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5.  POLICIES & PROCEDURES


5.01  EMERGENCY FIRST AID
If extreme personal injury or danger exists, call 9-911

Call Security at Extension 6605. (The CSI Security Department is available 24 hours a day to respond to any emergency.)

Take action to provide or find aid as required. Each building has a First Aid kit; locate it quickly. Use safety coverings for yourself (gloves and/or mask) if you touch a person or substance or provide CPR. Evacuate the area if necessary.

What may seem at the time to be a minor accident with an employee or student may have far-reaching implications. Many of these seemingly minor accidents later result in lawsuits, disability or insurance claims for workmen's compensation. It is important for both the employee/student and the College to have factual information concerning the incident. For this reason, before processing the injury claim, the Business Office must have an accident report signed by the employee's dean or division supervisor. In the case of a student, the instructor must sign the accident form. If the accident happens outside of class or is not instructionally related, the CSI Security Office will fill out the accident report.

Anyone witnessing an accident or involved in an accident, including visitors, employees, and students, should report the accident to Security. Accident reports are not required for illness, unless injuries result from a seizure (falling, striking an object, etc.)

If the injury is received by an employee or student worker during their working hours, they are covered by Workers' Compensation. Any injured employee who requires the care of a physician or hospital must advise the physician or hospital and an industrial insurance form will be initiated immediately.  The Student Health Center is also available to treat minor on-the-job injuries.

5.02  CSI EMERGENCY PROCEDURES MANUAL (Rev: 2/2000)
A CSI Emergency Procedures Manual exists to acquaint employees with the proper procedure should an emergency occur in their work place.  All employees should become familiar with this manual and keep it where it will be immediately available should one of the identified emergencies occur.  All regular full-time employees are issued an emergency manual upon hiring.  Additional hard copies are available by contacting the Human Resources Office.

See also 6.06 CSI Emergency Manual

5.03  CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Changes of employee home address and/or telephone number should be reported to the President’s Office and to the Payroll Office.

5.04  LOST AND FOUND
A Lost and Found Center is maintained at the Information Desk in the Taylor Administration Building.  Any items lost or found after school hours or on weekends should be turned into Security.  All items found may be sent to either of these locations.  All inquiries for lost articles should be directed to both locations.

5.05  KEYS  (Rev: 2/2000, 7/2004, 1/2006)
It is the policy of the College to allow the faculty and staff all freedom of movement about the campus consistent with reasonable security of public and personal property. Faculty and staff may check out keys for their offices and other areas to which they need access. Keys may be checked out from the Maintenance Office after your supervisor has e-mailed the request for those keys.  The e-mail must include the employee's name and the list of room numbers and building doors to which that person needs access. Please allow a minimum of 24 hours between the time keys are requested and the time they are issued. Only the person receiving the key may sign for it. Please be prepared to show your CSI Employee ID card.

Instructional buildings will be opened at 7 a.m. on regular school days. Upon request of authorized personnel, the buildings may be opened at nonscheduled school days--weekends and holidays, for example. General-purpose classrooms and other rooms, except those containing special equipment and supplies, will be left unlocked. Therefore, there will be access to these rooms any time the buildings are open.

All keys no longer required by faculty and staff shall be returned immediately to the Maintenance Office. Each person who signs for and receives keys assumes the responsibility for the equipment and supplies in areas made accessible by the keys.

Upon termination of employment, keys must be returned to the Maintenance or HR Departments.  Keys need to be returned and checked in to Maintenance in order for them to be reissued to a new employee. Your final paycheck may be held until keys are returned to CSI.

5.06  SCHEDULING USE OF COLLEGE FACILITIES  (Rev: 3/99)
When special activities or events not listed in the class schedule are to be held on campus, a facilities request form must be filled out.  Completed forms are forwarded to the Office of Instructional Administration.  These requests will be considered at the Monday morning administrative meeting.

All athletic events, gymnasium, Expo, and Fine Arts Auditorium scheduling requests are to be requested through the Office of Instructional Administration.  The requests will then be forwarded to appropriate facilities managers for their consideration and review.  After their initial approval, these requests will be announced at the Monday morning administrative meeting.

5.07  COLLEGE VEHICLE USE (Added: 2/2000, 1/2006)
For college-related purposes, employees may request the use of a College vehicle by contacting the Maintenance Department.

A. Only CSI employees designated by the President are authorized to drive CSI vehicles between the campus and their homes and to garage the vehicles at their homes.

