Kent State University has created policies to ensure the safety of KSU's students and their work.  These policies should be followed to obtain the safest, best education possible here at KSU.

Illegal Downloading
Message to Kent State community on illegal downloading of copyrighted materials
Illegal downloading of music and videos and recent enforcement activity

Academic Honesty
The use of the intellectual property of others without attributing it to them is considered a serious academic offense. Cheating or plagiarism will result in receiving a failing grade for the work or course. Repeat offenses result in dismissal from the University.

University Policies Related to Protecting an Individual's Work
Administrative policy and procedures regarding patents.
Administrative policy and procedures regarding copyrights.
University policy regarding copyrights.

Office of Security and Compliance 
This office oversees the security aspects of KSU's network and electronic data.

Kent State Copyright Resource Page
Policy information from University Counsel These pages are meant to serve as a guide to important information regarding copyright, copyright laws, intellectual property rights, patents and other related and important issues.

Copyright law and graduate research Written by Kenneth D. Crews and provided by UMI Proquest, this primer offers information and advice for the graduate student writing his or her thesis or dissertation.

Copyright Management Center at IUPUI  This site contains a concise "Copyright Quickguide", information on the TEACH Act for distance learning, and more.

IS Policy Information
Policy information from University Services regarding illegal downloading, reporting alleged infringement, software security policies, and more.