Student Communications using Electronic Mail (email) Policy
 Version 1.0
 


This policy document is issued by the Vice-Chancellor's Office.

It is administered through the IT Strategy & Policy Committee and constitutes a Guideline, or Rule of Conduct, under the University's ICT Statute and Disciplinary Statute. Compliance is a requirement under the Application for Admission declaration made by all persons seeking admission under the Admission Regulations.
 

Introduction

The University provides a centrally managed email service for all students. In addition students are able to forward emails to another address. This is a valuable service but can lead to problems if a student fails to maintain the forwarding link.

This policy clarifies the official status of email at the University and the responsibilities of all students regarding maintenance and regular reading of their email.

Official email includes, but is not limited to, communications regarding classes, lectures, examinations, assignments, and informational notices (e.g. notifications regarding the library and information commons services).

Policy

Electronic Mail is an official and the primary means of communication with students

All official email to a student will be sent to a student’s current University email address (netID@aucklanduni.ac.nz) and the student is responsible for ensuring that any desired forwarding to other addresses is in place and operating correctly.

Failure to read an email does not free the student from understanding or complying with the message.

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Version history

Version Author Date Comments
1.0 ICT Risk Manager - UoA 6/2007 Endorsed by ITS&P Committee and approved by VC