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COMPUTER LABORATORY GUIDELINES AND POLICIES

1. Instructors shall closely monitor the conduct of their students while they are
inside the laboratory. The Instructor shall not be allowed to leave the class
during the instructor’s assigned laboratory hours. In the exceptional event that
the instructor must leave the class, the instructor must inform IT Personnel.

2. The student must check the computer unit and its peripherals attached before
using it. The student must immediately inform the instructor if there’s any defect,
error or damage observed at the computer (hardware/software) assigned or if there
are any missing peripherals (mouse, keyboard, etc.). The instructor should
immediately report the incident to IT Department.

3. Students are not allowed to bring bags, food and beverages inside the
laboratory. Chewing gum, eating, drinking, smoking, littering are prohibited inside
the computer laboratory.

4. Users are responsible for saving their documents on their own flash drives, any
information saved or installed on the systems hard drive will be deleted once the
Computer is rebooted (restarted).

5. No one is allowed to alter or delete configuration settings of any computer


laboratory equipment. Tampering, deleting or modifying CMOS/BIOS settings, IP
Configuration, system parameters, or system files stored in the hard disk are
strictly prohibited.

6. No student or personnel shall be allowed to attach or detach any peripheral to


and from any IT equipment or devices without explicit permission from the Head of
the IT Department. Users are not allowed also to attach personal devices in any
computer laboratory’s network without permission from IT Department.

7. Accessing Pornographic, Gambling, Hate/Discrimination, torrent and other unsafe


sites is strictly prohibited.

8. Users are not allowed to install, update or download any software in any
computers inside the laboratories. It is also prohibited the users to boot from any
bootable devices to run software in any computers in the laboratory. In cases that
there is need to install, update or download software or boot from other device the
instructor must seek for the approval of the head of IT Department.

9. Playing games are not allowed inside the computer laboratory, this includes
video games, card games and other games. However in cases of the topic is related
to games the instructor must inform the IT personnel on duty.

10. Anyone who is causing disturbance, trouble and exhibiting hostile or


threatening behavior will be requested to leave the computer laboratory.

11. Printing of manuscripts, business letters, banners, personal documents and


research works are not allowed in the laboratory. Only the printing of program
listings is allowed using the laboratory printer.

12. Proper computer laboratory etiquette must be observed;

Ensure that no trash is left behind.


Turn-off computer units and arrange the computer peripherals (mouse, keyboard and
headset) after use.
Wearing of hats/caps inside the laboratory is not allowed.
Chairs must be returned properly to its original places
Orderly dismissal must be observed by the instructor and the class.
13. Theft, vandalism, or abuse in any form is a grave offense and shall be dealt
with accordingly. Willful violations of the above provisions shall constitute
disciplinary actions. Violators of these guidelines may be subject to any, but not
limited to, the following sanctions:

admonition
temporary or permanent suspension of computer laboratory privileges
dismissal from the university/school

Notwithstanding the above sanctions, the school/university shall impose additional


penalties as may be allowed by the provisions of the Student Handbook or the
Employee Handbook.

RRHS Library
Computer Lab Policy
1. Students must have permission to use the computer lab.
2. Students must have a signed internet agreement on file to access the internet.
3. Users must comply with the terms of the internet agreement. Do not visit
inappropriate sites!
4. Do not change default settings.
5. Do not print without teacher permission. Students will be charged 10 cents a
page
for unauthorized copies.
6. No food or drinks (except water) are allowed in the computer lab.
7. Always log off the computer when you are finished.
8. Students are expected to be on their best behavior in the computer lab. Follow
all
school rules and treat everyone and everything with respect!
9. Breaking rules may result in students losing computer lab privileges.
10. Teachers must closely monitor all students and enforce computer lab rules.
11. Teachers are responsible for maintaining an orderly educational environment,
protecting equipment and keeping the computer lab neat.
12. Users should report any issues immediately to library staff.

Each person may only use one computer at a time.

