Ict Policies

Machakos Technical Training Institute

ICT Policy

First Published in June 2009

Copyright © 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWARD 1

1 INTRODUCTION 2

1.1 General TIVET Objectives 2

1.2 Background and Purpose 2

1.3 Terms and Abbreviations 3

1.4 Acknowledgement 3

2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 4

2.1 General Aims 4

2.2 Specific Objectives 4

2.3 Training 4

3 ICT COMMITTEE 5

3.1 Inception and Composition 5

3.1.1 Terms of Reference 5

3.1.2 Composition 5

4 ACQUISITION OF ICT RESOURCES 6

4.1 Introduction 6

4.1.1 Custody of ICT Resources 6

4.2 Procurement of Computers and Related Hardware 6

4.2.1 Requisition 6

4.2.2 Specifications 6

4.2.3 Purchase 6

4.2.4 Delivery 7

4.3 Procurement of Computer Software 7

4.3.1 Specifications 7

4.3.2 Purchase 7

4.3.3 Authentication 7

4.3.4 Storage 7

5 UTILISATION OF ICT RESOURCES 8

5.1 Introduction 8

5.2 ICT Users 8

5.2.1 Administrative Staff 8

5.2.2 Teachers 8

5.2.3 Students 8

5.2.4 Visitors 8

5.2.5 Installation and Configuration 8

5.2.6 Disposal of Obsolete Resources 8

5.3 Local Area Networks and Internet 9

5.3.1 Specifications 9

5.3.2 Setting Up 9

5.3.3 Administration 9

6 SECURITY OF ICT RESOURCES 10

6.1 Hardware Security 10

6.1.1 Administrative Offices 10

6.1.2 Student Computer Laboratories 10

6.1.3 Maintenance 10

6.2 Software Security 10

6.2.1 Installation and Un-installation 10

6.2.2 Computer Viruses 10

6.2.3 Computer Crimes 10

6.3 Penalties for Abuse of ICT Resources 11

6.4 Inventory of ICT Resources 11

7 AUTOMATION USING ICT 12

7.1 Admission of Students 12

7.1.1 New Students 12

7.1.2 Continuing Students 12

7.2 Collection of Fees 12

7.3 Accommodation and Catering 12

7.3.1 Hostel Allocation 12

7.3.2 Catering – Meal Voucher 13

7.4 Library Book Issuance 13

FOREWARD

It is with profound gratitude that I take this opportunity to congratulate the members of the ICT Committee for their great contribution in formulating this important...