• Use spell check before you send out an e-mail.
• Do not send unnecessary attachments
• Do not write e-mails in CAPITALS. All caps are interpreted as yelling.
• Use the Bcc: field carefully.
• Read the e-mail before you send it. Only send e-mails that could be displayed on a public notice board. If the content could not be displayed publicly as written, consider rephrasing the e-mail, using other means of communication, or protecting information by using a password.
• Do not send e-mails with a blank subject line, otherwise it will be treated as junk mail.
• Answer e-mails promptly.
• Do not overuse the high priority option.
• Use the reply and forward options appropriately: include the message you are replying to; reply and forward to everyone the original message when they need to see your response; reply to the individual who sent the message when only they need to see your response.
• Do not forward confidential or personal messages without acquiring permission from the sender first.
• Don’ t copy a message or attachment belonging to another user without including the originator.
• Exercise caution in using abbreviations, decorative backgrounds and emoticons.
• Remember to keep a professional look to your e-mail as it is representative of the University
E-mail Safeguards Do not reply to spam or phishing messages. Just delete the unopened message. If you reply or even unsubscribe to a list, you may just confirm your e-mail address. Use anti-spam software to protect against spam. Be cautious when opening an attachment unless you are expecting it and know the person. Make your password unique and not easy to guess.
E-mail Box Size The University reserves the right to limit the size of any e-mail mailbox. Users will be informed when their mailbox approaches 50GB in stored data, allowing you to delete unneeded messages.
Questions? If you have any questions about this E-mail Policy, please contact IT through the Help Desk at ext. 21444.
Fundraising Policy( Students)
Any / all fundraising events sponsored by students, clubs or organizations must be approved by the Director for Student Engagement. Email Alexandra Jabara Johnston at Jabara. a @ gmercyu. edu for more information.
Good Samaritan Policy / Medical Amnesty Policy
Gwynedd Mercy University is committed to providing a living / learning community that employs educational processes to promote the health and safety of all students and sustain a climate conducive to their personal growth and development. Student wellness is of primary concern. Therefore, the Good Samaritan / Medical Amnesty Policy has been developed to reduce harmful alcohol and other related drug effects. When students decide to drink or engage in drug use, the University expects that they do so in a responsible and legal manner. However, the University recognizes that there may be times when students experience severe intoxication or serious injury relating to alcohol, cannabis, and / or other drug use. Under those circumstances, Gwynedd Mercy University expects students to call for medical assistance. The University is committed to ensuring that all situations are handled with competence and compassion and prioritize safety over policy violation.
Policy Gwynedd Mercy University strongly encourages students to seek and use medical assistance for themselves or others during emergency situations when they are dangerously under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or drugs. No student seeking medical treatment for themselves, others, or accepting medical treatment as a result of a Good Samaritan / Medical Amnesty report, for the effects of cannabis, alcohol, or other drug use, will be subject to University discipline for violating the Alcohol or Other Drug policy. Medical Amnesty may be granted to an intoxicated student; however, the student will be required to complete the necessary requirements( outlined below) including participating in the University’ s R. A. I. S. E.( Reducing Alcohol Incidents through Student Education) program.
Description of Emergency Situations
• All students are strongly encouraged to call for assistance( e. g., Public Safety, Resident Assistant, 911, etc.) for themselves or others during situations where they are dangerously under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Signs and / or symptoms of excessive alcohol consumption may include, but are not limited to: o Vomiting o Confusion, stupor o Slow or irregular breathing o Low body temperature o Unconsciousness( Passing Out)
• Signs and / or symptoms of cannabis overdose may include, but are not limited to: o Frequent vomiting
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