Access to the College s information technology facilities and resources is a privilege granted to College students, faculty members, and staff members and other authorized users. The College reserves the right to extend, limit, restrict, or deny computing privileges and access to its information resources. College information technology facilities and resources are to be used for the College-related activities for which they are intended and authorized. College information technology facilities and resources are not to be used for commercial purposes or non-College related activities without written authorization from the College. In these cases, the College will require payment of appropriate fees.
Information technology provides important means of communication, both public and private.
For faculty members, the principle of academic freedom will apply to public communications in all these forms. In accordance with guidelines in procedure, the College may monitor individual usage of any information technology facilities and resources. The College reserves the right to monitor and record the usage of all information technology facilities and resources if threatening or abusive behavior has been reported. All members of the College community who use Oakton s information technology facilities and resources must act responsibly in their use of the resources. Every user is responsible for the integrity of the resources.