In addition to the Computer Policy in the employee handbook, the below new guidelines are addendums and expectations of Ivy Tech Community College-Northeast’s policy.

Effective August 17, 2009

There is the expectation that faculty and staff will use the Ivy Tech Community College e-mail system as the most frequent means of communication with students, faculty, and staff.

• Message should include name and contact information
• Make every effort to respond to e-mails within 1-2 business days
• Check e-mail (at minimum) once per working day
• Post an “Out of Office” message when away from office for more than 2-3 business days

Use of available listservs

The use of available electronic mail listservs at the College does in-fact fall under the Computer Resources Policy listed in the statewide Employee Handbook for Ivy Tech Community College. 

• Overuse and abuse of e-mail listservs is considered to be an excessive and annoying use of electronic mail as a computer resource.
• Any mass e-mail solicitation using a listerv must receive prior approval by the employee’s direct supervisor with the understanding that communication via e-mail must directly relate to the group being communicated with.

Violations are subject to disciplinary action as highlighted in the employee handbook.