College of Fine Arts:

Server Account Policies and Procedures

The form for account requests is at the bottom of this page. Before you request your account, you will need to read and agree to the server account policies and procedures.

The College of Fine Arts provides disk storage space for faculty, staff, and all students currently enrolled in College classes. Users are expected to adhere to University of Utah Policies and Procedures regarding use of University Information Resources (http://www.admin.utah.edu/ppmanual/1/1-15.htm) and the College of Fine Arts Server Access Policy detailed below.

  1. All student data are removed from the servers at the end of every semester. Server storage is for the duration of the class only. Instructors can advise users on options for long-term storage of electronic files once the class has concluded.
  2. Storage of non-class related files, commercial web sites, and so on is strictly prohibited and will result in the permanent loss of server access privileges.
  3. File Storage: The default size is 2 GB unless stated otherwise by the instructor, depending on class content. Accounts can be accessed using the DNS, or host, name for each server, depending on which department is sponsoring the class.

Information on accessing CFA file and web servers can be found at the CFA-CSIS website: http://helpdesk.finearts.utah.edu

College of Fine Arts' Server Account Policy

  1. Accounts and Passwords
    1. The User of a Server Account guarantees that the Server Account will not be shared with anyone else. In addition, the Server Account will only be used for educational purposes. The User guarantees that the Server Account will always have a password. The User will not share the password or Server Account with anyone (not even family members). Server Accounts will only be established for students, staff and faculty who are currently affiliated with the College of Fine Arts.
    2. Server Accounts will be deleted at the end of every semester. Students, staff and faculty who leave the University will have their Server Account and associated files deleted.
  2. Limitations on the use of resources
    1. The College of Fine Arts (referred to as "The College") reserves the right to delete files or disable the Server Account of any user who is deemed to be using inordinately large amounts of storage space or whose actions otherwise limit the use of computing resources.
  3. Computer Ethics and Etiquette
    1. The User will not attempt to override or compromise the security of the University of Utah computers, networks, or machines/networks accessible there from. Services associated with the Server Account will not be used for illegal or improper purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, the unlicensed and illegal copying or distribution of software.
    2. Your Server Account gives you access to the College File Server and Web Server disk space, and campus computing resources. The use of these resources must comply with University policy and applicable Federal and State Law. Such electronically available information (1) may not contain copyrighted material or software unless the permission of the copyright owner has been obtained, (2) may not violate University policy prohibiting sexual harassment, (3) may not be used for commercial purposes, (4) should not appear to represent the University of Utah without appropriate permission, or to represent others, (5) may not appear to represent other organizations or companies, (6) may not contain material which violates pornography laws, or algorithms or software which if transferred violate United States export laws, (7) may not contain scripts or code that could cause a security breach or permit use of resources in opposition to NetCom or University policy, and (8) WWW pages should clearly show identifying information of the owner of the page and we suggest that it also show date of last revision and an address (e-mail or postal) for correspondence.
    3. Impersonation of an authorized user while connecting to the servers is in direct violation of this agreement and will result in the termination of the connection.
  4. Data Backup, Security, and Disclaimer
    1. The College will not be held liable for the loss or corruption of data as a result of the use and/or misuse of its computing resources (hardware or software) or from any damage that may result from the advice or actions of a College staff member.
    2. Although the College makes a reasonable attempt to provide data integrity, security, and privacy, the User accepts full responsibility for backing up ihs or her files.
    3. The User agrees to pay for any damages their actions cause. The User also agrees to be held liable for the improper use of equipment or software, including copyright violations and agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the College harmless for any such liability or expenses.
    4. The College retains the right to change and update these policies as required without notification to the User.
  5. Account Termination and Appeal Process
    1. Accounts on College systems may be terminated or disabled with little or no notice for any of the reasons stated above or for other inappropriate use of computing and network resources. When an account is terminated or disabled, we will make an attempt to contact the user (at the email address they have on file with us) and notify them of the action and the reason for the action. If the user feels such termination is unwarranted, or that there are mitigating reasons for the user's actions, he or she may appeal to: 1. a designated member of the College computing staff so that a clear understanding of the events leading to the infraction is understood by the user and the College, 2. the Assistant Dean for Technology for the College, after the College computing staff has determined why the action was taken and stated an opinion on the severity thereof.
  6. University Network Information: * Problems within the University of Utah's network should be reported by calling the Campus Helpdesk at 581-4000, or via e-mail at helpdesk@utah.edu. * Network traffic will be monitored for security through the University's Institutional Security Office (ISO) and for performance reasons through the NetCom Network Operation Control Center (NOCC). For more information on Network traffic monitoring, see the Network Monitoring Policy (draft) at http://www.it.utah.edu/leadership/policies/.

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