IT 070 - Internet Usage
Number: IT 070
Effective: December 1, 2016
Department: Information Technology
Last Revision: December 19, 2016

Purpose

To set forth guidelines for Internet access and usage at CWI.

Scope

Applies to all Users who access CWI’s Internet resources.

Definition

Information Technology (IT) Resources: An array of products and services that collect, transform, transmit, display, present, and otherwise make data into usable, meaningful and accessible information. IT Resources include but are not limited to: desktop computers, laptops, and tablet PC’s; handheld devices including but not limited to, cell phones; e-mail, voicemail, servers, central computers, and networks; cloud storage systems; network access systems including wireless systems; portable hard drives and databases; computer software; printers and FAX machines and lines; campus, classroom and office audio and visual display devices and switching, camcorders, televisions, physical media; telephone equipment and switches including local and long-distance services; satellite equipment and any other current or future IT resource adopted by CWI as new technologies are developed.

User: Anyone who uses CWI’s information technology resources, even if they have no responsibility for managing the resources. This includes students, faculty, staff, contractors, consultants, and temporary employees.

Policy

CWI provides Internet access in order to enhance the student’s learning, efficiency and productivity with guidance from employees. It also is provided to faculty and staff for the purpose of performing their jobs. This technology allows Users to access resources beyond the boundaries of CWI’s physical campus. While the internet offers a wealth of material that is personally, culturally, and professionally enriching to Users of all ages, it also enables access to some material that may be inaccurate, offensive or disturbing to others, or illegal under state or federal law. CWI cannot police the global network and takes no responsibility for its content. The operation of the Internet relies heavily on the proper conduct of the Users who must adhere to the guidelines in this policy, as well as applicable law.

These guidelines apply to the use of CWI IT Resources to access information on the Internet and to the use of CWI IT Resources to provide information to other Internet users. Internet access is a privilege, not a right. CWI prohibits the improper or illegal use of Internet privileges by Users. Violations of the law may result in legal action. Any User violating this policy is likewise subject to loss of access privileges and other appropriate disciplinary actions.

Guidelines 

Acceptable Internet Use

  • Activities that support CWI-related events or business.
  • Research activities.
  • Activities that support or foster educational purposes or pursuits
  • Creation of Web Pages/Sites; Users who publish web pages are responsible for the content of those pages and are required to comply with all CWI policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws.
  • CWI e-mail account access

Unacceptable Internet Use

  • Violating or attempting to violate computer system or network integrity, including attempts to bypass network security functions or to obtain restricted passwords for system administration.
  • Using CWI IT Resources to harass others.
  • Utilizing the Internet and/or CWI equipment for unauthorized material or for commercial gain or profit.
  • Using the Internet or CWI IT Resources for any activity prohibited by local, state, federal or international law.
  • Abuse of bandwidth.
  • Personal use of social media sites.
  • Online gaming.

Limitation Of Liability

CWI makes no warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, for the Internet service it is providing. CWI is not responsible for any monetary or non-monetary damages a User may suffer, including loss of data, nor is it responsible for the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its Internet resources.

Policy Non-Compliance

Any User found in violation of this policy may have the privilege of using all CWI IT Resources revoked. CWI’s Chief Information Officer will make the final determination as to what constitutes unacceptable Internet use; his/her decision is final.

CWI students may report violations of this policy to an appropriate department head, Dean or Vice President, the Chief Information Officer or, if appropriate, the Title IX Coordinator. Possible sanctions include deletion of material or direct links to other locations on the Internet, loss of IT Resource privileges, and further corrective action as provided by CWI policy.

Employees may report violations of this policy to their immediate supervisor, an appropriate department head, Dean or Vice President, the Chief Information Officer or, if appropriate, the Title IX Coordinator. Possible sanctions include deletion of material or direct links to other locations on the Internet, loss of IT Resource privileges and further corrective action.