3. Underlying Principles

1. The principles of academic freedom apply in full to electronic communications. The institution has adopted the academic freedom principles as articulated by the American Association of University Professors and has incorporated these into the faculty memorandum of understanding.

2. The use of computing and network services provided by the college is subject to all applicable state and federal laws, as well as applicable college policies.

3. All standards of behavior, courtesy, and etiquette that govern vocal and written communications also extend to electronic communications.

4. IT is responsible for the design, operation, and management of the computing and network communications services provided. When IT becomes aware of any use of iSTORM that violates provisions of college policy, presents a security risk, or degrades services to others, IT may suspend or terminate network access and use and/or notify appropriate disciplinary and/or legal authorities. Where possible, IT will provide prior notification of actions that affect network use and access. IT's responsibilities include:

   1. The choice of protocols supported by the network,

   2. The definition of technical standards necessary for efficient operation of the network and for the security of transmitted data and networked computers.

   3. Application of network management policies adopted by the campus to ensure inter-operability of department local area networks (LANs),

   4. Monitoring the overall system to ensure the reliability, robustness and security of the college network infrastructure, and

   5. Serving as the campus representative to the Internet community, under the auspices of the Chief Information Officer (CIO), and ensuring that the college is a responsible member of that community.