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n Using the district network to publish false or defamatory information about another person
Commercial Use
n Using the district network for any commercial activity, without written authorization from the district. “Commercial activity” means activity for financial remuneration or designed to lead to financial remuneration
Copyright
n Violating terms of applicable software licensing agreements or copyright laws
n Publishing copyrighted material without the consent of the owner on district websites in violation of copyright laws
Exceptions
Activities by technical staff, as authorized by appropriate district or college officials, to take action for security, enforcement, technical support, troubleshooting or performance testing purposes will not be considered abuse of the network.
Although personal use is not an intended use, the district recognizes that the network will be used for incidental personal activities and will take no disciplinary action provided that such use is within reason and provided that such usage is ordinarily on an employee’s own time, is occasional and does not interfere with or burden the district’s operation. Likewise, the district will not purposefully surveil or punish reasonable use of the network for union business-related communication between employees and their unions.
Complaints
A user who asserts that the district or district personnel have violated this policy shall file a complaint with their immediate supervisor with a copy to the vice chancellor of Human Resources, and a copy to the employee’s bargaining unit. The supervisor shall notify the supervisor of the alleged violator to discuss the complaint. The supervisor of the complainant shall initiate an investigation if necessary and determine an appropriate remedy or resolution in consultation with the vice chancellor of Human Resources. In cases where the supervisor is part of the complaint, the complaint shall be filed with the next level of supervision for investigation and resolution or remedy. The complainant shall be informed in writing of the initiation of the investigation, and of its outcome as appropriate, with copies to the vice chancellor of Human Resources and the employee’s bargaining unit. Complainants dissatisfied with the resolution or remedy have full recourse to relevant contractual protections and legal action.
ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS
De Anza College students are prohibited from using the Foothill-De Anza Community College district network to illegally download or share music, video and all other copyrighted intellectual property. De Anza College supports the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act including efforts to eliminate the illegal distribution of copyrighted material. Under the law, college administrators may be obligated to provide copyright holders with information about users of the district network who have violated the law.
Be aware that illegal forms of downloading and file-sharing as well as the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials, including unauthorized peer- to-peer file sharing, are violations of the law and may subject students not only to academic sanctions from the college but also criminal and civil penalties, including a lawsuit against students by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In addition to being illegal, file sharing drains the district network’s bandwidth, which slows computer connections for students and employees who are using the network for legitimate academic purposes and ultimately costs the college money.
COURSE OFFERINGS (GUIDELINES FOR)
De Anza College will take steps to ensure that students in its two-year degree programs will be able to obtain the degree in two years providing they adhere to the prescribed pattern and sequence of courses and are ready to begin college-level work upon entry. Courses that meet major requirements shall be listed in curriculum sheets distributed by the college. De Anza and Foothill colleges will take steps to ensure those courses are offered at one or both of the two colleges with appropriate frequency.
Minimum class size guidelines apply to all lecture, lecture-lab and laboratory classes. A minimum class size of 20 is generally required. Special circumstances, however, may necessitate the continuation of a class below the 20-student minimum. The key factor in making a decision to continue will be based upon program needs. Such cases may include second- or third-quarter or second- year sequential courses, courses required for an identified major or career subject area, combined courses meeting at the same hour with the same instructor, and one-of-a-kind offerings needed for graduation or transfer. Exceptions to minimum class size guidelines may also be based on
n Limited classroom or laboratory facilities
n Statutory and state regulations mandating class size, independent study and special projects
Other circumstances that warrant exception may be made by the Office of Instruction.
Class size of all sections is monitored by the Office of Instruction throughout the registration process. In consultation with the appropriate division dean, low-enrolled classes will be identified and an appraisal made of the enrollment pattern. When warranted, sections may be cancelled early in the registration process to foster improved enrollment in remaining sections.
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