Guidelines on Student Filming Projects
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The Communications and External Affairs (CEA) Division is responsible for promoting the college through media relations, advertisements, and communications efforts. During each semester, the CEA team will document events, workshops and day-to-day activity happening on the LaGuardia campus.
Photography and filming conducted by the CEA team may be used for the college’s website, social media platforms, advertisements, and communications. LaGuardia students, faculty, and staff may be photographed or filmed; however, the CEA team will present a photo release form to individuals prior to being filmed or photographed.
For questions about CEA filming or photography, contact the Communications and External Affairs Division at (718) 482-5583 or cea-division@lagcc.cuny.edu.
Guidelines on Student Filming Projects
- Only LaGuardia student filming projects required by a faculty member for class credit would be exempt from requesting a filming location permit. LaGuardia students may film on LaGuardia property for a class project assigned by a faculty member for a grade. LaGuardia students should receive guidance through their academic departments, and requests for filming should be submitted by the professor via email to: cea-division@lagcc.cuny.edu.
- Faculty must provide a brief description of the filming assignment to the CEA Division. The description should include the objective of the assignment and a timeline of when student filming would take place. The project description should include a list of the students who are expected to complete the project.
- Once faculty have provided the filming project description and list of students to CEA; the CEA will share this information with Public Safety to inform them of the student filming project taking place. This will help minimize any disruption from filming on campus.
- Filming must not be disruptive, violate any other college or CUNY rules, or create a safety hazard.
- Students must secure all required photo/filming releases from individuals who are actively participating on-camera. This does not pertain to individuals or groups who are passing by or happen to be included in the background. The college will accommodate filming for approved academic class projects when possible. Filming for academic credit requires a student to partner with the professor or departmental representative who is assigning the filming project.
- Students, faculty and staff cannot be photographed or filmed when they have secluded themselves in places where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy (for example, in dressing rooms, restrooms, medical facilities, counseling offices, and support services which include LaGuardia CARES, Financial Aid, and the Women’s Center/LGBTQ Safe Hub).
- Students are responsible for obtaining permission from the appropriate department(s) in campus areas where they wish to film. If questions or issues arise, students are encouraged to seek the assistance of the faculty member(s) who assigned the project.
- Outdoor Areas: Outdoor space requests must be submitted to the Communications and External Affairs Division. Space requests may be denied for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to incomplete information from requestor(s), lack of staffing to supervise the project, safety concerns, logistical challenges, restricted access areas, or other issues.
Additional Considerations
The LaGuardia Community, (students, faculty, and staff) are encouraged to review the rules of U.S. Copyright Laws when creating materials (music, videos, films) to be shared or broadcast to audiences. Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. Information is provided on the CUNY Copyright Materials website.
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It helps protect your personal information, financial details, and digital accounts from hackers and fraudsters.
To keep my computer secure, I will make sure my operating system and software are always updated to fix any security vulnerabilities. I will install trusted antivirus software and run regular scans to detect and block malware. I’ll use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for extra protection. I’ll avoid clicking on unknown links or downloading files from untrusted sources that might contain harmful software. I will also back up important files regularly to a secure location and always lock my computer when I’m not using it to prevent unauthorized access.
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MFA is a security measure requiring users to verify their identity using at least two factors from these categories: something they know (e.g., password), have (e.g., smartphone), or are (e.g., fingerprint). It adds an extra layer of protection, making unauthorized access much harder even if a password is stolen. Common methods include verification codes, authenticator apps, biometric scans, or hardware tokens.
SSO allows users to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials, eliminating the need for separate logins for each system. Users log in once through a central system, which creates a secure pass that lets them access all the connected apps or services. This improves convenience, enhances security by reducing password reuse. SSO is often used in combination with MFA to enhance security while maintaining ease of access.
Look for signs like misspelled words, unfamiliar sender addresses, and messages that ask for personal or financial information or urge you to click on suspicious links.
Public Wi-Fi is not entirely secure. Use the official LaGuardia network and, if needed, connect through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to ensure your connection is secure.
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Keep your devices and software up to date by enabling automatic updates to protect against security vulnerabilities.
Antivirus software helps detect and protect your computer from malicious software (malware). Yes, you should install and maintain antivirus software on your devices.
A secure website starts with “https://” and shows a padlock icon in the browser’s address bar, indicating the website uses encryption to protect your data.
Immediately change your password. Notify LaGuardia IT support and monitor your account for any unauthorized activity.
Use a PIN, password, or biometric lock, enable automatic updates, and avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources.
Stay updated by following LaGuardia’s IT department for tips, attending cybersecurity training sessions, and staying informed on cybersecurity practices through official communications.