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Monash University Policy Bank

Domain Names Policy

Purpose

  1. To define a consistent, flexible and simple structure and naming standard for internet devices and services operated by Monash University and related bodies.
  2. To define sensible names that are easily remembered (even: guessed) and directly embody familiar branding of Monash departments, services and products.
  3. To define a consistent regime across all countries in which the global Monash operates, having regard to both international conventions, and local variations.
  4. To protect Monash’s brand names on the Internet.
  5. To enable the effective routing of email and other Internet traffic under the centralised administration of ITS.

Scope

• All campuses
• All staff and students

Policy Statement

  1. Information Technology Services (ITS) allocates and administers Internet Domain Names and email addresses used by Monash University.
  2. Applications for Domain Names from Domain Name Authorities shall only be made by ITS.
  3. Names shall only be used for the purposes for which they were granted, subject to the University’s Regulations, and subject to external legislation and regulations.
  4. Domain Names for bodies and activities related to Monash University shall also be allocated and administered by ITS.
  5. ITS will aggressively acquire Domain Names relevant to Monash University.

Supporting procedures

Domain Names Procedures

Supporting guidelines

Responsibility for implementation

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Status

Revised

Key Stakeholders

• Vice-Chancellor’s Group (ICT)
• Vice President Advancement
• Chief Information Officer and Executive Director Information Technology Services
• Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sunway)
• Pro Vice-Chancellor (South Africa)

Approval body

Name: Senior Management Team
Meeting: 1/2010
Date: 24-February-2010
Agenda item: 8.2

Endorsement body

Name: Vice-Chancellor’s Group (ICT)
Meeting: 4/2009
Date: 04-November-2009
Agenda item: 6.1

Definitions

Related legislation

Not Applicable

Related policies

Not Applicable

Related documents

Not Applicable

Date Effective

24-February-2010

Review Date

24-February-2013

Owner

Chief Information Officer

Author

Chief Information Officer

Content Enquiries

Helen Pavlovski

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