Student Computer and Internet Acceptable Use

Policy Statement

State Technical College of Missouri’s information technology resources are provided for College related purposes, including support for the College’s mission, research, administrative support, and student activities. Each user will abide by, and be familiar with, the conditions set forth below.

Procedures

User Responsibilities

1. Only currently enrolled students with good standing can be authorized users of the College computer and network resources.
2. All users understand that the use of the Internet requires responsibility on their part.
3. All computers and associated network resources provided by the college are state resources and hence require users to be good stewards of these resources.
4. Damage, security, and use of your computer hardware, software, and accounts while utilizing the College’s computer and networking resources and services remain the users’ responsibility. Students will accept full responsibility for their equipment, accounts, and activity performed while utilizing the College’s computing resources and services.
5. All computer users understand that assignments, correspondences, or any other information should be saved to an individual’s cloud-based storage location such as OneDrive to ensure that data is not lost in the event of computer hardware failures.
6. All computer users understand the download and installation of any kind of software on a State Tech resource requires the approval of the State Tech Information Technology Department. Requests can be submitted to helpdesk@statetechmo.edu
7. Connecting networked devices (other than computers) into the College’s network is prohibited.
8. All computer users understand that food and drinks are not allowed in any computer lab space, public or otherwise.

Acceptable Use

Acceptable use includes the following:

1. Instructional use in classes, research, administrative support.
2. Use that is compliant with federal and state law.

Unacceptable Use

The following violations may lead to sanctions (see below):

1. Accessing or participating in activities that contain obscene or otherwise inappropriate materials
2. Tampering with computer equipment, computer users, or computer data
3. Plagiarizing or violating copyright restrictions
4. Violating any federal or state law
5. Invading the privacy of individuals or organizational groups
6. Harming or harassing others
7. Accessing protected and private network resources without authorization
8. Using the Internet for commercial activities, including, but not limited to, commercial solicitation of business
9. Hosting a website, file sharing activities, and hosting FTP sites
10. Disrupting normal network use and service including the propagation of computer viruses.

Possible Sanctions for Misuse

• State Tech Information Technology monitors the use of all computer and network systems and will disconnect anyone who appears to be violating this agreement.
• Upon detection of an alleged violation, Information Technology personnel will disable the account and turn all pertinent information over to the appropriate instructor or authoritative figure.
• Penalties for violation of this agreement range from the loss of computer resources to dismissal from the College, prosecution, and/or civil action.

LINE OF AUTHORITY
Responsible Office: Student Affairs
Contact person in that office: Vice President of Student Affairs
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 20, 2025
Approved by President: June 20, 2025