The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) Computer Labs are designed to allow CNSM students improved access to technology.  We have developed the following guidelines to promote a proper working relationship  between our students, faculty, and staff.

I. Please remember to:

• Treat others in the lab with respect and dignity.
• Log off properly when you are finished to prevent others from tampering with your account.
• Shut down the computer properly before turning the power off.

II.  The following may result in your account being disabled:

• Repeatedly failing to log off from your account when finished.
• Logging on with one account to multiple computers at the same time.

III. The following can result in expulsion from the labs:

• Eating or drinking at any time inside the lab.
• Altering or destroying any data or software settings on any computers or the network systems.
• Planting a computer virus or worm on any school computer.
• Using the computers to copy or remove copyrighted material.
• Downloading and/or installing unauthorized software into the computer hard drive.
• Accessing files that contain inappropriate or illegal materials such as pornography.
• Sharing your computer account with other students.
• Sending or receiving messages that are, or can be, considered as harassing in nature.
• Sending messages aliased or masqueraded as if from someone else.

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Instructors: Please go over these guidelines with your students before assigning computer accounts.  It is recommended that you have each student initial a copy ot this Computer Lab Policy to keep in your records.