Campus Computer Use
CWC strives to provide its students access to information through an electronic communications system maintained by the college, including, but not limited to, e-mail and Internet access. The sole purpose of the electronic communications system is to support the educational purposes of the college. This electronic communications system is a public system of communication, supported by public funds. Its use for personal or private gain is expressly prohibited, and it should not be used for communication of a personal, private, or confidential nature. Access to the electronic communications system at the college is a privilege, not a right.
In order to ensure appropriate and legal use of the system, as well as its efficient and effective operation, the college retains the right to monitor all communications on the system and to prohibit its use by those who abuse the privilege of using the system, to remove or limit access to material posted on the system, or to take other disciplinary measures.
Central Wyoming College is not a regulator of, nor does it take responsibility for, the content of information available on the system. The user is solely responsible for information created, received, and sent on the system. Any persons accessing or sending information through the college's electronic communications system must determine for themselves and their charges whether any information or source of information is appropriate for viewing.
All users of the electronic communications system are responsible for respecting all pertinent licenses and contractual agreements and for using the system in a way that respects the rights of other users and that complies with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations or any College policies or procedures. Accepting any account and/or using the College electronic communications system shall constitute an agreement on behalf of the user to abide by the provisions of this policy and its procedures.
Acquisition, Installation, Support, and Replacement of Hardware and Software:
All acquisition, installation, support, modification, and/or replacement of hardware and software at CWC must be approved in advance and performed by the CWC Chief Information Officer or his/her designee. Acquisition, installation, connection, disconnection, modification or support of hardware or software at CWC under any circumstances by students is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply may result in monetary restitution for damages, and/or expulsion.
Monitoring, Oversight, and Technological Security:
CWC retains ownership of all network infrastructures, and retains the right to monitor all files, information, and activities that transit its network. In addition, CWC can at any time monitor and inspect any information that is stored on CWC owned computers and other equipment. Information stored on CWC servers will be expunged on a regular schedule maintained by the Information Technology Department. In order to promote a safe and secure technological environment, all users of CWC networks are expected to support, uphold and abide by applicable local, state, national and international laws pertaining to both tangible and intangible properties.
E-mail and Internet access and use:
Every student who registers for a credit class at CWC automatically has a username and password created. Upon the student's first login to a CWC computer, the student will be required to change their password. Students may change their password at any subsequent time. It is the student's responsibility to keep the login and new password secure and it is a violation of this policy to release it to any other person. If a student violates this policy and gives his/her password to even one other person, the student is giving permission for others to access the student's personal records and information. In addition, the student will be held responsible for any resulting violations of CWC Campus Use Policy, e-mail, and Internet access and use.
Use of CWC e-mail and Internet access for students is provided for educational endeavors. Any use that adversely affects other users, that interferes with the efficient and effective operation of the system or the delivery of educational programs, or that violates any local, state, or federal laws or regulations or college policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action. The College absolutely will not tolerate any form of destructive or harmful e-mail or Internet use, including but not limited to harassment, vandalism, pornography or obscenity. Use of the College electronic communications system for personal business with the intent to profit is strictly prohibited. Non-compliance may result in a loss of system privileges or expulsion.
Instructions describe how to access the CWC network via campus computers are posted throughout many computer labs on campus.
Off campus students can access their CWC email via the CWC home page, www.cwc.edu, and follow the menu item for student email/Webmail.