Responsible Use Information Technology Resources
Dickinson College
Relevant Excerpt
Dickinson College is a private institution fully committed to the ideals of academic freedom, freedom of expression and cultural diversity. This policy describes the appropriate uses of computers, networks, servers, hardware and software (鈥淚nformation Technology鈥) at Dickinson College.
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Inappropriate Uses 鈥 Examples
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- Inappropriate use of electronic mail and Internet access. Initiating or propagating electronic chain messages; inappropriate mass mailing including multiple mailings to newsgroups, mailing lists, or individuals, forging the identity of a user or machine in an electronic communication; using another person鈥檚 e-mail account or identity to send e-mail messages; attempting to monitor or tamper with another user鈥檚 electronic communications; reading, copying, changing or deleting another user鈥檚 files or software without the explicit agreement of the owner; using e- mail or personal web page advertising to solicit or proselytize others for commercial ventures, religious or political causes, or for personal gain related to commercial activity; any use that otherwise violates federal, state or local law, or college policy.