4.01.1.3 Software Purchases and Use Policy
All software purchases (both software and cloud-based subscriptions) must be approved by the CIO before purchase and no software should be installed on the University network without ITS first ensuring that it will not create a network vulnerability from a cybersecurity perspective or cause other system issues. All staff and faculty unauthorized use of university systems (including printing) and software for personal financial gain is subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Unauthorized copying of software is illegal. Copyright law protects software authors and publishers, just as patent law protects inventors.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026