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The following two excerpts from the Privacy Policy illustrate the overall attitude of WNCC and its
employees toward information available electronically and its use or misuse:
1. Information provided on a volunteer basis during routine requests for personal information
(such as surveys, email addresses, requests for information, etc.) will be used only for the
purpose(s) outlined. Every web page that requests information from you should disclose the
purpose of how this information will be used. If you do not wish to have the information
used in the manner listed, or if the potential use of the information is not outlined, you are
not required to provide it; however, you may not receive certain services if the information is
not provided.
2. We disclose any nonpublic information only when it is necessary for the conduct of Western
Nebraska Community College, State, or Federal government business, or under
circumstances where disclosure is required by law. Information may also be disclosed for
audit purposes, to regulatory agencies, or for other general administrative services.
Information is not intentionally disclosed or distributed to any entity who uses it to sell
products or services. Information will not be released without written authorization to the
extent allowed by law.
Code of Ethics and Copyright Law
Faculty and staff members are directed by the Code of Ethics found in the College Board Policy
Manual to maintain a level of personal and professional behavior consistent with their position in
the College and to maintain a professional attitude toward students, colleagues, and community
members. College employees are similarly informed about copyright laws with a direct statement
declaring that “The Board directs that College employees adhere to all provisions of Title 17 of the
United States Code, entitled Copyrights, and other relative federal legislation and guidelines
related to the duplication, retention, and use of copyrighted materials” (RR 108). Further, Board
policy clarifies certain prohibitions and limitations in a section that states the following:
1. Unlawful copies of copyrighted materials may not be produced on College-owned
equipment.
2. Unlawful copies of copyrighted material may not be used with College-owned
equipment, within College-owned facilities, or at College-sponsored functions.
3. The legal and/or insurance protection of the College will not be extended to
employees who unlawfully copy and use copyrighted materials (RR 109).
Academic Freedom
As noted earlier in this document, academic freedom is supported by the WCCA Board, but so are
its related responsibilities and qualifiers, as shown by the following provisions found in policy:
Academic freedom must be subject to the self-restraints imposed by good judgment.
The staff member must fulfill his/her responsibility to society, to the College, and to the
profession by manifesting academic competence, scholarly discretion, and good
citizenship. At no time should or will the principle of academic freedom protect the
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