Media Computer Center

Policy and Procedures for student
Use of Network Resources


1.0 PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Central Lakes College Policies and Procedures for Student use of Network Resources is to provide guidelines for student use of college network resources.

2.0 GENERAL RULES:

2.1 Access to the Internet and Central Lakes College Network is a privilege. All students of

Central Lakes College are responsible for using the Internet resources in an effective, ethical, and lawful manner. All students who use Internet resources from any campus computer terminal must adhere to the following rules.

(Please refer to page 50 of the 2000-2001 Student Handbook “Rules for Student Conduct.”)

2.2 Students who violate these rules will have their network privileges revoked immediately. All complaints will be addressed by Larry Kellerman, CLC Information Media Specialist (LRC-Room 642).

3.0 COMMUNICATION OVER THE INTERNET:

3.1 Electronic communications facilities, such as E-mail, talk, network news, and Internet relay chat, are for Central Lakes College related activities only. Fraudulent, harassing, or obscene messages and/or other materials must not be transmitted over the Internet or Central Lakes College Network (CLCNet). Inappropriate messages include, but are not limited to the following:

Fraudulent Messages

Messages or data sent under an assumed name or modified address or with the intent to obscure the origin of the message or data.

Harassment Messages

Messages that harass an individual or group because of their race, religion, color, creed, veteran's status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, or inclusion in any other group or class against which discrimination is prohibited by law. c. Obscene Messages

Messages that contain obscene or inflammatory remarks or materials directed towards an individual or group.

(Please refer to page 5 or the 2000-2001 Student Handbook, “Policy –Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence.)

4.0 NETWORK CONFIGURATION:

Students may not install any software on the CLCNet computers, nor make alterations or attempt to connect any device to the CLCNet. Students may not establish a TCP/IP address, and must adhere to the established addressing conventions administered by CLC Technology