Voicemail Appropriate Usage

The purpose of this policy is to promote the appropriate and productive use of Bucknellís voice-mail system in an efficient, ethical and lawful manner, consistent with University policies. Most of these guidelines follow the general rules of common sense and common courtesy, and may be amended or added to at any time. This policy provides an overview of uses of University voice mail system without exhaustively enumerating all such uses and misuses. This is intended as an addition to existing University policies, including those on academic honesty.

Respect the privacy of others.
Do not use University Voice Mail system to defame, harass, intimidate or threaten any other person(s), or to send unnecessarily repetitive messages (for example, chain mail).
Do not publish, post, transmit, or otherwise make available content that is copyrighted, obscene, or legally objectionable.
Do not give your password to anyone or allow anyone else to access your mailbox. Do not use anyone elseís password or voice mail account. Remember, you are responsible for whatever occurs relating to your account.
Do not forge or otherwise misrepresent your personal identity. This policy does not prohibit users from engaging in anonymous communications, providing that such communications do not otherwise violate one of the above stated policies.

Enforcement of this policy

Violations of this policy will be adjudicated, as appropriate, by Public Safety, Information Services & Resources, the Office of the Dean of Students, and/or the Office of Housing and Residential Life. Sanctions as a result of violations of these regulations may result in any or all of the following:

Suspension or loss of University voice mail privileges;
University disciplinary sanctions as set out in the Student Code of Conduct;
Monetary reimbursement to the University or others;
Reassignment or removal from University housing and/or suspension or removal of other privileges (e.g., permission to live off-campus)
Prosecution under applicable laws.

In the event of a possible violation of this policy, voice mail privileges may also be suspended in the discretion of the University while the matter is being resolved.