Copyright and Intellectual Property

Copyrights, Intellectual Property, and Scholarly Works

North Hennepin Community College acknowledges and abides by all copyright and intellectual property laws and guidelines.

Unless usage of a copyrighted work falls under the definition of Fair Use, written permission must be obtained from the copyright holder before using/reproducing the item.

Faculty retain intellectual property rights on scholarly works they created for the classroom, including but not limited to course syllabi, instructional materials and lectures, and students must obtain prior written permission from their creator to use/reproduce these works.

Students are not permitted to make audio or video recordings of a lecture or class without prior written permission of the instructor.

Related Policies and Resources 

• MnSCU Policy 3.26 Intellectual Property
• MnSCU Intellectual Property Resource Page
• MnSCU Policy 3.27 Reproduction and Use of All Copyrighted Materials
• MnSCU Copyright Resource Page
• NHCC Copyright Policy
• Copyright Management Center
• Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials
• The Teach Act Toolkit for online and distance learning environments
• Copyright and Movies
• NHCC Coursepack Policy
• NHCC Duplicating Form
• Guidelines for Classroom Copying
• Permission Form for Copying Student Papers
• Sample Letter for Requesting Copyright Permission

Copyright and Intellectual Property Coordinators:

Lisa Forslund
Sue Applequist

Notification of Copyright Infringement:

Lisa Forslund
Phone: 763-424-0738
Fax: 763-493-0569