Communicable Diseases
The position of Gwynedd Mercy University toward any illness is one which is compassionate and non-judgmental . In the case of communicable disease , our goal is to achieve balance in our responsibility to both infected and non-infected persons . Thus , our guidelines are :
1 . Persons with highly communicable diseases ( such as measles , mumps , German measles , meningitis and chicken pox ), will leave the campus for the length of time appropriate to the disease . Resident students will be assisted in making necessary arrangements .
2 . For persons who have diseases of lower communicability ( such as AIDS and hepatitis ), and short communicability after treatment commences ( such as scarlet fever and pinkeye ), decisions will be made after evaluating the individual case . 3 . Persons with the above-listed diseases are encouraged to report them to Wellness Services in Loyola Hall , ext . 21486 . 4 . Persons with common diseases ( such as colds and flu ) are asked to observe precautions to prevent the spread of these and to contact the Health and Wellness Center if symptoms are more than mild .
5 . All persons are required to be up-to-date on immunizations for measles , meningitis , mumps , German measles , tetanusdiphtheria vaccine , hepatitis and PPD . Residents and anyone involved in programs / services where direct personal contact may present a health risk are especially required to be up-to-date on these immunizations .
Computer Use Policy The computer technology resources ( lab or smart classroom facilities , hardware , software and media equipment ) at Gwynedd Mercy University are provided to assist students , faculty , administration and staff in the pursuit , collection and presentation of academic information . Because these computer technology resources are the property of Gwynedd Mercy University , their operation by individuals associated with the University should be consistent with the mission and values of the institution . The following types of behavior are prohibited :
Violations ( prohibited behavior ):
1 . Engaging in conduct that obstructs or disrupts institutional activities and the individual pursuit of learning . In terms of e-mail , this specifically means intentionally reading , or attempting to read , other people ’ s e-mail without their authorization . In terms of the Internet , this specifically means intentionally trying to gain access to a system or data files for which you are not authorized ; or having gained access , inflicting damage ( including but not limited to altering records or sabotage ) on the system , redistributing the data or files , and / or degrading system performance ( through any mechanism ).
2 . Taking any intentional action which causes interference to the network , the work of others or any computer on Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s local area network or the Internet .
3 . Using the Network in “ for-profit ” activities , unless such activities are directly related to Gwynedd Mercy University employment or University course work . Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the Chief Information Officer , upon written request . Portions of the Internet define “ acceptable uses ” to specifically prohibit advertising and “ for-profit ” activities . These prohibitions will apply to “ broadcast ” communications ( such as e-mail responses to List-Servers , Newsgroups , etc .).
4 . Involvement in violation of or conviction of violation of federal , state or local regulations having to do with computers , communication , interstate commerce , and / or security regulations . This also applies to violation of federal copyright , trade secret , identity theft and related laws .
5 . The intentional creation or dissemination of a computer virus , tapeworm , Trojan horse , or other similar program , or dissemination of a communication under the name of an account for which you do not have permission .
6 . Threat , harassment ( including but not limited to sexual harassment ) or libel toward any student , employee , guest or remote computer user in an e-mail message , file transfer , or other communication . NOTE : INSTANCES OF HARASSMENT BY E- MAIL WHICH INVOLVE MALICIOUS INTENT TOWARD THE RACE , COLOR , CREED , SEX , AGE , RELIGION , NATIONAL ORIGIN , SEXUAL ORIENTATION , OR DISABILITY OF ANY OTHER PERSON SHALL CONSTITUTE VERBAL HARASSMENT WHICH MAY VIOLATE THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY CODE OF CONDUCT .
7 . Sending sexually oriented e-mail messages or sending or receiving sexually oriented images or file transfers other than those with legitimate academic purpose .
Additional Policy Statements 1 . All computer technology resources and the information contained within are the property of Gwynedd Mercy University . 2 . Privacy cannot be guaranteed because :
a . |
The Internet is NOT secure . |
b . |
The University may be required to comply with a lawful order to provide information , and this can include e-mail and / or |
other communications . |
c . Routine system administration , including network supervision , administration and monitoring , may divulge information . Additionally , the University may , but is not required to , back-up data . Therefore , even deleted information may be accessible . d .
If you forget to log out from the network , your communication may be available to the next person to use the PC . In fact , they could send messages in your name ( although this would be a violation per # 5 above ).
3 . Additional policy statements applicable under the computer use policy may be found on the University Web site . Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination or dismissal from the University .
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