World Wide Web Policy

The guidelines found in the World Wide Web Style Guide for SDSU create a consistent, attractive and professional image for the University. All World Wide Web developers are encouraged to adhere to these guidelines.

Appropriate use policies for campus computer accounts apply to home pages, including policies regarding commercial use, copyright, and harassment. Usage must be in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws. Among the more important laws are the California State Penal Code, Section 502, the Federal Computer Abuse Amendment Act 1994, and the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act.

Any department, college, or auxiliary home page should be regarded as representative of the University, as if, for example, it contained an SDSU electronic letterhead.

Individuals who become aware of inappropriate content on a home page may notify the web manager of that World Wide Web server, who then is responsible for notifying the author, and if necessary, the University of the concern about home page content/style. The web manager upon authorization from the University or individual will then delink the home page from the General Index. If the content requires immediate action, the complaint may be escalated through the normal University channels.

PERSONAL HOME PAGES

Individual faculty, administrators, staff, and students may create home pages; these will be linked to the SDSU home page through a General Index located on the Rohan Server. The following disclaimer will appear on each General Index:

The information on personal home pages represents that of the author and not necessarily that of San Diego State University. The author takes full responsibility for the information presented.

In order to be included in the General Index you must request a home page link from Rohan. Links will automatically be created when the home page is registered with the Rohan Web manager. The maximum size of your home page is determined by the web manager.

The disclaimer button must be included on all personal home pages. This disclaimer button can be found at rohan.sdsu.edu/graphics/disbut.gif. The button when selected will display the following:

The information on personal home pages represents that of the author and not necessarily that of San Diego State University. The author takes full responsibility for the information presented.

Students must sign a computer usage form in order to obtain their computer account and password on Rohan. This form explains the correct usage of an SDSU computer account and by signing the form the individual agrees to the terms therein.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Recognized on-campus student organizations may create home pages. These will be linked to the SDSU home page upon request. The maximum size of your organization's home page is determined by the web manager.

Student Organizations home pages MUST contain the following disclaimer:

The information on this page represents that of (your organization) and not necessarily that of San Diego State University. (Your organization) takes full responsibility for the information presented.

DEPARTMENTS/COLLEGES/AUXILIARIES

Departments/Colleges/Auxiliaries may create home pages. These will be linked to the SDSU home page upon request. The departments/college/auxiliary chair/dean/director is responsible for the content and approval of departments/college/auxiliary home pages. Some areas may require additional approval. Please check with your appropriate administrator. The maximum size of your home page is determined by the web manager.

The home page should follow the Department/College/Auxiliary Templates found in the World Wide Web Style Guide for SDSU

The departments/college/auxiliary home pages MUST contain the following disclaimer:

The statements found on the (your departments/college/auxiliary) are for informational purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that this information is up to date and accurate, official information can be found in the University publications.