KU IT Overview
KU Information Technology supports the University of Kansas academic and research missions by providing a broad range of technology services, including key campus technical infrastructure.
From data to voice, email to video, web-based academic and administrative systems, software and virus protection, KU IT delivers innovative services in support of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor. KU IT includes a 24/7 enterprise data center and many knowledgeable staff providing KU with expertise in server and desktop support, application support, software development, IT security, networking, as well as customer support and project management. Working together, our staff deliver technology services you use at KU.
Our Values
Integrity by…
Always treating others with respect, courtesy and fairness. Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Diversity by…
Recognizing and respecting the value of differences, and acknowledging and appreciating the contributions of others.
Freedom of expression by…
Expressing candid views without the fear of recrimination, and encouraging and acknowledging new ideas.
Team spirit by…
Communicating openly and honestly in a constructive and supportive manner, and sharing ideas and resources.
Accountability by…
Taking personal and professional responsibility for our actions, maintaining a consistently high level of performance. Promoting transparency in decision-making.
Excellence by…
Establishing a high performance culture designed to achieve exceptional outcomes.
University Information Technology Policies
Policies, procedures, guides, standards and related documentation pertaining to information technology at the university are available in the KU Policy Library. Key IT-related policies are listed below.
Use and Access Policies
- Acceptable Use of Electronic Information Resources Select to follow link
- Information Technology Security Policy Select to follow link
- Password Policy Select to follow link
- Blackboard, Policies, Procedures Related to Use of, University of Kansas Select to follow link
- Information Access Control Policy Select to follow link
- Investigative Contact by Law Enforcement, Policy and Procedures Select to follow link
Data Handling & Security Policies
- Data Classification and Handling Policy Select to follow link
- Gramm-Leach-Billey Student Financial Information Security Policy Select to follow link
- Electronic Data Disposal Policy Select to follow link
- E-Commerce Policy Select to follow link
- Roles and Responsibilities for Information Management Policy Select to follow link
- Security Procedure: Risk and Vulnerability Assessments Select to follow link
Network & Infrastructure Policies
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) Service on the University of Kansas Data Network Select to follow link
- Data Center and Server Room Policy Select to follow link
- Network Policy Select to follow link
- Server Registration and Centralization Select to follow link
- Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Systems Policy Select to follow link
- Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Policy Select to follow link
- Telecommunications Physical Infrastructure Select to follow link
- Telecommunications Wiring Policy Select to follow link