the management of University institutional data and the responsibilities for the protection of those data.

Information Security Plan

This Information Security Plan ("Plan") describes Kansas State University's safeguards to protect covered data and information.

Information Technology Policy Approval Process

Steps and timeline for new policies and changes to existing policies.

Information Technology Usage Policy

This document constitutes a university-wide policy for the appropriate use of all K-State computing and network resources.

Internet and World Wide Web Page Policy

Access to the Internet and the World Wide Web from K-State computers and networks is restricted to specially authorized registered users for academic, research, learning and administrative purposes.

Interim Data Administration Policy (PDF)

With respect to data administration policy as practiced by the Information Systems Office staff, the Information Systems Office (ISO) is not a primary source of access authorization to K-State Information Resources in any form. As a routine function of the information technology services that we do provide, we grant access to information in a practically appropriate form only with the expressed authorization of designated primary administrative department(s).

May 1, 2000, Official University Statement Preventing Prohibited use of Napster, WAREZ, and Related Software

Kansas State University steadfastly supports student access to digital information for academic purposes. However, recent recreational use of software is overwhelming our campus Internet connection, disrupting academic uses of the Internet and causing our interconnection costs to soar.

Official Electronic Correspondence with Faculty, Staff and Students

There is an increasing need for efficient communication with and among faculty, staff, and students in order to conduct official business at Kansas State University. All faculty, staff, and students are issued a K-State eID and an e-mail account for use throughout the time they are a student or an employee.

Policy on Electronic Theses, Dissertations and Reports

Universities have a long history of preserving and providing access to theses, dissertations, and reports submitted in paper format. It is our intention to ensure electronic theses, dissertations, and reports (ETDRs) are preserved and made accessible in similar fashion. To this end, K-State adopts the following policies in support of electronic theses, dissertations, and reports (ETDRs).

Procedure for the Establishment and Maintenance of Security for Information, Computing and Network Resources

To establish and maintain security requirements necessary to protect University information, computing and network resources, and minimize susceptibility to attacks on K-State resources or from K-State locations against other sites.

Protecting Sensitive Data by Desktop Search Products

has been issued to establish the University policy on Google Desktop and other desktop search programs may be installed only if the scope of the files indexed and searched is limited to files stored on the local desktop, and that no files or search indexes are copied to any other computer.

Research Data Retention, Records Retention and Disposition Schedule

The University incurs significant legal obligations regarding "data" created by its faculty, staff, and students in the performance of sponsored projects regardless of the funding source. The University must ensure that original technical data is maintained in a manner that facilitates timely access and secure retention.

Security for Information, Computing and Network Resources

To establish and maintain security requirements necessary to protect University information, computing and network resources, and minimize susceptibility to attacks on K-State resources or from K-State locations against other sites.

Space Accomodation Policy (PDF)

To build a reliable infrastructure providing Kansas State University adequate space, environmental conditions, and security requirements necessary for reliable network and telecommunications services.

Technology Enhanced Classrooms Policy

Technologically enhanced classrooms receiving support from general university funding will be considered general use classrooms. Scheduling will be done under the auspices of the Vice Provost for IT Services, using centralized scheduling programs, whenever that is possible.

University Computing Lab policies

There are four University Computing Labs available on campus for free use by K-State students, faculty and staff. The University Computing Labs are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Computing and Network Services provides IBM-compatible microcomputers and Unix workstations and high-speed dot-matrix printing.

Wireless Local Area Network Policy

This policy applies to all uses of Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) technologies at all physical locations on the Manhattan and Salina campuses of Kansas State University, both inside buildings and in outdoor areas, and including student residence halls. Exceptions may only be granted by the Vice Provost for IT Services. It does not apply to cellular wireless technology.

Video Conferencing Policy

This policy applies to all users of existing K-State video conferencing services as well as individuals or units who desire to establish a video conferencing capability regardless of physical location. Exceptions can only be granted by the Vice Provost for IT Services.