Skills Enhancement (JT & LS) Program Computer Use Guidelines

The following are guidelines that are offered to supplement the Clark College Student Computing
Resources Policy. Because your activity in the Pathways Center is directed by State rules and regulations
as outlined in the WorkFirst Handbook, these guidelines are slightly more restrictive than the College
Policy.

Do sign in when you arrive and sign out when you leave the lab (whether you are leaving for the
day or leaving for a break you must give up your computer and sign out of the labremember to
take your personal belongings with you).
Do request any necessary aid from the Lab Assistant.
Do read and abide by the Clark College Student Computing Resources Policy (below).
Do limit printing to 10 pages per day.
Do silence your cell phones.
Do refrain from engaging in conversations inside the lab.
Do keep volume levels of headphones low.
Dont engage in gaming, regardless of how brief.
Dont utilize any streaming video programs, video websites, Internet games or use IRC (or any
other realtime chat application).
Don't attempt to load programs or executable files on lab computers.
Don't connect your personal computer or any other device to the Clark College network.
Don't bring food or drink into the computer labs.

Student Computer Use Guidelines

The following are guidelines that are offered to supplement and help clarify the Clark College Student
Computing Resources Policy.

Do report problems (computer or other) to the Lab Assistant.

Do read and abide by the Clark College Student Computing Resources Policy.
Do yield your seat in a computer lab to a fellow student who is waiting if you are engaged in
recreational activities (web surfing, Solitaire, etc).
Do conserve resources (paper, toner, ink). Carefully preview documents prior to printing. Notify the
Lab Assistant immediately if you inadvertently print a long document, or wish to stop a print job in
progress.
Do respect the rights of other students to work in a quiet environment.
Don't attempt to load programs or executable files on lab computers.
Don't attempt to physically move any equipment in the lab. Moving equipment may damage the
equipment and/or cause network connectivity problems.
Don't connect your personal computer or any other device to the Clark College network.
Don't play Internet games or use IRC (or any other realtime chat application) unless it is part of a
class activity. These activities use up scarce network capacity.
Don't bring food or drink into the computer labs.

Suspension of Privileges
The following are some examples of activities that will result in the suspension of your computing
privileges at Clark:
Nudity/Pornography
Don't use Clark College computing facilities to view or download materials containing nudity or
pornography. Material of this type is offensive to many people and is not acceptable at Clark.
Furthermore, the definition of pornography is not open for debate. If a student inadvertently accesses
material containing nudity/pornography, the student should promptly exit the application and inform the
instructor or Lab Assistant of the error.
Exception #1 - It is permissible to use College computing facilities to view/download materials that
contain nudity for authorized study and research in the areas of art, health, and science. It is the student's

responsibility to exercise good judgment when deciding whether or not the material is appropriate. When
in doubt, ask a Lab Assistant.
Exception #2 - If a student wishes to pursue scholarly research or study on Internet pornography or other
potentially offensive topics using College computing resources, the student must obtain a letter from an
instructor describing the proposed research and learning objectives. The letter is to be forwarded to the
Director of IT Services. The College will provide an appropriate setting where the student may conduct the
research. In no case shall research of this type be conducted in College computer labs.
Discrimination / Harassment
The use Clark College computing resources to harass or discriminate against any individual or group of
individuals, whether part of the Clark community or not, will not be tolerated.
Fraudulent Activity
Forging electronic messages or engaging in fraudulent activity of any kind will result in the loss of your
computing privileges.
Hacking
Students who are caught hacking or attempting to hack Clark College computing resources, or any other
computer system by way of the Clark College network will lose their computing privileges and possibly
face disciplinary and criminal action. Hacking includes, but is not limited to, activities such as gaining
unauthorized access to data, files, or directories; unauthorized examination, alteration, creation, or
deletion of data, files, or directories; executing password cracking programs; unauthorized use of another
user's account; unauthorized use of protocol analyzers or "sniffers"; spamming; sending e-mail bombs;
and infecting computer systems with a virus or similar program.
Destruction of Property
Students who willfully or through anger damage or destroy state property will lose their computing
privileges, and face disciplinary action.
Failure to Obey the Instructions of a Lab Assistant or Instructor
Computer labs are staffed by student employees who are there to help other students and to operate the
labs in accordance with College policy. Students are expected to follow the instructions of the Lab
Assistants whether or not they agree with the instructions. If a student disagrees with a Lab Assistant or
has other concerns or comments, the student may contact the Lab Manager. Outbursts, verbal abuse,
harassment, or threats will not be tolerated.

