MIS Policies Manual

Chapter 4: Programming Procedures

Section 1: Programming Policies
The purpose of this section is to outline policies related to applications programming development or use.

1. Proprietorship of Computer Software
   All software and documentation developed by MIS staff is the exclusive property of the University of Houston. The University can sell, exchange or donate software to other agencies in accordance with applicable UH, UH-System, or State of Texas guidelines.
   • Purchased Software
     Purchased software and documentation may be used, copied or transferred only in accordance with the software vendor's approval and the approval of MIS management.
   • Unauthorized Software
     Personnel may not purchase or write their own software for use in the organization without authorization from MIS management.
2. Uniform Programming Practices
   Software that is to operate on the administrative computing system should be written in accordance to current software standards.
3. Program Languages
   The official supported languages for software that is to operate on the administrative computing system are Natural 1 or Natural 2, C or COBOL.