SECTION 6: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BOARD POLICY NO: 6.0

BOARD POLICY

SISKIYOUS JOINT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

SUBJECT: Use of the Internet

Adoption Date: 03/02/1999

Policy Basis: Education Code Section 81600

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Policy Statement:

The Internet services provided by the Siskiyou Joint College District are intended for use in accordance with the mission and goals of the College, and are to be used in a manner conducive to a learning environment. The user bears the responsibility for the material that he or she chooses to access, send or display. The Internet services may not be used in any manner that contravenes the above intention.

Policy Elements:

1. The Board encourages faculty, staff and students to use the Internet for teaching, research, learning and administrative purposes.
2. The Internet services may not be used to conduct any activity that is in violation of any federal or state laws or regulations.
3. The Internet services must not be used for commercial purposes or for running private businesses.
4. To ensure that information technology is used appropriately, the District reserves the right to monitor the use of the Internet and take appropriate measures to enforce this policy.
5. Specific policy procedures will be developed.

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