Introduction

ITT Technical Institute ("ITT Tech"), in furtherance of its educational objectives, provides computing and network services, usually without charge as part of the tuition and fees, to its educational community. These services and the hardware associated with providing them are all considered part of the campus infrastructure and are the property of ITT Tech. The following guidelines reflect ITT Tech's policy for responsible use of these services and resources. This policy should be used in connection with ITT Tech's other existing policies, including those regarding discrimination, harassment and equal opportunity. Those policies can be found in the school catalog and the student handbook. The following policy statements do not constitute a contract and ITT Tech reserves the right to change them at any time. Failure to abide by this policy may result in revocation of computing and network privileges and/or disciplinary action.

a) Use of ITT Tech's computing and network systems is limited to authorized users (i.e., students admitted and attending classes, faculty and staff only).

b) User network IDs, computer sign-ons and passwords are the property of ITT Tech and should never be shared. A user must use only his or her own network ID, computer sign-on or password and should never provide his or her network ID, computer sign-on or password to any other user.

c) ITT Tech resources or private computer hardware connected to ITT Tech's computer systems must not be used to provide access to any ITT Tech network to anyone who is not an authorized user. No ITT Tech resources may be used to route non-ITT Tech network traffic through any ITT Tech computer system without the prior written consent of ITT Tech.

d) All usage of ITT Tech's computing resources, networks and software is to be made for legitimate educational, research or employment purposes related to ITT Tech. Any commercial or other use of ITT Tech computing resources, networks or software is strictly prohibited.

e) If ITT Tech receives any evidence of any violation of this policy, security breach or use of ESI resources for an illegal purpose (including the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials or licensed software), ITT Tech may terminate the user's network access without consent or notice and impose other disciplinary action.

a) All electronic mail ("e-mail") accounts and the contents thereof are the property of ITT Tech.

b) E-mail messages should not be regarded as private, and ITT Tech can not guarantee the confidentiality of e-mail messages for many reasons, including the following: e-mail messages may be saved indefinitely on the receiving computer, e-mail messages can be intentionally or accidentally forwarded to non-intended recipients, and e-mail messages may be improperly delivered by an e-mail system.

c) ITT Tech, although it does not regularly monitor e-mail communications, reserves the right to inspect, monitor, disclose or discontinue e-mail communications without consent or notice when consistent with and/or required by law; when there is evidence or reason to believe violations of law or ITT Tech policy are taking or have taken place; or when computer maintenance or operational concerns require such action.

d) ITT Tech e-mail services may not be used for: unlawful activities; commercial purposes (whether or not under the auspices of ITT Tech); personal financial gain; or any other use that violates any other ITT Tech policy or guideline, including any policy regarding intellectual property or regarding sexual or other forms of harassment.

e) Each user must properly identify himself or herself as the originator of all e-mail messages he or she sends and shall not employ any false identity on e-mail messages. Users shall also not give the impression that they are representing or otherwise making statements on behalf of ITT Tech unless appropriately authorized to do so.

f) Users shall not be permitted to send unsolicited "junk" e-mail or mass electronic mailings or chain letters without a legitimate ITT Tech educational purpose.

g) ITT Tech e-mail systems are intended for purposes related to ITT Tech's educational mission. Incidental personal uses of the e-mail system may be made, however, provided such use does not: (1) burden ITT Tech with noticeable incremental cost; (2) violate any provision of this policy; or (3) otherwise interfere with the operation of ITT Tech's computing and network services. Users should be aware that such personal communications are not private and are subject to the same conditions as all other e-mail, as described above.

ITT Tech makes a variety of software programs and applications available to the authorized users of its computing systems. This software is generally licensed to ITT Tech. Failure to adhere to the terms of such licenses can subject violators to legal action and can jeopardize ITT Tech's ability to procure such software for its users. Users of ITT Tech's computing systems must adhere to the following guidelines:

a) Users should ensure that they are covered by the appropriate site-license for each software program or application they use. To determine whether you are an authorized user contact the Dean.

b) Unauthorized copying of software is illegal and strictly prohibited, even when such software is not protected against copying. There is generally a no "fair use" provision for copying software. If you wish to obtain a copy of software for installation on any computer (including home computers), contact the Director of Education to obtain the appropriate license.

c) Software must not be removed or copied from any ITT Tech hardware or system without written authorization from the Dean.

d) Personal software must not be installed or downloaded from the Internet onto any ITT Tech hardware or system without written authorization from the Dean.

All use and access of the Internet from ITT Tech's computing systems is subject to the following guidelines:

a) Access to pornographic, gambling, "hate speech" or similar Web sites is strictly prohibited. Web sites accessed by ITT Tech's computing systems users may be monitored.

b) The Dean must authorize any Web page created. Each such Web page must include contact information, including an e-mail address of the writer or publisher on each page.

c) Creation of any Web page must comply with copyright laws for all content, including photographs, illustrations and other graphic images that were created by others. Downloading an image from any Web site without permission usually violates copyright law.

d) Any personal, club or organization Web page created must be clearly marked with a legend indicating that such page is personal in nature and does not represent the views or opinions of ITT Tech.

e) While ITT Tech does not typically provide editorial review of Web pages, ITT Tech reserves the right to edit or terminate such pages at any time to comply with third-party complaints, any applicable law or regulation, or computer and network management concerns.

a) Users of ITT Tech's computing systems must respect the privacy and rules governing all information accessible through the systems. For example, users must not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of or modify files, tapes or passwords belonging to other users or ITT Tech available on ITT Tech's computing systems.

b) Users of ITT Tech's computing systems must respect the finite capacity of the computing systems. For example, users shall limit usage of the computing systems so as to not interfere with the usage of others and must not use the computing systems for profit-making or fund-raising activities without specific written authorization from the Dean to do so.

c) Users of ITT Tech's computing systems must respect the integrity of the computing systems. For example, users must not download, transmit or install any virus, Trojan horse, worm or other potentially destructive code on any ITT Tech computing system.

d) Users of ITT Tech's computing systems must ensure that their usage of such systems complies with all applicable local, state and federal laws.