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VIII. Wireless Network
IT governs the deployment, management, network
protocols, frequencies, and bandwidth use of the
College wireless networks. IT reserves the right to
mitigate any unauthorized access point or device
in order to maintain the overall integrity of wireless
access.
IX. Remote Access
In order to access technology resources hosted
at the College from off-campus, use of a virtual
private network (VPN) client can be used to make a
connection to campus. The VPN provides a secure,
encrypted connection over the internet between
an individual device and the College network.
When accessing the network, authorized users
are responsible for preventing access to any
technology resources or data by non-authorized
users. Performance of illegal activities through the
network by any user is prohibited. The user accepts
responsibility and consequences of misuse of
remote access.
These rules and requirements are intended to
minimize the exposure of the network to potential
threats which may result from unauthorized use of
College resources.
X. College-Owned Mobile Devices
The College may provide mobile phones or devices
for use by approved faculty or staff. Assigned users
are held accountable as per the College mobile
phone protocol. In addition, users are responsible
for any physical damage or loss of the devices.
IT is responsible for maintaining the equipment,
including antivirus software and security settings.
XI. Computer Classroom/Lab Usage
Computer classroom/labs are for academic use
for students currently enrolled in classes at the
College. Commercial use is prohibited. Tampering
with hardware or software settings on classroom/
lab computers is not permitted. Students should
not save files on classroom/lab computers.
XII. Data Security, Confidentiality, and Access
College employees are granted access to data
and information resources required to carry out
the responsibilities of their position. Employees
requiring access to restricted data are assigned
specific access codes which they are responsible
for protecting from misuse. Any College employee
who knowingly damages or misuses computing
resources or data will be disciplined. Access
capabilities/restrictions apply to all computing
resources owned by the College. Safeguards are
taken to ensure the security of the resources and to
maximize the integrity of the information.
The College will take appropriate measures to
protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
of its students, staff, and faculty to minimize
the growing risks of identity theft. Accordingly,
a Social Security Number may not be used as a
common identifier or used as a database key in any
electronic information system. The College will only
use personal information to the extent necessary,
to enable the College to carry out its purpose
in a reasonable manner. The College also has an
obligation to protect personal information by
making reasonable security arrangements against
such risks as unauthorized access, collection, use,
disclosure, or destruction.
XIII. Disposal of Surplus Computer
Equipment
Computer equipment that has no further benefit to
the College, as determined by the Chief Technology
Officer, shall be deemed surplus and shall be
appropriately disposed of by one of the following
methods:
•Donation to Frederick County Government,
Frederick County Public Schools, or another
State, County, or Municipal agency.
•Trade-in on newly acquired equipment.
•Disposal as scrap by means of recycling.
Computers with software purchased under the
Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC)
licensing agreement shall follow the rules set
forth in the MEEC contract. Equipment or software
purchased with grant funds should follow disposal
guidelines as set forth by the grant.
XIV. Account Termination
In the event of an employee’s separation from
employment, Human Resources will initiate the
deactivation of the employee’s account with IT.
XV. Violations
Any individual who becomes aware of an alleged
technology resource violation has a responsibility
to report it to IT. Employee or student violators of
this Policy and Procedures are subject to College
disciplinary policies.
Based on the nature of the offense and/or number
of violations, employees are subject to appropriate
personnel action, up to and including dismissal.
Students are subject to disciplinary action in
accordance with procedures established under
the Code of Student Conduct, up to and including
expulsion.
Violations of this Policy and Procedures may be
subject to the initiation of legal action by the
College.
Title IX Sexual Misconduct
Policy and Procedures
I. Philosophy, Purpose, and Scope
Frederick Community College has a responsibility
to establish and maintain a learning and working
environment that is free from sexual misconduct
and that respects and protects the dignity and
value of every member of the College community.
This Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy has been
established for the purpose of ensuring education,
prevention, reporting, and response to Title IX
sexual misconduct. This Policy supersedes and
replaces any existing policies or procedures related
to sexual misconduct published in any other
College documents.
This Policy applies to all members of the Frederick
Community College community (see definition).
This Policy applies to sexual misconduct:
• on FCC premises, in any College facility or
on College property;
• at any College-sponsored, recognized
or approved program, visit or activity,
regardless of location;
• that impedes equal access to any College
education program or activity;
• that adversely impacts the education or
employment of a member of the College
community;
• that otherwise threatens the health and/
or safety of a member of the College
community.
Title IX sexual misconduct is a form of sexual
discrimination prohibited by federal and state
discrimination laws, including Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act, and is strictly prohibited by FCC.
FCC is required by the Clery Act to keep and
disclose information about reportable crime on
and near its campuses.
II. Definitions for the Purpose of this Policy
and Procedures
Student means an individual who is registered at
the College, either full or part-time, in a credit or
non-credit course or courses, who has either paid
or made arrangement for payment of tuition and/
or fees.
Complainant means an individual who makes a
complaint that a violation of sexual misconduct has
occurred.
Respondent means an individual who has been
accused of violating the sexual misconduct policy
and is referenced in a complaint as the perpetrator.