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Pima County Community College District Board Policy

Board Policy Title:  Copyright
Board Policy Number:   BP-2701
Adoption Date: 1/9/91
Revision Date(s):    11/13/06
Schedule for Review & Update:
              Annually
Unit Responsible for Review & Update: Policy & Governance
Sponsoring Unit/Department: Policy & Governance
Motion Number:  4757
Legal Reference:  Title 17 U.S. Code
Cross Reference: BP-2702


Statement of Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish compliance standards with all applicable Federal laws including Title 17 U.S. Code, the United States Copyright Act, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, the Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act 2002.

Policy Effect

The College will ensure that its employees and students are knowledgeable regarding their responsibility under these laws, including prohibitions from unlawful copying practices.  Prohibited copying practices are those not specifically allowed by:

  • U.S. Copyright laws
  • Fair use guidelines
  • Licenses or contractual agreements
  • Express permission from copyright holders
Authority to Establish Procedures

The College administration is authorized to establish procedures to implement this policy.