The institution’s policies are clear concerning ownership of materials, compensation, copyright issues, and the use of revenue derived from the creation and production of all intellectual property. These policies apply to students, faculty, and staff.

JUDGMENT: Compliant

STATEMENT OF RATIONALE FOR JUDGMENT OF COMPLIANCE

SWTJC's policies are clear concerning ownership of materials, compensation, ownership of materials, compensation, copyright issues, and the use of revenue derived from the creation and production of all intellectual property.  The policies apply to students, faculty, staff, and agents of the College.

The policy relating to ownership of material and intellectual property is clearly defined in Board-adopted policy, the Faculty Handbook, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. 

Policy CT (LEGAL) clearly defines intellectual property, in all its forms, ownership rights, and use; all in accordance with 17 U.S.C. 101-1332.Policy CT (LOCAL)  clearly states ownership of intellectual property.  The college retains ownership of any work or work product created by a College District employee, agent, or student employee, on College District time or created in the course and scope of his or her employment.  Intellectual property rights are applicable to students.  CT (LOCAL) states "A student shall retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources". This policy also describes methods in which the College District and an employee would agree to share the revenue and ownership of intellectual property.

All employees, faculty, and staff have access to the information through the SWTJC website.

Evidence

SWTJC Faculty Handbook 2014, p. 42
SWTJC Student Handbook 2014, p. 28
SWTJC Policy CT (Legal) Intellectual Property
SWTJC Policy CT (Local) Intellectual Property