The use of Internet and email is a valuable resource for staff and students. CNCC has defined unacceptable use of these services in accordance with Board Policies. Unacceptable use includes:

1. Concealing or misrepresenting your name and affiliation.

2. The distribution of unsolicited advertising, broadcasting, spamming, or chain letters.

3. The display or sending of pornographic or sexually explicit material, or publicizing access to such material.

4. The display of any material that either discriminates or encourages discrimination on racial or ethnic grounds.

5. The display or sending any material which discriminates against any person on grounds of sex, gender, or sexual orientation and encourages such discrimination.

6. The propagation of computer worms and viruses.

7. The unauthorized entry to computational information, communications, devices, or resources.

8. The destruction of, unauthorized removal of, or damage to equipment, software, or data belonging to Colorado Northwestern Community College or other users.

9. Any action which violates software copyrights and usage licensing agreements.

The designated CC of C Community College Computer Service coordinating administrator is the Vice President for Administrative Services who will supervise and direct implementation of this policy.