SIPI - Information Technology

Contact:
IT Helpdesk
(505) 922-6503
OT Building

Information Technology

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Student Information Technology Use Policy

Computer and Internet access is encouraged for all enrolled students to obtain information and assistance to further their education while at SIPI. Students are authorized to use the computer facilities at SIPI after they have:

1. Read the SIPI Network Acceptable Use Policy. Click here for a PDF version of the Student I.T. Use Policy
2. Sign the Acknowledgement of Policies Form.
3. Receive a SIPI student account.

Wireless access is available for all enrolled students to obtain information and assistance to further their education while at SIPI. Students are authorized to use the wireless access points at SIPI after they have:

1. Read the SIPI Laptop Policy Click here for a PDF version of the Student Laptop Policy
2. Sign the Acknowledgement of Policies
3. Register wireless device

Students must present a valid SIPI student ID in order to open or change their account.

Student Accounts:

General Education Building, Room 128 (east of computer lab)

Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Monitoring:

All network activity will be monitored and/or audited periodically by the Information Technology staff based on SIPI needs. All activity to and from the Internet is logged and monitored by the Bureau of Indian Education and SIPI. The BIE is currently working towards automatically blocking its internet gateways to known inappropriate sites. However, just because an inappropriate site is not blocked does not mean that it is authorized for access. You must use good judgment. Each individual is expected to refrain from accessing inappropriate sites.

Software:

Unless specifically authorized in writing by the manufacturer of the software, software and documentation relating to the use of the software may not be duplicated. Personal software is not allowed on any SIPI computer system without the expressed written permission of the SIPI President and the Network Administrator.

Policies:

Students are generally allowed to use SIPI computing facilities for educational and related personal use as long as that use does not interfere with the SIPI mission, conflict with specific lab policies, or is listed below. Specifically, students may not:

• access the Internet (with SIPI equipment or facilities) for any commercial or unauthorized purposes including, but not limited to any fraudulent, threatening, defamatory, harassing or obscene communications
• attempt to defeat or circumvent any security measures, controls, accounts or record-keeping systems
• Gambling
• Viewing or downloading sexually explicit material
• Downloading or installing peer to peer or file sharing software running on laptops or computers
• Endorsement of any outside products, services or organizations; and live streaming or video streaming music, images, or information
• receive or transmit material that misrepresents, or is inconsistent with the mission of SIPI
• receive or transmit material that contains any pornographic content
• receive or transmit any material that is in violation of any U.S. Laws, Laws of the State of New Mexico, or the policies of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
• invade the privacy of others or disclose non-public information for unauthorized purposes
• violate copyright law

Violations:

Violation of policy relating to the use of SIPI computers and/or the Internet may subject the user to termination of access, disciplinary action or prosecution as deemed appropriate. Any inappropriate or improper use of any Network or Computer Resource by any user should be reported immediately to the Network Administrator. SIPI Information Technology staff will disclose any illegal or unauthorized activities to appropriate SIPI personnel and law enforcement agencies

Copyright Infringement:

SIPI recognizes the importance of protecting copyrighted material from unlawful distribution and use. Unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials such as songs, videos, games, textbooks, or other types of intellectual property by way of illegal file sharing is prohibited by SIPI and may result in civil or criminal action.