Some guidelines for behavior in GISIL – 243JH
Encouraged behavior:
- Try out new software – even if it doesn’t pertain to any classes you are taking.
- Start working on class project early in the semester when resources are readily available
- Ask questions – if you can’t get something
to work, try the
- If you have suggestions for new software for the lab, comments about how things are running for you, or anything else that might improve the lab – let us know
- Submit papers/abstracts/posters for presentations – you’d be surprised how much you can learn from the experience – plus, it looks good on your resume/vita.
- Get involved – this could lead to involvement in research projects or even funding
- If you require software that we do not have
on the machines contact the
- If you are the last person in the lab to leave, turn off the lights and make sure the door is locked
- Let us know if something is not working – like CD-ROMs, the network, printers, etc
Discouraged behavior – things we don’t want you to do. Doing some of the following will get your account removed from the lab.
- Software installation – we do not want you to install any software on the lab machines before checking with the TAs or Jerry. In most cases the software will not install correctly This includes student versions of software. There are licensing issues even with student versions.
- Do not store data locally on the computer. Store things on a network drive. Anything on the local machine may be deleted at any time. You may store things temporarily in the D: drive but it will be deleted without notification.
- Open email attachments without checking their origin or scanning them for viruses
- Eating and drinking in the lab. We would prefer that you not do either in the lab but if you have a drink with a sealed top.
- Letting friends/boyfriends/girlfriends/spouses/strangers into the lab to use the facilities – the lab is only for Geography students and students enrolled in Geography courses.
- If you have a lab key do not loan it out to anyone
- Downloading pirated software, porn (or viewing), viruses, trojans, or other questionable material
- Please turn off the ringer on your cellphone and step outside to speak on it
- Don’t play music too loudly and use headphones
- Don’t leave any books, papers, or other materials in the lab – they may be discarded if left long enough.
- Don’t try to change any settings on the computer without asking first
- Don’t disrupt anyone else using the lab
These are to be considered basic guidelines for behavior in the lab. Following these simple rules will help ensure that the lab is functioning correctly. If you are unsure whether a certain behavior is acceptable just ask the TAs or Jerry.
More information about school policies on IT resource use can be found here: Read more
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