COMPUTER SERVICES & SYSTEMS DIVISION

ACCEPTABLE USAGE POLICY

 

OUR ACCEPTABLE USAGE POLICY

 IS COVERED WITHIN THE

 FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS

Saints Guide and Student Code of Conduct (see below)

E-Communications Policy   -  (Click for the policy)

 

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Saints Guide 

and 

Student Code of Conduct

2003-2004

http://www.sienaheights.edu/pdf/saints_guide.doc

page 53

Appendix G: Computer Ethics

In keeping with the mission statement of Siena Heights University, all users or computer resources, including students, faculty, staff, and guests, in their quest to become more purposeful and competent, are expected to use such resources with strong ethical considerations as well as within all legal restrictions. The following policy outlines basic ethical and legal use of all computer resources within the University’s jurisdiction. Computer resources include the central computer, networks, microcomputers, software, data, and all associated documentation and equipment.

 

Siena Heights University specifically prohibits the following:

1.     Any and all infringements of copyrights;

2.     Unauthorized use, copying, alteration, destruction or disclosure of computer resources;

3.     Unauthorized access or attempts to gain unauthorized access to any computer resource; and

4.     Any use which inhibits or attempts to inhibit the normal and efficient operation of any computer resource.

 

The use of e-communication is a privilege, not a right and may be revoked with additional sanctions, by the University for noncompliance with the e-communications policy and guidelines. Visit the Siena Heights University homepage at http://www.sienaheights.edu  to view the e-communications policy in its entirety. Individuals found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to sanctions, which may include denial of access to University computer resources, restitution, suspension or expulsion from the institution, and/or termination of employment. Cases, which result from any violation of this policy, may be forwarded to the appropriate Dean, the Dean of Students or others for deliberation and action. In addition, criminal charges may also be applied in cases where violations of local, state, or federal law are found to exist.