Availability
Students not enrolled in the class must vacate the classroom before class begins.
Quiet
Luddy Indianapolis computer classrooms are quiet zones. Students are expected to use low voices when talking and headphones when listening to music or audible computer sounds. Instructor workstations may only be used during classroom time, or if approved by Luddy Indianapolis faculty or staff.
Food & drink
No food or drink is allowed in Luddy Indianapolis classrooms.
Lost & Found
Found items are available from the technology staff in IT 259.
Academic Use
Luddy Indianapolis computer classrooms are for academic use only. Students using computers for academic work will be given preference to those who are not. This includes students waiting to use equipment; those not involved in academic work may be asked to give up their workstation.
Anyone disturbing the academic environment will be asked to leave.
Access
All Luddy Indianapolis students will have access to designated computer classrooms during open hours on a first come, first served basis. The designated rooms will be available while the building is open. When the building is closed some students may be granted access via their CrimsonCard. Interested students must fill out a Facility Access Request Form.
The student’s CrimsonCard must be scanned to enable access. A card scanner is available in IT 259 when the room is open for equipment check-out. There is a special kiosk on the fourth-floor of the IT building at the reception desk that has a self-service card scanner. Some special use rooms have on-line electronic locks that require the student’s 10-digit student ID to be submitted to Campus Police so the lock(s) can be programmed.
Each person entering the room must swipe their Crimson Card, even if the door is opened from the inside, or if several people are entering at one time. The university and the school take the security of people and equipment very seriously. Propping doors open and allowing unauthorized persons to enter the building and classrooms compromises that security.
At the end of the semester, all card access is revoked. Students must re-apply for the next semester.
Persons not affiliated with IU Indianapolis
Access to Luddy Indianapolis technology resources is a privilege granted to Luddy Indianapolis faculty, staff, and students. Access may also be granted to individuals outside of the school, for purposes consistent with the school’s mission. However, sponsorship of these accounts by a faculty member (or department administrator) is required.
File Storage
No file storage is a substitute for a good backup routine. All users should back up files while working, preferably to removable media such as Box or USB flash drive.
The C: drive of every Windows computer and the Macintosh HD of every iMac computer will be cleared of user data periodically throughout the semester. All personal files on those drives (including profiles and files on the desktop) will be deleted in the process.
Software
Computers in Luddy Indianapolis classrooms are maintained by Luddy Indianapolis technology staff. Luddy Indianapolis uses the latest stable version of the Windows and Mac OSX operating systems. Updates and patches are applied as recommended by the OS vendors and IU’s Security Office. Operating systems and software used in support of the school’s teaching mission are updated during the summer. The school rarely does mid-school-year upgrades unless there are problems with versions already installed.
Students may not install software or utilities on any computer in Luddy Indianapolis classrooms, unless directed by faculty or staff. Please submit a service request if software is missing (or needed).
Violation of this policy will be considered malicious intent (see below).
Malicious intent
Anyone found intentionally and/or maliciously destroying system files on any Luddy Indianapolis computers will be disciplined, including loss of computing privileges and possible academic action.
Printing
IU Indianapolis has a campus-wide pay-for-print policy. The Luddy Indianapolis is covered by this policy. More information about this policy is available in the Knowledge Base. The KB also has more information about the CrimsonCard that you should read as well.
Special paper
Special paper may not be used in printers without assistance of technology staff. Transparencies may not be printed under any circumstances.
Schedule Posting
Luddy Indianapolis classroom schedules are maintained in 25 Live Pro. If, for any reason, a room must be closed during a normally open time, a note will be posted on the door.