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Malicious Harassment
Any person is guilty of malicious harassment if he/she maliciously and with intent to intimidate or harass another person because of, or in a way that is reasonably related
to, associated with, or directed toward that person’s race, creed, color, religion, gender indentity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, or mental, physical, or sensory handicap, and/or disabled veteran status may be subject to disciplinary action. Another person shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Computer Trespass
Any student that violates college information, without authorization, intentionally gains access to a computer system or electronic data owned or used by Wenatchee Valley College shall be subject to disciplinary action according to the college’s Information Resources Acceptable Use Policy and 9A.52.110 RCW through 9A.52.130 RCW.
Computer Use Policy
This policy governs the use of computer labs on campus. These labs include the library and any other instructional areas that have student access to computers. Violations can be subject to prosecution and/or loss of student access to computer labs.
A. Labs are open only to registered students of WVC and those covered through cooperative agreements.
B. Students may not modify, reconfigure or tamper with any computer hardware or software, nor may they attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer network. Attempting unauthorized access to computer networks is a violation of both state and federal laws.
C. Intentionally introducing a computer virus into any Wenatchee Valley College computer system is a violation of both state and federal laws.
D. First priority is given to classes that have scheduled time in the lab. Second priority is given to students doing homework and research for currently enrolled classes. Lowest priority is given to students “surfing the net” or other non-instructional activities. A student may be requested to give up his/her position to another student with higher priority and, depending on demand for services, a time limit may be imposed.
E. Printouts are limited to academic work. Printing limits will be determined as is necessary for each lab. These limits will be clearly marked and enforced. Failure to comply with set printing limits may result in the loss of computer lab access.
F. Any use of the computers in Wenatchee Valley College labs must comply with the State of Washington’s Community and Technical College Network Acceptable Use Policy. Accessing or posting obscene, abusive or highly offensive material is not allowed.
WVC NETWORK (WVCNET) ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Internet access for students and employees of WVC is provided through the state of Washington Community and Technical college network (CTCNet). In as much as this network is provided by the state for the purposes of education of students and business
of the college, its use is restricted to activities that improve student learning, build overall system efficiencies, maximize accessibility of the Internet and eliminate inappropriate traffic over the interconnected networks. As such, the following Acceptable Use Policy from the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges-Information Technology (SBCTC-IT) is in effect:
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