With the start of the 2023 fall academic term, please refer to the following policies and guidelines regarding computer services and electronic communications, staff responsibility, anti-harassment, and non-discrimination and anti-retaliation. They can be found in the Staff Handbook and the University Policies.

1. From the General Policies and Guidelines section of the Staff Handbook as well as in collaboration with AO 10 University Policy: 
   
   Use of computer services for any commercial purpose, partisan political purpose, or any unlawful purpose or use that infringes on the rights of others, including privacy, ownership, and equitable access to computing resources is prohibited. Computer software and other intellectual property protected by copyright may not be copied from, into, or by University computing facilities, except as permitted by law, or by contract with the copyright owner. Departments that purchase software protected by a copyright are responsible for the protection of that copyright.

   Electronic communication facilities such as email facilities or World Wide Web servers may be used only for University-related activities. Fraudulent, harassing, or obscene messages may not be sent or stored. The University retains the ability to access all data on the system for all lawful purposes, including managing the system, protecting the security of the system, investigating incidents involving the use of the system, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and University policies.

2. Also from the General Policies and Guidelines section of the Staff Handbook:
   
   Staff Responsibility: You are expected to adhere to University policies as well as city, state, and federal laws. Furthermore, you are expected to demonstrate respect and sensitivity toward colleagues, students, and the general public. You are also expected to report to work on time; maintain University and departmental confidentiality, and dress in an appropriate manner in the workplace (as determined by the departmental administrator).

3. From the Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion section of the Staff Handbook:
   
   Anti-Harassment Policy Statement: No University employee, University student, or individual on University property may intentionally harass or abuse a person (physically, verbally, or electronically) when the conduct is severe or pervasive and objectively and subjectively has the effect of: (1) unreasonably interfering with such person’s work or equal access to education, or (2) creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or academic environment. Consistent with CS 07 Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action (formerly 07-01-03) and CS 20 Sexual Misconduct (formerly 06-05-01), harassment on the basis of a legally protected classification, such as racial harassment or sexual harassment, is prohibited. This policy statement will be applied with due respect for the University’s commitment to equality of opportunity, human dignity, diversity, and academic freedom; and when constitutionally protected speech is implicated, only to the extent consistent with the First Amendment. For more information, contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at 412-648-7860, the Office of Human Resources at 412-624-4645, or refer to CS 07 Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action (formerly 07-01-03) and CS 20 Sexual Misconduct (formerly 06-05-01).
    

4. From the Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion section of the Staff Handbook:
   
   University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation Statement: The University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran. The University also prohibits and will not engage in retaliation against any person who makes a claim of discrimination or harassment or who provides information in such an investigation. For more information, including how to file a complaint, contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at 412-648-7860, the Office of Human Resources at 412-624-4645, or refer to CS 07 Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action (formerly 07-01-03) and CS 20 Sexual Misconduct (formerly 06-05-01). You can learn more about the Notice of Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy Statement on the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.