Information Technology Policy and Procedures: Email Policy

Nicholls State University

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Nicholls State University provides electronic mail (email) services to faculty, staff and students, and to other affiliated classes of individuals, including alumni and official visitors. Use of Nicholls State University email services must be consistent with Nicholls State University’s educational goals and comply with local, state and federal laws and university policies.

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The Nicholls State University email system shall not to be used for the creation or distribution of any disruptive or offensive messages, including offensive comments about race, gender, hair color, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, pornography, religious beliefs and practice, political beliefs, or national origin. Employees who receive any emails with this content from any Nicholls State University employee should report the matter to their supervisor immediately. Violation of Nicholls State University policies (including this one) may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Examples of prohibited uses of email include:

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Sending “spam”, chain letters, or any other type of unauthorized widespread distribution of unsolicited mail;

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Users are strictly required to delete spam, chain, and other junk email without forwarding.

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