ROWAN UNIVERSITY POLICY

Title: Computer Lab Policy
Subject: Information Technology 
Policy No:  CIO: 2015: 01
Applies: University-wide 
Issuing Authority: 
Responsible Officer: Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Adopted: 
Last Revision: 
Last Reviewed: 12/29/2014

I. PURPOSE

Rowan University offers a wide array of computing, networking, and instructional resources and services to members of the university community. Computer labs provide a learning environment that supports teaching and learning at Rowan. This document contains Academic Technology policies and procedures and also outlines responsibilities of those who use computing and instructional facilities or support at the University. These policies are designed to enable high-quality services and maximize productivity while protecting the rights of all members of the community.

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• • Open Computer Classroom computers are maintained by Academic Technology. See Reporting Critical Service Disruptions During an Academic Year, for support policies and procedures.
  • Hours for Open Computer Classrooms vary. See IRT website for more detailed information.

E. Legal Compliance

All existing federal and state laws and university regulations and policies apply to the use of computing and instructional resources and all users of such resources are required to be in compliance with all laws, regulations and policies at all times. This includes not only those laws and regulations that are specific to computers and networks, but also those that apply generally to personal conduct

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Rowan University policy prohibits the distribution of unauthorized MP3's. The University is subject to legislation, and inspection of its servers and sites by such groups as the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). These groups are authorized to act on behalf of their member companies in matters involving the infringement of their sound recordings, including enforcing their copyrights and common law right on the Internet.
Users found distributing or storing MP3's on university servers and shares may be subject to disciplinary action as stated in the University Computer Use Policy. The person could also face criminal charges, state or federal, due to infringing activity on state-owned servers and workstations.
If someone is found liable to copyright infringement, federal law provides for civil remedies that may include substantial monetary payment, injunctive relief and liability for attorney's fee incurred in bringing an action. Criminal penalties may be imposed if someone willfully infringes a copyrighted work, even if no profit is derived from the activity. 
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Mira Lalovic-Hand,
VP and Chief Information Officer