General Principles 

Academic Freedom Academic freedom is a fundamental value. This Policy will be administered in a manner that supports the principle of academic freedom. Stewardship of Information and Technology Resources All members of the Institution have responsibility to protect Institutional resources for which they have access or custodianship. Members are accountable for their access to and use of Institutional resources. An employee of the institution has access to various sources and types of information and supporting technologies in order to complete the responsibilities of his/her job. Use of information and technology that support electronic information is governed by local, state, and national policies. Much of the information the Institution keeps about individual students, alumni and employees is considered sensitive, confidential and private, and must be handled accordingly. This document establishes guidelines to govern the access, release and use of Institution’s information resources. To receive access to the Institution's electronic information resources, one must familiarise oneself with the standards and policies related to appropriate handling and use of the data, and one should sign an access and compliance form indicating his/her understanding and acceptance of the Institution's policies. Staff members who misuse or abuse their access to information and technology resources are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal.

As a steward of information resources, a member’s fundamental responsibilities include:

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