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Acceptable Use Policy and User Agreement

This policy defines the acceptable use of Franklin & Marshall (F&M) information and technology assets. Those users who violate this policy are subject to the full range of sanctions set forth in the...

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Backup Retention Policy

Franklin & Marshall strives to set an appropriate balance between retention of electronic back up files and tapes to allow for responsible management of our systems and services and the need to...

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Cell Phone and other Personal Electronic Device Policy

Policy: Full-time college employees requiring use of a cell phone or other mobile communication device for their jobs are eligible to receive supplemental compensation if the employee’s job...

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Copyright & Fair Use Policy

Copyright law provides legal protection of "intellectual property" to the original author of the work; it is a federal law which Franklin & Marshall complies with, and the law does not vary from...

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Chosen First Name Use Policy

 Scope The purpose of this policy is to foster and encourage an inclusive campus at F&M.  Establishing a policy whereby any current student or employee may use a chosen or preferred first name on...

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Data Classification Policy

SECTION 1: POLICY STATEMENT All members of the Franklin & Marshall College community have a responsibility to protect institutional data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure and...

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Guest User Acceptable Use Policy

Franklin & Marshall College provides a guest wireless network for short-term access that is accessible to campus guests with compatible wireless devices.   The guest wireless network is an...

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Information Security Policy

    Introduction Franklin & Marshall College, like all colleges and universities, is responsible for maintaining the integrity of a wealth of personal, sensitive, and confidential information...

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Information Security Policy for Mobile and Remote Devices

Section 1: Introduction This document defines Franklin & Marshall College’s policy for the secure use of mobile and remote devices which access any information resources owned or managed by the...

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Music and Movie Download Policy

Your responsibilities at Franklin & Marshall College with respect to copyright law: COPYRIGHT LAW: The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making...

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Network Security Policy

Scope This policy defines the requirements for network security at Franklin & Marshall (F&M). At their discretion, the College Information Technology Committee (CITC) reserves the right to modify...

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Password Policy

Scope The purpose of this policy is to establish a standard for the creation of strong passwords and the protection of those passwords across Franklin & Marshall (F&M).  This policy also defines...

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Personal Computing Support Policy

Information Technology Services manages a Help Desk that students, faculty and staff may consult on a variety of technology-related subjects including network connectivity, virus protection, standard...

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Privacy Notice for F&M Website

This notice explains how F&M will collect and process your personal data when you access this website. 1. Automated Collection of Personal Information When you access the College’s website,...

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Privacy Policy

Purpose of Policy This policy defines the College’s commitment to personal privacy.   Scope   The policy applies to all employees, students, contractors, volunteers, third party vendors, etc.,...

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Privileged Account Management Policy

I: Introduction Privileged user accounts are those to which rights to perform system and/or application administration have been assigned. This policy defines the requirements surrounding the...

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Screening Movies on Campus Policy

Classroom Screenings Classroom screenings may fall under the Face-To-Face Teaching Exception under Fair Use Guidelines if certain principles are met: The instructor/TA is present for the...

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Technology Hardware Acquisition, Disposition and Replacement Policy

The following policy outlines F&M’s approach to the acquisition of information technology hardware.  The College has entrusted ITS with responsibility for the support and timely maintenance of the...

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User Access to Data and Services Policy

This User Access to Data and Services Policy was previously known as the Access Control Policy. Privileged Account Management Policy ________________________________________ Scope The scope...

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Wireless Network Policy

F&M’s wireless network is available to any member of the Franklin & Marshall community with a device that supports wireless industry standards. F&M’s wireless network provides nearly 100% coverage...

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