UWP CAMPUS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
LAB USE POLICY
Computers in the open access labs are intended primarily for use by UW Parkside students,
faculty and staff, for individual reference and research purposes. UW Parkside welcomes use of
the computers by the general public, but academic work by current UW Parkside students takes
precedence over all other uses of the lab; including but not limited to, non-academic games,
chatting, email or web surfing. A user engaged in non-academic activity may be asked to give up
his/her computer to allow another user to carry out legitimate academic work.
Individuals may not monopolize lab computers by using more than one computer at a time, or by
spending an inordinate amount of time on a computer.
Some labs provide workstations for users with disabilities. When users identify themselves as
disabled, and request immediate access, they shall be given priority access to a designated
station.
UW Parkside is not responsible for the theft or damage of personal property left unattended in
the labs.
Computer users must not install non-academic software on lab computers, attempt to modify the
setup or configuration of lab computers, or cause any computer-related disruption or damage.
Individuals must not tamper with lab computers and peripherals, including turning off or shutting
down equipment, disconnecting cables, attaching personal cables, or attempting to repair
equipment.
Laptop cable connections to the Internet should be made only at designated docking stations.
Computer users assume any risk of damage or corruption to personal data and storage devices as
a result of using lab computers.
The Internet contains controversial material. In accordance with the First Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution, UW-Parkside neither restricts lawful access to materials, nor protects lab users
from information they may find offensive. Campus Technology Services is not responsible for
exposure of minors or adults to potentially offensive material accessed via the Internet using lab
equipment.
Due to the public nature of computer screens, individuals should be aware of and respect the
desire of others not to be inadvertently exposed to material and images that they find disruptive
or offensive. Users are asked to be sensitive to the fact that some screen images, sounds or
messages might be distracting or create an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment for others.
The lab staff respects the privacy of users and do not routinely scrutinize the information or
images displayed on any user’s computer screen. However, the lab staff may take steps to
maintain an environment conducive to study and research.
While the University of Wisconsin-Parkside encourages the use of our computing and network
facilities as a medium of free expression, it must also abide by the Communications Decency Act
of 1996 and Wisconsin laws on obscenity and pornography. Users are reminded that the public
display of obscene or sexually explicit images on the Internet or from other sources may
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LAB USE POLICY
constitute misconduct, and in some cases sexual harassment, that is subject to University
disciplinary action or prosecution under the laws of the State of Wisconsin.
All users of the lab’s computers and electronic resources have a responsibility to use these
resources in an ethical and legal manner. Users must comply with state and federal law and must
abide by the UW-Parkside’s Administrative Policy #58, Network Access and Code of Practice
http://www.uwp.edu/departments/governance/admin/policy/policy58.htm
Computer users must observe applicable intellectual property laws and should be aware that
many Internet resources are copyright protected. For further information, see the UW-Parkside’s
Administrative Policy # 76, Copyright Policy:
http://www.uwp.edu/departments/governance/admin/policy/policy76.htm
and UW-Parkside Library Policy for Electronic Reserve Access to Published Copyrighted
Materials:
http://www.uwp.edu/departments/library/services/copyright.htm
Sanctions
Misuse of the UW-Parkside’s open access labs shows disrespect for the University and disregard
for the rights of members of the university community. Individuals who do not comply with lab
policies may be asked to leave and may be refused future access. They may also be subject to
warning, suspension, prosecution, forfeiture, and restitution, as well as criminal penalties and
civil fines, and may be accountable to civil authorities and the university. UW-Parkside lab
policies supplement other UW-Parkside and UW System policies.
In order for the Campus Technology Services to provide a safe environment conducive to the
pursuit of learning and research, the following guidelines for users have been established. Lab
users are asked to report disturbances and other problems to the staff at the assistance desk
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Individuals should be thoughtful of others who are using the Labs. Lab users must not
engage in disorderly or disruptive behavior, in activities that could cause personal injury,
in activities that interfere with the normal use and operation of the labs, or in activities
that interfere with the privacy of others.
Individuals should be thoughtful of others who are using the labs. Lab users must not
engage in disorderly or disruptive behavior, in.
It is expected that non-disruptive conversations (cell phones excluded) and other
reasonable noise will occur in the open labs.
Lab users should turn down their cell phone ringers or switch them to vibrate while in the
labs. If a call is necessary, the conversation needs take place in the elevator lobby area
near the stairwell; conversations should be kept brief. If the conversation is not going to
be brief patrons are encouraged to take their belongings with them.
Lab users are to use headphones to listen to music. The music should not be loud enough
to be disruptive to others.
Individuals may not enter and use the labs without appropriate attire, including a shirt and
shoes.
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Children should be accompanied at all times for their safety and well-being by a parent or
adult. Children should never be left unsupervised. Parents, not UW-Parkside, are
responsible for their children’s use of the lab, including access to electronic resources.
Only individuals acting on university business may enter staff areas.
Lab users are required to leave at closing, during emergency situations and evacuations,
and whenever requested to leave by lab staff or safety personnel. Unauthorized
individuals may not enter or remain in the labs during times when it is closed to the
public.
Lab users must not tamper with emergency mechanisms such as fire alarms or alarms in
elevators, or open emergency exits in non-emergency situations.
Vending, peddling, and/or solicitation of merchandise or services, including but not
limited to begging or panhandling, displaying or distributing advertisements, brochures,
pamphlets, petitions, or other materials, and/or conducting unauthorized surveys, are
prohibited in the labs.
Campus units which desire to have their handouts available to the university community
will be referred to the Information Center in the Union. Single copies of handouts relating
to specific events may be accepted for use by the Lab Manager.
Lab users should not subject lab users or employees to physical or verbal abuse or
harassment.
Food and Beverages are not allowed in the labs. Please leave them at the designated area
in the lab.
Lab users may not smoke or use any other form of tobacco in the lab.
Substances creating strong pervasive odors that constitute a nuisance to others are not
permitted in the lab.
Lab users must not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or possess, sell, or
use alcohol or illegal drugs.
Lab users must not engage in sexual harassment, overt sexual behavior, or lewd or
lascivious behavior, including inappropriate sexual advances and indecent exposure.
Unauthorized firearms or other weapons, fireworks, explosives, or other dangerous
devices or substances are not permitted in the lab.
Lab users may not bring animals into the lab, with the exception of animals trained or
being trained to assist persons with disabilities.
Form Last Updated: 02/02/2007
Form ID: CTS37 Version: 1