Technology

This policy sets forth rules governing use of all University-provided telecommunications devices. Telecommunications services are administered by the University Telecommunications Office.

Protocol for purchase and campus use of 3D printers and related hardware and software.

W&L’s Social Media Guidelines provide best practices under which members of the W&L community should operate when using social media platforms.

The educational use of unmanned aerial systems (commonly called unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned aerial devices, drones, multicopters, or quadcopters), hereafter called “UAS” in this Protocol, can make significant contributions to academic research and service in a variety of academic disciplines. Additionally, aerial photography with UAS can assist in support functions in furtherance of the University’s educational mission. The purpose of this Protocol is to promote the safe and orderly use of institutional property and safe and orderly conduct of academic research, coursework and other educational activities, or other support functions in furtherance of the University’s educational mission, on institutional property or elsewhere with landowner permission. Washington and Lee University seeks to permit UAS to be used productively in a manner that meets institutional legal and safety responsibilities and that complies with requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) final rule on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, 14 C.F.R. Part 107 (hereafter “Part 107") and Advisory Circular AC 107-2 (hereafter “AC 107-2") . This Protocol applies to UAS governed by Part 107. Any UAS operator previously authorized under the University’s Revised Interim Use and Safety Guidelines who has not, by the date of adoption of this Protocol, obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate and registered each UAS that they previously have been operating for University purposes, will no longer be authorized to operate any UAS covered by Part 107 for University purposes until s/he has done so.