Policy and Procedures

Given the rapid pace of technological change, decentralization of computing and the proliferation of computers, network and users of varying capabilities, it is essential that these systems be protected from misuse and unauthorized access. The Information Technology and Telecommunications Policy is intended to represent all computing and telecommunications facilities and refers to all hardware, data, software, networks and facilities associated with information resources at Lee College.

Telecommunications equipment, including computer systems, e-mail, voice mail, networks and associated facilities, provided by Lee College are owned by the college and are only to be used to support the instruction and administrative functions of Lee College. If faculty, staff or students bring personally-owned equipment into the Lee College environment, they will be required to adhere to existing campus policies and standards as use of their equipment may compromise data and network security and affect the work of others.

Lee College reserves the right to limit, restrict or extend computing and telecommunication privileges and access to its information resources. Information Technology and Telecommunications resources are not to be used for commercial purposes or for non-college related activities without written authorization from the Technology Advisory Committee (TAC).

All members of the Lee College District who use the college's Information Technology and Telecommunications equipment and information resources must act responsibly. All uses of college-owned or college-leased computing and telecommunications equipment must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the physical facilities and controls and respect all pertinent license and contractual agreements.

Unacceptable Use

Unacceptable use includes but is not limited to the following:

• Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation through the use of computers and telecommunications equipment.
• Sending harassing, intimidating, abusive or offensive material to or about others.
• Intercepting, disrupting or altering electronic communications packets.
• Causing congestion on the network or voice mail equipment by such things as the propagation of "chain letters", "broadcasting" inappropriate messages to lists or individuals or excessive use of he share data store on the e-mail post office.

Enforcement

Failure to adhere to the Information Technology and Telecommunications Policy could result in suspension of usage privileges.

Also see:

Internet Acceptable Use Policy

Contractor Support Procedures

E-Mail Guidelines

Library Acceptable Use Policy

Using Software

Virtual Private Network Policy (Adobe .pdf)