IX. COMPUTER USAGE POLICIES Word of Life Bible Institute provides students with access to network and computing resources as an integral part of the educational environment. Students using these resources should do so responsibly in ways that are consistent with the school’s mission and objectives. Word of Life Bible Institute reserves the right to mandate and enforce appropriate regulations to that end. Enforcement of these regulations may involve the monitoring of stored files and electronic transmissions such as email and website accesses. Use of Word of Life’s network and computer equipment constitutes agreement with these regulations and monitoring activities. A. Definitions The following definitions and descriptions will be considered when discussing acceptable use: 1. Word of Life Computer Network: This is a network infrastructure comprised of computers and network equipment provided for the purpose of communication, sharing files, fulfilling academic coursework requirements, Internet access, etc. This network can be accessed by faculty, staff, and students when authorization is granted. 2. User account: Word of Life provides each student with a unique user account while enrolled at the Institute. This is used to access computers, online resources, email, academic systems and other tools that are provided to student success. 3. Privacy: Each student’s account is as confidential as the student mandates through his or her usage practices. Since Word of Life owns the network equipment, Word of Life reserves the right to examine any and all information accessed by the student. This includes emails, instant messages, network traffic, stored files, internet sites visited, etc. 4. Office 365: Word of Life provides students with an Office 365 account while enrolled at the Institute. This provides students with their user account, email, instant messaging, word processing, presentation, and other tools that facilitate student success. Use of this system must comply with all policies and our code of conduct. 5. Canvas LMS: The Canvas LMS (Learning Management System) is a resource that gives much information about the Bible Institute, including daily scheduling, meal menus, class notes, etc. It is a valuable tool for keeping up to date on the happenings around the Bible Institute. 6. Word of Life Student Portal: The Student Portal is a web-based center for student resources such as the Library, Tech Support, Student Directories, Health and Security information, Financial Services, and Grades and Transcripts. 7. Firewall and Content Filtering: Word of Life uses a filtering and firewall system to prohibit access to content that does not fit the biblical standard of being “true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report” (Philippians 4:8). 8. Objectionable content: This includes but is not limited to the following: a. Pornography: So-called “adult content” depicting or describing sexual acts, erotic material, nudity, etc. b. Violence: Graphic depiction of violent acts including murder, rape, torture, and/or serious injury. c. Drug use: Material encouraging the use of recreational drugs including tobacco and alcohol advertising. d. Gambling: Online gambling and gaming services. e. Offensive language and tasteless subjects: Crude, vulgar language or gestures. Such material includes tasteless humor (e.g., excretory functions), graphic medical photos outside of a medical context, and some forms of body mutilation such as cutting or branding. f. Crime: Encouragement of tools for, or advice on, carrying out criminal acts. This includes lock-picking, bomb-making, and hacking information. B. Acceptable Use All users of Word of Life computer resources are subject to Word of Life IT and Cybersecurity policy. Below is the summary of the most commonly applicable policies. 1. User accounts: Students are responsible for the use of their own user account. They must take reasonable precautions to safeguard their passwords and must not allow access by other students. If account compromise is suspected, student should contact the Word of Life IT department for assistance at helpdesk@wol.org. 2. Network Access: The use of the Word of Life computer network and apps are provided as a service. Access is granted as a privilege and by IT Department permission only. Misuse, abuse, or active threats of Computer resources may result in termination of access without notice. 3. Objectionable behavior: Access to objectionable content, bullying, threatening or other use of computer resources that go against our code of conduct may result in termination of access to computer resources. 4. Unauthorized access, hacking, unethical use: Browsing, exploring, or making unauthorized attempts to view data, files, or directories belonging to the Bible Institute or to other users is forbidden. It is also unacceptable to corrupt files, introduce deviant software (worms, viruses, etc.), or interfere with someone else’s legitimate computer use.
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