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Student Internet/E-mail Acceptable Use Policy

The use of Chippewa Valley Technical College Internet/e-mail is a privilege, not a right; and the College maintains the right to limit access. E-mail is NOT guaranteed to be private. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) or his/her designee has the right to monitor and track Internet usage and access information stored in any user directory, on the current user screen, or in e-mail. The CIO or his/her designee may deny, revoke, or suspend specific user accounts.

Acceptable Use
It is acceptable to use the College Internet and e-mail access for purposes relating directly to education, research, or job seeking.

Unacceptable Use
It is not acceptable to use the College Internet/e-mail in such a way as to interfere with or disrupt network users, services, or equipment. The College's Internet/e-mail resources may not be used for:

• Distributing unsolicited advertising;
• Downloading, accessing, creating, displaying, transmitting and storing:
  • Obscene, profane, abusive, defamatory, derogatory, threatening, or sexually explicit language or graphic representation;
  • Statements or graphic representations that may be construed as discriminatory or offensive by reference to race, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other legally protected criteria;
• Propagation of computer worms or viruses;
• Downloading entertainment software or games or playing games against opponents over the Internet;
• Downloading or installing any software unless directly instructed to do so by your instructor;
• Uploading any software licensed to the College or data owned by the College without the express authorization of the administrator responsible for the software and data;
• Commercial activities and other activities conducted for personal gain;
• Religious causes;
• Solicitations not approved by the College;
• Political fundraising or lobbying;
• Making unauthorized entry to computational information, communications devices, or resources;
• Vandalism and mischief that incapacitates, compromises or destroys College resources and/or violates federal and/or state laws;
• Violating software copyrights and usage licensing agreements;
• Violating any federal, state, or local law/regulation, or College policy/procedure.

Enforcement
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, revocation of the user's account, and any appropriate legal action.