The aim of education is the intellectual, personal, social, and ethical development of the individual. The educational process is ideally conducted in an environment that encourages reasoned discourse, intellectual honesty, openness to constructive change, and respect for the rights of all individuals. Self-discipline and a respect for the rights of others in the university community are necessary for the fulfillment of such goals. The Student Code of Conduct is designed to promote this environment at New Mexico Tech.

 

The Student Code of Conduct sets forth the standards of conduct expected of students who choose to join the university community. Students who violate these standards will be subject to disciplinary sanctions in order to promote their own personal development, to protect the university community, and to maintain order and stability on campus. Along with the Student Conduct Code NMT has both Academic Policies and Procedures and Guide to Conduct and Citizenship for Students (i.e. Non-Academic Policies and Procedures). 

• Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures
• Guide to Conduct and Citizenship for Students

Introduction

The NMT Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy is intended to comply with local, state and federal regulations and the letter and the spirit of the provisions of the 1998 Congressional amendments to the Higher Education Act titled, “Collegiate Initiative to Reduce Binge Drinking and Illegal Alcohol Consumption” on college campuses and Part 86 of the 1989 amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA).

All Tech students should read this policy to become familiar with these provisions and the possible consequences of violating University rules, and New Mexico State laws.

Tech is concerned with both the welfare of the Institute community as a whole, and with the academic and personal development of each student. The Institute strives to create a healthy environment, one in which alcohol use will not interfere with learning, performance, or development. Alcohol abuse disrupts this environment and places at risk the lives and wellbeing of the members of the Institute community, as well as the potential of students for contributing to society. All members of the Institute community are responsible for preventing the illegal or high-risk use of alcohol or other drugs.

As members of the University community, students are expected to comply with and abide by the policies and guidelines as stated, as well as the laws of the State of New Mexico. No college campus is immune to alcohol abuse and students need to understand the health risks of alcohol consumption.

As of April 1, 2022, the Cannabis Regulation Act went into effect and legalizes the recreational use of cannabis in New Mexico. However, it is still illegal at the federal level and New Mexico Tech must comply with the federal law. Therefore, marijuana use or possession remains prohibited on all property owned or controlled by New Mexico Tech (NMT). This includes all of NMT’s research centers, residential halls, apartments, and other sites throughout the state. The prohibition includes all of NMT's grounds, open areas and buildings, outdoor spaces, classrooms, residence halls and dining halls. The NMT Police Department and affiliates will continue to enforce the university-wide prohibition of marijuana. These restrictions are in place because all NMT locations throughout New Mexico are subject to the federal Drug Free Schools and Communities Act as well as the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Tech’s Policies and Procedures on the Consumption of Alcohol

Students who have attained the legal drinking age (21 years) do have a right to consume alcohol under certain circumstances. Tech acknowledges this right by allowing alcohol consumption when the use is within New Mexico’s law, as well as within University rules. However, the Tech strongly discourages the abuse of alcoholic beverages. Tech has established this policy governing the possession, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the campus to encourage responsible behavior. This policy is subject to change in order to comply with new local, state, or federal laws, or changes in Institute operating procedures pertaining to the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

The following policy shall apply to all student functions held on the Tech campus, or functions officially sanctioned by the University:

