IT Policies
University Policies on Information Technology
Standards
Procedures
Guidelines
Drafts
The Office of Computing and Communication Services (OCCS) assists in the development, formulation, and distribution of information technology policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC) is a body appointed by the University representing various campus constituencies. ITAC is charged with the review of draft policies and standards and assists OCCS with the vetting of these proposals.
All standards are reviewed annually by ITAC. The following Standards were reaffirmed in October, 2011.
Policy and Standards Development
By establishing specific requirements for all members of the university community, policies and standards connect the university's mission to individual conduct, institutionalize impartial expectations, support compliance with laws and regulation, mitigate institutional risk, and enhance productivity and efficiency in the university's operations.
For background or information on these policies, or to provide feedback on drafts, please contact Rusty Waterfield, Assistant Vice President for Computing and Communication Services at rwater@odu.edu.