B. With prior approval and on irregular isolated instances, CSI vehicles may be taken to an employee's home when it is to be used for official travel that begins or ends outside regular working hours and under other circumstances when the President or the President's designee judges it to be in CSI's interest.

C. When not in use, a CSI vehicle is to be kept in the CSI motor pool located at the Physical Plant Building , or it is to be kept near the headquarters of the department or employee to whom it is assigned.

D. Though a vehicle may be designated primarily for the use of one unit or employee, such assignment is not exclusive. When it is not needed for its primary assigned use, it may be used by others, subject to suitable arrangements between the parties concerned and the Maintenance Department.

E.  CSI Vans are to be used only for activities directly involved with the College.  Accommodation use of CSI vans, which may include the transportation of official visitors to the campus, will only take place upon the direct approval of the administrator or faculty person responsible for that activity.

F. The person to which a CSI vehicle is assigned (including vehicles furnished for coaches by car dealers) or the person who has checked out a vehicle from the CSI Motor Pool is responsible for making sure that the regulations governing vehicle use, including the following, are observed:

1. State and local traffic laws must be obeyed at all times. Any person operating a CSI vehicle must have a valid Idaho State Driver’s License.

2. In case of an accident involving a CSI vehicle, reports as required by law must be filed. Report all accidents to CSI Security.

3.  No persons four years of age or younger and/or forty pounds or less are to be transported in CSI vans.  For such persons, it is incumbent on the driver of the group to inform the administrator approving the transportation that a bus or other vehicle equipped with appropriate infant safety restraint devices be arranged.

4.  Employees and their passengers shall wear seat belts in all seating positions while driving or riding in college-owned vehicles if that vehicle is so equipped with safety restraints.

G. All persons using motor pool vehicles must return the vehicle to the Physical Plant Department the day of their return unless special arrangements are made.

5.07.01 CSI VEHICLE USE POLICY AND EXPLANATION OF DETAILS (Added: 2/2000; Rev: 10/2005, 1/2006)
Anyone who drives a CSI owned/leased vehicle must fulfill the requirements of this Vehicle Use Agreement.

1. The Travel Itinerary, Roster of Occupants and Vehicle Request Forms are all combined on one form and are available on the CSI website and in the Maintenance/Security Offices. This is the first step in reserving your vehicle.

2. Those that use our vehicles on a scheduled, reoccurring, consistent basis, need only to fill out the form once with the scheduled, reoccurring, consistent layout of their proposed use of the vehicle, approved by the appropriate person.

3. Maintenance personnel will take a copy of your driver’s license and will check the validity.

4. You must sign the vehicle use agreement at the Maintenance Department before you leave on your trip. 

5. Students may drive locally (Twin Fall's area) or on site at your destination, provided they have fulfilled the requirements of the policy.

6. The Safety Kits and Cell Phones will be checked out to you prior to leaving on your trip. These items are inventoried and will be the issued person's responsibility. The Cell Phones are for emergency use only. Any calls on these phones that are not emergency oriented will be charged to the responsible person. The phone numbers are not to be given out. Cell Phones are optional for employees' use in cars, but mandatory in vans.

7. Any person that will be driving a van must take a Van Familiarization and Driving Test with a CDL approved driver. Please call at least a day before to set up your time. This should take no longer than one hour. (Established 1/21/99)

8. No alcoholic beverage or tobacco use is allowed in any CSI vehicle at any time.

General Requirements
All use of CSI vehicles requires submission of an approved travel itinerary, roster of vehicle occupants, and a current copy of the driver’s license. Out of state travel requires approval of the President or his designee.

All drivers of CSI vehicles must meet the requirements as stated below. Student drivers must fulfill all of these same requirements, but they may only be used for Magic Valley or on-site driving.

No alcoholic beverage or tobacco use is allowed in any CSI vehicle at any time.

CSI vehicles shall be equipped with Safety Kits and Cell Phones and drivers will be instructed on their proper use.

Local/Magic Valley Travel

  • Defined as north to Shoshone, south to Jackpot, NV, east to Rupert and west to Glenn’s Ferry
  • CSI Vans shall carry no more than 12 occupants including the driver

Long Distance Travel

  • Defined as any travel that is not within a three-hour radius from campus under normal driving conditions (Speed limit examples: 55 mph x 3 hrs = 165 miles; 65 mph x 3 hrs = 195 miles)
  • CSI Vans shall carry no more than 10 occupants, including the driver
  • Trips shall not exceed ten hours per day

Regional Travel

  • Defined as an area that is within a three-hour radius from campus under normal driving conditions excluding the Magic Valley area
  • CSI Vans shall carry no more than 10 occupants including the driver
  • A maximum of two vans may be used by a single group for travel with the exception of trips within the Magic Valley

Groups requiring additional space shall be encouraged to travel by bus.

