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Information Technology Services

iTunes U

Policy:

Bethel University provides the ability to publish multimedia content to the iTunes interface using a program called iTunes U provided by Apple. 

Content publishers need to recognize that:

  • The use of iTunes U is a revocable privilege.
  • Using the Bethel network to host multi media content means that the content represents Bethel just as much as it does the individual. Content published to iTunes U must comply with Bethel's Computing Acceptable Use Policy.

Network Ethics, Etiquette, and Legality

  • All individuals using Bethel's computing equipment and connections must abide by Bethel's policies regarding ethical and legal use of resources. This policy is presented in the document Computing Acceptable Use Policy.
  • Publishers of multimedia documents are responsible for what they allow others to access on their pages or through a direct link.

iTunes U Content

  • In general content published to iTunes U represent both the individual and Bethel as an institution. Material needs to conform to the mission of the institution as well as the interests of the individual.

iTunes U Content Guidelines

  • Direct links to illegal, socially harmful, or pornographic material are not permitted.
  • Text, images, or sounds which violate Bethel Lifestyle expectations or which are illegal according to local, state, national, or international laws are not permitted.
  • You may not create pages that contain material copyrighted by someone other than yourself unless permission has been obtained from the copyright holder. The original author and copyright holder should be clearly and fully acknowledged if permission is given. You should even be cautious about creating links to pages that contain unapproved copyrighted material.
  • You may not use Bethel's resources for commercial gain.