VCU uses this clunky, not always working system called Banner to allow students to view their status, register for classes, get a copy of their transcripts, and all sorts of other things. They moved to this system a while back and keep adding features that don’t exactly work right. Now they’ve added a disclaimer I must accept before continuing:
Individuals using University technology resources agree to abide by applicable federal, state and University usage policies and standards, and agree to act in a responsible, ethical, and legal manner. For additional information please refer to the computing policies, including Computer and Network Resources Use and Information Security, located at http://www.ts.vcu.edu/policies and the Rights of Students Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) located at http://www.vcu.edu/enroll/rar/rights.html.
Use of these resources constitutes consent to monitoring such use. Users acknowledge that their activities may be monitored and that any misuse may be subject to University disciplinary action and legal prosecution. Although the University recognizes the ideals of privacy and confidentiality, users must be aware that any data contained in University systems may potentially be disclosed to authorized persons under provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, other state and federal laws and regulations, University policies or for appropriate University business needs.
Agreement to these terms of usage must be renewed each calendar year. If you agree, click Continue. Otherwise, please click Exit.
Which makes me wonder, who did what with Banner in the past to make this necessary? Maybe it’s because I’m all innocent and couldn’t possibly conceive what someone would do once they’re in Banner, but is this really needed? Ah well. Off to click “Continue”.