The Information Technology Services (ITS) maintains computers for student use in the library, computer lab, classrooms, and dormitories. The Institute wireless and wired computing network extends to every building, and access is provided in each room. The network provides access to academic software, library resources, and network storage as well as email and the Internet.
All individuals who employ information technology resources provided by BAMSI (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Institute local-area and wide-area networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. BAMSI computing and network resources is a privilege and not a right. Inappropriate use can result in suspension or revocation of privileges.
Inappropriate use can include, but is not limited to, the following:
- The intentional sending or retrieval of obscene, slanderous, and/or harassing messages and materials.
- The unauthorized access (or attempted access) of any networked computer system.
- The violation of copyright laws, including unauthorized copying or modifying of files.
- The use of networked resources for academic plagiarism.
- Any use for commercial purposes.
- The posting or downloading of non-academic and/or inappropriate material to the server or to a BAMSI computer.
- Any participation in network activities that place a strain on computer resources.
- The use of IRC (internet-relay chat) resources for non-academic purposes.
- The participation in gaming that is for non-academic purposes.
- The involvement in any other behavior deemed inappropriate.
- The unauthorized installation of software on BAMSI hardware.