To: University Faculty Senate

From: Governance Committee

Re: Resolution: Policy on Electronic Communication

Date: January 27, 2001

RATIONALE

WHEREAS the use of various electronic communication technologies is increasing, such as the use of e-mall, the internet, the world-wide web, voice mail, and distance learning; and

WHEREAS faculty need to be informed of their rights, responsibility and liability in these emerging technologies; and

WHEREAS policies governing faculty usage of electronic communication have too often been written by administrative staff without faculty involvement; and

WHEREAS faculty should be involved in the development of these policies;

RESOLUTION

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the University Faculty Senate recommends each local campus develop a policy on electronic communication. This policy should be developed jointly with representatives of the local campus governance organization and the information services personnel.