Information Resources Use and Security Policy

12.1. E-mail is an essential tool for communicating within the university. It is important that unimpeded e-mail services be available at all times and that e-mail be used in a manner that achieves its purpose without exposing the university to unnecessary technical, financial, or legal risks. The following practices are required:

12.1.1. Each faculty member, staff, or student assigned a university e-mail address shall exercise prudent e-mail use in accordance with the policies, standards, and/or procedures related to Information Resources acceptable use and retention.

12.1.2. All e-mail is subject to logging and review.

12.1.3. To reduce spam and protect the e-mail environment from malicious viruses, worms, or other threats, Information Technology Services (ITS), or an otherwise appropriate department, may filter, block, and/or strip potentially harmful code from e-mail messages.