• No alcoholic beverages will be dispensed or served at University-sanctioned student functions. Exceptions may occasionally be made, but only with the recommendation of the Dean of Students or Dean of Graduate Studies and with an Alcohol Permit approved by the Office of the President of the University.
• Tech students who are 21 years of age or older may only consume alcohol in some student residences when permitted in accordance with Residential Life Community Standards, or in licensed facilities. New Mexico law specifically prohibits open containers in public, which includes all common areas on campus. Kegs (party kegs, pony kegs, party balls, etc.) are expressly prohibited.
• All students attending an activity where alcoholic beverages are served, consumed, or present must maintain on their person a clear means of picture identification as appropriate proof of age. Students and other individuals who alter their ID cards to falsify their age are in violation of University regulations and are subject to its disciplinary proceedings and sanctions. Students or other individuals who alter government agency documents (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.) may also be in violation of the laws of the state of New Mexico and subject to its proceedings and sanctions.
• Non-alcoholic beverages must be available during approved campus functions at the same place as the alcoholic beverages and featured as prominently as the alcoholic beverages. Food (preferably not high salt content snacks) must also be available in appropriate quantities.
• A means of readily identifying students who have attained the legal drinking age must be provided by the sponsoring group(s) involved. The sponsoring group(s) are responsible for establishing an effective method and appropriately implementing this method throughout the event.
• The consumption of alcoholic beverages must not result in a disturbance to a social event or to the educational environment. Intoxication may result in disciplinary action as defined in the Student Discipline Policy (Student Code of Conduct).

Student Activities

All Tech-sponsored activities for students are alcohol-free. The Student Activities Board (SAB) is a Student Government Association programming committee that sponsors events and activities such as concerts, ski trips, comedy shows, movies, and dances. The Graduate Student Association also sponsors events and activities such as picnics, Thanksgiving dinner, and conferences/workshops. Consistent with its educational mission, Tech also assists its members in finding alternatives to alcoholic beverages for promoting social interaction and stress reduction.

Off-Campus Events

Tech has a responsibility to ensure that an environment exists in which students can pursue their academic and personal development. However, in general, the University cannot monitor the environment external to the university campus. Student organizations are registered or recognized to function only on the Tech campus unless otherwise contracted or agreed to by standard written Institute procedures. Tech is not responsible for the activities of individual students or student organizations when those off-campus activities occur, unless this activity is formally recognized and approved by the Institute.

Alcohol in University Housing

All students living in or visiting Tech residence halls and apartments are expected to be familiar with the Residential Life Community Standards. In situations where alcohol is present or may be available in University Housing, students and guests must be at least 21 years of age and they must understand and adhere to the Alcohol Policy within the Community Standards. Residential Life's alcohol policy can be viewed in its entirety online within the Community Standards link of the https://www.nmt.edu/reslife/ webpage.

Institutional Sanctions Regarding Alcohol and Controlled Substances

Note: New Mexico State law supersedes any policy developed and/or in place by Tech with regards to drug use or possession. This means students are subject to the State Law as well as those of Tech.

The NMT Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy and the University do not condone the possession, use, or distribution of marijuana, LSD, or other hallucinogens and illegal narcotics by anyone in any University facility or on the campus grounds. Any individual known to be possessing, using, or distributing such drugs or drug paraphernalia is subject to criminal and/or disciplinary action and possible arrest, imprisonment, or fine according to state law. The rules strictly prohibit:

• Manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, sale, purchase, or use of illegal drugs on Tech premises or in Tech vehicles;
• Storing any illegal drug anywhere on Tech premises;
  Misuse of prescription drugs or over-the-counter substances; and
• Being under the influence of an illegal drug on Tech premises or businesses or in Tech vehicles.

Student organizations or individual students who violate Tech’s controlled substance policies, NMT Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy, and state or federal laws may be subject to civil, criminal, and University proceedings and sanctions. The Tech campus is not a sanctuary that relieves students of their responsibilities as citizens to abide by local, state, and federal laws, or Institute regulations, policies, and procedures. Violations of this University drug policy will be referred to appropriate Institute officers, including Campus Police.

Students and student organizations may be subject to sanctions by more than one appropriate agency.

Sanctions for the violation of Institute policies are based upon the severity and frequency of the violation. Sanctions may include, but are not limited to:

• Notification of the parents of students under the age of 21 years;
• Suspension of student organization status;
• Appropriate probationary conditions imposed upon student organizations;
• A requirement to complete community service projects;
• A requirement to complete an educational module;
• Removal from University housing;
• Suspension of individual students or some other penalty as designated by the Student Discipline Policy (Student Code of Conduct), including permanent dismissal from the Institute.

