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GRC Computer Lab Information for Students
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Monday |
8:30 am |
9:30 pm |
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Tuesday |
8:30 am |
9:30 pm |
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Wednesday |
8:30 am |
9:30 pm |
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Thursday |
8:30 am |
9:30 pm |
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Friday |
8:30 am |
3:00 pm |
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Saturday |
9:00 am |
1:00 pm |
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GRC Lab is Closed Sundays & University
Holidays The Academic Support Center in JCB
is open on Sunday; but closed on Saturday. |
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To
use the GRC lab students must have the following:
1.
A validated Western New Mexico University ID.
2.
Be registered for a course at the business office for the current
semester.
***ALL
ID'S MUST BE VALID FOR THE CURRENT SEMESTER. ***
You
must sign in on the computer available near the service area. This information is used to track computer
usage. At the end of your
session, please sign out.
There
is no time limit on the use of computer. However,
students who are not currently doing class projects can be asked to give
the machine they are using to a student waiting to use a machine for class
projects.
When
the lab is busy, a waiting list is made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations
can be made for computer equipment (computers, scanners, digital imaging
items, etc.) the day before the machine is needed. Please
see a lab assistant to reserve a computer.
Each student
registered for a class and has paid at the business office is given a username
and password on the 2nd day of classes. This
username enable students to print in the computer labs on campus. (For more information on printing, see
printing policy below). The
account is in the form of lastname first three letters of the firstname
and the password is your social security number. For
example if John Doe is a student and has a social security number of 444-33-3344
then his information is:
Username: doejoh
Password:
4443333444
1.
The first $10.00 of printed material is free. After this, time additional pages may
be printed for $0.05 per page. Additional
pages need to be paid for at the business office in $5.00 increments. (Please
see us if it is near the end of the semester). Printing balances do not
transfer in amounts less than $10.00 and do not transfer between fiscal years. There
are no balance transfers between spring and fall semesters, however, balances
do transfer for over $10.00 between fall and spring.
2.
Transparency printing is allowed on lab transparencies (for an additional
1.00 per page).
3.
Color laser printing is available for $0.50 per page.
4.
Ink-jet printing is available for $0.50 per page
5.
Printed copies can be picked
up at the service area in between the two lab rooms.
6.
All pages printed will be charged to user accounts except for technical
issues such
as paper jams, low toner, etc.
By
signing in, you agree to all GRC Lab rules and policies. Failure to comply with any of the rules
or policies will result in immediate removal from the lab. Please refer to the WNMU Acceptable Use
Policy online at http://www.wnmu.edu/itdept/policies/aup.htm.
1.
Food and drink can damage
the equipment and is not allowed in classrooms or labs. Please
finish them outside.
2.
You will be asked to leave the lab immediately if:
a.
You are using a computer for non-educational purposes. (All games, and ICQ, AOL, AIM, IRC, MSN
instant messenger, etc.)
**If you need to use a chat program for a class,
please notify the lab assistant on duty BEFORE you begin. **
b.
Purposely altering the computers (removing programs, adding programs,
deleting files, etc.)
3.
Please CHECK OUT if you are going to leave your computer unattended
for more than 10 minutes. The
lab reserves the right to assign your computer to someone else in case of
a waiting list.
4.
Child pornography is illegal and will not be tolerated.
5.
DO NOT change any of the computer settings OR install unauthorized
software.
a.
It is illegal to copy or distribute software and its documentation
without the permission of the copyright owner. If you are caught copying or downloading copyrighted software,
legal action will be taken against you.
Regarding
the saving of your work
- You must bring in computer
disks if you are planning to save your work.
- Saving to a network drive is allowed, but we cannot guarantee the safety, privacy or security of files that remain on the server. On the first Monday of the month, all files are deleted.
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We do not sell supplies (paper, disks,
pens, etc.). You can purchase them from
the bookstore.
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The lab will not be responsible
for loss of data, damage, loss of personal items, or personal injury. It
is your responsibility to maintain periodic backups of your data.
- If needed, seek assistance
from on-duty lab assistants (they are identified by their name tag) around
the lab or behind the service counter.
- The lab assistants are
primarily responsible for checking users in/out, helping users get a session
started/terminated, and maintaining the general appearance of the lab.
- The lab assistants are
not responsible for doing your homework for you. This is against the University Academic Honesty policy. They will assist you to the best of their
abilities regarding the use of the computers.
- You are expected
to take the time to learn to use the computers effectively. The lab assistants cannot teach each
individual how to do everything, nor are they expected to know all the
answers. You are expected
to refer to the available manuals. Manuals
may be checked out from the lab assistants with a university ID.
- Important announcements
as well as general information are posted on the bulletin boards and service
counter area.
- A stapler and pencil
sharpener are available at service counter area.
- Trashcans are located
throughout the labs and classrooms; please feel free to use them.
- Please remember that
other people need to use the equipment and clean up your area before you
leave.
- If you experience any
issues with the lab equipment please tell a lab assistant or a member of
the full-time staff.
- If you experience any
issues with the employees in the GRC Computer lab please contact the IT
Academic Computing Manager at 538-6335 or april@cs.wnmu.edu.
Please enjoy using our facilities
and have a great semester.