Policy 701 - Acceptable Use of Information Systems and Services

Lower Columbia College Information Systems and Services include, but are not limited to, all local and wide area networks, Internet access, electronic publishing systems, lowercolumbia.edu, e-mail systems, administrative data processing systems, desktop computers, student labs, telephone systems, video systems, and all other current or future information systems.

The purpose of this policy is to protect the integrity and usability of College information systems and services and to ensure their continued availability for student learning and the conduct of college business. This policy applies to all users of any of the College’s information systems or services.

All users of the College’s information systems and services are required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; the Washington Administrative Code (WAC); and all College policies, procedures, and regulations governing the use of such systems and services. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in disciplinary action, revocation of access privileges, and/or legal action, as appropriate. The College reserves the right to monitor, investigate, and address any suspected misuse or violation in accordance with established institutional and legal processes and procedures.

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Historic Information

• Approved: June 3, 2026
• Campus Review: May 15-29, 2026
• Reviewed by Operations Council: April 28, 2026
• Reviewed by Governance Council: April 15, 2026
• Reviewed by UMCC: March 17, 2026
• Reviewed by ELT: February 18, 2026
• Approved: March 16, 2022
• Campus Review: February 22-March 8, 2022
• Reviewed by UMCC: February 15, 2022
• Reviewed by the Governance Council: February 2, 2022
• Reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team: January 26, 2022
• Approved: February 23, 2009
• Campus Review: February 1-22, 2009
• Reviewed by the Executive Leadership Team: November, 2008
• Adopted: February, 2008

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