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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
confidential unless the owner has explicitly made
them available to others.
The College cannot guarantee the privacy or
confidentiality
of
electronic
documents
or
communications.
Users must respect the rights of others and must not
send, post or broadcast abusive, threatening, illegal,
indecent or harassing materials. While debate on
controversial issues is inevitable and essential,
users must do so in a way that actually advances the
cause of learning and mutual understanding.
Electronic messaging and other network resources
may not be used for commercial purposes or for
personal financial gain.
The same standards of conduct expected of users
regarding the use of telephones, libraries and other
college resources apply to the use of electronic
messaging.
Users will be held no less accountable for actions in
situations involving electronic messaging than when
dealing with other media.
Any communication where the meaning of the
message, or its transmission or distribution, would
be illegal, unethical or irresponsible is to be avoided.
Telephone System Use Policies
The college’s telephone facilities include any
telephone or voice communication device including
the Phone Mail System.
Users shall:
• Be accountable for using these facilities in an
effective ethical and lawful manner.
• Only use those facilities for which they have
authorization, whether these facilities are at the
College or at any other facility accessible
through the telephone network.
• Take all reasonable steps to protect the privacy
of others as well as the integrity of the College.
Users shall not share with others PIN numbers,
passwords, or any other authorization which
has been assigned to them.
•
Be aware that all calls are monitored by a Call
Detail Recording System located in the
Computer Center. These reports are published
to the President, Vice President of Academic
Affairs and the Director of Computer Services
monthly and are available to the Department
Chairs upon written request.
Consequences of Information Resources
Policy Violations
An individual’s computing and communications
resources use privileges may be suspended or
restricted immediately upon discovery of any policy
violation. Removal of the suspension or restriction
will be by appeal to the Director of Information
Technology Services or the Vice President for
Academic Affairs. Continued or major violations of
these policies may result in the College exercising its
right to deny future computing privileges. In
addition, any user found in violation may also be
subject to further disciplinary action by the College,
including termination of employment or suspension
from school, as well as legal action under state and
federal laws, and legal action by the owners and
licensors of proprietary software for violation of
copyright laws and license agreements.
Disciplinary Action
Students are subject to disciplinary action for
unacceptable behavior, as outlined in the Student
Handbook under “Student Conduct and Discipline.”
The Vice President for Student Services may classify
behavior as unacceptable and may refer the cas