The following is the full text of the Clark College Student Computing Resources Policy.
Student Computing Resources Policy
Intent
It is the policy of the College to maintain access for its students to local, national, and international
sources of information and to provide an atmosphere that encourages access to knowledge and the
sharing of information. It is expected that College computing resources will be used by students with
respect for the public trust through which they have been provided and in accordance with policy and
regulations established by the College.
Scope
In this policy, computing resources are defined as those computers, computer software, networks, and
electronic messaging systems (e-mail, voice mail, facsimile and imaging systems) operated by or for the
benefit of the students of the College. The use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. It is the
students responsibility to use these resources in a manner that is efficient, ethical and legal.

Students shall strictly adhere to both the letter and spirit of this policy which is provided to insure a
predictable, secure computing environment for all users. Failure to comply with the regulations set forth in
this policy may result in loss of access to College computing resources and administrative, civil and
criminal action under Washington State or federal law.
General Provisions

Students may use only those computing resources which they have been specifically authorized to
use, and the use of any College computing resource is limited to authorized educational purposes.
If access to computing resources is protected by a personal password, students are not to make
this password available to others or allow others to use a password-protected account. Students
may not accept another students password or attempt to find out the password of another user or
aid such attempt by any other person. In some instances, shared accounts may be established to
allow collaboration, in which case a password may be shared.
Students may not interfere with the use of computing resources by any other authorized user.
Students may not use College computing resources for any commercial activity.
Students may not use the Colleges computing resources to send, receive, or display information
including text, images, or voice that is sexually explicit, or constitutes discrimination or
harassment. "Sexually explicit material" is defined in RCW 9.68.130, but exempts authorized study
and research in the areas of art, health, and science. Policies related to discrimination and
harassment are specifically addressed in the Clark College Code of Student Conduct, Sections
132N-120-050 (d) and 132N-120-060 (g).
Students may not examine, copy, alter, rename, or delete the files or programs of another user
without the users permission. System administrators may, as a requirement of system
maintenance, delete files that are determined to be non-essential.
Students may not forge any electronic message, or engage in any other fraudulent activity using
College computing resources.
Students may not subvert or attempt to subvert, or assist others to subvert, the security of any
computing resource; or otherwise interfere with the legitimate operation of any computing resource
whether internal or external to the College (hacking).
The use of software or hardware devices designed to capture or examine network data (protocol
analyzer or "sniffer") is restricted to authorized College staff for the purpose of network
maintenance and instruction. Unauthorized use of such software or hardware devices is expressly
forbidden.
College computing resources may not be used to create, disseminate, or execute a self-replicating
or similar nuisance program (e.g. virus, worm, trojan horse, e-mail bomb, spamming), whether or
not it is destructive in nature

Copyrights/Patents

Students must be aware of copyright and patent law as it applies to computer software and other
materials that students may access using College computing resources. If a student infringes on
any material protected by copyright/patent without proper authorization, that student may be
subject to criminal and/or civil penalties. A formal copyright/patent declaration need not be in
evidence for legal copyright protection to be in force.
Students are the copyright owners of any original work, which they create using Clark College
computing resources in a normal course of study. The copyright to any other material belongs to
the College, commercial vendors, or other individual users, and it is illegal to reproduce or
distribute any such material in any part or in any form without the written permission of the
copyright owner.

External Networks and Computing Resources

Students who use College computing resources to access external networks and computing resources
agree to comply with the policies of those external networks and computing resources. Specifically, you
agree to comply with the K-20 Network Conditions of Use and Acceptable Use Policies.

Privacy
Pursuant to the Electronic and Communications Privacy Act of 1989, Title 18, United States Code, Sections
2510 and following, notice is hereby given that there are no facilities provided by Clark College for sending
or receiving confidential messages. Users must be aware that electronic messaging systems may not be
secure from unauthorized access and should not be used to deliver confidential information.
Authorized College staff, with due regard for the right of privacy of students and the confidentiality of their
data, have the right to suspend or modify access to computing resources, examine files, passwords,
printouts, tapes, and any other material which may aid in the investigation of possible abuse. Students are
expected to cooperate in such investigations when requested to do so. Failure to cooperate in
investigations of possible abuse is grounds for discipline that includes suspension of access to computing
resources, suspension from classes, and/or dismissal from school.
Disclaimer
The College accepts NO RESPONSIBILITY for any damage to or loss of data arising directly from or
incident to the use of Clark College computing resources, or for any consequential loss or damage
therefrom. It makes representation of NO WARRANTY, express or implied, regarding the computing
resources offered, or their fitness for any particular use or purpose. The Colleges liability in the event of
any loss or damage shall be LIMITED TO THE FEES AND CHARGES, IF ANY, PAID TOTHE COLLEGE for the
use of the computing resources which resulted in said loss or damage.
Enforcement
Enforcement of the provisions of this policy lies with the Director of Computing Services in accordance
with the provisions of the Clark College Code of Student Conduct (WAC 132N-120).
Agreement to Comply
Students implicitly acknowledge, by continued use of computing resources, their agreement to comply
with all published policies governing the use of College computing resources.