Something Needs to Happen

Last year (August-May) OCES had one computer misuse case that involved using a peer-to-peer file sharing network to download copyrighted material. This year we had a total of 143 cases (August-October). Why do you think this is? Has something changed on campus? What can we do to educate students on this problem?

Thanks,

-j-

October Citizen-of-the-Month

The Office of Community and Ethical Standards tries to promote an environment which encourages students to uphold Clemson University's core values and community standards. To help us with this goal, our office awards a monthly award to a student who embodies the core values of Integrity, Honesty, and Respect. This award known as the Citizen-of-the-Month honors one Clemson student who was nominated by a member of the Clemson community because of the example he or she has set and for serving as a role model for other Clemson students.

This month our office would like for the entire Clemson community to help us honor Monica Ryskamp. Monica, is a senior Health Science: Health Administration major. Monica serves as the Treasurer for Clemson Undergraduate Student Government and she is a Resident Assistant in the Lightsey Bridge Apartments. Monica was nominated for this award by Verna Howell, Associate Vice-President for Student Affairs, for her role in bringing to light some of the questionable content on a Clemson related broadcast station. Working with the General Manager of the station, the problem was quickly alleviated and guidelines for future practice are in place.

Many thanks to Monica for ensuring the core values of Integrity and Respect have a place here at Clemson.

-j-

National Alcohol Awareness Week

I am not sure how many of you are aware of this, but this week is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. To support alcohol awareness and safety education across campus, the Office of Community and Ethical Standards sponsored a contest among the different residence hall staffs. This contest offered two $500.00 awards to the best program proposals relating to alcohol education. 

While we received several amazing program proposals, we can only offer two prizes. Therefore, the winning staffs are McCabe Hall and Holmes Hall. McCabe Hall is planning  "The Rave" on November 18th at 9:00pm and Holmes Hall is planning an invitation only "Party with your RA!" This event is scheduled for November 14th at 8:18pm. If you are interested in attending either of these events, please contact the Resident Director for McCabe Hall, Brian Hopkins, at hopkin2@clemson.edu, 0r the Holmes Resident Director, Amy Askren, at askren@clemson.edu.

I will be in attendance and I hope to see you there too.

Justin