Houston Community College acquires, develops, maintains and secures all computers, information systems, servers and other electronic communications resources that are connected to HCC’s network. These technology resources are reserved for HCC-related purposes, including direct and indirect support of HCC's instruction, research, and service missions; of administrative functions; of student and campus life activities; and of the free exchange of ideas among members of the HCC community and between HCC and the wider local, national, and world communities.