DHC Lab Policy

The DHC Lab

Reserved for DHC students only, the DHC lab is located in 594 Kerr Hall and currently houses 6 workstations equipped with Microsoft Office programs. Two of the computers contain MATLAB software. The lab is also equipped with a scanner and an automatic two-sided printer. Students are expected to print responsibly and avoid paper waste (See rules below).

Entry to the lab is available through a swipe card system that requires a current UCD registration card coded especially for active DHC participants.

While there may be an occasional class, the lab is primarily open access with operation hours from 7:30-5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. DHC faculty may make reservations for DHC classes/seminars by sending a request with the class name, date and time to dhc@ucdavis.edu.

Lab Printing Rules

• Print one copy only. Multiple copies should be taken to a copier. Public copiers are available at the Coffee House and Shields Library.

• Use of the lab printer should be for course-related work only.

• Do not waste paper. Only print what you need.

• Test printing is highly discouraged. Use Print Preview.

• Take only your own print outs.

• If you are printing from the Web, please print relevant pages only (e.g., select file, print, then print from pages 1-3, or 10-12, etc.) rather than the entire document.

• Do not jam the print queue with multiple print jobs.

• Use the lab responsibly and be respectful of others who wish to use the lab.

• Notify DHC staff of any problems.

Disclaimer

• DHC is not responsible for any lost, misplaced or stolen items.

• DHC is not responsible for any lost or damaged disks, files, or data.

• Computers may crash so be sure to save your data often.

General Rules

The DHC lab is designed to be a useful environment for completing academic or University related work. Each person has a responsibility to use equipment for appropriate purposes and in a proper manner.

By using the lab each person agrees to abide by the following conditions:

• Lab and printer use by non-DHC students is prohibited.

• Scheduled classes have priority over all other uses.

• No food, drinks, smoking, or chewing tobacco allowed in the computer rooms.

• Limit of one computer per person.

• Do not use the printer as a copier machine. It is not intended for multiple copies.

• No loud group conversations or music (you must wear headphones).

• Respectful language and behavior is expected.

• No displaying of obscene or lewd images or text.

• Leave all hardware and furniture in its original place.

• Modification of hardware and software configurations in the labs is prohibited. This includes modification of the settings and configuration of printers and modification of system software.

• Software license agreements and copyright laws are strictly enforced. Copying licensed software from the lab workstation hard disks or file servers is a violation of federal copyright laws and of University policy.

• Clean up after yourself. Remove all personal belongings when you leave the lab.

• Notify DHC staff of any problems or if you notice any violations of the rules.

Acceptable Use Policies

DHC follows the Acceptable Use Policies adopted by Information and Educational Technology and is governed by all applicable UC Davis policies. These policies include:

• Electronics Communication Policy -(PDF)
• Electronics Communication Policy
• UC Davis Principles of Community
• Student Responsibilities and Conduct Standards
• UC Davis Policy & Procedure Manual Section 210-70 "Copyright"
• UC Davis Policy & Procedure Manual Section 380-12 -Sexual Harassment

For more information about the DHC lab, please contact the DHC office at (530) 752-3225 or email us at dhc@ucdavis.edu

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