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BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK | FALL 2010
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political candidates. This includes money-making activities for personal gain.
• Do not use mail or messaging services to harass, intimidate, or otherwise annoy
another person. For example, chain letters using electronic mail are prohibited.
• Do not take part in any activity that does not comply with the acceptable use
guidelines. All computer use must conform to the spirit of these guidelines.
• Do not obtain access to the files or electronic mail of others unless authorized.
• Do not use the College systems to access or view pornography.
Bridgewater College considers violations of acceptable use principles or guidelines
to be a serious offense and reserves the right to copy and examine any files or information
resident on College systems allegedly related to unacceptable use. Violators
of these guidelines are subject to disciplinary action including the revocation of
computer privileges. Serious offenders may also be prosecuted under federal, state
and local laws.
2.13 Weapons Policy
Bridgewater College is committed to providing a safe and secure learning and
working environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors on all campus properties.
The use, possession or storage of any firearm, dangerous weapon, explosive,
or other dangerous article is prohibited on all properties owned, leased, or otherwise
operated by Bridgewater College. This prohibition applies to a concealed weapon
for which the carrier has a legal permit, as well as weapons in any College facility
or within any parked vehicle on College property or the streets within or adjoining
College property. Only sworn law enforcement officers duly authorized to carry
weapons are excepted. Any person violating this policy will be subject to possible
disciplinary action, including dismissal.
2.14 Reporting Misconduct (Whistleblower Policy)
Bridgewater College expects its employees to perform their duties in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations, College policies, and high ethical standards.
The College’s internal controls and operating procedures are intended to detect and
to prevent or deter fraudulent or dishonest conduct, and other violations of laws,
regulations and College policies (“improper activities”). However, even the best
systems of control cannot provide absolute safeguards against improper activities.
Intentional and unintentional improper activities may occur. Examples of improper
activities include, without limitation:
• Forgery or alteration of any documents
• Unauthorized alteration or manipulation of computer files
• Fraudulent financial reporting
• Pursuit of a benefit or advantage in violation of the College’s Conflict of Interest
Policy