DIVISION III BUSINESS SERVICES
3.8 INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
3.8.2 Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources
Information technology resources (computers, voice and
data networks, electronic data and information) are
provided by Oakland Community College to its faculty,
administration, and students in support of the college
mission. This document outlines the appropriate use of
college information technology resources.
A. ACCESS TO COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS
College employees may request a CMS account on the
college's mainframe system by submitting a Request for
Information Systems Services form to Information &
Telecommunication Systems (ITS). The form must include
your name, social security number, and reason for
access, must be signed by the appropriate campus
administrator. Students enrolling in courses which
require mainframe access are provided CMS accounts for
the terms enrolled in those courses.
College employees with CMS accounts have access to the
PROFS electronic mail system. Employees and students
with CMS accounts have access to the BITNET electronic
mail network.
B. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
User of OCC's computer systems and electronic networks
agree to abide by applicable Federal and State
information technology laws as well as the college's
standards of conduct. This shall include, but not be
limited to, any copyright protection of programs or
files.
C. APPROPRIATE USE
Computer and network resources must be used in support of
activities directly related to your duties or
assignments at OCC. These activities include but are not
limited to:
1. completion of assigned job duties or class assignments
2. relevant communication with colleagues at OCC and
other institutions
3. exchange of research data and papers
4. authorized exchange of computer programs to
support academic research, instruction, and
administration, provided such exchange does not
violate any copyright protection.
D. INAPPROPRIATE USE
Any use of computer and network resources for activities
outside the college mission is inappropriate. These
activities include but are not limited to:
1. unauthorized access to computer accounts or files
2. development or use of programs designed to monitor
or damage data files
3. use of college resources to support the activities
of any organization not so approved by the college
administration
4. use of college resources for personal consulting,
programming, or other profit or not-for-profit
activities
5. use of electronic mail systems for personal
attacks, offensive language, political or religious
solicitations, or advertising for goods or services
6. disclosure of passwords or other data which might
allow unauthorized person to gain access to
computer accounts, files, or electronic mail.
E. VIOLATIONS
Any user who perceives that a computer or electronic mail
system is being used in violation of the standards
outlined in this document should report the incident,
in writing, to the Director of Computer Services in ITS.
ITS will work with the OCC Human Resources and/or Public
Safety Departments to investigate any misuse of computer
resources. Any employee or student found to have
violated college standards of conduct will be subject
to disciplinary action up to and including discharge or
dismissal from the college. Any suspected violation of
State or Federal information technology laws will be
reported to the appropriate legal authority for
investigation.