Resources for Students

Students who are concerned about the use or abuse of alcohol or other drugs may receive assistance from the Counseling Center OCDS (575.835.6619) which  is located in northwest corner of the Fidel Building. Such requests for assistance will be subject to the same confidentiality guidelines that govern all counseling procedures. In the Socorro community, resources are also available at Socorro Mental Health (575.835.2444). Additional resources can be found in the NMT Drug and Alcohol Free Campus Policy.

Occasionally, students may have a legitimate grievance against another student, employee or department at Tech. Students should try to resolve the grievance, complaint or concern with the individual or unit with whom they have an issues if at all possible.  

New Mexico Tech understands that some serious or unresolved issues need to be dealt with at a higher level with administrators if the issues are not initially resolved.  Students are encouraged to first follow the established grievance policy of the unit involved, then contact the individual’s or unit’s supervisor, and if needed, contact the Dean of Students or Dean of Graduate Studies. The Dean of Students and Dean of Graduate Studies are available to all students to discuss and advise on any troublesome matter of concern and frequently help to expedite resolution of such matters.

New Mexico Tech defines a “missing student” as any registered student currently living in University housing who has not been seen by friends, family, staff, faculty or associates for a reasonable length of time, and whose absence has been brought to the attention of Campus Police.

Missing student reports on campus often result from a resident changing his or her routine without informing roommates and/or friends and family of the change. The primary objective of New Mexico Tech when responding to a report of a missing student is to establish contact with the individual, to ensure their well‐being, and to offer appropriate support and assistance. If an absence has occurred under circumstances that are suspicious or cause concern for safety, efforts will be made immediately to contact the student to determine their state of health and well‐being.

The University’s “Missing Student Notification & Response Policy” can be viewed in its entirety online within the Policies and Procedures section of the www.nmt.edu website.

Dogs, cats, and other pets must be leashed and under owner control when on the campus grounds.

Pets are not allowed in Institute buildings (this does not apply to Service Animals, see Service Animal Policy and Emotional Support Animal Policy [ESA] for more details).

The owner must abide by current city, county and state ordinances, laws and/or regulations pertaining to licensing, vaccination, noise, restraint, at-large animals, dangerous animals and other requirements for animals. It is the owner’s responsibility to know and understand these ordinances, laws and regulations.

Owners in violation of 1, 2, and/or 3 could have their pets collected by Animal Control and taken to the Socorro Animal Shelter.

Students at New Mexico Tech are prohibited from downloading, uploading, sharing and otherwise infringing upon the rights of any and all copyrighted material. Copyright infringement is a crime and the University has the responsibility to monitor digital traffic on its networks and ensure that network users are not violating federal laws related to file-sharing.

The policy below outlines federal laws and New Mexico Tech’s policy. Students are advised to read this thoroughly.

Background for Students Regarding the HEOA and the DMCA:

In the summer of 2008, Congress passed and the President signed H.R. 4137, the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), http://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html, a massive piece of legislation that added dozens of new federal requirements for colleges and universities. Several of those requirements are intended to reduce unauthorized duplication and distribution of copyrighted works through peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing on campus networks. New Mexico Tech is providing you this notice in compliance with sections 485 and 487 of that legislation and you are strongly advised to read it thoroughly and give it careful consideration.

Tech provides wired and wireless networking as well as other information technology resources to help you accomplish your educational goals. By using the Tech network, you agree to abide by the University’s Computing and Communications Policy. More specifically, you agree not to use University resources for unauthorized duplication, use, or distribution of copyrighted materials, including music and video files. Such activity is illegal under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) http://www.copyright.gov/legislation/dmca.pdf and exposes you to serious civil and criminal penalties. The DMCA is a federal law that criminalizes production and dissemination of technology, devices, and services intended to circumvent copyright protections. In addition, the DMCA heightens the penalties for copyright infringement on the Internet.

Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without permission or legal authority, one or more of the exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file- sharing context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work without authority constitutes an infringement.

Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed. A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.

Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. For more information, please see the Web site of the U.S. Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their FAQ's at http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq

In December 2008, the Recording Industry Association of America ("RIAA") announced that it was abandoning its longstanding practice of filing lawsuits against students for infringing copyrights via illegal sharing. The RIAA had reportedly filed over 17,500 lawsuits through early 2008. Despite the new moratorium on lawsuits, the RIAA’s aggressive enforcement campaign continues on other fronts and the University urges all students to refrain from copyright infringing behavior. That this does not mean that the RIAA and/or other groups won’t resume filing lawsuits at some point in the future.

New Mexico Tech does not routinely monitor the content of network transmissions except as necessary to identify and repel network attacks, viruses, worms, and other malware. However, many P2P networks are used almost exclusively for illegal file sharing and are also favorite channels for spreading malware due to their popularity and pervasiveness. To mitigate these threats, the University employs various methods to block illegitimate P2P network traffic at the perimeter of its network. Note, however, that these methods are not 100% effective and all P2P traffic is not blocked at all times. Students should assume that P2P file sharing activity on the campus network is visible to the RIAA and other content owners that monitor the Internet for copyright infringement activity.

Copyright Enforcement Activities

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), and other content owners are aggressively trying to stop unauthorized downloading, copying, and sharing of music and video by college students. They monitor the Internet continually to identify Internet Protocol (IP) addresses involved in these activities, but they require assistance from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) to communicate with an alleged infringer. They generally seek the ISP’s help in communicating one or more of the following:

DMCA Takedown Notices, Preservation Requests, Pre-Litigation Settlement Letters, and Subpoenas (in connection with lawsuits): 

Note that these four communications operate independently and do not necessarily progress from one to another. For example, nothing prevents the initial communication from being a subpoena that seeks the identity of a user connected at a specific IP address at a specific day and time.

DMCA Takedown Notices

When a content owner determines that an IP address has been used to violate its copyright, it sends a Takedown Notice to the applicable Internet Service Provider (ISP) describing the IP address, date, time, and material involved in the alleged infringement. The notice requests that the ISP remove or disable access to the listed material under the terms of the DMCA.

When Tech receives such a Takedown Notice, it reviews its network activity records to independently validate the legitimacy of the complaint. If the complaint appears valid, the University suspends the offending user’s or computer’s network access until the infringing material is removed. First offenders regain network access once proof of removal is provided and an acknowledgement is signed. Repeat offenders are referred to the Dean of Students or Dean of Graduate Studies for additional sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the University.

The University also notifies the sender of the Notice either that a) appropriate removal actions have been taken, or b) the allegation could not be validated through network activity records.

Preservation Requests

Preservation Requests are used to notify the ISP that a subpoena may be served on it seeking identifying information about a network user who has allegedly infringed a content owner’s copyrighted material. Like the Takedown Notice, the Preservation Request identifies an alleged infringer's IP address at the time of the alleged infringement. The Preservation Request asks the ISP to preserve the identifying information for the user connected via that IP address at that time.

Tech’s practice is to first determine if the information provided in the Request may be sufficient to implicate a specific user. If not, the University notifies the requesting party of its inability to comply. If a specific user is implicated, the University preserves the information as requested and forwards the Request to that user via email. The cover email explains the nature of the Request, encourages the user to preserve evidence relating to the claims in the Request, and informs them that they may wish to obtain legal advice before taking any other action. Tech will not release a user’s identifying information in response to a Preservation Request unless and until the Request is accompanied or followed by a lawfully issued subpoena.

Pre-Litigation Settlement Letters

Prior to abandoning the “sue the customer” strategy, the RIAA’s outside legal counsel sent what were known as "Pre-Litigation Settlement Letters" to many universities and other ISP’s. The Settlement Letter was generally sent to the ISP with a request that it be forwarded to the user of a particular IP address. The Letter alleged that the user of that particular IP address had violated copyright laws and presented an opportunity to settle the claim as early as possible at a "significantly reduced amount" compared to the judgment that a court might impose at the end of a lawsuit. The Letter also informed the user to preserve evidence relating to the claims and instructed the user to retain, and not delete, any peer-to-peer programs.

