DISTANCE EDUCATION
Student Access Agreement
All students at El Camino College who have computer accounts or use campus computing facilities must read and sign a copy of this agreement. These guidelines are provided to help you, the student, understand "how things work" and what's expected of you by other users, by your instructor, and by the College administration. However, you must also realize that gross abuse of certain computing privileges can result in disciplinary action. In extreme cases, such discipline could result in a failing course grade or even suspension from the College.
A. Legitimate Uses of Computers and Facilities.
Students may use the computer for:
Completion of course assignments
Academic research.
Communicating with Faculty, students or friends, joining and participating in new groups or forums.
Enjoy all of the uses of the computer that are available to you. Remember that the primary use of these machines is for completion of academic requirements.
B. Non-legitimate Uses of Computers and Facilities
Please observe the following rules and guidelines:
Do not use college computers and other resources for private business activities.
Do not copy or illegally use proprietary (licensed) software.
Never send electronic information to others that is offensive, obscene, or discriminatory.
If the individual who receives your message informs you that the message's content is personally offensive or unwanted. Do not persist in sending such messages; continuing to do so constitutes harassment.
Never send electronic information that is fraudulent or threatening. Both constitute malicious use of computers.
"Hacking" is strictly forbidden. This means that you should not attempt to illegally obtain access to someone else's computer account, data, or computer system, whether on campus or elsewhere.
Never use the printer as a "Xerox machine" to produce multiple copies.
C. Required Practices
Never modify destroy data or software that belongs to someone else.
Never attempt to disrupt computer access by placing any undue burden on resources that would cause slow or impaired operation of the computer, or any other manner of malfunctioning.
Never use accounts and passwords belonging to others.
Never write down your password where it can easily be seen or copied.
Obey all officially posted signs when using campus computing facilities
Never attempt to repair or modify equipment or software.
Relinquish access to campus computer equipment when requested by Computer Center personnel or Campus Security Officers.
I understand that I must also adhere to board policy 5138, Standard of Conduct.
Signature ___________________________________ Date _________________
ECC Board Policy 5138 - Standard of Student Conduct
I. Standards of Conduct
A. General Policy
Conduct at El Camino College must conform to the laws of the State of California, District policies, and campus rules and regulations.
The El Camino College faculty, staff and administration are dedicated to maintaining an optimal learning environment; the standards of behavior as outlined in this policy are essential to the maintenance of a quality college environment.
These standards will apply to all students on campus, other college property or while attending any college-sponsored event. Violation of such laws, policies, rules and regulations or behavior adversely affecting suitability as a student, will lead to disciplinary action.
Disciplinary actions as noted in Section II may be taken against any person who engages in behavior defined as misconduct as listed in Section B.
B. Misconduct
1. Dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism or knowingly furnishing false information to the College.
2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of college documents, records, or identification.
3. Violation of college policies or off-campus regulations, including but not limited to campus regulations concerning student organizations, the use of college facilities, or time, place, and manner of public expression.
4. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages on college property or at any college-sponsored event except where allowed as noted in Section 25608 of the Business and Professions Code.
5. Possession or use of any weapon, firearms or explosives.
6. The use, sale, or possession on campus of, or presence on campus under the influence of any controlled substance or any poison classified as such by Schedule D in Section 4160 of the Business and Professions Code.
7. Continued disruptive behavior, continued willful disobedience, profanity or vulgarity, or continued defiance of the authority of, or abuse of, college personnel.
8. Willful misconduct which results in injury or death to a student or college personnel or anyone on campus.
9. Assault, battery, sex crimes including sexual assault or rape, or any threat of force or violence upon a student or college personnel.
10. Sexual harassment which includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
11. Participation in hazing or commitment of any act that tends to injure, degrade or disgrace a student or college personnel.
12. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, or other authorized college activities including but not limited to its community service functions or to authorized activities held off campus. Obstruction or disruption includes but is not limited to the use of skateboards, bicycles, radios and roller skates.
13. Unauthorized entry to or use of college facilities, equipment or supplies.
14. Theft or deliberate damage to property of a college staff member, a student, or a visitor to the college including but not limited to the Library, Bookstore, and Food Service areas.
15. Defacing or damaging any college real or personal property.
16. Failure to comply with the directions of a member of the college certificated personnel, college management or supervisor personnel, or campus police acting within the scope of his or her duties.
17. Smoking in any area where prohibited by law or by regulation of the Governing Board.
18. The commission of any act constituting a crime under California law, on the campus or at a college-sponsored event.
19. Persistent, serious misconduct not listed in Items 1-18 above.
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