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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