For Students Using Unity College Computing Services
Unity College provides a variety of computing and networking resources because they are important to academic and personal growth. In using these resources we are all bound by college policy, and local, state, and federal law. But computing raises special ethical and legal questions that call for separate clarification. Here are the Unity College policies that are particularly related to students' computing.

Personal Accounts. Computer accounts for Internet access and e-mail are given to students for their personal use while enrolled at Unity College. Students may not lend these accounts to others or use others’ accounts. Students are responsible for all activity from their account including someone else’s activity. Because of this it is imperative that students keep their passwords confidential and never lend their account to another person. Students, in their communications, may not pretend to be anyone else or represent the college in any official capacity. Students may not use their e-mail accounts for any activities that produce income.

Limited Resources. Network capacity, and lab computers—among other things—are limited shared resources. Students should not waste these resources. Class work is the first priority, personal learning second, and other uses come last. Students should relinquish a resource to someone with a higher priority.

Intellectual Property. It is easy to copy material from around the world. Students are reminded that work that is not theirs must be properly attributed. Students may not use material, including software that they are not entitled to use. Students must not allow software licensed to Unity College to be used by people who are not entitled to use it.

Your Own Computer. The college is not responsible for losses due theft or other hazards. Students must provide their own insurance if they feel that they need insurance. Students may use only software that they are entitled to use. A student is responsible for all activity from his/her personal computer no matter who is using it.

Other Legal Restrictions. Students should be aware that there are many laws affecting computing and activities that students may wish to do at the keyboard. There are statutes covering system intrusion, harassment, data privacy, fraud, child pornography, theft of services, and use of publicly funded facilities for religious or political purposes. In some situations the college is obligated to share with authorities violations of law using computers.

Changes of Policy. Students are bound by the Terms of Service while enrolled at Unity College. From time to time these terms will change and students are responsible for acquainting themselves with changes once a semester, and abiding by those changes. Current Terms of Service are on the Unity web site in the Technology area.

Violations of the Terms of Service will be dealt with according to disciplinary procedures outlined in the Student Handbook. This may result in denial of access to college computing facilities or in other disciplinary action.