Computers and peripherals are not to be moved or reconfigured without approval of


Lab and Classrooms staff.

Students may not install software on lab computers. If you have a question
regarding specific software that you need to use, contact the Classroom and Labs
support team.

The use of tobacco products is not allowed in computer classrooms and labs.

Food is generally not allowed in computer labs, though some exceptions may apply.
Check with staff to determine THAT lab’s policy.

Drinks are allowed, as long as they are in no-spill containers.

Do not display or print sexually explicit graphics.

Behavior and activities that disturb other users or disrupt the operations of the
lab are not allowed. This includes, but is not limited to: physical activities such
as "rough-housing," loud music, etc.

Children are only allowed in computer labs if they are well-behaved and supervised
at all times. Children may not use the computers or occupy workstation areas. At no
time are children to be left unattended.

With the exception of service animals assisting individuals with disabilities, no


animals are allowed in a computer lab at any time.

Remember to log out whenever you are done using any lab computer. SOU cannot be
held responsible for the protection of your data or account when you leave a
computer logged in with your account.

Outdoor bicycle racks are provided throughout campus. Bicycles can not be stored
in labs.

Violation of any of the above rules may result in disciplinary action and the loss
of lab privileges.

PESS Computer Lab DO’s and DON’T


Do’s
1. Know the location of the fire extinguisher and the first aid box
and how to use them in case of an emergency.
2. Read and understand how to carry out an activity thoroughly
before coming to the laboratory.
3. Report fires or accidents to your lecturer/laboratory technician
immediately.
4. Report any broken plugs or exposed electrical wires to your
lecturer/laboratory technician immediately.

Don’ts
1. Do not eat or drink in the laboratory.
2. Avoid stepping on electrical wires or any other computer cables.
3. Do not open the system unit casing or monitor casing
particularly when the power is turned on. Some internal
components hold electric voltages of up to 30000 volts, which
can be fatal.
4. Do not insert metal objects such as clips, pins and needles into
the computer casings. They may cause fire.
5. Do not remove anything from the computer laboratory without
permission.
6. Do not touch, connect or disconnect any plug or cable without
your lecturer/laboratory technician’s permission.
7. Do not misbehave in the computer laboratory.
Computer Lab Safety Rules for Protecting Equipment
Do not bring any food or drinks near the machine.
Turn off the machine once you are done using it.
Do not plug in external devices without scanning them for
computer viruses.
Ensure that the temperature in the room stays cool, since there
are a lot of machines inside a lab as these can overheat easily. This
is one of the many ways of ensuring computer safety.
Try not to touch any of the circuit boards and power sockets when
a device is connected to them and switched on.
Always maintain an extra copy of all your important data files.
General Safety Guidelines to be followed at all times
All users of the laboratory are to follow the directions of
Academic/Laboratory Technician staff member.
Food or drink is not permitted at any time in the laboratory.
Students should not attempt to repair, open, tamper or interfere
with any of the computer, printing, cabling, air conditioning or
other equipment in the laboratory.
Students should be aware of office ergonomic guidelines for
correct posture when using computer equipment.
Please treat fellow users of the laboratory, and all equipment
within the laboratory, with the appropriate level of care and
respect

Lab users must sign in and out of the lab.


