Academic Computing Facility Policies
The mission of the College of ACES Academic Computing Facility is to provide an optimal
educational microcomputing environment. This is accomplished by continually improving the quality
of the laboratory environment and providing access for College courses and individual access for
students, staff, and faculty within the College.
The following policies provide guidelines which enable the accomplishment of this mission.
Lab Use Policy
Students, faculty, and staff of the College of ACES, as well as any other students enrolled in
College of ACES classes, are welcome to use labs during open hours, as shown on the Hours of Operation page. Those outside the College may use the facility as space permits.
- Food and Drink Policy
No food or drink is allowed in the ACES Academic Computing facility at any time. The only acceptable item is water in a clear, closed container. Tables and vending machines are lcoated on the first floor of LIAC.
- Student Lab Attendants
Student lab attendants are available to maintain hardware and software and to assist lab users as much
as possible. However, attendants may not be familiar with every software package that the facility
provides.
- Checking Out Materials
An iCard is required in order to check out any lab materials for use while at the facility.
Instructional Lab Reservations
Faculty and staff affiliated with the university may make reservations for use of the four teaching
labs (Rooms 022, 023, 029,and 030) in the facility. Six weeks notice is requested for such
reservations.
To make a reservation for use of the Academic Computing Facility, visit our Scheduling page.
This will guide you through the process of requesting a reservation
via the web.
When appropriate notice is given, full semester classes have priority over limited use classes.
Software Copyrights
Use of software within the College of ACES Academic Computing Facility shall adhere to all U.S.
copyright laws, as well as University of Illinois policy. Software provided by the facility has appropriate
licensing, which is maintained by the Network Administrator.
It is the policy of this facility that no copyrighted software may be added to or copied from the network
drive by any user. Short term installation of instructional software will take place at the discretion of the
Network Administrator. Please allow at least three weeks for installation and testing. In addition, proof
of appropriate licensing must be provided.
Software requests may be made by visiting the Services page. |
