- The computing facilities in the School of Architecture and Planning are for the exclusive use of majors, faculty and staff within the School and for non-major students taking courses offered by the School. No outside users (i.e. friends, relatives, etc.) are allowed to use the facilities at any time. Violators risk permanent suspension of computing privileges.
- All School PC systems require login names to gain access to the computers. Continuing academic registration in the School is required for accounts to remain active.
- An allotment for laser printing output is allocated to all users and maintained by the server system. Small and large sized color are available in a variety of options at an additional charge. Details about plotting/printing options are available in the Media Services rooms located in Hayes and Crosby Hall.
- Weekly lab hours will be posted near all major lab doors and will be strictly enforced. Some classes use computing as an integral part of the course work. During these classes, the equipment used for the class will be unavailable to all users not in the class. Scheduled classes in the labs will be posted on the weekly schedule.
- Students may work after the stated lab hours. Students agree to accept full responsibility for the facilities during this usage. When working late at night, we advise all users to work with a partner to minimize security concerns and to keep all lab doors closed and locked at all times. Any persons found to be disabling, bypassing or otherwise circumventing security measures put in place for the Digital Media Group, will be reported to University public safety.
- Smoking is not allowed in any of the computing labs at any time. However, it is high suggested that the use of food and drink around the computing environment be careful and considerate of other lab environment users.
- Questions relating to software packages should be directed to the instructor and/or their course GA/TA using the particular software package. General questions should be directed to the lab consultants located in the labs.
- The computing facilities are to support the academic, research and administrative activities of the students, faculty and staff in the School of Architecture & Planning. Alumni and other non-School users can not be accommodated on our existing equipment.
- Users are not allowed to install software in their accounts or on any School of Architecture and Planning System.
- Any costs associated with the repair or replacement of facilities and equipment damaged as a result of careless, irresponsible or malicious acts will be assessed to the individual's) responsible.
- Pets of any kind are strictly forbidden from entering the School of Architecture and Planning including the Digital Media Group.
School-Wide Computing Policies
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September 22, 2008