Policy Category | Policy Owner | Version Effective Date | Review Cycle | Last Reviewed | Policy Contact |
X. Information Governance, Security & Technology | SVP, General Counsel, and Chief People Officer | July 18, 2025 | Annually | July 18, 2025 | Information Governance |
Purpose
The University of Maryland Global Campus provides University Information Systems to support the administrative, educational, and instructional activities at UMGC. The use of these systems is a privilege that is extended to members of the UMGC community for UMGC-related purposes, provided the Users act responsibly, respectfully, and in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others or violate law or this Policy.
The purpose of this Policy is to set forth the standards for responsible and acceptable use of University Information Systems, including, but not limited to computer systems, computer labs, applications, networks, software, and files.
Applicability
This Policy applies to all Users of Information Systems owned, managed, or otherwise provided by UMGC. Individuals covered by this Policy include, but are not limited to, all University students and Employees as well as third parties performing duties on behalf of the University, including but not limited to adjunct faculty, Contractors, consultants, and temporary employees who access UMGC's network services via UMGC's Information Systems and/or facilities. Information Systems include all UMGC owned, licensed, or managed hardware and software, email domains, and related services and any use of UMGC's network via a physical or wireless connection, regardless of the ownership of the computer or device connected to the network.
Definitions
Defined terms are capitalized throughout this Policy and can be found in the Information Governance Glossary.
Use Guidelines
Members of the UMGC community outlined above who utilize UMGC's Information Systems must adhere to the following use restrictions: