Introduction

1. BCC recognizes the importance for campus entities to present public information on the Web. The college also has a vested interest in maintaining a positive reputation and image by providing a viable, professional, and uniform presence on the Web.
2. This standard establishes consistent procedures, processes, and guidelines for units, organizations, and individuals to use when publishing information on the Internet.
3. At BCC, computing resources are available to faculty, staff, and students in direct support of academic and BCC business purposes. With the opportunity to use these resources comes the responsibility to adhere to all guidelines and procedures established by the college and other government entities.
4. Any group or individual granted authorization to publish content on the Web has the responsibility to be a conscientious citizen and consider the sensitivity of BCC’s standing in the community and as a representative of the state.
5. Information Resources (IR) supports college entities with resources needed to publish electronic information to BCC’s internal and public communities via the Internet and the Web. The following types of websites may be requested:
   1. Official Website – Websites containing any official content or information representing BCC, its divisions, departments, programs or activities.
   2. Affiliate Organization Website – Websites supporting a group or activity sponsored in part by BCC. Requests for these sites are evaluated on an individual basis to determine appropriateness and compliance with all college standards and policies. 
   3. Personal Website – Websites containing personal information, opinions or materials representing an individual (not the college). 
   4. Student Organization Website – Websites supporting a student club, organization, or activity. (Governed by BCC Policy #5200 – “Academic Network Web Space Usage”)
6. The BCC website, http://bellevuecollege.edu/ is not hosted by the Washington state Department of Information Services (DIS) and is used for general information only. No confidential information is posted on the website and confidential data cannot be accessed through the website.
7. BCC does not have Internet-based applications within the Washington State Digital Government Framework. If BCC determines that it would be feasible and cost-effective to implement webbased applications within the Washington State Digital Government Framework, all rules, standards and guidelines as prescribed by DIS/ISB will be followed and the DIS Senior Technology Management Consult will be contacted.