Should the RIAA or another copyright owner resurrect lawsuits and settlement letters, Tech’s practice is, and has always been, to forward a Settlement Letter along with an explanation to the alleged infringer if the University’s network activity logs can establish the identity of the person at the specified IP address with a reasonable degree of certainty. Because network log data can be unavailable or inconclusive, the University cannot guarantee that all Settlement Letters will be forwarded to alleged infringers. Individuals should not expect to receive such a letter prior to being sued for copyright infringement.

Based on the wording in recent Settlement Letters, recipients must settle within twenty (20) days of the date of the Settlement Letter or face a lawsuit. Recipients are encouraged to seek legal counsel before taking any action.

Lawsuits and Subpoenas

In cases where no settlement is reached, the RIAA and member companies had been filing lawsuits in Federal District Courts. The suits alleged that unnamed students have infringed copyrights by downloading certain information and, for some, distributing the information to others over the Internet. After filing these "John Doe" lawsuits (so named because they name IP addresses rather than people) identifying IP addresses, the companies served subpoenas on universities seeking the identity of the users associated with those IP addresses.

If and when Tech receives such a subpoena, the University first ensures that the subpoena is valid and lawful. If so, and if the information sought in the subpoenas exists, the University is legally required to provide the desired information. While complying with the subpoena, the University notifies the individuals being identified in the subpoena response. The University has heard but cannot confirm that companies first used the subpoenaed information to try to settle the matter with the identified individuals, and if a settlement was not reached, the companies would amend the lawsuits to name the individual students and proceed in court.

Obtaining Legal Advice

Information provided in this notice does NOT constitute legal advice. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Every situation is unique and you are encouraged to consult an attorney if you need specific legal advice. Links to websites, such as those provided below, do not constitute an endorsement of any legal services. Neither the downloading of materials nor any communication with respect to this Notice constitutes the formation of an attorney-client relationship. In reading and acting upon this Notice, you acknowledge that nothing in the Notice is intended to or constitutes the practice of law or the giving of legal advice. Find an attorney to explain your rights and options.

In accordance with requirements set forth in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), students are hereby notified that Tech maintains the files listed below on students.

No additional information will be released without written permission from the student involved except to authorized University officials. Authorized officials are identified as the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Vice President for Student and University Relations, Dean of Students, Dean of Graduate Studies, department chairs, Registrar, a student’s academic advisor, and other officials who might be considered to have a legitimate academic interest. Legitimate academic interest is defined as a need to inspect a student’s record to ensure satisfactory academic progress toward a degree objective, check for course prerequisites, or ensure safety of the student. A record of all disclosures to any individual or agency will be kept with the record in question.

Failure of New Mexico Tech to comply with the regulations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be reported to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office (FERPA), Department of Education, 330 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20201.

