(Adopted
on October 21, 2002, this policy replaced that adopted on July 22, 1985.
The following policy can also be found in
Section 2.81. in the
BOT Policy
Manual)
The Connecticut Community College (CCC)
System provides information technology resources (IT resources) to
faculty, staff and students for academic and administrative use. IT
resources may also be available to members of the college community
through college libraries and websites. This policy applies to all
users of IT resources.
IT resources include, but are not limited to,
computers and peripheral hardware, software, networks, databases,
electronic communications and Internet connectivity. CCC IT resources
are the property of the Board of Trustees. Use of such resources is a
privilege and is subject to such IT policies, standards and procedures
as may be promulgated from time to time.
IT resources shall be used solely for legitimate
and authorized academic and administrative purposes, and in furtherance
of CCC mission and goals. They shall not be used for personal purposes,
including monetary gain. Use of IT resources may be monitored by the
appropriate CCC authority to ensure proper and efficient usage, as well
as to identify problems or to check for security violations.
Any unauthorized or illegitimate use of IT
resources may subject the user to disciplinary action, up to and
including dismissal or expulsion, as well as loss of computing
privileges. Users must comply with all applicable state and federal
laws and may be subject to criminal prosecution for violation thereof
under state and federal laws.
The Chancellor is authorized to promulgate
necessary and appropriate IT policies, standards and procedures,
including but not limited to those affecting acceptable uses of IT
resources, electronic communications and network security. Colleges
shall ensure that users of IT resources are aware of all IT policies,
standards and procedures, as appropriate.
In accordance with the BOT IT Resource Policy, the Chancellor of
the CCC has promulgated IT policies, standards and procedures (e.g.
Acceptable Use, Electronic Communications, Network Security, etc.). They
can be found in the following location:
http://www.commnet.edu/it/policy/
