Computer/Email Usernames and Passwords

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<p>Hi all!</p>

<p>I’ve worked for a college for 7 years. I came across a practice that has been happening for years. I think it’s unprofessional and doesn’t make any sense. In our department we work with students from overseas. Throughout the years, the students’ usernames and passwords have been documented in their folders, on cards (given to them so they remember), and on a spreadsheet (stored in a department folder that others can access). I’ve caught instructors going into students’ accounts to check on financial statuses. I don’t think it’s right especially when the student has no idea who’s entering their account. I’ve brought this up to the Dean of Education and Services plus Department Chart but they don’t seem to be bothered by the practice. </p>

<p>What are your thoughts?</p>

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<p>That’s sounds pretty terrible, especially since I am an international</p>

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<p>I feel it isn’t right to know any of these students’ username and password plus document them in so many places. It isn’t a respect to them and their privacy. As a result, I don’t know what else to do.</p>