Computer Access and Usage

Relevant Excerpt

Specifically each user of LSUS computing resources shall NOT: ...

• Utilize computing resources to create, transmit, or otherwise participate in any pranks, chain letters, false or deceptive information, misguided warnings, pyramid schemes, or any fraudulent or unlawful purposes.
• Utilize computing resources, including the Internet and/or e-mail to access, create, transmit, print, or download material that is defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, harassing (including uninvited amorous or sexual messages), threatening, incites violence, or contains slurs, epithets, or anything that may be reasonably construed as harassment or disparagement based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religion or to access, send, receive, or solicit sexually oriented messages or images or any other communication prohibited by law or other University directive. ...
• Send unsolicited mass mailings or “spamming.” Mass mailings should only be sent to clearly identified groups for official purposes, and may not be sent without proper authorization and coordination (for example, disseminating administrative announcements, notifying students of educational opportunities, or University organizations sending announcements to their members).