COMPUTER USE POLICIES

The college provides numerous opportunities for access to information technology resources for students. These resources enable students, faculty, and administration to accomplish their academic goals and further the mission of the college. The environment provided is one which:

• Provides equitable access among the college users
• Is conducive to learning
• Is free of illegal or malicious acts, including harassment
• Shows respect of others through proper "netiquette"

Users are expected to act responsibly and follow applicable college and system policies and procedures, as well as related state and federal laws.

IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO:

• Do anything illegal, including using someone else's name/password/logon/files, data or system; hack into any computer or system
• Damage files; change system settings, passwords or defaults on the control panel; damage or steal college computer equipment or materials
• Load, use, or transmit material in violation of copyright, intellectual property or licensing laws
• Plagiarize or cheat
• Use computers to play games/chat/email when this prevents others from using computers for academic uses
• Intentionally introduce a virus or worm
• Use/transmit/post/leave on a desktop or screensaver unsolicited and/or unwanted information that contains harassing, obscene, or discriminatory material by any method, including email or other Internet source
• Gamble; send chain or pyramid letters
• Use the college logo or name on a personal website, software, etc.
• Conduct non-class related personal business, including advertising or using promotional materials
• Allow a non-student minor unsupervised use of computers

REMEMBER:

• Back up your files frequently, preventing lost or irretrievable work.
• If there is a disk that goes with your textbook, your instructor will check with the librarian/LCC director/computer lab director before you load it on a computer. If you have questions, talk with one of the staff.
• Users should not expect their files or communications to be private; someone determined to do so can access them. Also, technicians may need to view contents to diagnose or correct problems.
• Scan floppy disks for viruses.
• Report computer-related problems to appropriate college staff immediately.
• If college computers are being used irresponsibly or illegally, the college judicial procedures will be applied to any violators.

These guidelines are in compliance with the NH Community College System policy, a copy of which is available for review in the Academic Affairs office.