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Password rules:

• Must be at least 11 characters long.
• Must meet password complexity rules.
• Passwords must contain characters from the following four types of characters:
  • English upper case (A-Z)
  • English lower case (a-z)
  • Numbers (0-9)
  • Non-alphanumeric special characters ($, !, %, ^, @ …)
    • Example:  Ab@cGolf17!
• Password change will be required every 180 days (You will be prompted to change your password).
• Cannot reuse last four passwords.
• A password cannot contain the user's account name or parts of the user's full name that exceed two consecutive characters.
• Password must not contain easily accessible or guessable personal information about the user or user’s family, such as birthdays, children’s names, addresses, etc.

Password Standard Highlights:

• All passwords shall be treated as sensitive, confidential information and shall not be shared with anyone including, but not limited to, administrative assistants, system administrators, and helpdesk personnel.
• Passwords shall not be stored in clear text.
• Users shall not write passwords down or store them anywhere in their office or publicly. Do not store passwords in a file on any computer system, including smart devices, without encryption.
• Passwords shall not be inserted into email messages or other forms of electronic communication unless encrypted.
• If an account or password is suspected of being compromised, the incident must be immediately reported to the Office of Technology Services (OTS).

Reference:  USG IT Handbook Section 5.12.3 - USG Password Security and Composition Standard

Associations/ Organizations

• Project Red
• Educause
• NITLE
• ACM SIGUSCCS
• PLACE

Articles 

• Introduction to the SAMR Model: Use the SAMR to reflect on how you are integrating technology into your classroom. 
• SAMR and Bloom's Taxonomy: Connections between Puentedura's levels of integration and Bloom's cognitive skills. 
• ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and information Technology: Explores technology ownership and use patterns across undergraduate students. 
• NMC Horizon Report: 2014 Higher Education Edition. 
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Do you need assistance with technology in your classroom?

You have come to the right place! This LibGuide's purpose is to provide a repository of resources for the faculty and staff at ABAC, however, if you don't find what you are looking for please don't hesitate to contact me. I may not have all the answers at the time but I will work with you to find and implement the right solution for your needs. 

Chris Daniels
Branch, 105
229-391-5258
cdaniels@abac.edu