Electronic Communication and Access to Information
Guidelines and Responsibilities for the
Use of
College Computer and Network Resources
Northwest Florida State College's internal networks and online connections provide a wide range of facilities for worldwide communication between individuals and for disseminating information and ideas. Electronic communication and information resources will be increasingly important to college faculty, staff, and students. The college supports and encourages open access to electronic communication and information, such as:
- Communication with researchers and educators in connection with research, curriculum development or enrichment, or instruction.
- Communication and exchange for professional development, to maintain currency, or to debate issues in a field of knowledge.
- Use as part of a class studying networking or using a network on a regular basis as part of class assignments.
- Administrative communications or activities in direct support of college business and management.
Since the resources at Northwest Florida State College are not unlimited, the college may give priority for resources to certain uses or certain groups of users in support of its mission. Consistent with the college's policy on equity and access, the use of information resources should not be denied or abridged because of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or physical disability.