NO FOOD, DRINK, OR USE OF TOBACCO IN ANY FORM is allowed in the labs.
Telephones are NOT for personal use.
TURN OFF CELL PHONES! If you need to use it, please take it to the hallway.
The only game allowed is Solitaire.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. If
supervision does not occur, or the situation becomes disruptive, the adult and
child(ren) will be asked to leave.
Lab users should maintain professional and courteous communication. Electronic
devices should be used on a professional level. No obnoxious or belligerent
behavior will be tolerated.
Please operate the equipment with respect and care.
Activities in the lab(s) that are considered by the lab aides to be abusive to the
software, hardware, and\or personnel may result in expulsion from the lab(s) and
denial of future use of the lab(s).
Excessive use of paper and materials may require reimbursement to the lab. Paper
being discarded should be placed in a recycle container.
The lab aides are here to help when they can and to maintain the labs' operation.
However, the lab aides are not here to do your work for you. The lab aides will
refer students to their instructors at the lab aides discretion.
Software may be installed by Computer Labs staff only. Do not install any software
on your own. Files not put on by Computer Labs staff will be routinely removed.
Do not modify any software or files. Do not overwrite the operating system, modify
the autoexec.bat or config.sys or any other system parameters.
For any hardware, software, printer, paper, or ink problems, please contact a aide.
College policy requires compliance with all U.S. copyright laws. Copying software
without appropriate authorization violates these laws. Illegal use of materials in
the labs is grounds for denial of use of the labs and confiscation of illegally
used materials.
Any failure to follow these lab rules may result in the loss of your lab
privileges.
SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ACCESS TO THE INTERNET
Priority will be given for course related use of computers in the lab.
Access to pornographic sites will not be allowed. If the instructor feels that
students need access to pornographic sites for academic reasons, then this access
should occur at some other private site.
Students are expected to act in a professional manner in the computer labs.
Signs will be posted in the computer labs that indicate that objectionable images
might be present on computer screens in the labs.
Printing of web site images and pages must be for academic purposes only.
Arrangements must be made with a lab aide to print images that could be visually
disturbing to other students.
On-line chatting will be allowed only for academic purposes
CONSEQUENCES:
First Violation: The violator will receive a written warning from the Coordinator
of Instructional Computing outlining the consequences that will follow if there are
further violations.

Second Violation: The violator will be banned from all non-instructor supervised
computer labs for the remainder of the term in which the violation occurs.

Third Violation: The violator will be permanently banned from all non-instructor
supervised computer labs. The violator could appeal any of these actions through
the normal grievance process outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities
document.

Computer Rooms Rules & Regulations


The computer rooms’ rules and regulations are not there to spoil anyone's fun. We
have a large number of students all using the same facilities, so it is important
that there are some procedures in place, which help to maintain the smooth running
of the computer rooms.Computers are provided for use in support of approved course
work, and should be treated as a shared work tool, rather than a means of passing
the time between classes.

All users must behave in a manner that respects their fellow students, staff and
equipment. In addition to the normal Institute regulations, the following points
must be obeyed:

Computer games are prohibited.

Viewing pornography via sites, via internal email, external email, documents,
Internet sites or through any other form on WIT computers is strictly prohibited.

Eating and drinking in computer rooms are prohibited.

Don’t leave rubbish lying around the rooms – use the bins provided. If for some
reason, the bin is removed, please bring any discarded papers, bottles, etc, with
you. It’s much nicer to work in a clean room than a dirty one!

No user shall, take or omit to take any actions which damages, restricts,
jeopardises, impairs or undermines the performance, usability or accessibility of
the computing facilities, the communications network, systems programs or other
stored information/data.

Any behaviour that interferes with the work of other students and staff is
prohibited -this includes the use of personal stereos, radios or any behaviour that
leads to excessive levels of noise. It also includes the use of the computing
facilities in any way which may cause offence to others.

Users are required to take all reasonable precautions to maintain the integrity of
passwords and any other security mechanisms. It is the responsibility of users to
maintain the security of their own passwords. Do not give your passwords to any
other user or allow any user to use your account.

Any attempt to interfere with the integrity of the systems or data stored on any
system is prohibited. This includes all forms of hacking.Students may only access
files which they are authorised to access. Users are warned that gaining
unauthorised access to data (including programs) and interfering with data
belonging to others are criminal offences and persons convicted under the
appropriate Act may be subject to fines or terms of imprisonment and they, and
their parents or guardians, may be required to pay compensation to those affected.
It is an offence to use, access or store any unlicensed software on any system. It
is also an offence to copy, or use any Institute licensed software in any way that
infringes that licence.Users are warned that breaches of copyright may result in
legal proceedings and in some cases constitute criminal offences. The Institute
disclaims all liability in such cases.

