SIUC Web Server Requirements
File types
The University web server can not to be used as a file storage area. Only Certain file types are not allowed on the server. There also will be size limits on certain file types. This eliminates an unnecessary burden on the network traffic.
Allowed File Type:
.html/.htm |
.jpg |
.flv |
.dwt |
|
Also there will be a 10MB limit on the following file types:
.swf, .flv, psd, .zip
At this time we do not have a streaming server available, those files should be established as “progressive downloads”. Account owners will be notified when this changes.
SIUC Web Site Policies
SIUC requirements
These requirements apply to ALL University related web site whether hosted on the main University web server or not.
- All pages must contain a method of contacting person(s) responsible for the content (an email or phone number).
- Web content representing Southern Illinois University Carbondale is required meet standards for Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA): http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32765. Full Accessibility Requirements >>
- All pages must offer a link back to the SIUC Web site (http://www.siuc.edu) using either the Pulliam logo, maroon banner, or departmental identifiers. This should appear on the top of every page. The logos, lettermarks, and identifiers are available for download here: http://www.siuc.edu/~logo/.
- Required links/script:
- EOE (http://www.siuc.edu/EOE.html)
- Privacy Policy (http://www.siuc.edu/policies/index.html)
- Date page was last updated
- webmaster contact (this should go to the person that maintains your site NOT webmaster@siu.edu)
Site Content
Each web site owner is responsible for maintaining and updating the content of their own site. The owner is also responsible for notifying Web Services of any changes of ownership or web designate. Owners are required to contact Web Services when/if an account is no longer needed. Sites that are not updated or maintained can and will be removed at Web Services discretion.
Content on web sites should not display, store, or ask for sensitive information. Types of sensitive information include (but not limited to):
- Social Security Numbers
- Credit Card Numbers
- Drivers License Numbers
- Student ID numbers (Dawg Tag)
- Bank Account Information
More information is available at http://www.infotech.siu.edu/security/applicationsecurity/. Please be aware that all state and federal copyright laws apply equally to web pages. Specifically, it is unlawful to copy content and/or images from another website and use them without permission from the owner of the content and/or images.
Web Services team access and monitoring
Some situations require Web Services to examine user web accounts to resolve performance and system problems. If changes are needed, The University Webmasters reserve the right to access any account's directories to investigate and/or resolve system problems. The departmental webmaster will be notified if changes are required.
In addition, the University Webmasters will cooperate with legal authorities in investigating claims of illegal activity including but not limited to illegal transfer or use of copyrighted material, postings, or other illegal activity.
Web Hosting Rules and Policies
Ownership
All accounts must be owned by a permanent SIUC faculty or staff member. RSO accounts must be owned by the faculty advisor. Departmental, academic or other SIUC entities must be owned by a fiscal officer or departmental head. All accounts must have a current Memo of Understanding on record with Web Services.
Responsibilities
- The Board of Trustees is responsible, as legal publisher, for publications it funds. As such, the Board of Trustees holds the copyright to those publications. Guidelines for SIU publications are available in Legislation of the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University: Bylaws, Statutes, Policies. SIU publications include documents in electronic form, such as those available on-line.
- In all cases, the account owner's sponsoring organization is responsible for the content of the material placed online. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to issues of accuracy, currency, appropriateness, and compliance with copyright laws. Organizations that publish on the SIUC Web server must follow all appropriate University, local, state, and federal policy and law regarding the publishing of printed and electronic multimedia for consumption by both on and off campus users. Appropriate control over publication in SIUC's Web content requires the approval of the head of the college, department, or organization, and in the case of student organizations, the University faculty advisor or fiscal officer.
- All published Web pages must provide a reference to the responsible content owner and the means to contact them.
- SIUC Web Services is responsible for the operation of the University Web server.
- The University has the right to refuse or remove inappropriate material published on its information system.
Security
Password security is an important part of protecting your account. We recommend the following precautions:
- Provide the password only to the site owner and designate
- If ownership or participation in the Web project shifts, change your password
- Make your password at least 6 characters in length and use 3 character classes (upper case, lower case, numbers and special characters are all possible classes). This must not contain the account name.
University Communications Web Services protects your account by giving information only to those who are listed in our webmaster database. Please keep your contact information up to date.