Computer Lab Rules
Author: Ernest Reynolds
You must be currently enrolled in at least one HCC class to be eligible to use the computer labs. Be prepared to show proof of enrollment to receive your computer access ID.
- The first priority for the use of the computer labs is to satisfy course and instructional requirements.
- Children are not allowed in the computer labs (under 17, unless part of a high school tour)
- Food and/or drinks (including bottled water) are not allowed in the computer labs.
- Loud talking is not permitted. Please help maintain a library-like atmosphere.
- HCCS telephones are for college business ONLY! A complementary telephone is available in the atrium
- Be courteous, hold cell phone conversations in the hallway and reduce the volume of cell phone and pagers.
- Unauthorized duplication of licensed software is not permitted.
- Installation of software is forbidden except in the Open Lab (Deep Freeze software will remove any installed programs or save files.
- Must must save data or document files to a flash drive or to the T-drive (Thaw Space)
- Non-authorized persons may not accompany students who are using the computer labs.
- Student printing is a fee for use service. Pay Coleman Cashier for print card accounts. Follow all computer lab printing guidelines. (Please ask the Help Desk staff for assistance).
- refunds are for toner problems (too light, smear), paper jams and other network or printer hardware related problems.
- no refunds or credits for user errors; wrong document selected, page range not defined, document formatting issues, blank pages (WebCT/Blackboard)
- The Student Conduct Policy will be followed as stated in the Student Handbook.
- The Computer Center and Open Lab is not a student lounge, hanging around and discussing exams or scores is not permitted in this area.
When demand for computing resources exceeds the available capacity, priorities will be established and enforced. Enforcement will result in users being asked to relinquish computer resources. UNBF faculty and staff may set or alter priorities as deemed necessary. General guidelines are as follows:
Access Priorities
Highest: Use that directly supports the educational, research and service missions of the Houston Community College District and/or Coleman College. Some examples are, but are not limited to:
- Online Testing (ParTest, WebCT/Blackboard, HESI, etc.)
- Labs reserved for classes, training, or faculty directed activities
- Working on assignments
- Accessing HCC email
- Accessing Web based courses
- Using licensed software as made available in the labs.
Medium: Other use that indirectly benefit the education, research and service missions of the Houston Community College District, as well as and including reasonable and limited personal communication. Some examples are, but are not limited to:
- MSN or Yahoo Messenger (or similar programs)
- Browsing the internet for personal reasons
- Social Networking (Facebook, MySpace, etc.)
Low: Recreational or frivolous use. Some examples are, but are not limited to:
- playing games
- watching movies
- Voice-over IP (talking to friends via the internet)
- Burning’ non-academic materials (movies, music) to CDs/DVDs
