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Topics— the EDUCAUSE taxonomy is divided into topic areas. Selecting a topic area will search that term and all terms associated with it.
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The community filter includes Governance, Carnegie Classification and FTE:

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Policy Filters

The Resource Center includes links to hundreds of technology policies from colleges and universities around the country. The policies are searchable by policy type, keyword, and community filter. To submit a policy for inclusion in the library or to correct a link, please write to contribute@educause.edu.

Because many policies don't fit neatly into a single topic area, you may benefit from searching several categories. Below is a brief explanation of the categories:

Acceptable/Responsible Use Policies —policies contained in this category deal with the appropriate use of computer systems for a specific institution. For example, some institutions prefer that their employees not use e-mail for personal correspondence while at work in accordance with a broader policy that prohibits personal phone calls as well.
Access Policies — policies concerning how access may be gained to a specific computer system and by whom.
Cellular Telephone Policies — policies concerning the use of cell/mobile phones for work purposes that are the property of the institution.
Conditions/Guidelines for Use — while these documents may not officially be considered policies, they contain information on what is expected of users on a specific computer system.
Copyright / Intellectual Property Policies —policies that deal with copyright and intellectual property laws and their application to university research, as well as those who use university resources for academic purposes.
Data Retention Policies — policies that deal with the retention of records by faculty or other institutional staff concerning research programs.
E-mail Policies — policies concerned solely with the use of electronic mail on computer systems.
Electronic Communications Policies —policies concerned with the use of e-mail to communicate official school business to the members of the institution's community.
Ethics Policies — policies that are usually applied to a broader area than just computer systems that are a good place to look for the tone of policies within the organization. They are also sometimes referred to from policies regarding computer systems.
Information Policies — policies that deal with more than two policy areas. They vary from generic one-paragraph policies to long, detailed ones.
Library Policies — policies that contain information pertaining to the library, such as mission, and library use.
Licensing Policies — policies that usually deal with software and electronic resource licensing.
Password Policies — policies that concern the security of computer systems and the selection of passwords.
Privacy Policies — policies that contain information about the privacy of electronic information within the organization (also known as student records policies). The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986 guide a majority of U.S. policies in this category.
Security Policies — policies concerning the security of a computer system, usually through the use of a password or access restrictions.
Web Policies — policies concerned solely with World Wide Web usage and publication on computer systems.
Wireless Policies — policies concerning the development and administration of wireless network service. Information may also be included on network security maintenance and integrity.

Community Community		Search EDUCAUSE Connect Advanced Search Help This page provides an explanation of the EDUCAUSE Connect’s advanced search feature. Primary Filters Topics— the EDUCAUSE taxonomy is divided into topic areas. Selecting a topic area will search that term and all terms associated with it. EDUCAUSE Publications — Selecting a specific publication will result in the searching of only that contributing source(s). More than one publication may be checked. Community Filters The community filter includes Governance, Carnegie Classification and FTE: Governance Any Control Public Private Carnegie Classification Detailed Information Regarding Carnegie Classification FTE: (Full Time Equivalent) Any FTE Small (Under 2000) Medium (2,000-7,999) Large-Medium (8,000-18,000) Large (18,000+) Policy Filters The Resource Center includes links to hundreds of technology policies from colleges and universities around the country. The policies are searchable by policy type, keyword, and community filter. To submit a policy for inclusion in the library or to correct a link, please write to contribute@educause.edu. Because many policies don't fit neatly into a single topic area, you may benefit from searching several categories. Below is a brief explanation of the categories: Acceptable/Responsible Use Policies —policies contained in this category deal with the appropriate use of computer systems for a specific institution. For example, some institutions prefer that their employees not use e-mail for personal correspondence while at work in accordance with a broader policy that prohibits personal phone calls as well. Access Policies — policies concerning how access may be gained to a specific computer system and by whom. Cellular Telephone Policies — policies concerning the use of cell/mobile phones for work purposes that are the property of the institution. Conditions/Guidelines for Use — while these documents may not officially be considered policies, they contain information on what is expected of users on a specific computer system. Copyright / Intellectual Property Policies —policies that deal with copyright and intellectual property laws and their application to university research, as well as those who use university resources for academic purposes. Data Retention Policies — policies that deal with the retention of records by faculty or other institutional staff concerning research programs. E-mail Policies — policies concerned solely with the use of electronic mail on computer systems. Electronic Communications Policies —policies concerned with the use of e-mail to communicate official school business to the members of the institution's community. Ethics Policies — policies that are usually applied to a broader area than just computer systems that are a good place to look for the tone of policies within the organization. They are also sometimes referred to from policies regarding computer systems. Information Policies — policies that deal with more than two policy areas. They vary from generic one-paragraph policies to long, detailed ones. Library Policies — policies that contain information pertaining to the library, such as mission, and library use. Licensing Policies — policies that usually deal with software and electronic resource licensing. Password Policies — policies that concern the security of computer systems and the selection of passwords. Privacy Policies — policies that contain information about the privacy of electronic information within the organization (also known as student records policies). The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) of 1986 guide a majority of U.S. policies in this category. Security Policies — policies concerning the security of a computer system, usually through the use of a password or access restrictions. Web Policies — policies concerned solely with World Wide Web usage and publication on computer systems. Wireless Policies — policies concerning the development and administration of wireless network service. Information may also be included on network security maintenance and integrity. Login or register to post comments
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