Any department, club, organization, or entity utilizing CSI vans will be charged $50 per van per trip to cover fuel and maintenance costs. 

Any exceptions to this vehicle use policy must be approved by the President or his designee.

Requirements for all Drivers of CSI Vehicles

1. All drivers must view the required defensive driving video.

2. All drivers must submit a current copy of their driver’s license to the Maintenance Department at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled trip. Driving records may be reviewed.

3. All drivers will ensure that all occupants are utilizing seat belts at all times.

4. All drivers will obey all traffic rules and regulations and exercise prudent judgment at all times.

Additional Requirements for Van Drivers

1. All van drivers must satisfactorily complete the CSI van-driving test administered by an authorized CDL driver and/or have a current CDL endorsement.

2. All van drivers are required to use a “spotter,” if one is available, for assistance in backing up.

3. All van drivers are limited to four hours behind the wheel at one time. Drivers may drive a total of six hours per day.

4. All vans are not to exceed the posted speed limit or 65mph whichever is less.

5.08  TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS (Rev: 2/2000; 10/2005)
The maximum speed on campus is 20 MPH.  Stop signs at main entrances to the campus upon exit must be obeyed.  Each vehicle is required to come to a complete stop.  In no case will exiting vehicles straddle two lanes.  Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.

CSI employees and their passengers shall wear seat belts in all seating positions while driving or riding in college-owned vehicles if that vehicle is so equipped with safety restraints.  Employees are encouraged to use seat belts while operating their personal vehicles, whether for College or personal use, to enhance the safety of themselves and their families.

Automobiles may be driven on the sidewalks only when they are being used to load or unload equipment too heavy or bulky to be carried by hand.  After loading/unloading is completed, cars must be removed from the sidewalk immediately.  Permission from Security is necessary prior to driving on sidewalks. Permission from Security is necessary prior to driving on sidewalks.

There are adequate lots available for parking.  Vehicles parked in the street will be ticketed.  There are no faculty or staff reserved parking spaces on campus.  Please extend courtesy to other drivers by occupying only one parking space.

Security is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is available to assist with accidentally locked vehicles, jump-starting vehicles, inflating flat tires, etc.  Call Security for this kind of assistance.

For your convenience, regulations are posted in teh Student Handbook under Driving and Parking Regulations. For more infomration please contact the Security Office at 208-732-6605 or e-mail security@csi.edu.

5.08.01  MANDATORY USE OF SEAT BELTS BY ALL CSI EMPLOYEES (Added: 2/2000)
To promote a safer workplace and community, and to reduce the possibility of injury or death while driving or riding in College of Southern Idaho owned vehicles, personnel and their passengers shall wear seat belts in all seating positions while driving or riding in college-owned vehicles if that vehicle is so equipped with safety restraints.

College personnel are encouraged to use seat belts while operating their personal vehicles, whether for College or personal use, to enhance the safety of themselves and their families (established January 1995).

5.09  STUDENT INFORMATION RELEASE POLICY  (Added: 2/2000)
The College is committed to properly protecting each student's educational privacy as specified by the Federal Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).  In order to assure that the College remains in compliance, all requests for information of any nature regarding a student of the College should be referred to the Admissions and Records Office where personnel have been trained in handling these requests. (Established October 1996.)

5.10  SMOKING & FIRE REGULATIONS (Rev: 2/2000; 7/06)
All buildings on the CSI campus were declared smoke free as of February 1, 1992.  The smoke-free policy was enacted in accordance with the establishment of the nonsmoking policy in state buildings executed by Governor Andrus on the same date.  Smoking inside any CSI building or college-owned vehicle is strictly prohibited.  Smoking outside of the buildings is permissible beyond twenty (20) feet of a door or ventilation opening.

In the event of fire, all personnel are expected to assist in the direction of orderly and calm evacuation of all students and staff within their areas of supervision. See the CSI Emergency Manual for complete instructions.

5.11  CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (Added: 2/2000)
CSI does not permit the use, possession, or serving of alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or drugs in or around any College building or at any college-sponsored event held on campus.

