Information Technology Services | Policies

Policies

While using the Tech Zone and Computer Resource Center (CRC) facilities, you agree to abide by the following policies.

copying, removing, altering, or tampering with Pace systems software and documentation
rearranging, vandalizing, or tampering with computer equipment, printers, cables, furniture, etc.
introducing any type of malware or spyware on Pace computers with malicious intent
using Pace systems to send inappropriate e-mails, spam or phishing attempts, or to establish any peer-to-peer networks
using Pace telephones to make unauthorized calls
posting any advertisements, notices, or other documentation without prior approval from the Supervisor or Manager
smoking, or playing computer games
loitering/sleeping in the labs and classrooms (strictly prohibited)
causing or contributing to an unreasonably dirty workspace (i.e. clean up after yourself)
providing your Pace Portal account to other individuals so they can log in to Pace computers, or logging them in yourself
engaging in loud conversation with others, either in-person or on the phone
interfering with normal day-to-day activities
disruptive, abusive, lewd, or harassing behavior towards other users or staff
displaying and/or playing inappropriate images or videos which may be offensive in nature

usage of Pace computers and other equipment is conditional upon an active Pace Portal account
printing services are conditional upon an active Pace ID Card for students and an active Pace Portal account for Faculty/Staff/Alumni/Guest
alumni and guests are subject to limited service options (e.g. printing, technical support, etc.)
printing/copying/scanning services are subject to the specified charges
all print jobs are automatically set to double-sided printing. Users are responsible for changing their own settings to one-sided if desired or asking for assistance before releasing print jobs
users are responsible for previewing their documents before printing and releasing them in order to ensure that they are formatted properly for printing and no unwanted pages exist
unattended children and use of computer equipment by children is prohibited
all users are expected to abide by all applicable copyright laws and licenses
use of personal software and equipment must be approved by the Supervisor or ITS Manager
users are responsible for backing up their own data and must save all documents to removable media
the Tech Zone and Computer Resource Center staff are not responsible for personal items left unattended in the facilities