1. Academic Affairs maintains files on academic grievances, academic disputes, and cases of academic dishonesty.
2. Academic Departments maintain files containing grades, waivers, reference letters, approved elective sequences, and correspondence. Department chairs and clerical staff are responsible for maintaining these files. Access is limited to department faculty and clerical staff.
3. Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources maintains records for current and past employees. The Director and their secretary are responsible for maintaining these files. Access is limited to division staff.
4. Business Office maintains employment authorizations, accounts receivable, and payroll information. The Business Manager is responsible for maintaining these files. Access is limited to Business Office staff and authorized auditors.
5. Career Services, Center for Student Leadership and Engagement maintains files containing a placement registration form, release forms, unofficial transcripts, and materials such as resumes, job applications, Co-op course registrations, Employer Agreements, Course Schedules and Student Co-op Application.  Career Services staff is responsible for maintaining these files. Access is limited to Career Services personnel.
6. Center for Graduate Studies maintains copies of correspondence, transcripts, applications for admission, recommendation letters, letters of acceptance, academic grievances, academic disputes, cases of academic dishonesty, assistantship appointment forms and contracts, work authorizations, disciplinary action records, documentation for exceptions, I-20 form, progress reports, grade reports, special course request forms, reports of advisory committees, records of degree completion for current and past graduate certificate, M.S.T., M.S. and Ph.D. students. These files are designed to assist in advising and checking degree progress. The Dean of Graduate Studies is responsible for maintaining
   the files.  Access is limited to the Dean, clerical staff, graduate academic advisors, academic department chairs, research supervisors, and graduate    supervisors. In cases where disciplinary matters are brought before the Student and Faculty Conduct Committee, members of the committee may have access to the files. Upon enrollment at Tech, application files are transferred to the Office of the Registrar and become part of the student’s permanent record. Upon completion of degree, the remaining documentation are transferred to the Office of the Registrar and become part of the student’s permanent record.
7. Center for Student Success maintains files containing name, address, student level, and situation. Access is strictly limited to the Director and appropriate faculty/staff unless a signed release is obtained from the student. Files are reviewed every year.
8. Dean of Students maintains files regarding non-academic undergraduate disciplinary matters. Access is limited to the Dean of Students (and other professional staff as designated by the Dean) and clerical staff. In cases where disciplinary matters are brought before the Student & Faculty Conduct Committee, members of the committee may have access to the files.
9. Financial Aid Office maintains all aid applications, supporting financial documents, loan records, and academic progress records for students who apply for aid. The Financial Aid Office is required by federal law to keep these records five years or until loans are paid in full. Access is limited to authorized educational personnel and auditors as required by federal law. Access for any other individual requires written permission of the student. Other documents maintained include work authorization forms and scholarship information.
10. International & Exchange Programs, Center for Student Leadership and Engagement maintains and is responsible for files on international students. These files include copies of I-20 or IAP-66 and I-94 visas, the annual census form, correspondence, and additional necessary documentation. Access is limited to department staff and other personnel concerned with the legal status of international students. Since this Office is responsible for international undergraduate admission, those application files are stored here until admission is complete. Files generated by student exchange activities (both international and domestic) are also stored here. Upon enrollment at Tech, these files are transferred to the Office of the Registrar and become part of the student’s permanent record.
11. Multicultural Programs, Center for Student Leadership and Engagement maintains confidential files of students in special programs only. Access is limited to the administrator.
12. Office of Admission maintains files containing applications, ACT or SAT scores, transcripts, and correspondence. The Director of Admission is responsible for maintaining these files. Access is limited to the Director of Admission and Admission Office staff, as well as the Director of Financial Aid and the Financial Aid staff. Upon enrollment at Tech, these files are transferred to the Office of the Registrar and become part of the student’s permanent record.
13. Office for Counseling Services maintains clinical files containing the students' name, address, student level, and situation. Access is strictly limited to the department clinical and administrative staff on a need to know basis unless a signed release is obtained from the student.
14. Office for Student Access Services maintains student files containing name, address, student level and documentation. Access is limited to the department and educational need to know. A signed release of information is needed from the student to share information with others.
15. Office of the Registrar maintains official academic records of students, which include all transcripts from other institutions, official records of courses taken at Tech, copies of all official correspondence, test scores, and applications for admission. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for maintenance of these files. Routine access to these files is limited to the Registrar staff, academic advisors, and authorized University administrators.
16. Payroll Office maintains files containing pay determinations and tax information. Access is limited to Human Resources, Payroll staff, and authorized auditors.
17. Residential Life (Housing & Residential Life) maintains documents pertaining to students’ room and board applications and license agreements. In addition, Residential Life maintains documents pertaining to residential students’ emergency contact and preferred missing student contact information as designated by the student.
    Residential student files maintained in this office may also include records or other information regarding, but not limited to, students’: health and safety inspections/violations; incident reports of student conduct; voluntary statements written by or mentioning residential students; room condition reports; lock out records/charges, damage billing charges; written correspondence between student and Residential Life; Roommate Agreement Forms; and University Housing accommodation forms sent by the Office for Disability Services for student accommodations. Residential Life also maintains employment records for Resident Assistants (RAs), Conference Assistants (CAs) and other student employees. Residential Student files are maintained for seven years after the student’s last semester of occupancy within University housing at New Mexico Tech. Access to these files is limited to the Residential Life Office staff and authorized University administrators unless the student has provided written consent. Limited housing and meal plan information, as well as contact and emergency contact information for non-students, including conferencing guests and some summer or special-term residents who live in University Housing on a space available basis, is also maintained by Residential Life.
18. Student Health Center maintains files containing name, address, student level, and situation. Access is strictly limited to healthcare staff unless a signed release is obtained from the student.

