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Umpqua Community College Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy
Umpqua Community College ("we," "U.C.C.," "our," "the college") provides numerous information technology resources to support its educational mission. Information technology includes, but is not limited to all college computing equipment, software, systems and networks. The use of these resources must be consistent with the goals of the college. Employees and students are encouraged to utilize these resources in support of the college mission. The use of these systems is a privilege and all users are expected to act responsibly and to follow the college's guidelines, policies and procedures in utilizing information technology and electronic networks accessed by such technology. The college's information technology acceptable use policy requires that each user (anyone using these resources):
Accept responsibility for learning how to use information technology.
The college provides training on the use of information technology. All users are encouraged
to learn the proper use of information technology by individual learning, attending training
sessions or attending classes. Access to Internet and other resources may be limited
to those demonstrating an appropriate skill level. Each user is responsible for checking
any software he/she introduces to any computer or the college network for computer viruses.
If a user introduces a virus because he/she did not follow standard checking procedures,
his/her access to information technology resources may be restricted or suspended.
Accept responsibility for backup and security of your own work. Each
user should learn how to use backup software to maintain the integrity of what they create,
make backup copies of important work and learn and properly use software features for
securing or sharing access to their information.
Use resources efficiently. Accept limitations or restrictions on computing
resources, such as storage space, time limits or amount of resources consumed, when so instructed
by the college. Each e-mail user is responsible for managing his/her message storage.
Such restrictions are designed to ensure fair access for all users.
Abide by all security provisions. Distributing or making your password
or another person's password or access code available to unauthorized persons or otherwise
attempting to evade, disable or "crack" password(s) or other security provisions or assisting
others in doing so threatens the work, privacy and well-being of others and is prohibited.
Refer to ORS Title 16 164.377 for details on computer crime.
Respect software copyright laws. Software licensed by the college
must only be used in accordance with the applicable license agreement(s). Refer to UCC policy
306.
Respect proprietary information of others. A user may, subject to
college policies and authorization, upload software files or otherwise distribute to on-line networks
only information, software, photographs, videos, graphics, music, sounds and other
material (collectively "content") not subject to any copyright, trademark, trade secrets
or other proprietary rights of others, or content in which the author has given express
written authorization for on-line distribution. Any copyrighted content submitted,
used, copied or distributed with the consent of the copyright owner should contain a phrase
such as "Copyright owned by [name of owner]; used by permission." Unauthorized
transmission of copyrighted or other proprietary content is prohibited. Refer to UCC policy
305.
Respect the rights of others to have freedom from harassment or
intimidation. Sending abusive or unwanted material is a violation of college policies, may violate
the law and is unacceptable. Targeting another person, group or organization to cause
distress, embarrassment, injury, unwanted attention or other substantial discomfort
is harassment which is prohibited. Personal attacks or other action(s) to threaten, intimidate
or embarrass an individual, group or organization, or attacks based on a person's race,
national origin, ethnicity, handicap, religion, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation
or other such characteristic or affiliation are prohibited. UCC will be the arbiter of
what constitutes proper conduct. Issues concerning harassment should be brought to the attention
of the CollegeAffirmative Action Officer.
Identify yourself clearly and accurately in electronic communication.
Anonymous or pseudo-anonymous communications do not dissociate any user from responsibility
for their actions and are inappropriate. Communication under a false name or designation
or a name or designation which the user is not authorized to use, including instances
in conjunction with representing that the user is somehow acting on behalf of or under the auspices
of Umpqua Community College is prohibited.
Recognize limitations to privacy in electronic communications. Users
may have an expectation that the contents of what they write or otherwise create, store
and send be seen only by those to whom they intend or give permission to view; however, the
security of electronic information on shared systems and networks is approximately that
of paper documents in an unsealed or sealed envelope--generally respected, but breachable
by someone determined to do so. All e-mail messages are considered college records.
E-mail should be used principally for college business. Some personal use is allowed, but
should be kept to a minimum. Also note that, as part of their responsibilities, technical managers
or other persons may need to view the contents of documents or messages to diagnose
or correct problems.
Cooperate as necessary. When necessary in the college's discretion
to maintain continued reasonable services, or in cases of irresponsible use, the college may suspend
user privileges and may disallow access to or connection of computers (even personal ones)
to the campus network or take or recommend other action deemed necessary or appropriate.
All users are expected to cooperate with investigations by resource managers or others
at the college, either of technical problems or of possible unauthorized or irresponsible use as
defined in this policy, college guidelines, other college policies or procedures.
Observe proper on-line etiquette. On-line networks shall be used only
as permitted by the college, only in accordance with applicable college policies and only for
lawful purposes. Any conduct that in the college's discretion restricts or inhibits others
from using an on-line network or violates college policies or applicable law is not permitted.
Users are prohibited from posting on or transmitting through any on-line network any unlawful,
harmful,threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful,
racially or ethnically demeaning or threatening or otherwise objectionable material of
any kind,including without limitation, any material which encourages conduct that
would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any
applicable law or college policies. Transmission of chain letters and pyramid schemes of any kind are
prohibited. Use of any on-line network to send unsolicited advertising, promotional material
or other forms of solicitation to others is prohibited, except as permitted by law and when
not prohibited by college policies. Downloading and/or manipulation of, or the creation, sending,
or forwarding of messages or other content which pertain to or act on behalf
of organizations not part of the mission of UCC (such as religious groups, fraternal, political,
private or athletic organizations, etc.) is prohibited. The College reserves the right
to restrict and/or interrupt communications through or by use of any College computers or
information technology services, which the College believes to be harmful to the college
or to others.
Summary. College information technology resources may be used for
lawful and permitted purposes only. Non compliance with any of the provisions of this policy may
subject the user to sanctions or criminal prosecution, as well as personal liability
in a civil suit.
This policy applies to information technology and systems outside the college
accessed via college facilities. Network or Internet providers outside the college may
additionally impose their own conditions of appropriate use. Any computer account accessed from
the college network is subject to college acceptable use and provider policies.
Issues concerning improper use of the information technology resources should
be brought to the attention of the Director of Computer Services.
Umpqua Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
This page last updated 10-12-06.