Purpose

This policy establishes responsibilities for acceptable use of Alexandria Technical and Community College information technology resources. 

Applicability

This policy applies to all users of Minnesota State and ATCC information technology, whether or not the user is affiliated with ATCC, and to all uses of Minnesota State and ATCC information technology, wherever located. 

Definitions

Information Technology 

All Minnesota State and ATCC facilities, technologies, and information resources used for information processing, transfer, storage and communications. This includes, but is not limited to, computer hardware and software, computer labs, classroom technologies such as computer-based instructional management systems, and computing and electronic communications devices and services, such as modems, e-mail, networks or use of a network via a physical or wireless connection, telephones, voicemail, facsimile transmissions, video, mobile computing devices, and multimedia materials. 

Transmit

To send, store, collect, transfer, or otherwise alter or affect information technology resources or data contained therein. 

User

Any individual, including, but not limited to, students, administrators, faculty, employees, and volunteers using system information technology in any manner, whether or not the user is affiliated with ATCC. 

Policy Statement

Computer and information technology resources are essential tools in accomplishing the mission of Alexandria Technical and Community College. These resources must be used and managed responsibly in order to ensure their availability. This policy establishes responsibilities for acceptable use of ATCC information technology resources. 

Acceptable Use

ATCC information technology resources are provided for currently enrolled students, employees, and other authorized users. ATCC information technology resources are the property of ATCC, and are provided to support the mission of the college, within the limitation of available college technology, financial, and human resources. The use of ATCC and Minnesota State information technology is conditioned on adherence to the policy and any procedures or guidelines adopted pursuant to this policy. 

Academic Freedom 

Nothing in this policy must be interpreted to expand, diminish, or alter academic freedom articulated under Minnesota State Board policy and collective bargaining agreements, or the terms of any charter establishing a system library as a community or public library. 

ATCC is not responsible for any personal or unauthorized use of its Minnesota State or ATCC information technology or the security of personal data or devices on or using Minnesota State or ATCC information technology resources. 

Scope

Procedures

The ATCC President shall adopt procedures under this policy, including, but not limited to: security; employee use consistent with Minnesota Statute 43A.38 and other applicable law; monitoring; unauthorized uses; and other limitations on use. 

Sanctions

Users who violate this policy or related ATCC or Minnesota State system procedures shall be subject to disciplinary action through appropriate channels. Violations may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities consistent with applicable law and procedures. 

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Approved by: College President

Effective Date: 9/11/2025

Next Review Date: September 2028

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