Internet Acceptable Use Policy - DACCnet Acceptable Use Policy

Definitions: DACC is Danville Area Community College, Illinois Community College District No. 507. DACCnet encompasses the entire DACC computer system, including all DACC-owned and DACC-leased computer hardware and software, the campus network, the campus Internet circuit(s), as well as all dial-up and other remote-access hardware and software.

Purpose: In support of its mission of teaching and serving the community, DACC provides access to information technology resources to students, faculty, and staff within institutional priorities and financial capabilities. All members of the DACC community who use DACCnet must do so in a responsible manner. All users of college-owned or college-leased information technology must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of physical facilities and controls, and comply with all pertinent licenses and contractual agreements. All users of information technology are bound by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as other board policies and procedures.

Acceptable Use:

It is Acceptable to Use DACCnet

for purposes relating directly to education or research

It is Unacceptable to Use DACCnet

for any illegal purposes
to interfere with or disrupt network users, services, or equipment
gain unauthorized access to hardware or software resources
for personal, financial, or political reason
to distribute unsolicited advertising
to intentionally transmit or receive threatening, obscene, or harassing materials
to propagate computer worms or viruses or other disruptive or destructive constructs

Email Guidelines

Be professional when sending emails; be careful what you say to or about others.
Do not send emails which may be offensive to the recipient.
Do not assume that email is necessarily private to you and the recipient.

Enforcement

Violations of this policy may be met with a reduction of access to DACCnet or with complete denial of access to DACCnet. Student violators may be brought to the attention of Student Code of Conduct Officers, who may take further action. Action taken by DACC does not eliminate the possibility of legal action taken by others.

Questions related to the DACCnet Acceptable Use Policy should be addressed to:

Internet System Administrator, Danville Area Community College, 2000 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, helpdesk@dacc.edu.