Users of Calumet College of St. Joseph’s electronic mail system are assigned a user-id and password. User’s names and user-ids are included in each mail message. Users are responsible for all electronic mail originating from their user-id. The following practices are not allowed:

• Forgery (or attempted forgery) of electronic mail messages.
• Attempts to read, delete, copy, or modify the electronic mail of other users.
• Attempts at sending harassing, obscene and/or other threatening email to other users.
• Attempts at sending unsolicited junk mail, “for-profit” messages or chain letters.
• Attempts to harm or thwart the operations or business of the college or college activities.

Includes: Multimedia equipment at instructor work stations in the classrooms, mounted projectors, SMART Board or other instructional related equipment.

Classroom Technology

Technology found in classrooms such as projectors, document cameras, SMART boards, etc. should only be operated by CCSJ faculty and staff. Students may operate equipment with instructor supervision only. Personal devices are NOT to be connected to technology components. This ensures all technology housed in classrooms remains available for all classes at all times. Remotes for classroom technology can be found secured to the instructor desks. Projectors and document cameras MUST be turned off at the end of the class session. If a projector cannot be turned off or there are other equipment problems, faculty and staff should notify the Computer Services Department at ext. 366 or email contact the department at computerservices@ccsj.edu.

Portable Technology

All technology mounted on portable carts (Televisions, projector carts, overhead projectors, etc.) are available to be checked out at the Library circulation desk.

Problems with Equipment Use

Please give adequate time to test equipment before using it. If you are teaching and experience problems with multimedia equipment in SMART Classrooms, and have an urgent problem, report the problem immediately to the Computer Services help desk:

CSD Help Desk
Office 186
(219) 473-4366
Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 7:30pm

To report a non-urgent problem with classroom equipment or with reserved equipment please fill out the work order below. This form is also located in all classrooms with installed technology. The completed form can be dropped off in the Computer Services mailbox in room 186 or it can be emailed to computerservices@ccsj.edu.

Software/DVD/CD

It is strongly recommended that faculty and staff test software, CDs and/or DVDs to be used with the equipment at least 48 hours prior to use.

In order to promote ethical and facilitative computing, Calumet College of St. Joseph’s network users must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Use of systems and/or networks in attempts to gain unauthorized access to CCSJ’s network systems or remote systems is prohibited and is a punishable disciplinary offense.
• Use of systems and/or networks to harm or thwart the operations or business of the college or college activities is prohibited.
• Decryption of system or user passwords is prohibited.
• The copying of system files is prohibited.
• The copying of copyrighted materials, such as third-party software, without the express written permission of the owner or the proper license, is prohibited.
• Intentional attempts to “crash” network systems or programs are punishable disciplinary offenses.
• Running of HTTP, Email, and FTP servers is strictly prohibited on client machines. The willful introduction of computer viruses” or other disruptive/destructive programs into the organization network or into external networks is prohibited.

Purpose

The Networking Services area of the Computer Services Department is charged with the responsibility for managing the infrastructure of all CCSJ wired and non-wired data networks. This policy was drafted to ensure that any person who utilizes the CCSJ wireless network is aware of the benefits, risks and assumed responsibilities that are incurred when connected.

Application

The Calumet College of St. Joseph wireless network is designed to be a convenient supplement to the wired network for general functions including web browsing and email services. Wireless access points located around the CCSJ main campus allow suitably configured computers equipped with wireless network cards to make wireless connections to the Internet.

Wireless radio signals are shared by everyone connected to the same wireless access point. As the number of wireless connections increases, the bandwidth available to each connection decreases and performance deteriorates. Distance from the access point, buildings or objects shielding the access point, signal interference, quality of your equipment, battery power and other factors may also impact performance.

Applications that generate high network traffic do not work well on wireless networks and negatively impact performance for everyone connected to the same access point. In addition, wireless networks are highly sensitive to overlapping frequencies and can present a risk to the integrity and security of the CCSJ wireless data network.

To promote efficient and secure wireless network access, the Network Services area maintains strict standards for the deployment of wireless devices at Calumet College of St. Joseph.

Policy

Restrictions

1. All wireless access points not operated or installed by Networking Services, including wireless access points designed for networking homes or small offices are not permitted on CCSJ wireless and wired data networks.
2. Broadcast frequencies used by the wireless network may be monitored on CCSJ property. Devices that interfere with the wireless network may be subject to restriction or removal.
3. Only authenticated access to the CCSJ wireless network is permitted. Typically, authentication is by an assigned CCSJ username and password. Logs may be used for assessing network problems or identifying unauthorized or unacceptable use of the wireless network.
4. All data transmitted across the CCSJ wireless network may be monitored.
5. Any effort to circumvent any security systems and systems designed to prevent unauthorized access to any CCSJ wireless network may result in the suspension of all data network access and an appearance before the appropriate disciplinary board.
6. Use of the wireless network is subject to the general restrictions as outlined in the Calumet College of St. Joseph Computer Use Policy.
7. Connection and use of the CCSJ wireless network may be subjected to machines meeting certain criteria such as the installation of Anti-Virus software, operating system security patches and or Service Packs in addition to machine registration.

Limited Support

1. The wireless network’s maximum data speed is less than 1/10th the speed of the campus wired network. High bandwidth applications like large file transfers, Microsoft Windows system updates, and streaming media applications are not supported.
2. Performance varies and cannot be guaranteed.
3. Off-campus connections to the wireless network are not supported.

All support related questions regarding the CCSJ wireless network should be directed to the Computer Services Help Desk to ensure that accurate and reliable information is acquired. The Computer Services Help Desk can be reached at (219) 473-4366 or by visiting office 414.