The College policy concerning intellectual property ownership is stated in the SCC Policies and Procedures Manual (1). This policy defines intellectual property and acknowledges ownership rights associated with property protected by copyright, trademark, or patent law. 

The policy provides for other agreements for ownership to be negotiated and outlines the process for dispute resolution. The policy acknowledges that in cases where grant funds have been used to develop intellectual property, the provisions or terms of the grant will govern. The policy applies to students, faculty, and staff.

The Distance Learning Course Development Policy (2) concerns compensation and ownership issues associated with this specific form of intellectual property.