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Lab Goals
Acceptable use
Authentication
Backing up data
Labs
Reserving/Scheduling
Software Installation Policy
Guidelines for Instructors
Reporting problems with computers and printers
The purpose of the
SITACS Computer Labs are to provide computing resources (computers, software,
network access, etc.) for educational activities, with priority to providing
support for classes. When not reserved they may be assigned to "open"
or "drop-in" use by students and other uses.
Use of the School's
electronic facilities is a privilege, not a right. The computer laboratory
and digital classroom facilities are intended primarily to support the
direct instructional purposes of the faculty. Priority will be given to
completion of assignments, exercises, and projects necessary for completion
of the requirements for faculty subjects.
Use of the facilities
is governed by the policies of the school and the University; local,
state,
and federal laws. The use of Faculty facilities for purposes that violate
School or University policy, are illegal, or are unethical may result
in temporary or permanent loss of privileges or imposition of other sanctions.
The Faculty reserves
the right to establish policies and rules as needed for all aspects of
use. Specific rules for use of computer laboratory and digital classroom
facilities are listed below.
Food or drink in
the labs is prohibited at all times.
Installation and use of software or hardware not provided by the School
is allowed only with explicit permission of and direct supervision from
Technical Support staff.
Reconfiguration of software is prohibited.
Reconfiguration, rearrangement, and removal of hardware are prohibited.
Reproduction of copyrighted software is prohibited except within the
accepted definition of fair use.
Use of the School's facilities for commercial purposes or personal gain
is prohibited.
Use of the lab by booked classes has first priority. The instructor
has the right to ask anyone using the lab not in the class to leave.
Users of the School's electronic facilities must comply with directives
from staff regarding appropriate use of facilities. If at any time any
of the staff feel that an individual is behaving in a disruptive fashion
the staff member may instruct the individual to leave the premises.
If refused, campus security will be summoned to escort them out of the
building.
Use of all labs requires
authentication. Methods vary from lab to lab, check with each lab description
to obtain authentication method required.
While all care is
taken to protect data, students using the SITACS labs are responsible
for backing up their own work.
- Contact Peter Castle
for lab bookings
- Lab Schedules
SITACS will only install
software for which there is a proper and valid license. There are no exceptions
to this rule. 'Demo' or 'evaluation' copies will not be available in these
labs.
To provide adequate
lead-time for software test/installation, instructors should notify SITACS
Support of all software needs at the time of reservation. Major infrastructure
changes (networking, OS alterations, etc) must be discussed and approved
3 months prior to the session of use. All software to be installed must
be available 4 weeks prior to the session of use. Instructors should test
software 2 weeks prior to use and certify functionality.
The "Classroom
in Use/Lab Available" sign on the lab door should be turned to indicate
the status of the lab before and after the class.
Many instructors have
found a short introduction to the lab facilities beneficial to their efficient
use of the lab. For that reason, instructors are encouraged to complete
a brief orientation (which may be done via phone or by visiting the labs)
on the features of the SITACS Labs before using the lab. If you are using
the SITACS Labs for the first time, such an orientation is the best way
to familiarize yourself with the features of the facilities, such as software,
computer hardware and display equipment before the first class meeting.
Waiting until after the session begins to do this usually delays the effective
use of the lab by the instructor.
Laser printing is
available in all Informatics labs, and is audited by the school's print
quota system. Each lab contains at least one 8 or 20ppm printer, and all
machines are configured to print to these by default.
Instructors should
report all problems except paper/toner issues to job tracking. Paper & toner
issues should be reported to 228A during contact hours (TBA) or
to job tracker. Situations requiring attention Very Soon (15min) should
be reported to 228A or 232.
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