Appendix

National Conference on Computing and Values
Report on the Track: Policy Issues in Campus Computing
Report on the Discussions of the Working Group
on Policy Issues in Campus Computing

Marvin J. Croy

• Introduction
• 1. Problems related to Ethical Issues
• 2. Research into Ethical Issues of Computing
• 3. The Role of RC/C&S
• 3.1 Providing Access to a Wealth of Information
• 3.2 Reviewing Proposed Policies
• 3.3 Supporting Online Consultation
• 3.4 Establishing Relationships with Other Organizations
• 3.5 Educating Computer Users
• 3.6 Obtaining Private and Federal Grants
• 4. Conclusions

4. Conclusions

Computer ethics is a relatively young field. Establishing research centers, developing policies, initiating collaboration among organizations, and the like, are the first steps of what should integrate intellectual and practical activities and should make good use of existing resources. One resource which should not be overlooked involves the experience and intelligence of the many people who have active interests in ethical issues as they bear on the varied uses of computers. To the extent that this resource is properly put to use, the Research Center will indeed be the centerpiece of a multitude of activities that will lead to creative solutions to important problems. If that occurs then the National Conference on Computing and Values will certainly be seen as the kind of ground breaking that allows many seeds to be cultivated for better growth. The working group on policy issues in campus computing is pleased to have had a hand in the sowing of those seeds.

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