Responsible Use of Technology

It is the policy of Lake Michigan College to maintain access for its community to local, national, and international sources of information. In this environment, access to knowledge and the sharing of information is encouraged.

It is the policy of the College that information resources will be used by members of its community with respect for the public trust through which they have been provided and in accordance with policy and regulations established and updated by the College and its operating units.

The College is responsible through a combination of federal, state, and local laws and regulations of various agencies to establish and maintain the technological environment at the College at a level that protects the privacy of its constituents and is resistant to disruption.

Access to networks and information is a privilege and must be treated as such by all users of these systems. Any member of the College community who alters, destroys, dismantles, disfigures or, without permission, accesses or uses information resources including those items owned by third parties has engaged in unethical and unacceptable conduct.

The College characterizes as unethical and unacceptable and just cause for disciplinary action any activity through which an individual:

• Violates College or third party copyright or patent protection and authorizations, including license agreements and other contracts.
• Interferes with the intended use of the information resource.
• Seeks to gain or gains unauthorized access to information resources.
• Alters, destroys, dismantles, disfigures, prevents rightful access to or otherwise interferes with the integrity of networks or information resources.
• Invades the privacy of individuals using the College information resources and networks.
• Creates a situation that results in inefficient or wasteful use of the College information resources and networks.

Networks and information resources at Lake Michigan College include information in electronic or audiovisual format or any hardware or software that makes possible the storage and use of such information. Examples are recorded magnetic media, photographs, and digitized information such as that found in libraries.

Computer Lab Policies

• You must know your class section number, present a current class schedule, bring your own class materials, and leave a valid driver's license or other official identification prior to use.
• Do not copy or alter copyrighted disks or store documents or data on the hard drive.
  
• No personal software is allowed on lab computers.
• No personal e-mail or chat rooms are allowed.
• No games allowed.
• No playing, eating, drinking, or smoking, and no guests or children are allowed.
• Internet access is for coursework only.
• Students must adhere to the Board's policy for conditions of use.

Lake Michigan College - 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 927-8100
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M-TEC at LMC - 400 Klock Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (269) 926-6832