1. Respect the property of others! Damaging the property of the Institute is prohibited. Riding on elevated surfaces that are painted, stuccoed, or otherwise fragile will not be tolerated.
2. Education comes first! Riding in a manner that disrupts teaching, research, or other Institute activities is prohibited. Please ride in a way that does not create excessive noise in areas around classrooms, offices, and residence halls.
3. Pedestrians always have the right of way! Interfering with or causing danger to bystanders willnot be tolerated.
4. Be careful! Ride at your own risk; this Institute is not responsible for injuries resulting from riding a non-motorized vehicle. Non-motorized vehicle riders must adhere to the same traffic and safety rules as automobile drivers. Bicycle parking is not allowed in interior hallways.
5. Signs prohibiting skating denote areas on campus where skating tends to violate campus rules. Please be especially considerate in these areas.

Every Student, Faculty and Staff of the University may get a computer account by visiting ITC. Proof of affiliation may be required.

Departmental accounts are also provided (e.g. math.dept@npe.nmt.edu)

Access and Usage Policy

https://nmt.edu/itc/access2003.php - Approved by the Faculty Council, October 2, 2003; Approved by Board of Regents.

Introduction

Open access to the academic network and associated academic computer facilities of Tech and the world is a privilege and requires that individual users act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations. This document has been prepared to help people retain that privilege. The preparation of this document included review and modification by the people using the Tech academic network and computers.

This document contains the official policy on access and use of the academic computing facilities and the academic network at Tech. In addition to this policy, academic departments at Tech may have supplemental computer usage policies. You will need to contact them to find out about their policy.

The policy presented here applies to all academic computer systems at Tech, regardless of their operating system or manufacturer.

The term “academic computer” is meant to include any computer that is used primarily for academic efforts at Tech. It may or may not be connected to the Ethernet network at Tech.

The term “academic computer system” may include network resources as well as the computer. The phrase “general use academic computer facility” is meant to include facilities, machines, and peripherals that are intended to be used by more than one person in support of Tech’s educational mission. (This would, as an example, include user areas that a department has created for use by students enrolled in its programs. It would not necessarily include computing facilities in a professor's office.)

The term “Computer Staff” includes any professional staff and part-time student employees who work in academic computer facilities.

None of the statements in this policy are to be interpreted in a manner that would hinder the educational mission of Tech. If there is conflict, or ambiguity, between statements of this policy and those of other Institute policies, they will be resolved by the Director for Academic Computing and the appropriate Tech representative(s).

This policy will naturally change over the course of time as required to stay abreast of changes in the direction of Tech, in the computer field, and in society. Any such changes will be subject to comment and review by the Tech community and will require approval by such bodies as the President of Tech deems necessary, before going into effect.

The most up-to-date Information Technology and Communications (ITC) department’s Residential Campus Network (RCN) Acceptable Use Policy may be found at the link below. The following is the current policy. https://nmt.edu/itc/rcnpolicy.php   

Check https://nmt.edu/itc/ for updates.