Acceptable Use of IT Resources -
Use of McCombs information technology resources is governed by the rules and polices of the University of Texas at Austin. You can find a useful summary of these rules, and your responsibilities as a consumer of IT resources, at http://www.utexas.edu/its/policies/responsible.html. For more comprehensive information about the University policies governing the use of information technology see the following website: http://www.utexas.edu/its/policies/.
Violations of the McCombs or University Acceptable Use Policy may result in the suspension of access to resources and/or disciplinary action by the College, Office of the Dean of Students, or the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.
McCombs Domain Accounts
Domain accounts are provided to faculty, students and staff according to their status. One account is provided for each role, and accounts will be terminated as soon as a role changes. This account provides access to unique McCombs network resources, computers, and email. More details are provided in the links below:
Account Password Policy:
Your McCombs account is intended for your use only and is protected by complex password requirements. Do not share your password with anyone. Passwords must be reset annually, although more frequent changes may be required from time to time by the University Information Security Office or the Director of Computer Services.
Violations, Questions, or concerns can be addressed to abuse@mccombs.utexas.edu, or the Director of Computer Services.
Sponsored Accounts:
Visiting Scholars, temporary workers, and other guests may require access to McCombs resources from time to time. For these occasions a "Sponsored Account" can be created to provide the required access for a fixed length of time. Sponsored Accounts require the approval of a Dean or Department Chair and can be requested using this form.
