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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT
LAGRANGE COLLEGE POLICY FOR THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The purpose of this policy is to ensure a computing environment that will support the academic,
research, and service mission of LaGrange College. Simply stated, continued and efficient
accessibility of campus computing and network facilities depends on the responsible behavior of
the entire user community. The College seeks to provide students, faculty, and staff with the
greatest possible access to campus information technology resources within the limits of
institutional priorities and financial capabilities and consistent with generally accepted principles
of ethics that govern the College community. To that end, this policy addresses the many issues
involved in responsible use of the College‘s information technology resources, including
systems, software, and data. Each authorized user of information technology assumes
responsibility for his or her own behavior while utilizing these resources. Users of information
technology at LaGrange College accept that the same moral and ethical behavior that guides
our non-computing environments also guides our computing and networking environment. Any
infraction of this policy may result minimally in loss of computer and network access privileges,
or may result in criminal prosecution.
USE
All users of the College‘s information technology resources agree to abide by the terms of this
policy. Information technology resources include, but are not limited to, College-owned
computers and information technology hardware, the College Campus Network, information
sources accessible through the Campus Network, and Internet access. When accessing any
remote resources utilizing LaGrange College information technology, users are required to
comply with both the policies set forth in this document and all applicable policies governing the
use and access of the remote resource. The College, through a review and amendment process
directed by the Instructional and Information Technology Round Table (IITR), reserves the right
to amend this policy. For the most up-to-date version of this ―Responsible Use‖ policy, see the
Information Technology Helpdesk (helpdesk.lagrange.edu). As far as possible, changes will be
made only after consulting with the user community. LaGrange College computing resources
and associated user accounts are to be used only for the College activities for which they are
assigned or intended. The computing systems are not to be used for any non-college-related
commercial purpose, public or private, either for profit or non-profit. Unless placed in public
domain by their owners, software programs are protected by Section 117 of the 1976 Copyright
Act. It is illegal to duplicate, copy, or distribute software or its documentation without the
permission of the copyright owner. Copyright protection of text, images, video, and audio
must also be respected in all uses of College technology resources. The LaGrange College
Campus Network must not be used to serve information outside of LaGrange College without
written permission approved by the IITR.
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