In compliance with federal regulations, the Texas Southern University (TSU) provides this written procedure for protecting the privacy of students in distance education courses or programs. In addition to the information provided below regarding the terms of privacy for the learning management system platform, the Texas Southern University MAPPs computer user policy provides relevant information on protecting the privacy of all university students including those enrolled in distance education courses and programs.
Users of TSU computers and computing systems should be aware that use of these State resources may be subject to:
- Review or disclosure in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act and other laws;
- Administrative review of computer use for security purposes, for investigation policy, or legal compliance, or during system maintenance
- Audit as required to protect the reasonable interests of the university and other uses of the computer system
Users of TSU’s learning management system are assigned a unique login name and an initial password to access this resource, which they are asked to change upon first logon. Faculty, staff, and students are required to protect and maintain the confidentiality of their passwords. Unauthorized access to electronic services may result in risk or liability for the user and/or the system.