5.12 SOLICITATIONS/DISPLAYS/PRESENTATIONS
Requests by non-college personnel to distribute letters or circulars to CSI staff members on campus are to be made to the Business Office for approval.  Materials designed for the general campus audience or individuals or groups wishing to have direct communication with the students are to be approved and arrangements made through the Student Information Office.

Staff and faculty who request individuals to make presentations have the responsibility to show all significant sides of a topic.  For example, if a political candidate desires to make a presentation, or is invited to do so, other candidates running for the same office are to be afforded the same opportunity.

Solicitation of any kind is not permitted on the CSI campus; i.e., any site or location owned or utilized by the College.

5.13  COMPUTER USE (Rev: 2/2000)
The CSI community is encouraged to make innovative and creative use of information technologies in support of education and research.  Access to computer systems and networks owned or operated by the College imposes certain responsibilities and obligations and is granted subject to College policies, and local, state, and federal laws.  Acceptable use always is ethical, non-offensive, reflects academic honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources.  (See CSI Copyright Information.) It demonstrates respect for intellectual property, ownership of information, system security mechanisms, and individuals' rights to privacy and to freedom from intimidation and harassment.

Employees and students should know that there are no facilities provided by the College for guarantee of confidential files.  CSI computer staff have the ability to view all messages and files of any user.  However, it is not the routine policy of the staff to view others' files, and the intention is to keep files private, even though such privacy cannot be guaranteed.

Please see the CSI Computer Use Policy Statement for complete guidelines, procedures, and sanctions.

5.13.01  COMPUTING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE PURCHASES (Rev: 2/2000)
All hardware and software purchase requests will be reviewed by the Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to insure consistency with campus computing.  Non-instructional requisitions will be formally reviewed at the point a purchase requisition is submitted to the Business Office; however, ITS encourages discussion early in the process.  Requisitions for instructional use will be reviewed by the Vice President of Instruction.

All administrative computer repair and software upgrades involving the expenditure of funds must be approved by ITS.

5.13.02  COMPUTER/OFFICE EQUIPMENT MOVES, SURPLUS, & ASSIGNED OFF-CAMPUS USE (Added: 2/2000)
The following procedures have been established for your benefit as well as the College's protection from possible misunderstandings concerning use of College equipment and the inventory tracking system:

1. Office equipment, computers, and peripherals that become surplus must be tracked.  Each department will then have access to any surplus items that are available.  Inventory adjustments, authorization forms, and reassignment will be beneficial to all concerned.
2. Office equipment, computers, and peripherals which move from one location to another on a permanent or temporary basis of more than one month need a movement record filled out and sent to the Business Office
3. Office equipment, computers, and peripherals which are authorized by the supervisor for off-campus use must have a movement record filled out, signed, and a copy sent to the Business Office (established 4/22/92).

5.13.03  INFORMATION SECURITY (Added 1/2008)
Employees of the College need to be aware and knowledgeable about their role and responsibilities in maintaining and securing the confidential information that are collected in various databases for institution business. All employees are expected to help keep these systems secure (e.g. by keeping passwords private) and to take adequate precautions when accessing, printing, copying and/or distributing information from the institution’s databases.

Employees should make every effort to keep unauthorized users from accessing the College’s network and information systems. Passwords are an important safeguard to these systems and should be kept private as well as be difficult for someone else to ascertain. Please see CSI Passwords for complete guidelines and procedures.

Of equal importance is the security of portable digital files (e.g. on laptop computers, flash drives, cell phones, etc.) transported by CSI employees. All employees need to be aware of any security issues related to their files and to take the necessary steps to make the information as secure as possible. Please see CSI Computer Data Security for complete guidelines.

5.14  PAYMENT OF BILLS (Added: 2/2000)
Any invoice or receipt is to be immediately forwarded to the Business Office with the supervisor's signature indicating the bill is to be paid and the fund-department-account that is to be charged.  The Business Office must be notified of any problems with merchandise or a service to insure a resolution is reached and payment properly processed.

It is a Business Office function to reconcile invoices to monthly statements.  Monthly statements are to be sent to the Business Office and not to individual departments.  Signed invoices from supervisors will be matched to monthly statements to ensure accuracy prior to the payment of monthly bills.

The Business Office prepares multiple check runs during each month and attempts to pay vendors as quickly as possible.  Any bills over 30 days old will be forwarded to the applicable vice president or program supervisor for immediate resolution.

5.15  PURCHASING PROCEDURES (Added: 2/2000; revised:5/05 )
The following procedure applies to all purchases, whether for supplies, equipment, or services for which the College will be obligated to pay.

