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Prescott Campus Computer Commons
Computer Lab Usage Policies and Procedures
Click here for the full text of our acceptable use statement
In order to maintain a pleasant working atmosphere for all students, the following procedures have been established to provide the best use for the computer lab:
General
- No food or drinks are allowed at the computer stations.
- Although the computer lab is an open lab please keep talking and noise level at a minimum.
- Students are expected to leave their work area clean before vacating lab.
- Any unused or scrap paper should be placed in the recycle crate located below the printers
- No cell phones.
- Children not allowed unless attended by an adult.
There are three scanners available for all students. Once you have finished your scanning please move to another computer so the scanner is available for other students.
When saving your work in the lab make sure you are saving it on your “Z” drive. Also be sure to make a backup of your files on your own media (flash drive or CD). The hard drives of the lab’s computers are cleaned out on a regular basis.
Assistance
- A lab assistant is present and available for help during lab hours.
- Most computer class textbooks are available for check-out in the lab on a first come basis.
- Headphones are available for student check-out in the lab
Printing
- Black and white printing is available at no cost. In order to keep printing costs down, please try to observe a limit of 10 pages.
- If you need more than 10 pages please check with lab personnel before printing.
- If you need more than one copy of your printout, there is a copy machine available in the library which is located on the ground floor of the computer Commons Building (Bldg.19).
- Color printing is for class work only. If you need something printed in color please check with lab personnel first.
Anyone abusing this policy may have their printing privileges revoked.
Proper Usage
It is against policy to view, send or display inappropriate, abusive or threatening material via the computers.
Anyone found damaging/abusing the computers may be subject to immediate suspension of their computer privileges suspended and any appropriate action may be taken. These actions include and are not limited to:
- Illegal copying of copyrighted software
- Physical damage to the computers, hardware, software or the facility.
The computer lab adheres to the college’s computer, Internet and electronic communications policy
