Academia Medical Institute - IT Department Polcies

Acceptable Use Policy of College Computer Software/Hardware Resources

Academia Medical Institute provides a general Web site available to all students for information gathering about the college, course registration and inquiries. Additionally, students enrolled in the degree programs receive access to a password-protected course portal called CAMS to access their online courses and the online library resources. Finally, students at the Main Campus in Columbus, can access the Internet through on-site computer stations and via wireless (wi-fi) connections. These services are provided primarily for the purpose of conducting effective business and educational interactions.

Students attending Academia Medical Institute agree to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) as outlined in full on AMI’s Web site (www.amiohio.edu). An abbreviated version of the policy can be found here, although students are obligated to follow the full policy guidelines and requirements. Failure to follow AMI’s AUP can result in suspension or expulsion from the college, termination of any relationships with the college, and prosecution under the mandates of federal and state law.

Acceptable use of e-mail: E-mail (electronic mail) services should only be used for academic communications.

Unacceptable use of e-mail: Students’ use of e-mail must not interfere with others’ use of the systems and network. E-mail use at Academia Medical Institute must comply with all federal and state laws, all Academia Medical Institute policy, and all Academia Medical Institute contracts.

Acceptable use of the Internet and the WWW: Students at Academia Medical Institute are encouraged to use the Internet to further their academic achievements and objectives. Individual Internet use must not interfere with others’ use and enjoyment of the Internet. Internet use at Academia Medical Institute must comply with all federal and state laws, all Academia Medical Institute policies, and all Academia Medical Institute contracts. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Usernames and Passwords: The username and password issued to instructors and students for online education and research are critical to network security. Usernames and passwords serve to protect user accounts and verify the identity of student users in courses. If a username and password are compromised, the entire network could be at risk. As a result, all students and faculty of Academia Medical Institute are required to take appropriate steps to protect their usernames

and passwords.

Monitoring and Filtering: Academia Medical Institute may monitor any Internet activity occurring through Academia Medical Institute equipment, networks, or accounts.