Summary
The following guidelines apply to visitors, guests, and short-term collaborators who bring their personally owned devices (BYOD) to the University of Kansas (KU) campus. Guests may connect devices to KU Guest Wi-Fi and publicly accessible KU resources. Restricted systems require authorization. Expand each section below for a full list of guidelines.
These guidelines apply to the individuals listed below when accessing all KU-managed event spaces, meeting rooms, and lecture halls during events:
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Any non-KU-affiliated individual accessing KU networks or facilities
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Campus visitors
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Conference and event attendees
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Guest lecturers and speakers
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Vendor and contractor personnel
Reference Items
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eduroam
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A global roaming access service developed for the international research and education community that allows students, researchers, and staff to obtain internet connectivity across campus and while visiting other participating institutions.
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Guideline Owner
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KU Information Technology (KU IT) Support Services & Classroom Technology
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IT Support Help Desk contact: 785-864-8080 / ithelpdesk@ku.edu.
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Classroom Technologies contact: 785-864-1200 / Service Catalog.
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KU’s Acceptable Use Policy
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KUGUEST
Guidelines - General
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You can bring your own device (BYOD).
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Presenters may use their own laptops and devices for events in KU spaces.
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All BYOD power and connection accessories should be provided by the presenter and is their responsibility.
Guidelines - Network and Connectivity
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Audiovisual (AV) connectivity standard (minimum): Each supported room will offer modern display connectivity options, including HDMI, USB-C, and/or wireless presentation solutions, such as AirMedia, etc.
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Wireless network: KUGUEST wireless service is available to all campus visitors. Simply select "KUGUEST" in your device's Wi-Fi settings.
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Visitors from member institutions may use the eduroam network by logging in with their home institution username and password.
Guidelines - Support
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KU IT supports audiovisual (AV) and presentation infrastructure owned by KU and within KU-owned spaces.
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If you have any problems with the presentation equipment and/or AV hardware in a KU space, please contact Classroom Technologies (785-864-1200 / Service Catalog).
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If you’re experiencing issues with network connectivity in the space, contact the IT Help Desk (785-864-8080 / ithelpdesk@ku.edu).
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KU IT does not provide support for the BYOD device that a guest may bring.
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