2023-2025 Catalog > College Policies > Student Email > Expectations
2023-2025 Catalog
E-mail is an official means for communication within Northwest Indian College. Therefore, the College has the right to send communications to students via e-mail and the right to expect that those communications will be received and read in a timely fashion. If you have an Internet Service Provider, you can access the College’s e-mail system from on campus and off-campus.
Students are expected to check their official email address on a frequent and consistent basis in order to stay current with College communications. The College recommends checking email once a week at a minimum; in recognition that certain communications may be time-critical.
Faculty may determine how email will be used in their classes. It is highly recommended that if faculty has e-mail requirements and expectations they specify these requirements in their course syllabi. Faculty may expect that students’ official e-mail addresses are being accessed regularly and faculty may use e-mail for their courses accordingly.
In general, e-mail is not appropriate for transmitting sensitive or confidential information unless an appropriate level of security matches its use for such purposes. The e-mail system is not designed to be a record retention system. In addition, it is suggested that important documents be sent with a return receipt. The following criteria relate to email use:
A NWIC email account is a privilege, not a right, and can be revoked if used for any unacceptable purpose. Unacceptable e-mail use includes, but is not limited to:
Penalties for unacceptable e-mail use can range from deactivation of the account through college judicial action or referral to law enforcement authorities.