  • To requisition any of the foregoing, the first step is to complete a Request for Payment or Purchase Requisition.  (These forms may be obtained in the Business Office.)
  • The Purchase Requisition is to be prepared by the person desiring to make the purchase and must be approved by the highest administrative officer in the department or division to which the employee is assigned. The President may approve in all areas.  The approved Purchase Requisition is the source documentation for a computer generated purchase order.
  • Purchases should be planned at least a month in advance; this way several minor purchases to the same vendor can be combined on one request.
  • Purchase Requisitions should contain a description of what is being purchased and how it is to be used.  A technical term or a number is not sufficient.
  • The complete address of the vendor must be included, even if it is a Twin Falls firm.
  • Price and freight charges must be noted.  Please indicate if it is a "firm" price, "estimated" price, or if you want the Business Office to put on the purchase order a "not to exceed" price.
Instructions for Filling Out Purchase Requisitions:
1.  Fill in department name, number, and account number.
2.  Be sure to indicate complete name and address of the firm from whom you are ordering.
3.  Include a price.  Please indicate if it is:
         a.  Quoted price (by whom)
         b.  Catalog price
         c.  Estimated price (please indicate "not to exceed" amount)
 4.  The Purchase Requisition is for internal use only.  They may be neatly hand written as long as they are readable.  A department generated number can be put in the lower right hand corner of the Purchase Requisition.  This is for the division use only.

The Business Office will issue a purchase order to the vendor unless you specify otherwise.   The pink copy (receiving report) will be sent to you.  This will notify you that the order has been placed.  When the items ordered are received, the pink copy of the purchase order must be completed promptly by the originator to indicate receipt and returned to the Business Office to initiate payment.

The College will pay for services, supplies and equipment after they have been received and authorized for payment by the appropriate supervisor. Pre-payments and partial payments are only made under special circumstances generally involving written contractual agreements with bonding or a form of assurance with prior approval by the Business Office. Upon deliver of the services, supplies or equipment, vendors can expect to receive payment 10 to 30 days after submission of a valid bill to the Business Office.

5.15.01  BID PROCEDURES (Added: 9/99, Rev: 1/08)
The College of Southern Idaho is subject to the provisions set forth in Idaho Code Section 33-601 concerning biding.  Any purchase of supplies or equipment expected to exceed $25,000 must be publicly bid.  Items cannot be separated as to type such as separating chairs from desks to keep from bidding.  The bid requirement applies to commodity descriptions such as furniture, classroom equipment, computer equipment and vehicles.

Bid splitting to avoid the bid process is prohibited.  Failure to follow the bid process can result in fines up to $5,000.

Please refer to the Business Office for specific instructions for bid procedures.

5.16  PUBLIC RECORDS (Added: 2/2000, Rev: 1/2003)
The Vice President of Administration is the designated custodian of records for the purposes of the Open Records Law, Sections 9-337-348, of the Idaho Code.  In the event the Vice President of Administration is absent from the office for more than three regular work days, the Dean of Finance will be temporary custodian of records.

The College receives and maintains various documents and information from each of the departments and campus operations under the jurisdiction of the College, including but not limited to budget, proposals for academic and technical programs, agendas for Board of Trustees meetings, and financial aid reports.  The College receives student applications for scholarships and student loan programs.  The custodian also maintains records pertaining to all employees of the College.

The records of the College are located in the files and computers of the College or are accessible from the Business Office.

The College will comply with the requirements set forth in the Idaho Code in every respect regarding public records.

5.17  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS PROCEDURE (Added: 2/2000, Rev: 7/2004, 1/2006)
All requests for maintenance to buildings, furniture moves, and repairs to equipment should be made through the Maintenance Office in writing, by E-mail or by telephone.  These requests will be handled in the order they are received, or at the discretion of the director.  Any emergency should be identified as such when reported.

All requests for substantial alterations to buildings, classrooms, and offices must be submitted to the Executive Vice President or your immediate supervisor complete with drawings, rough estimates of cost and how it is to be paid for.  The request must bear the signature and approval of the Executive Vice President or your immediate supervisor and the President when submitted to maintenance. Projects will receive consideration based on the needs of the institution.

5.18  CSI STATIONERY & PUBLICATIONS GUILDELINES (Added: 2/2000)
Generic CSI watermark letterhead, eagle note cards, a variety of envelopes, and form to order standard CSI business cards are available in the CSI Bookstore.  Please contact the Dean of Finance with questions about custom printing and duplication.  Custom mailings must also be proofed by the Information Office to insure compliance with mailing regulations.

