Web Oversight Committee Responsibilities

• Oversee web site
  The committee will oversee the Delta State University web site and request Information Providers/ Managers to update or revise official web pages quarterly. The WOC is appointed by the University President's Cabinet with authority to govern and make decisions pertaining to the Delta State University web presence. Any issues or concerns regarding the Delta State web site should be brought before this committee.
  
  
• Monitor compliance with web policies
  The committee reserves the right to refuse the use of the University’s network infrastructure for the dissemination of information that is inappropriate or which violates policies or guidelines. Failure to comply with the policies described in this document may lead to the following actions:
  
  
  • Notification
    If pages are found not to comply with policies and guidelines, the chair of the WOC or other authorized personnel will notify the content provider responsible for the noncompliant page(s). The content provider must make appropriate changes within 24 hours of notification and inform the WOC that such changes have been made.
    
    
  • Corrective action
    If compliance has not been achieved within 24 hours from notification, the appropriate Vice President will be notified and, with his or her authority, corrective action will be taken. This may include, but is not limited to, removal of links to the noncompliant page(s) and notification of OIT personnel for assessment of adherence to Computer Use Policy. Serious violations may require immediate removal of the noncompliant page(s). In the event that a person or unit repeatedly violates these policies, the WOC may require that the person or unit be refused access to publish on Delta State University servers.
    
    
  • Appeal Any faculty, staff, or student who feels that a notification of noncompliance is unjustified may appeal in writing to the WOC within 10 business days. Written requests to appear before the WOC should contain the following information and should be sent to the Chair of the WOC.
    
    - Name and position
    - Division/department/unit
    - Telephone number, email address, or other means of contact
    - URL(s) of web page(s) in question
    - Reason for appeal
    - Signature and date submitted

    A hearing will be scheduled with the WOC within 10 business days of receipt of the appeal, at which time the party requesting the appeal may present his or her argument. The WOC will then present a written recommendation to the President’s Cabinet, who will then render a final decision. This decision will be reported in writing to the individual presenting the appeal and to the WOC.

• Revise policy
  The committee will review and revise web policy (this document) as necessary to best serve the Delta State University community.