Policies of Individual Department and Units

Background and Reason for the Policy: Many departments and units provide additional information technology resources to segments of the University community to meet specific needs. 

Purpose of Policy: The purpose of this policy is to insure that departments are permitted to issue ancillary technology policies that support their individual requirements, which may not be covered by an existing University policy.

Expected Institutional Outcome: This policy will provide the flexibility to individual departments and units to enable them to protect their departmental/unit information technology resources.

Applicability of Policy: This policy applies to any department or unit within the University that provides its own information technology resources to members of the University community.

Policy Statement:  Individual departments or units that control computer-related resources are responsible for providing security for their resources and using all available methods in the enforcement of University policies. They may develop their own policies that supplement University policy as long as the unit's policies are consistent with the applicable University policies.

Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of those departments and units that are developing their own information technology policies to ensure that the policies are consistent with existing University policies, that they are reviewed periodically, and that copies of the policies are provided to those members of the University community who are required to adhere to those policies.

It is the responsibility of those members of the University community who access departmental or unit information technology resources to comply with the policies of that department or unit in addition to University policies.

Enforcement and Review:

The Chief Information Officer has overall responsibility for this policy.

The Chief Information Officer will review this policy on a bi-annual basis and respond to formal complaints resulting from the implementation of this policy.

Any individual who suspects a violation of this policy may report it to the Compliance Office in the Office of Audit, Compliance and Ethics at (860) 486-4526, or anonymously through the Reportline (https://www.compliance-helpline.com/uconncares.jsp). Violations of this policy may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with University Laws and Bylaws, General Rules of Conduct for All University Employees, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the University of Connecticut Student Conduct Code.

Last updated: August 2008