Of these characteristics should guide individual and University use of e-mail services.Į-Mail Backups. Such as paper records, telephones, and information stored on electronic media. Text as well as avoiding "telephone tag".Ī number of characteristics distinguish e-mail from other means of communication, Daily tasksĪre accomplished more rapidly as individuals use e-mail services for sending and receiving Routine office tasks thereby increasing productivity and reducing costs. Properly managed e-mail systems expedite communication, reduce paperwork, and automate Transmit, and respond to messages and documents electronically. Improve the way it operates by providing a quick and cost-effective means to create, University functions and conduct University business. Of sending and receiving e-mail across the Internet.Į-mail is an efficient and timely communication tool that can be used to accomplish E-mail services, as defined in this policy,Ĭonsist not only of the use of University-provided e-mail systems but also the acts Over a modem connected to a telephone line. Stated differently,Į-mail is a means of sending messages between computers using a computer network or Parties via an intermediate network or telecommunications system. Messages, memoranda, and attached documents from a sending party to one or more receiving The Internet, may not remain confidential while in transit or on the destination computerĮ-mail refers to the electronic transfer of information typically in the form of electronic The user is responsible for all e-mail originatingĪll users must be aware that e-mail and messages sent through computer networks, including When a user sends e-mail, the user account identification It shouldīe subject to all of the same general protections afforded to traditional "paper" The MTSU Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy setsįorth the University's policy with regard to use of, access to, and disclosure ofĮ-mail to assist in ensuring that the University's resources serve those purposes.Īccess to MTSU e-mail accounts is a privilege granted by the University. The University provides e-mail resources to support its work of teaching, scholarly Is funded by the University and the State of Tennessee or is available through equipment The MTSU Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy applies to all University employees, students, retirees, and holders of specially-grantedĪccounts (hereinafter referred to as "users") whose access to or use of e-mail services Provided e-mail services as defined by this policy. Users are provided guidelines describing their personal responsibilities regardingĬonfidentiality, privacy, and acceptable use of university.Disruptions to University activities from inappropriate use of University-provided.Regulations, policies, and other requirementsĪs information communicated in other written forms and formats Users understand that e-mail messages and documents may be subject to the same laws,.Middle Tennessee State University and the State of Tennessee The use of University-provided e-mail services is related to, or for the benefit of,.The objectives of the MTSU Electronic MailĪcceptable Use Policy are to assure that: By establishing and maintainingĬompliance with this policy, risks and costs can be mitigated while the valuable potential University-provided electronic mail (e-mail) services.
The purpose of this "Procedures and Guidelines" is to support the MTSU Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy by establishing guidelines and minimum requirements governing the acceptable use of ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINESĪ supplement to the MTSU Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy March 28, 1999