Access to information technology is a privilege provided by Carroll Community College to students and community users. Use of information technology such as the Internet, the college networks, and lab equipment must comply with the College’s Standards for Acceptable Use of Information Systems and the Internet as well as all local, state, and federal laws relating to copyright, security, and harassment. Access to information technology may be revoked if misused, abused, or if the College’s policies are violated by the user. Abuse of these privileges will result in appropriate disciplinary or legal action.
The following policy applies to anyone using College property and facilities including but not limited to the computer labs, the Library, the classrooms, and the wireless network to access information systems and the Internet.
Carroll Community College’s information system and Internet resources are to be used for College related activities. The right to use Carroll Community College computer and telecommunications resources including wireless access can be revoked if misused, abused, or if this policy is violated by the user. Abuse of these privileges will result in appropriate disciplinary or legal action.
Since it is impossible to anticipate every possible violation, it is incumbent upon the user to weigh his/her actions against the purpose and examples provided in this document and to know what constitutes a violation.
Because information on electronic networks appears, disappears, and changes without notice, it is impossible to control all materials. Carroll Community College is not responsible for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained via information systems or the Internet.
The following list of violations is by way of illustration only. Violations include, but are not limited to: •
Acceptable use also includes making economical and wise use of limited and shared technology resources including the wireless network. Users of Carroll Community College’s information systems and/or the Internet should refrain from monopolizing systems, overloading networks, or excessive printing.
Carroll Community College supports learning activities that adhere to high academic standards. Users are the first line of enforcement and should understand the consequences of their actions. Use of the College’s information systems and the Internet, electronic mail, and other applications serves as an additional resource for College-related communications. It should be noted that communications via the College’s information systems and/or the Internet including electronic mail (e-mail) are not necessarily secure or private. The College reserves the right to monitor and record usage of information systems and the Internet, including electronic mail, at any time and to retrieve documents as deemed necessary. Violators of these standards are subject to disciplinary and/or legal action.
Use of information systems and the Internet by students must conform to the College's Standards of Student Conduct, College Regulations and Policies, as stated in the College catalog. All other individuals using the computers and telecommunications resources of the College will abide by all applicable College policies, all laws of the United States and the State of Maryland and all laws governing the use of the Internet.
Approved – Board of Trustees – 5/19/2010