Software Copyright and Licensing Policy

The University adheres to sound business practice in the execution and compliance with software licenses. Software license compliance is the responsibility of staff within the organizational unit where each computer resides. Responsibilities include:

• Retaining documentation of proof of purchase or other authorization of all software residing on computers within the unit.
• Purchasing a license for each installed software copy.
• Removing software from old computers when that licensed software is installed on replacement computers.
• Removing demonstration copies of software when not purchased for use.
• Not using unauthorized copies of software.
• Not making unauthorized copies of software for own use or distribution.
• Not making available software masters for others to use for unauthorized copies.

For more information on KU's licensing policy go to http://www.copyright.ku.edu/intellproplicensing.shtml

Printing

The "Pay for Print" system has been implemented at the Edwards Campus to bring our services in line with those offered on the Lawrence campus. Students will be charged 8 cents per sheet printed on the library or computer lab printers. Students receive $8 on their account for the fall and spring semesters and $4 for the summer term. After the money for free printing is used up, students can add to their "Enroll & Pay" account to pay for further printing. If all the money for free printing is not used by the end of the term, the value is take off of the student's account.

Copying

Copy machines are provided in the library for students, and faculty can use their departmental codes to use the faculty copier in their office area or behind the reception desk.

Lab Usage

• Availability: Labs in the Regents Center building are generally open for use when the building is open. They are only unavailable during scheduled classes that have reserved them in advance. These schedules are posted outside of each room.
• Food and Beverage: Please do not bring food into the labs. Drinks are allowed with secure tops.
• Downloads: Please do not download freeware onto the machines. If you need a specific software to complete a class project, your program department needs to supply the software and licensing.
• Software Installs: Fill out the AV Request Form one week prior to your need. The department making the request provides the software and licensing.

VPN

VPN is available. Please see the Information Technology policy for VPN
Services

IT Mission statement

The Information Technology Services group at the KU Edwards Campus supports the teaching, learning and research pursuits of its faculty and students, and the professional activities of the campus administration and community groups by the thoughtful and innovative application of technology. It also embraces experimental and leading-edge technology initiative and strives for the highest level of infrastructure in both virtual and physical learning environments.

Core Values

• Apply technology to promote the highest levels of teaching, learning and scholarship
• Provide faculty, students and administrative staff with the most robust, reliable and secure technology environment possible
• Provide full spectrum of technology support to clients, from one-time consultations to ongoing specialized projects
• Fully utilize Lawrence campus computing resources in order to concentrate on specialized needs of Edwards campus clients
• Encourage an atmosphere of technological experimentation in order to test for potential future applications
• Provide avenues for departmental professional growth

Provide formalized and clear channels of communication that disseminate IT knowledge to clients.

Vision Statement

The Information Technology Services group at the KU Edwards Campus aims to be a positive force in the regional higher education community with innovative approaches to instructional technology and an exemplar of full-service commitment to its faculty, staff and students.