Information Technology Policy Statement
The College's electronic communications systems (i.e. voice-mail, e-mail, administrative computing systems, network operations, web site) are available for business use. Communications transmitted through these systems should have a business purpose. Incidental and limited appropriate personal use that does not interfere with the user's employment or other obligations to the College is allowed.
Under ordinary circumstances, when the College uses its electronic communications systems to access, inspect, monitor or disclose electronic communications, affected employees will receive prior notification. The reasons for which the College may obtain such access include, but are not limited to: maintaining the system, preventing or investigating allegations of system abuse or misuse, assuring compliance with software copyright laws, complying with legal and regulatory requests for information, and ensuring that the College's operations continue appropriately during a staff member's or administrator's absence for one (1) day or longer. If circumstances are deemed extraordinary, authorization is required from the President or General Counsel of the College before electronic communications can be accessed, inspected, monitored or disclosed without prior notice to the affected employee(s). Other than authorized by the College, no one may access, or attempt to obtain access, to another's electronic communications.
The College's policy prohibiting harassment, in its entirety, applies to the use of the College's electronic communications systems. No one may use electronic communications in a manner that may be construed by others as harassment or offensive based on race, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.