Lab Rules
Business Division Computer Labs Rules and Regulations
- All Students using the labs must comply with the College Policies for Student Use of Computers and Networks. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with SBCC Policies and Standards.
URL: SBCC Student Use Policy
- Only registered Business Division students with a computer login, SBCC Faculty, and SBCC Staff are allowed in the labs.
- All students utilizing the Open LAB or TBA LAB must login to SIRS.
- Copying any software from the computer labs is ILLEGAL. Installation of software or configuration changes on lab computers are NOT allowed. This includes Instant Messenger and other utilities.
- Instant Messenger Programs of any variety are not allowed in the lab. Use, installation and downloading are all violations of the lab rules.
- Displaying inappropriate items is considered misuse of computers and will be reported to campus authorities. Some examples: sexually explicit, graphically disturbing, or harassing images or text.
- Appropriate attire (including shoes) is required in the labs.
- The following are not allowed in the lab:
- Rude/disruptive behavior.
- Food and drink of any kind. (This includes gum and water).
- Pets (This does not include guide dogs)
- Cell phone conversations - Please turn cell phones and pagers to ring silently or at low volume.
- Students may be asked to show their assignment to the lab staff when requested. Students may print only one draft copy and one revised final copy of academic assignments for Business Division classes ONLY. Printing of non-academic documents is not allowed. Print Preview, View Document or View Report on Screen should be used as much as possible to help proofread documents on the screen before they are printed.
- Printing of Internet documents is NOT allowed . Students who are required to print from the internet must show the instructor’s written assignment to the lab staff. Printing from the internet may be done in the Library or the Cyber Center for 10¢ per page.
- Access to classroom equipment such as printers, cabinets, drawers, etc. is restricted to lab employees only. If you need assistance, ask a lab employee.
- The absolute safety of files stored on the network drive (i.e. your H:\ drive) cannot be guaranteed. Students are responsible for keeping critical files on their own disks.
- Students are required to log out of the workstation completely when they leave.
**Violation of These Rules May Lead to Revocation of Lab Privileges, Disciplinary Action from SBCC, or other legal actions**
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