Code of Conduct for Computer Lab Use

  • You must present your Stetson University ID each time you enter a computer lab. If you do not have your ID, or you do not present it when entering the computer lab or when prompted by computer lab staff, you may be asked to leave the computer lab, even if you are using a computer.
  • No smoking, drinking or eating is allowed in any computer lab. All open and unopened food, beverages and tobacco products are prohibited from entering the computer lab.
  • You must be considerate of other users. Privacy and concentration are important in computer labs. If you need to talk to somebody, please do so in a way that does not disturb other users.
  • Lab assistants are not allowed to interpret class assignments or help with your homework. Lab assistants are there to assist in using the technology so that you may complete your work.
  • The computer labs are an academic resource. As such, please respect the needs of others by not monopolizing the computers for non-academic use.
  • Lab staff is not responsible for any belongings left in the computer labs. Please make sure you take your belongings with you when you leave.
  • The computers in the labs have been set up in such a way as to be used by multiple people having differing needs. Do not change or interfere with the configuration of the computers.
  • Software downloaded from the Internet is not to be installed on any lab computer for any purpose.
  • Documents should be saved to your network drive, to a flash drive or to a cloud storage account.
  • Users are not allowed to print large quantities of flyers, banners or other distribution materials. If print jobs of this nature are required, one copy may be printed in the computer lab and copies will need to be processed through the Print Shop or an alternative printing facility.
  • Attempting to damage or destroy information on the computers will not be tolerated.
  • You are expected to leave your computer workstation in the same condition as you found it. This includes putting chairs back in place and logging out when you leave.
  • Sexual harassment of any type will not be tolerated in the computer labs. Examples of sexual harassment may include, but are not limited to:
    • Sexual battery
    • Displaying pornographic images
    • Verbal harassment or abuse of a sexual nature
    • Subtle pressure for sexual activity
  • You are responsible for reading and abiding by all signs posted in the computer labs.

Violations

The following disciplinary actions may be taken against violators:

  • Temporary suspension of computing privileges and violation documented in student's/employee's record.
  • Permanent removal of computing privileges and violation documented in student's/employee's record.
  • Academic probation with the forfeiting of privileges as stated in the Code of Community Standards.
  • Academic suspension which includes the termination of enrollment for a specified period of time as stated in the Code of Community Standards.
  • Academic expulsion which includes the termination of enrollment for an indefinite period of time as stated in the Code of Community Standards.