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An updated version of the Policy on Use of the TLU Computing Environment can be found on the IT page of MyTLU (login required) and on the IT page of the TLU website. 

All persons using computers in the library are governed by ethical or moral standards of the university, as stated in the Student Handbook, Faculty Manual, and Administrative Staff Personnel Handbook. Below are frequently asked questions that are based on policies, rules, regulations, and examples found in the following documents:

Ethical and Moral Questions

• Can I access off-campus Internet materials that violate the ethical or moral standards of the university? No (TLU Policy)
• Can I use a computer or the university network to access, download, store or distribute pornographic materials? No (Student Handbook, p. 43)
• Can I engage in computer activity that is abusive, profane or sexually, racially, or religiously offensive? No (TLU Policy)
• Can I use a computer to send obscene, abusive or harassing messages? No (Student Handbook, p. 43)
• Can I engage in conduct which is disorderly, lewd or indecent? No (Student Handbook, pp. 20, 42)
• Must I abide by ethical and moral behavior required by TLU? Yes (TLU Policy)
• Can I engage with computer activity that may injure or harass someone else? No (TLU Policy)
• Can I engage in unwelcome verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature? No (Student Handbook, p. 42)
• Can I engage in harassment based on another person's nationality, race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation? No (Student Handbook, pp. 14, 42; Employee Handbook, p. 27)
• Can I engage in activities considered morally offensive by an individual participating? No (Student Handbook, p. 15)

Computer Priority Questions

• If I am using a computer for something other than class work, must I stop using the computer if someone performing class-related work needs it? Yes (TLU Policy)
• Can I engage in computer activity that interferes with the work of another student, faculty member, or University official? No (TLU Policy; Student Handbook, p. 43)
• Can I use excessive bandwidth for personal reasons such as video conferencing or gaming, etc.? No (TLU Policy)

Business and Email Questions

• Can I conduct non-TLU business activities? No (TLU Policy)
• Can I broadcast emails to many users for advertising or political purposes? No (Student Handbook, p. 5)
• Can I send prank or chain emails? No (TLU Policy)

Legal Questions

• Must I abide by federal, state and local laws and regulations? Yes (TLU Policy; Student Handook, p. 21; Faculty Handbook; Sexual Harassment, p. C-1; Employee Handbook, p. 36)
• Can I engage in computer activity that may lead to a lawsuit or criminal charges? No (Employee Handbook, p. 36)
• Can I share my TLU account or password?  No (TLU Policy; Student Handbook, p. 43)