Common use of Computer Access Clause in Contracts

Computer Access. (a) The Board recognizes the value to the Employee of having ready access to computing facilities and shall maintain them. Charges may be levied for computer facilities and services used in contract work or consulting. The Board shall provide each Employee with a computer, mouse, keyboard, keyboard tray, and network access. If the computer is a laptop model, the necessary cords and cables shall be provided upon request. Access to computers and network accounts commences two weeks prior to the Employee’s contract start date and terminates two weeks subsequent to the contact end date of the Employee’s contract. (b) Employees who have a confirmed appointment for an upcoming academic session shall retain their library privileges, laptop computer, and associated services for the break between appointments. (c) Employee files and personal communications, including those that are stored or transferred electronically on University computer systems, are private. The Employer reserves the right to monitor and access user accounts in order to maintain the integrity of the computer system in a secure and reasonable manner. Only authorized personnel in the performance of their employment duties may access and monitor the use of information technology and computing facilities. The Association shall be provided with a list of these personnel annually; an updated list shall be provided to the Association upon request. (d) If discipline is to be imposed for any alleged misuse of University telecommunications or mail systems, it must be imposed in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of this Agreement.

Computer Access. (a) The Board recognizes the value to the Employee of having ready access to computing facilities and shall maintain them. Charges may be levied for computer facilities and services used in contract work or consulting. The Board shall provide each Employee with a computer, mouse, keyboard, keyboard tray, and network access. If the computer is a laptop model, the a docking station where applicable and necessary cords and cables shall be provided upon request. Access to computers and network accounts commences two weeks prior to the Employee’s contract start date and terminates two weeks subsequent to the contact end date of the Employee’s contract. (b) Employees who have a confirmed appointment for an upcoming academic session shall retain their library privileges, laptop computer, and associated services for the break between appointments. (c) Employee files and personal communications, including those that are stored or transferred electronically on University computer systems, are private. The Employer reserves the right to monitor and access user accounts in order to maintain the integrity of the computer system in a secure and reasonable manner. Only authorized personnel in the performance of their employment duties may access and monitor the use of information technology and computing facilities. The Association shall be provided with a list of these personnel annually; an updated list shall be provided to the Association upon request. (d) If discipline is to be imposed for any alleged misuse of University telecommunications or mail systems, it must be imposed in accordance with the provisions of Article 14 of this Agreement.