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Pacific Lutheran University provides information technology (IT) services in support of the university’s educational mission. IT services include but are not limited to computer labs, data and voice networks, classroom and instructional technologies, and administrative systems. Policies related to IT services and resources extend also to copyright infringement, intellectual property, content accessed or downloaded over the PLU network, and appropriate use of communication systems & services

Individual responsibility is a key attribute of a vibrant learning community. All students, faculty, and staff are therefore expected to respect the needs and rights of others by exercising good judgment in their use of technology. Hallmarks of individual responsibility within an electronic environment include respect for the intellectual property of others, adherence to standards for academic integrity, maintenance of learning and working environments that are free from materials that may

3.3.1 Authentication and Identity Management PLU issues and manages electronic identifiers — e.g. ePass usernames and passwords — for every member of the university who connects to the network to use such electronic resources as email, online resources, administrative information systems, and learning management systems. All users of the PLU network must obtain electronic identifiers to gain access to the network and to specific networked resources to which they are assigned access. Users must

The University recognizes that the value of its data and resources lie in their appropriate and widespread use. Pacific Lutheran University is committed to respect and protect the privacy of its students, employees, parents, alumni, friends and healthcare patients as well as to protect the confidentiality of information important to the University’s academic mission. A data classification policy is necessary to provide a framework for securing data from risks including but not limited to

A breach in the security of restricted data can lead to identity theft, legal action against the university, or other great harm to the university or members of the PLU community. While data security policies are designed to minimize the risk of such breaches, incident management and response policies must also be in place to guide institutional response if/when breaches do occur. For the purposes of this policy, an incident is an event that threatens the integrity of PLU data or the

The annual Lutheran Studies Conference provides an opportunity for the university, the larger community, and persons from diverse religious and humanistic viewpoints to explore particular and pressing issues within the thoughtful and generous milieu of Lutheran higher education. Each conference welcomes scholars, artists, and religious leaders whose expertise is offered in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. As a university of the church, PLU promotes the 500 year Lutheran tradition of

The annual Lutheran Studies Conference provides an opportunity for the university, the larger community, and persons from diverse religious and humanistic viewpoints to explore particular and pressing issues within the thoughtful and generous milieu of Lutheran higher education. Each conference welcomes scholars, artists, and religious leaders whose expertise is offered in an engaging and thought-provoking manner. As a university of the church, PLU promotes the 500 year Lutheran tradition of