Computer Center Policies & Guidelines
Important Notice
Using the computers at Las Positas College is a privilege, it is not a right. Students must follow these policies. Violation of these policies may result in the loss of computer privileges, deletion of unauthorized work without notice, and other consequences including suspension and expulsion.
Computer Lab Material Fees
As stated in the LPC Class Schedule, there is a fee for printing from any computer. A PRINT FEE CARD can be purchased from the Bookstore (discount card) or from the card dispensers in the Library or 803 Computer Center (not discounted). A new Print Fee Card must be purchased if the card is lost. No refunds will be made for printing mistakes.
Prohibited Activities
- Do Not bring food or drinks to the library, classrooms, or labs.
- Do Not view offensive websites or files.
- Do Not play games or enter chat rooms.
- Do Not connect your laptop/PC to the LPC network.
- Do Not harass other users verbally or physically.
- Do Not create or introduce computer viruses.
- Do Not restrict access to or damage LPC systems or data.
- Do Not alter the configuration or contents of hard drives.
- Do Not alter data belonging to another user.
- Do Not install software from home or the Internet.
Computer Use Policies
- You may only work on academic projects assigned or authorized by Chabot or Las Positas Instructors. Children are not permitted in the computer labs without the immediate supervision of a parent/guardian and the prior written permission from the Vice President of Student Services. Regardless, visitors may not use LPC computers. College policy and civil law forbid unauthorized downloading or copying software or other files. Use of LPC computers for profit or commercial purposes is strictly prohibited.
- Please do not try to fix a computer or printer if they seem to be malfunctioning or if course related CDs or programs do not run properly-ask for assistance.
Computer Use Guidelines
- In the Library, please ask for assistance from a computer tutor or a librarian. In the Computer Center, please ask for assistance from an instructional assistant. Your files must be saved on your own 3.5 floppy disk, CD-RW, or ZIP disk. Do not save files to the hard drive; they will be erased. Label your disks and Print Fee Cards with your name, class, and instructor's name so if you leave one behind, you might get it back. Floppy disks and print fee cards found in the Computer Center and the Library are kept at the main desk in the 803 Computer Center. Other items are taken to security, room 1605. Please properly exit all software applications and remove your disks at the end of each work session. Please leave the computer on for the next student.
- Please switch all phones, pagers, watch alarms, etc. to silent mode. If you do get a cell phone call, please take it outside so you don't disturb others.
Special Notice about Computer Viruses
Las Positas College like many other colleges and businesses has had problems with computer viruses in the past. We make every effort to keep our computers virus-free. Each computer has software for you to check your floppy disks for viruses before and after each computer use session. Handouts explaining procedures for checking your floppy disks are available in the lab.
Special Notice about the Security of Personal Information on the Internet
Remember that Internet transactions (credit cards etc.) are at your own risk. It is possible to intercept or retrieve information sent through Internet browsers. Many people use these computers. We strongly suggest you not put sensitive personal information through the Internet on public computers.