It is the mission of Information Technology Services (ITS) at Coastal Carolina University to provide emerging, reliable, and cost-effective technology resources and services to enhance student learning and improve teaching, as well as to augment the research and administrative functions of the University. Coastal Carolina University maintains policies for the use and security of its information technology resources to ensure that all use of Coastal Carolina University’s information technology resources support the University’s mission as a public comprehensive liberal arts institution. ITS is responsible for securing the University’s network and computing systems in a reasonable and economically feasible manner against unauthorized access and/or abuse, while making information technology resources accessible for authorized and legitimate users. Information technology resources are defined as computer systems, networks, and data and information resources including software, data, files, and all associated content regardless of the form or the location, as well as computers, devices and telephones. These policies apply to all electronic records of the University, regardless of their form or location. All users of University information technology resources are required to adhere to these policies.