Computer Use Policy
The CSI Computer Use Policy guides students, faculty, and staff in the acceptable use of computer and information systems and networks provided by the College of Southern Idaho.
The CSI community is encouraged to make innovative and creative use of information technologies in support of education and research. Access to computer systems and networks owned or operated by College of Southern Idaho impose certain responsibilities and obligations and is granted subject to college policies and local, state, and federal laws. Acceptable use is ethical, non-offensive, reflects academic honesty, and shows restraint in the consumption of shared resources. It demonstrates respect for intellectual property, ownership of information, system security mechanisms, and individuals’ rights to privacy and to freedom from intimidation and harassment.
The CSI Computer Use Policy can be accessed online at: http://www.csi.edu/its/computer_use.asp.
EagleMail - Student e-mail
E-mail is the primary means of written communication with CSI students. Students automatically get a CSI e-mail account when they register for credit courses. Student e mail addresses have the following format: username@eaglemail.csi.edu. Students can access their CSI e-mail accounts from any computer with Internet connection by going to www.csi.edu and clicking on the Webmail link. Before students can use their EagleMail accounts, they must first activate their accounts. For more information visit www.csi.edu/webmail.
Students are expected to check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly as they receive official communications via e-mail from their instructors and from various offices such as Financial Aid, Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Business Office, etc. It is the students’ responsibility to check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly. Failing to do so will result in missing messages and deadlines. It is also the students’ responsibility to make sure that their mailboxes are not full in order to ensure that important messages do not bounce back.
Students who enroll in online classes are advised to send an e-mail to their instructors to find out how to access the online course.
MyCSI
MyCSI is the College’s online portal where prospective students can apply for admission and search or browse the schedule of courses; students can register for courses, add/drop courses, check their account balances, pay their fees, check their grades, access and print copies of their unofficial transcripts, order official transcripts, contact their advisors, and more! Visit mycsi.csi.edu as a guest or log in for complete access.
Online Coursework
To facilitate the delivery and access to course content, CSI utilizes an online learning management system (LMS). This system enables instructors to post their syllabi, class notes, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, quizzes and tests, grades, etc. to assist students through the course sequence. Some courses are completely delivered through the online LMS whereas other courses may supplement the traditional face-to-face class time with an LMS component.
Online Course Evaluation
CSI uses an online course evaluation system for students to provide feedback on most of their courses. All students enrolled in courses being evaluated are encouraged to fill out the online form for each course included in the survey. Faculty members and administration rely on the feedback to continually improve CSI’s courses and offer the best possible experience for students. Evaluations are anonymous and confidential; faculty members are not given access to the survey results until after grades have been posted. Students will be notified by email and/or their instructors when evaluations are available.