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Contact Information
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E-Mail:
resnet@wsc.ma.edu
Phone:
5528
Mailing Address:
ResNet - Computer Center
Westfield State College
577 Western Ave.
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Electronic Mail Policy
This statement represents a guide to the
acceptable use of electronic mail for communication on computers managed
by Westfield State College. The intent of this use policy is to make clear
certain cases which are consistent or inconsistent with the purposes of
WSC, not to exhaustively enumerate all such possible uses.
(1). WSC MIS Department Primary Goals
WSC MIS Department is a centralized computer and data communications
resource committed to support of the computing needs of Westfield State
College through technology and services. WSC MIS offers a multi-vendor
computer environment with powerful operating systems and a wide array of
application software. WSC's network links to Internet. The goal of WSC MIS
is to support and enhance instruction and research activities in and among
educational institutions by providing access to computational resources,
computer mediated communication resources, shared resources, unique
resources, and the opportunity for collaborative work.
(2). Electronic Mail Acceptable Use Policy
2.1 Use of electronic mail is to be consistent with the guidelines
delineated in "Westfield State College User Account Acceptable Use
Policy". Electronic mail carried across other networks such as local area
networks, regional networks, or the Internet are subject to acceptable use
policies of those other networks.
2.2 Use of WSC computers for electronic mail that is not consistent with
the guidelines delineated in "Westfield State College User Account
Acceptable Use Policy" may result in termination of electronic mail
privileges and/or referral to appropriate campus judicial authorities.
2.3 All electronic mail use of WSC computers must be consistent with WSC's
primary goals.
2.4 Electronic mail should be used as a source of information and
efficient communication by students, faculty, and staff in the education
community.
(3). Guidelines for Effective Use of Electronic Mail
Sending Messages.
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Create single-subject messages whenever
possible.
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Exercise caution, the confidentiality of
your message cannot be guaranteed. Messages can be misdirected and/or be
forwarded by recipients to other electronic mail addresses.
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Because messages can be saved on storage
media or be forwarded by recipients to other electronic mail addresses,
assume that any message you send is permanent.
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Separate opinion from non-opinion, and
clearly label each.
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If emotion is included in a message,
clearly label it.
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Identify yourself and your affiliations
clearly.
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Be selective in sending messages to
listservers, interest groups, bulletin boards, etc.
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Do not insult or criticize third parties
without giving them a chance to respond.
Receiving and responding to
messages.
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If you receive a message intended for
another person, notify the sender.
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Avoid responding while emotional.
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If a message generates emotions, look
again.
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Assume the honesty and competence of the
sender.
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Separate opinion from non-opinion while
reading a message, so you can respond appropriately.
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Consider alternative media.
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Avoid irrelevancies.
(4). Violation of Policy
WSC MIS Department will review alleged violations of Acceptable Use Policy
on a case-by-case basis. Violations of policy will result in appropriate
action, such as: loss of electronic mail privilege, loss of computer
privilege, or referral to appropriate authorities.
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