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["Tupker, Mike" <mtupker () MTMERCY EDU>]

Hello,

A situation has developed where a project lead/developer and a few departments are saying we need to give active 
directory accounts and email accounts to applicants. I was wondering if other schools give active directory and or 
email accounts to applicants?

The situation scares me to be honest. None of the details have been worked out that I know of, but the idea of giving 
email accounts to anyone who fills out a form online seems like a bad idea. It may be possible to lock down AD enough, 
but it still sounds like we are saying "Sign this internet form and get a login to our network. Have fun elevating 
privileges and sending spam!" I may be being paranoid about this but I wanted to get some of the community's thoughts 
on this. If I'm just being paranoid, feel free to say so. :)

Oh, and we also use google apps for our student email. It appears that the google apps for edu agreement does allow for 
giving account to non-students if desired.

Mike Tupker
Systems Administrator
Mount Mercy College