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SERVICES 109 Alternatives to Illegal File Sharing Students may seek out legitimate, legal sources of digital content, including numerous sites listed by Educause.com. STANDARDS OF ACCEPTABLE USE OF CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY Consistent with College Mission Information Technology equipment and services are provided to students to support academic studies. The use of campus information technology resources must be consistent with the mission of the college and be compliant with local, state and federal laws on copyrights, security, and other statutes regarding electronic media. Violations Students are required to adhere to the college standards of acceptable use of campus technology. Violation of these standards may lead to disciplinary action as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct. Prohibited Actions The following actions are prohibited when using the college network and computer equipment: • Downloading or installing external applications. • Copying, transferring, or modifying software installed on the college computers. • Theft, misuse of, or damage to college computer equipment and supplies. • Viewing or distribution of pornographic material. • Connecting personal equipment to the college network other than the open wireless network. • Interfering with or disrupting other users, services or resources of the college network and computer labs. • Propagation of computer viruses, spamming, or transmitting chain letters or slanderous materials. • Use of file and music sharing applications • Using Peer to Peer connections. • Commercial activities or other use of college computer resources for financial gain. • Accessing or tampering with the files and electronic information of others without authorization. • Disrupting or threatening the viability of the college equipment and network, and networks to which the college's systems are connected. • Illegal distribution of copyrighted information or work. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Hickory Ridge Building Room 100 443-518-1700 howardcc.edu/coned The Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, HCC's lifelong learning office, offers hundreds of noncredit courses throughout the year. Classes provide career updates, vocational skills, and cultural and personal enrichment to individuals, community groups, and businesses in Howard County. Customized training for companies is also available. eLEARNING Clark Library Building Room 143 443-518-3554 howardcc.edu/elearning Howard Community College affords students access to academic courses in