5.19  INSTITUTIONALIZATION OF FUND-RAISING PROGRAMS (Added: 2/2000)
All fund-raising activities of the College of Southern Idaho and its units are coordinated by the Foundation Office as designated by the President.  Solicitation of gifts, funds, or property shall not be made by anyone in the name of or for the benefit of the College of Southern Idaho without communication with the Foundation Office.  In the case of fund-raising activities sponsored by the CSI Athletic Department including the CSI Rodeo Team, prior approval of the President or the President's designee must be made.

In the case of fund-raising activities sponsored by the Associated Students or by other student groups, prior approval of the Director of Student Services is required as well as coordination with the Foundation Office.

The purpose of coordinating all private fund-raising activities through one office is threefold:
 A.  To provide continuity for understanding of and support for funding needs throughout the district.
 B.  To avoid conflict in and duplication of effort in the fund-raising contact program.
 C.  To maximize the contribution from each potential donor.

Please see the Foundation Office for specific guidelines relating to college-initiated gifts, donor-initiated gifts, or grants management information.

5.20  FREQUENT FLIER MILEAGE & COLLEGE CREDIT CARD BENEFITS (Added: 2/2000, 1/2006)
Employees who travel on College business paid for or reimbursed for by the College are responsible for maintaining a separate frequent flier mileage account.  All miles earned on this account will be used only for official College travel.

Free tickets or other promotions offered as a result of travel paid for or reimbursed for by the College will be used for official College travel only.

Any benefit accrual earned as a result of the use of travel reimbursed by or paid directly by the College must also be reported to the College (established 8/17/89).

5.21  FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS  (Added: 2/2000,1/2006)
Possession of firearms on the College campus at any time will result in immediate action.  Law Enforcement Officers are the only ones who may have firearms in their possession while on campus. Employees, students, or visitors arriving on campus with firearms, including paint ball guns, in their possession must check them in at Security and may pick them up when leaving campus.  Any exception, including having a concealed weapons permit, must be approved by Security.

Possession and use of fireworks on the campus is prohibited.  All individuals are subject to city, county, and state ordinances governing the use of firearms and fireworks.

5.22  CAMPUS DISRUPTIONS AND VIOLENCE  (Added: 2/2000)
Any intimidation, threat of violence, or act of violence, any seizing of any portion of property, or any unauthorized activity which prevents the normal operation of the College in any way by any individual or group will be considered in direct opposition to the necessary operation of the College.  Action will be taken immediately, up to and including dismissal.  Similar action will be taken against those who advocate such described activities.

CSI policies are:

  • There will be no negotiation of demand under duress.
  • All occupied College facilities will be cleared immediately.
  • No amnesty will be given for civil or criminal lawbreakers.

5.23 CSI COPYRIGHT POLICY (Added: 12/04; Rev: 7/06)
It is the intent of the College of Southern Idaho to adhere to the provisions of state and federal copyright laws and regulations. The College strictly prohibits the illegal use, reproduction, distribution, public display, or performance of copyrighted materials in any form.

Please find a complete CSI Copyright Policy statement online.

5.24 COLLEGE EQUIPMENT USE POLICY (Added 1/05)
Both State law and College policy are very clear concerning the personal use and the disposition of College-owned property. Guidelines concerning College property are as follows:

1. No College property or equipment may be taken home without written permission of the applicable vice president. This property must be listed on our inventory as located at the person's home.

2. College property taken home must be for the purpose of benefiting the College. Property cannot be taken home for the primary benefit of the employee. The only authorized College property at employee homes at this time are faculty computers.

3. College property may not to be used to financially benefit an employee.

4. College vehicles are to be used for official College business only.

5. College property that has been determined surplus must be disposed of in accordance with Idaho Code 33-601. This involves approval by the Board of Trustees, advertisements and appraisals. No individual is authorized to trade or dispose of College property.

6. All donated property becomes College property at the time title transfers and must be disposed of in accordance with Idaho Code 33-601.

7. In accordance with the Ethics In Government Act, an employee or his family may not financially benefit from a property exchange or financial transaction with the College.

It is the responsibility of all supervisors to ensure that their departments and divisions are in total compliance with the above guidelines. Failure to adhere to College policy concerning property use may result in disciplinary action or termination.

5.25  CSI COMPUTER USE POLICY STATEMENT  (Added: 2/2000)