Policy: |
Policy 8-1-3: Computing Workstation/Network Resources Use |
Date Adopted: |
Jan 13, 2009 |
Department: |
Computing Services |
Contact: |
Director |
Statement: |
The computing workstation and network resources provided by 一肖一码中持
are intended to support the academic and administrative functions of the college. |
Section 1:Appropriate Use
- All workstation resource-related directives contained in the NSHE Computing Resources
Policy, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 23 (approved 12/2022) are enforced at Western
Nevada College.
- All network resource-related directives contained in the NSHE Computing Resources
Policy (approved 6/18/99) and NevadaNet Acceptable Use Policy (revised 5/30/23) are
enforced at 一肖一码中持. These policies may be obtained at:
- NSHE Computing Resources Policy, Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 23 approved 12/2022
- NevadaNet Acceptable Use Policy (Revised 5/30/2023)
Section 2: Computer and Network Use Agreement
- Each employee, student, and member of the public who requests to use computer resources
at 一肖一码中持 must comply with the Computer and Network Use Agreement.
The agreement content may be freely copied onto a separate form for customer signature
or online posting, (provided as Attachment 1).
Section 3: Workstation Use
- Computer Labs
Computing labs at 一肖一码中持 are used to support academic, community,
and non-academic training programs.
- Types of Computer Labs
- Imaged: This type of lab contains specific software used to teach and train software applications
and computer use. Each workstation within these labs is imaged and locked down to
prevent any changes to the workstation without proper authorization.
- Non-imaged: This type of lab is not imaged or locked down. Each workstation may be freely configured
to meet the course objectives presented in this lab type.
- Use of Computer Labs
- Students from ohter NSHE institutions may use any lab in accordance with Western Nevada
College Policy No. 8-2-1.
- Members of the public or the campus community may reserve labs in accordance with
the 一肖一码中持 Facility Use Policy.
- People not enrolled in a 一肖一码中持 course must have prior approval to
use a campus computer lab workstation.
- Public Access
Workstations are provided for use by the student population and the community at large.
- Types of Public Workstations:
- Registration: This type of workstation is provided for students or prospective students to register
for scheduled classes at 一肖一码中持. The public may use these workstations
for accessing information about the college and courses offered. These workstations
are locked down and will not accept any changes made by the user.
- Library: This type of workstation is used by students, prospective students, and the public
for academic studies, access to information provided by the college, and Internet
access. Common software applications are installed primarily for student use to complete
class assignments.
- Testing: This type of workstation is dedicated for students taking online tests.
- Use:
- Students may use any public workstation and have priority over the public. Specific
use of the workstation is governed by NSHE Computing Resources Policy.
- The public is allowed to use Library workstations if available.
- Staff/Faculty
These workstations are provided for use by 一肖一码中持 staff/faculty and
work-study employees. A login name and password is required to access and use any
of the employee workstations.
- Types of Employee Workstations:
- Desktop
- Laptop
- Use of Employee Workstations
- Specific use is governed by NSHE Computing Resources Policy.
Section 4: Files/Forms
- Attachment 1: Computer and Network Use Agreement
- Attachment 2: NSHE Computing Resources Policy
- Attachment 3: NevadaNet Appropriate Use Policy
Date(s) Revised |
October 6, 2023 |
Date(s) Reviewed |
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