The holding or distribution of computer files containing any material which is


offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene or otherwise illegal is a serious
breach of these regulations.

Students who are timetabled into a computer facility have priority over those who
are not. There is no system of reserving workstations outside of timetabled
classes. If you leave a workstation, it must be left available for other users.
If your computer is idle for more than 15 minutes, you will be automatically logged
off.

You must inform the supervising lecturer and/or computer services staff of any
problems that arise whilst using computer equipment.

When accessing remote facilities through network links, the Institute's regulations
remain applicable. Networked services administered by the Institute must not be
used for unauthorised access or activity on remote facilities. When using the
Internet, students must behave responsibly and in a manner that reflects favourably
on WIT.

A breach of any of the above regulations will constitute a breach of discipline and
will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary procedures.Computer Rooms Rules &
Regulations
The computer rooms’ rules and regulations are not there to spoil anyone's fun. We
have a large number of students all using the same facilities, so it is important
that there are some procedures in place, which help to maintain the smooth running
of the computer rooms.Computers are provided for use in support of approved course
work, and should be treated as a shared work tool, rather than a means of passing
the time between classes.

All users must behave in a manner that respects their fellow students, staff and
equipment. In addition to the normal Institute regulations, the following points
must be obeyed:

Computer games are prohibited.

Viewing pornography via sites, via internal email, external email, documents,
Internet sites or through any other form on WIT computers is strictly prohibited.

Eating and drinking in computer rooms are prohibited.

Don’t leave rubbish lying around the rooms – use the bins provided. If for some
reason, the bin is removed, please bring any discarded papers, bottles, etc, with
you. It’s much nicer to work in a clean room than a dirty one!

No user shall, take or omit to take any actions which damages, restricts,
jeopardises, impairs or undermines the performance, usability or accessibility of
the computing facilities, the communications network, systems programs or other
stored information/data.

Any behaviour that interferes with the work of other students and staff is
prohibited -this includes the use of personal stereos, radios or any behaviour that
leads to excessive levels of noise. It also includes the use of the computing
facilities in any way which may cause offence to others.
Users are required to take all reasonable precautions to maintain the integrity of
passwords and any other security mechanisms. It is the responsibility of users to
maintain the security of their own passwords. Do not give your passwords to any
other user or allow any user to use your account.

Any attempt to interfere with the integrity of the systems or data stored on any
system is prohibited. This includes all forms of hacking.Students may only access
files which they are authorised to access. Users are warned that gaining
unauthorised access to data (including programs) and interfering with data
belonging to others are criminal offences and persons convicted under the
appropriate Act may be subject to fines or terms of imprisonment and they, and
their parents or guardians, may be required to pay compensation to those affected.

It is an offence to use, access or store any unlicensed software on any system. It


is also an offence to copy, or use any Institute licensed software in any way that
infringes that licence.Users are warned that breaches of copyright may result in
legal proceedings and in some cases constitute criminal offences. The Institute
disclaims all liability in such cases.

The holding or distribution of computer files containing any material which is


offensive, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene or otherwise illegal is a serious
breach of these regulations.

Students who are timetabled into a computer facility have priority over those who
are not. There is no system of reserving workstations outside of timetabled
classes. If you leave a workstation, it must be left available for other users.
If your computer is idle for more than 15 minutes, you will be automatically logged
off.

You must inform the supervising lecturer and/or computer services staff of any
problems that arise whilst using computer equipment.

When accessing remote facilities through network links, the Institute's regulations
remain applicable. Networked services administered by the Institute must not be
used for unauthorised access or activity on remote facilities. When using the
Internet, students must behave responsibly and in a manner that reflects favourably
on WIT.

A breach of any of the above regulations will constitute a breach of discipline and
will be subject to the appropriate disciplinary procedures.

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