Bates College Computer Use Policy (Exerpt)
- Because electronic information is volatile and easily reproduced, respect for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in computer environments. Violations of authorial integrity including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized access, and trade secret and copyright violations may be grounds for sanctions against members of the academic community. (From Using Software published by EDUCOM, used with permission.)

- For example, a user who presents the work of another user as his or her own by simply submitting a duplicate listing of a homework assignment is committing plagiarism. A user who exploits flaws in system or instructor software to obtain answers to an assignment or examination or who manipulates the contents of a file containing grades or other records of course performance is being academically dishonest. For more information, see the Bates College Statement on Plagiarism and a Guide to Source Acknowledgments.

- Users supplying information content, visible or sent to others over computer networks must follow the same rules of conduct that apply to supplying a message in any other medium.

- Networks such as the World Wide Web have greatly expanded the capacity of Bates users to view and interact with computers all over the world. A user should not use the Bates College computing facilities to go beyond normal Internet connections to gain unauthorized access to other computers off campus. Users should notify Information and Library Services staff of any off-campus computing arrangements they have that may have an impact on Bates computing resources. Unauthorized access to, and use of, other computers may result in criminal and/or civil action.

- Cases involving unethical behavior will be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students, the Dean of the Faculty, or the Human Resources Office, as appropriate.