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POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND PROCEDURES

Information Systems and Information Technology are a vital component of the instruction, learning, and administrative functions of a university. Information is progressively delivered in new and innovated methods that require the latest technology. Policies and standards are critical to ensuring that the technology needs of the university are met. We adhere to all policies, standards, and procedures set by USF  and all State of Florida laws.

• USF Technology Policies
• USF Acceptable Use Policy
• USF IT Procedures and Standards
• Computer-Related Crimes – Florida Statue: Title XLVI, Chapter 815

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USF ST. PETERSBURG CAMPUS COMPUTING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES

In addition to the above policies, standards, and procedures, the Office of Campus Computing has established standards and procedures that allow us to provide service and support to all of the students, faculty, and staff at USF ST. Petersburg. The following section contains these standards and procedures. Compliance to the standards posted in this section is required by all USF St. Petersburg entities. 

BUILDING AND PHYSICAL SECURITY

• Request Building and Room Access Control for Key (Proxy) Cards Procedure
  Procedure regarding how to purchase a proxy card for building and room access. Applicable to Staff, Faculty, Adjunct, and Student Workers.
• USF St. Petersburg Proxy Card Installation Standard (.pdf)
  This document will be used when adding new card readers by the contractor.

USF ST. PETERSBURG COMMUNICATION STANDARDS (PHONES AND FAXING) 

• Cisco IP Phone and ATA Standards

DESKTOP COMPUTING

• USF St. Petersburg Supported Hardware Standards (.pdf)
  Check to see if your computer is still supported by USF St. Petersburg Campus Computing
• Off-Campus University Computers Procedure (.pdf)
• Off-Campus Property Permit (.pdf)
• Computer Disposal Procedure (.pdf)

Support can only be provided for computers until the device’s end-of-life date. And at the device’s end-of-life date, proper disposal of the equipment is required.

NETWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE

• USF St. Petersburg Network Wiring Standards (.pdf)
  A copy of these specifications is required to be on every job site
• USF St. Petersburg Network Security Guidelines (.pdf)
• USF St. Petersburg Wireless Network Standards (.pdf)

SECURITY

• USF St. Petersburg Computing & Data Security Standards (.pdf)