SCC Policies

Food, Drink, and Tobacco

... are strictly prohibited. It doesn't matter, how much you want it. Food, beverages, and tobacco products all can easily lead to a broken computer. This is especially true of liquids! If you bring in a can, bottle, or travel mug, keep it sealed or leave it on the table by the door on your way in.

Installing software and hardware

... is also strictly banned. Extra software eats up space on the computer's hard drive and can damage existing programs to that they no longer function correctly. Also, leaving software which UNH does not own on the computers can lead to violations of federal copyright laws. Installing hardware can lead to physical damage to the computer which you would have to pay to fix!

If you are a faculty member and need some type of software or hardware installed for one of your courses, please contact us for further information.

Copying Software

... is illegal by federal copyright law. This law is the same as the one you see when viewing a videocassette rental. If you like the performance of the programs you see in the clusters, and you want to put it on your home computer, please go out and buy it yourself. That is the only way it will be legally registered.

Recreational game-playing

... is prohibited in the clusters. The computers are for academic purposes.

Computer-related assignments

... are given for you to learn about computers and how to use them. You may not ask the consultants for help on these assignments insofar as how to do them. This is against the UNH Academic Honesty policy for you to receive assistance from someone else in completing your assignments. You may ask for help if the computer or printer is malfunctioning but not about any details of how to complete the tasks in the assignment.

Access to the Student Computing Clusters

... is restricted to current faculty, students, and staff of the University of New Hampshire. Alumni, family, and friends of the above are not allowed to use the computers. In addition, all users are verified against their CIS Unix account so you must have a Unix account to use our facilities. If you need a Unix account, you can request one, free of charge, at CIS Walk-In Services in the MUB room 109.

Accessibility for the disabled

... is available in McConnell, the MUB, and Kingsbury 128. In these clusters, there are machines equipped with large-screen monitors, Braille keyboards, and DECTalk aids for the visually impaired. There are also adjustable workstation desks for those with wheelchairs. If you are in need of these special arrangements, please speak with the consultants at the front desk and they will ensure that you are situated comfortably.

Printing

... is on a pay per sheet basis. You must have a UNH Copy Card in order to print. Once you print, you must go the the Print Station machine near the printers, insert your card into the Card Reader, and select your print job in order to release it to the printers. Any attempts to bypass this system are strictly prohibited.

The UNH Acceptable Use Policy

... applies when using the clusters. Please make sure you have reviewed the UNH Acceptable Use Policy and that you obey it's rules and regulations.

Other Instructions

... from posted signs or the Student Consultant staff must be obeyed at all times.

These policies must be followed at all times. Failure to do so may result in suspension of computer access privileges, action through the student conduct system, or criminal charges.

If you have any questions about any of these policies, please feel free to ask the Student Consultants or contact us.