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Rule 3357:15-15-01 | INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM (IPEDS).
In order to ensure consistency among all college communications, Stark state utilizes the integrated postsecondary education data system (IPEDS) glossary of terms as a standard terminology reference. Supplemental Information
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Amplifies: 3357:15 |
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Rule 3357:15-15-02 | External communications.
External communications are required to follow estabished procedures governing the dissemination and receipt of information at the college. External communications, as used in this chapter, includes both the dissemination of information concerning the programs, progress, and status of the institution and the receipt of information from the public. Supplemental Information |
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Rule 3357:15-15-03 | Shared governance and internal communication.
Shared governance is a decision-making and communication process aligned with the college's strategic plan and committed to the advancement of our students, college, and mission. It ensures every employee and student a voice in college policy directly or through elected and appointed cabinet or standing committee representatives. It provides employees and students the opportunity to participate jointly in developing new and reviewing existing policies and procedures, with the understanding that all policies are forwarded to the board of trustees at the discretion of the president for final approval. Shared governance requires a respect for divergent opinions, a sense of mutual trust, and a willingness to work together for the well-being of the college. It supports the establishment of communication channels, processes, and procedures that will provide for accurate and routine dissemination of information to the various constituencies of the college community. The shared governance model and communication flow chart found in appendix C to this rule are integral parts of the shared governance and internal communication process for Stark state college. Supplemental Information |
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Rule 3357:15-15-04 | Web communication.
Only material reviewed by the marketing and communications department may be published to the Stark state college official website. Any links from the official Stark state college (SSC) website to other websites hosted by a third party (e.g., professional societies, business affiliates, etc.) must contain a disclaimer stating that the link leads to a non-SSC page and that Stark state college is not responsible for its content. Any internal groups wanting to create an outside website related to college activities must receive approval of the director of the marketing and communications department. Last updated June 3, 2024 at 8:34 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 3357:15-15-05 | Use of college computing and information resources.
(A) As a part of the physical and social learning infrastructure, Stark state college acquires, develops, and maintains computers, computer systems, and networks. These computing resources are intended for college-related purposes, including direct and indirect support of the college's instruction, research, and service missions; of college administrative functions; of student and campus life activities; and of the free exchange of ideas among members of the college community and between the college community and the wider local, national, and world communities. (B) The rights of academic freedom and freedom of expression apply to the use of college computing resources. So, too, however, do the responsibilities and limitations associated with those rights. The use of college computing resources, like the use of any other college-provided resource and like any other college-related activity, is subject to the normal requirements of legal and ethical behavior within the college community. Thus, legitimate use of a computer, computer system, or network does not extend to whatever is technically possible. Although some limitations are built into computer operating systems and networks, those limitations are not the sole restrictions on what is permissible Users must abide by all applicable restrictions, whether or not they are built into the operating system or network and whether or not they can be circumvented by technical means. (C) This policy applies to all users of college computing resources, whether affiliated with the college or not, and to all uses of those resources, whether on campus or from remote locations. Computing resources include technology that stores, processes, or transmits data/information. Examples include, but are not limited to, desktop computers, tablets, laptop computers, cell phones, desk and conference phones, hotspots, network equipment, servers, uninterruptible power supplies, power supplies, projectors, displays, audio equipment, cables, control panels, storage devices, cameras, radios, scanners, printers, software, cloud services, and instructional technology. Additional policies may apply to specific computers, computer systems, or networks provided or operated by specific units of the college or to uses within specific units. Last updated June 5, 2023 at 8:45 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 3357:15-15-06 | Responding to public records request.
Stark state college holds that openness leads to a better informed citizenry, which leads to better government and better public policy. It is the policy of Stark state college to strictly adhere to the state of Ohio's Public Records Act. All exemptions to openness are to be construed in their narrowest sense and any denial of public records in response to a valid request must be accompanied by an explanation, including legal authority, as outlined in the Ohio Revised Code. If the request is in writing, the explanation must also be in writing. Last updated June 3, 2024 at 8:34 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 3357:15-15-07 | Electronic communications.
Electronic communication resources include but are not limited to the college's public and private web sites, email, the mySSC portal and the college's learning management system's (LMS) communication tools. (A) Electronic communication resources are an official channel of communication within the college. Students, faculty, and staff are responsible for routinely reading and taking action on official information from the college sent to their SSC email or the announcements section on the mySSC portal. Students may also be required to utilize LMS communication tools. Failure to do so is not an acceptable excuse for non-compliance with official information sent via these communication channels. (B) The electronic communication resources provided by the college are intended for official college business or college-related purposes. College electronic communication resources shall not contain offensive or harassing statements, including, but not limited to, disparagement of others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, military status, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, or sexual orientation. College electronic communication resources shall not be used to libel, slander, abuse, intimidate or harass any other person or organization. The procedures associated with this policy further define the restrictions on the use of electronic communications. (C) Any violation of the policy may be cause for disciplinary action and possible termination of employment or expulsion from the college. The college reserves the right to review, audit or monitor directories, files, emails and all other electronic communication activity that utilizes college resources. Last updated June 3, 2024 at 8:34 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 3357:15-15-09 | External complaint.
All external complaints against Stark state college and persons associated with the college are addressed and logged in a timely manner in accordance with procedures delineated in this policy. Procedures in this policy apply specifically to complaints lodged by persons external to the college. All external complaints should be forwarded to the president's office to be reviewed and assigned for resolution. The written resolution should be forwarded to the president's office to be logged. Record of complaints (log and complaint files) are kept in the president's office for a minimum of five years. Last updated June 5, 2023 at 8:45 AM Supplemental Information |