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Computer Use Policy
IWP COMPUTER USE POLICY
SECTION 1.GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A.IWP provides information technology resources that include a high-speed local area network, shared network software and storage space, Internet access, computing facilities, telephone and voicemail services, electronic information services including full-text databases, and support services. Access to these resources is given to members of the IWP community—faculty members, currently enrolled students, and administrative staff. Limited access may be granted to participants in special programs or to sponsored guests hosted by IWP. These resources are provided to support the educational program and administrative operations of IWP, and they may not be used for private financial gain for any individual or organization.
B.IWP’s information technology resources may not be used in the furtherance of illegal activities, whether the activities are conducted on or off campus. Using computing resources in a way that violates the law, other IWP policies, or the rights of others can be a serious matter that will be dealt with by the applicable IWP disciplinary procedures. In instances where outside authorities bring to IWP’s attention a reasonable suspicion of illegal activity, IWP typically cooperates with the outside authorities to investigate, and if appropriate, to assist in prosecution of the offense.
C.By sharing and using IWP’s computer resources, members of the IWP campus community accept full responsibility for their actions and agree that they will use these resources in a responsible manner, consistent with the policies of IWP and compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing the use of such resources. The fact that certain activities are technically feasible does not mean that they are necessarily acceptable. Users must abide by all applicable restrictions, whether or not they are built into the operating system or network and whether or not they can be circumvented by technical means. Users may not access any areas of the information technology resources of IWP to which they do not have authorization and may not exceed any access for which they are authorized.
D.As members of the IWP community, users of information technology resources are expected to honor intellectual property rights, respect individual privacy, show consideration for the rights of others, and behave in an ethical manner. The privileges of academic freedom and freedom of expression can be exercised by those using IWP’s information technology resources, but they do not override these responsibilities in this medium. The community values and standards of conduct that inform face-to-face interactions should also guide on-line interactions.
SECTION2.OWNERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY
A.IWP owns and maintains the resources which its students, faculty, and staff use to create and record information related to the educational program and to administrative operations. IWP does not subject users’ communications or files to prior review and therefore cannot reasonably be aware of, or responsible for, material community members may post, send or publish using its network, servers, and other resources including the Web. However, IWP is committed to educate the community in responsible use of information technology resources and will respond as appropriate when notifi
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