Computer and Internet Usage
Mitchell provides computer, network, and Internet access to students for academic purposes only. Use for other purposes is not acceptable. Computer, network, and Internet access is a privilege which may be revoked at any time for abusive conduct. Abusive conduct includes, but is not limited to: altering equipment or peripherals; installing a “virus” or other software; running files to alter the system; placing unlawful information on a system; using abusive or objectionable language in messages; hindering other users’ ability to work; causing congestion on the networks; using other people’s computer resources without authorization; violating software license copyrights; entering accounts without full authorization; using College resources for a commercial venture or for personal profit; allowing others to use a password or account other than their own; violating system security; transmitting any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, hateful, racial, ethical or otherwise objectionable material; distributing advertisements; displaying materials which may be construed as obscene; misrepresenting the identity of the user; or using the network for game playing.
Mitchell buys licenses for copyrighted computer software. The College does not own the copyright on this software or its related documentation and, unless authorized by the software developer, does not have the right to reproduce it. Any student who makes, acquires, or uses unauthorized copies of computer software on campus shall be subject to disciplinary action. Illegal reproduction of computer software can be subject to civil damages up to $100,000 and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. For more information go to mitchellcc.edu.