Catalog 2022-2023

Use of Technology

  • Damage and Destruction: Destruction of or harm to equipment, software, or data belonging to the Technical College or others is considered unacceptable usage. This may include altering, downloading, or installing software on Technical College computers, tampering with computer hardware or software configuration, improper access to the Technical College's network, and disconnection of Technical College computers or devices.
  • Electronic Devices: Unless otherwise permitted by Technical College officials, the Technical College prohibits using electronic devices in classrooms, labs, and other instructional, event, or affiliated facilities on Technical College Premises. Such devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, beepers, walkie-talkies, cameras, gaming devices, and other electronic devices, which may cause unnecessary disruption to the teaching/learning process on campus. The Technical College also prohibits attaching personal electronic devices to college computers.
  • Harassment: The Technical College prohibits the use of computer technology to interfere with another objectively's legal right to be free from harassment based on that individual’s race, color, creed, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affirmation or belief, disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam Era or citizenship status.
  • Unacceptable Use: Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of another student, faculty member, or Technical College official. This includes the unauthorized use of another individual's identification and password.
Athens Technical College prohibits additional violations of the Department's Acceptable Computer and Internet Use.