• reviewing, understanding, and complying with all policies and procedures related to access, acceptable use, and security of information technology resources;
• asking systems administrators or data custodians for clarification on access and acceptable use issues not specifically addressed in policies and procedures; and
• immediately reporting possible policy violations to one of the following people:
  • Director of Network Computing
  • Director of Administrative Computing
  • Associate V.P. of Technology and Online Learning
  • V.P. for Human Resources

When guests are granted access to IT resources they must abide by these policies and procedures.

Computer users are responsible for the content of their personal communications. The College accepts no responsibility or liability for personal or unauthorized use of its resources by users.

Users should be aware that although the College takes reasonable security measures to protect the security of its computing resources and accounts assigned to individuals, the College does not guarantee absolute security and privacy. Users should follow the appropriate security procedures listed in this document to assist in keeping systems and accounts secure.

The College assigns responsibility for protecting its resources and data to systems administrators and data custodians, who treat the contents of individually-assigned accounts and personal communications as private, and do not examine or disclose the contents except:

• as required for system maintenance including security measures;
• when there exists reason to believe an individual is violating the law or college policy.

If, in the course of an investigation, it appears necessary to protect the integrity, security, or continued operation of its computers and networks, or to protect itself from liability, the College may temporarily deny access to its IT resources. Inappropriate use of IT resources may result in disciplinary action and contact of applicable law enforcement agencies.

By opting in to receive text communications from St. Charles Community College, users acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this policy regarding the non-sharing of text opt-in data with third-party affiliates.

• Data Collection and Purpose: We collect text opt-in data solely for the purpose of delivering relevant and valuable communications to our users. This includes but is not limited to notifications, updates, promotions, and other pertinent information related to student services.
• Consent: We only communicate with individuals via text message who have explicitly opted in to receive such communications. This opt-in process requires clear consent from the user, indicating their willingness to receive text messages from us.
• Non-Sharing Clause: We do not, under any circumstances, share text opt-in data with third-party affiliates. This includes but is not limited to personal information such as phone numbers, names, or any other data collected during the opt-in process.
• Legal Compliance: We adhere to all applicable laws and regulations governing data privacy and protection, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) among others.
• User Rights: Users who have opted in to receive text communications have the right to access, update, or delete their information at any time. They also have the right to unsubscribe from text messages, and we provide clear instructions on how to do so in every communication.