College policy requires that all students, faculty, and staff abide by the law. All members of the college community are obligated to comply with contractual obligations. Since the College does not require, request, or condone unauthorized copying or use of copied computer software, such action is not considered to be taken in the course of employment. As a result, the College will not provide legal defense for individuals who may be accused of making unauthorized copies of software even if these individuals maintain that such action was taken in the course of their employment. If the College is sued or fined because of unauthorized copying or use by students, faculty, or staff, it may seek payment from the individuals as well as subject them to disciplinary action that may include dismissal.
Computing resources are valuable, and their abuse can have a far reaching negative impact.
Computer abuse affects everyone who uses computing facilities. The PBA community should exercise high moral and ethical behavior in the computing environment. Computer Networks Computer networks are a collection of connected communicating computers, local or wide area, and the hardware and software that connects the networks and individual terminals, microcomputers, or workstations to other devices. Common Forms of Computer Abuse Misuse or abuse of the College's computers, computer systems, computer networks, and data is forbidden. PBA designates certain personnel to investigate alleged computer abuses.