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Web Policy for Student Pages: Introduction

Abilene Christian University encourages student creativity and expression by providing space for student-designed home pages on various University web servers. Although all students, faculty and staff are expected to follow the guidelines outlined below, the comments and viewpoints expressed on individual home pages represent those of the page authors and not Abilene Christian University.

These guidelines apply to student pages on ACU equipment, or connected to the ACU network, either through a direct connection or by modem:

  1. Before publishing individual pages, students must first pass the Exam for Responsible Electronic Publishing , based on this document and the Net Use Glossary .
  2. Social clubs or other student organizations must have the approval of the office of the Deans of Students.

Web Content Guidelines for Students

1. The following excerpts are from the Abilene Christian University 2034-45 Student Guide, Standards of Conduct. Although this is an incomplete listing of student rules, students will be held responsible for complying with all the rules of the university. All students should read the entire Student Guide .

"It is the responsibility of each student to obtain, read and comprehend the purpose, policies and procedures of the Student Guide. As stated in the Application for Admission, the signing of the application constitutes acceptance of and an agreement to abide by the policies and regulations of Abilene Christian University."

"Within the context of ACU’s mission and its determination to be Christ-centered, students are expected to develop and maintain a high standard of personal and behavioral values. These expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Respect for ACU’s longstanding tradition of honesty, moral and ethical integrity, freedom of expression and open inquiry.
  • Respect for the personal worth, dignity and rights of others.
  • Respect for the right and necessity of ACU to develop and maintain a Christian atmosphere conducive to
    academic study and personal growth.
  • Respect for local, state and federal laws and ordinances."

"Specific examples of misconduct for which students may be subject to disciplinary action include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Violation of law or university policy with respect to computer use
  • Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages...
  • Gambling in any form
  • Use of profanity, vulgarity or obscenity in any form
  • Possession, use, distribution or sale of illegal drugs...
  • Engaging or threatening to engage in behavior which
    poses a danger of causing physical and/or emotional harm to self or to others, including hate speech and sexual harassment
  • Theft of services..."

2. Students may not sell or promote on the page or through links any product, activity or service that is inconsistent with or specifically prohibited by the Student Guide. The selling of lists of students, faculty and/or staff is prohibited.

3a. Individual student pages are limited initially to the 100 MB quota given each account. If more space is needed, contact Team55.

3b. Student organizations will be allocated space based on need.

4. Students must include identification of the author of the page and an e-mail address to contact.

5. Students may not use any official ACU logo, seal or symbol.

6. Students should observe precautions to protect their privacy, including not publishing their phone numbers, home addresses and any other personal information that could be used to harass or endanger them.

7. All pages must have these elements:

  • Author
  • Date of last modification
  • URL (e.g., "http://timon.acu.edu/~jdl99b/")
  • E-Mail address
  • One of the following disclaimers:

    Individual Pages:

    The opinions expressed here are mine and may not reflect the opinions of Abilene Christian University.

    Student Organization Pages:

    The opinions expressed here are mine and may not reflect the opinions of Abilene Christian University and of the Office of the Dean of Students.

If you notice a page that does not comply with the university guidelines, please contact the office of the Dean of Students.

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Last modified 8/28/2003
http://www.acu.edu/technology/policy/web/swguide.html
Questions to James Langford, langford@acu.edu