mtp request for policy violations
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From: Mark George <[email protected]>Date: August 21, 2014 10:44:15 AM EDTTo: Honey Hatcher Coppage <[email protected]>Cc: Laverne Lewis Gaskins <[email protected]>, John Ruch <[email protected]>, Dean Poling <[email protected]>, Adam Floyd <[email protected]>, Winnie Wright <[email protected]>, Leigh Touchton <[email protected]>, Floyd Rose <[email protected]>Bcc: John Rogers <[email protected]>, Tracy Woodard <[email protected]>, Miguel Germano <[email protected]>Subject: Re: records request dated Monday, August 18, 2014 4:19 PM
Hi Ms. Coppage,
Thank you for your email. However, I still remain confused about what exactly I did to violate any VSU/BOR policy given those you have provided? Upon review of what you have provided me, I see nothing I violated?
Could you or Attorney Gaskins please specify exactly what I have done that has violated any of the cited policies?
On another note, your email also didn't provide any policy relative to VSU foundation accounts and their management? Will that policy be provided to me as promised in my Monday meeting with the President?
A quick aside, given the upcoming talk by likely presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson, isn't VSU actually close to violating the BOR policy you cite below given it will be using assorted "USG materials, supplies, equipment, machinery" for his visit and he's likely to run for president in 2016?
Lastly, do you know if the requests I made of Dr. McKinney on 8/19 will be honored? They included the transfer of Mary Turner Project Funds to Save Our Children (a check request has been submitted by Dr. Meyers), a partial refund ($62.22) for my last open records request
given the discrepancies in rates I was quoted, temporary access to my VSU email account (24 hours would suffice), and the request for an additional, comparably compensated, and credentialed speaker given the Ben Carson event and his political perspective?
Thank you for your time and please thank the President for removing the foundation webpage that was continuing to collect money in the name of the MTP.
Have a good day.
Mark George
On Aug 21, 2014, at 10:17 AM, Honey Hatcher Coppage wrote:Dr. George – your request directly to Dr. McKinney has been forwarded to my office for processing. I have a@ached the Guidelines requested and all other informaAon requested is below. I will consider this request met. Should you have quesAons please feel free to contact me.
From: Mark George [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 4:19 PMTo: VSU President's Office; William J McKinney; Laverne Lewis Gaskins; Hudson P RogersCc: Leigh Touchton; Reverend Floyd RoseSubject: policy request Dear Drs. McKinney, Rogers, Ms. Gaskins,
Per our conversaAon today I just wanted to send a friendly reminder about the various policies I requested.
1) VSU policy on the use of electronic resources2) VSU policy on FoundaAon accounts, parAcularly specific policy that discusses any restricAons on the use of funds in such accounts.
I would also appreciate it if you could direct me to......1) VSU policy on poliAcal acAvity.2) Board of Regents policy on poliAcal acAvity.
Thank you for your Ame and assistance.
Mark George
SecAons from POLICY NUMBER 2102.2 InformaAon Resources Acceptable Use Policy 6.1 Acceptable UseThe University provides email to facilitate the conduct of University business. Use of electronic mail and/or electronic messaging resources shall not be done in a manner that interferes with the University’s ability to perform its mission and shall meet the condiAons outlined in official University direcAves, missions, and/or goals. However, while messages remain in the system, they shall be considered to be in the possession and control of the University. 12. Generally Prohibited Uses of InformaAon Resources Generally prohibited acAviAes when using University informaAon resources shall include, but are not limited to, the following: • Stealing or copying of electronic files without permission.• ViolaAng copyright laws.• Browsing the private files or accounts of others, except as provided by appropriate authority.• Performing unofficial acAviAes that may degrade the performance of systems, such as the playing of electronic games.• Performing acAviAes intended to circumvent security or access controls of any organizaAon, including the possession or use of hardware or soaware tools intended to defeat soaware copy protecAon, discover passwords, idenAfy security vulnerabiliAes, decrypt encrypted files, or
compromise informaAon security by any other means.• WriAng, copying, execuAng, or a@empAng to introduce any computer code designed to self-‐replicate, damage, or otherwise hinder the performance of or access to any University computer, network, or informaAon.• Installing or a@aching communicaAon device(s) on computers or networks that allow off-‐campus devices to a@ach to the University network or computers without authorizaAon.• PromoAng or maintaining a personal or private business, or using University informaAon resources for personal gain.• Using someone else’s logon ID and password.• ConducAng fraudulent or illegal acAviAes.• ConducAng fundraising, endorsing any product or service inconsistent with the mission of the university, lobbying, or parAcipaAng in any parAsan poliAcal acAvity.• Disclosing restricted University informaAon.• Performing any act that may defame, libel, abuse, or tarnish the University or any person.• Engaging in conduct that is inconsistent with the stated goals and mission of the university. Reference h@p://www.valdosta.edu/administraAon/policies/cover-‐page-‐2102.php
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9.10.6.1 In Political Campaigns
The president of each institution may authorize the use of institution facilities for political speeches. However, such use shall be limited to meetings sponsored by recognized organizations of the institution and shall be held only at places designated by the president. The use of USG materials, supplies, equipment, machinery, or vehicles in political campaigns is forbidden (BoR Minutes, 1976-77, p. 257).
Honey CoppageAssociate to the ProvostUniversity Records CustodianAcademic AffairsValdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA 31698Phone: 229-‐333-‐5950Fax: 229-‐333-‐7400Email: [email protected] <Guidelines for Use of Discretionary Foundation Funds.docx>