Responsible Computing

Students may wish to review the university’s “Policy on Responsible Use of University Computing Resources” at www.oit.ohio-state.edu/responsible.html. This policy states in part:
“As a part of the physical and social learning infrastructure, The Ohio State University acquires, develops, and maintains computers, computer systems, and networks. These computing resources are intended for university-related purposes, including direct and indirect support of the university’s instruction, research, and service missions; of university administrative functions; of student and campus life activities; and of the free exchange of ideas among members of the university community and between the university community and the wider local, national, and world communities. The rights of academic freedom and freedom of expression apply to the use of university computing resources. So, too, however, do the responsibilities and limitations associated with those rights. The use of university computing resources, like the use of any other university- provided resource and like any other university-related activity, is subject to the normal requirements of legal and ethical behavior within the university community. Thus, legitimate use of a computer, computer system, or network does not extend to whatever is technically possible. Although some limitations are built into computer operating systems and networks, those limitations are not the sole restrictions on what is permissible. Users must abide by all applicable restrictions, whether or not they are built into the operating system or network, and whether or not they can be circumvented by technical means.”

Modification, deletion, or copying of installed software is prohibited, as is the installation of new software unless approved by computing personnel. All work should be saved to students’ flash drives, which are available for purchase at the OSU Bookstore. Food, beverages, and chewing gum are not permitted in the lab. Students who do not obey Computer Lab rules and regulations are subject to charges of professional misconduct.

 

College of Nursing Web Site
The College of Nursing provides a student web (located at http://studentweb.con.ohio- state.edu) that can be accessed from any computer on or off campus. The Student Web provides a wealth of information and resources to currently registered students. These include links to the many of OSU’s libraries, email, ask an advisor, clinical scheduling and graduation information.

How to Change your College of Nursing Password
You may change your password by going to http://go.osu.edu/conpw. You will need to login using your OSU name.# and password. After you have established your identity you can pick a new College of Nursing password. Remember your College of Nursing username is name_# (*note the underscore). Your password must be 9 or more characters long and must contain characters from at least 3 of the 4 following categories:
Capital letters (A-Z) Lowercase letters (a-z) Numbers (0-9)
Special characters (!, @, #, $…)