E-Mail
San Bernardino Community College District email provides a convenient (non-confidential) way of communicating between students, faculty, staff, administrators and professional colleagues. It is expected that users will demonstrate common courtesy in the use of email. Specifically, the following activities are not acceptable:
- Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited on the network. Therefore, messages should not contain profanity, obscene comments, sexually explicit material, and expressions of bigotry or hate.
- Chain letters, broadcasting messages to lists or individuals, and other types of use that would cause congestion of the networks or otherwise interfere with the work of others are not allowed.
User Names Passwords and Personal Identification Numbers (PIN)
Students may be issued usernames, passwords and/or PINs. These electronic IDs are unique to the individual and should be guarded carefully. IDs, and their associated rights, will give the user access to certain data, files, information and resources within the District’s electronic resources. IDs will be treated as electronic signatures and carry the same authority as a written signature when used in conjunction with District or college documents, screens, telephone systems or web forms.
If you believe someone else is using your ID, contact the help desk immediately. The help desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The help desk can be reached via telephone at 909.384.4357, or by emailing helpdesk@craftonhills.edu.
System Abuse
Users shall not attempt to modify any part of the network, attempt to crash or “hack” District systems, or tamper with any software protections or restrictions placed on computer applications or files. Unless properly authorized, users shall not attempt to access restricted portions of any operating system, security software, or application system. District computing resources may not be used to violate copyright laws or license agreements. Technology support staff monitors for any unauthorized equipment or software on the District’s networks, and reserve the right to remove, disconnect, or disable the unauthorized equipment or software.
Harassment
Users are prohibited from using the District’s information systems in any way that may be disruptive or offensive to others, including, but not limited to, the intentional viewing and/or transmission of sexually explicit messages, graphics, cartoons, ethnic or racial slurs, or anything that may be construed as harassment or disparagement of others. This is consistent with the District’s non-discrimination policy.
(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)
Privacy Interests
The District recognizes the privacy interests of faculty, staff and students and their rights to freedom of speech, collegial consultation, and academic freedom, as well as their rights to engage in protected union and concerted activity. However, both the nature of electronic communication and the public character of District business make electronic communication less private than many users anticipate, and may be subject to public disclosure. In addition, the District Network can be subject to authorized and unauthorized access by both internal and external users. For these reasons, there are virtually no online activities or services that guarantee an absolute right of privacy, and therefore the District Network is not to be relied upon as confidential or private.
(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)
Commercial Use
Commercial use of the District computing resources for personal gain or illegal purposes is prohibited. Computer resources on the District network are provided to support District-related academic and administrative activity. They may not be used for the transmission or storage of commercial, political, or personal advertisements, solicitations and promotions, destructive programs (viruses and/or self-replicating code), or any other unauthorized use. Transmitting unsolicited advertising, promotional materials or other forms of solicitation are prohibited without prior authorization by District administration.
(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)
Network Access, Media and Social Networking
The District provides network and telecommunications services as a tool for students, staff and faculty. Internet access is provided to assist in the completion of college related work and assignments. As such, the District provides this service and is subject to state and federal regulations. This applies to all equipment attached to the provided network, wired or wireless, without regard to ownership of the equipment. The District recognizes that incidental personal activities may occur provided that such use is within reason, is ordinarily on one’s own time, is occasional, and does not interfere with or burden the District’s operation. (Please review “Privacy Interests” and “District Rights” sections above.)
Personal social networking accounts shall not be used to officially represent campus or District entities on social networking, wiki, or other social media sites. For official representation of any District entity, a campus or district account, approved by the president/chancellor or their designee, must be used. The account holders must agree to use the resources legally, ethically and in keeping with the intended use per the procedures of their respective sites.
(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)
Fair Use
Information appearing on the internet should be regarded as copyright protected, whether or not it is expressly noted as such. Section 107 of the Copyright Law (Title 17, US Code) allows for fair use of copyrighted materials. Teaching, scholarship, research, comment, news reporting, and criticism are considered fair and allow for reproduction of a given work. Acknowledgement of the source is recommended but is no substitute for obtaining permission (http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html).
(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)
Software Licensing
Software, used on District owned computers, must be properly licensed. These licenses provide the acceptable use of the software and hold the user and in some cases the District legally responsible for copyright violations.
All software must be approved by District and/or campus technology departments prior to purchase. Software, its associated license material, and proof of purchase will be submitted and stored with District and/or campus technology departments. For specific District purchasing procedures, please refer to SBCCD Administrative Procedure 6330.
(SBCCD Administrative Procedure 3720)