Policy

The schedule of the Open Access Laboratory is based on the availability of the faculty-in-charge and Laboratory Room per semester.

Users must present their School ID before entering the Open Access Laboratory. If the faculty-in-charge is not present, users must not enter the Open Access Laboratory. Students must also inform the faculty-in-charge the purpose of the visit such as academic research, completion of laboratory works, uploading of coursework and submissions and general access to digital resources.

Users are required to register via an online log sheet with the faculty-in-charge for computer assignment.

The Open Access Laboratory is intended for academic related activities and research tasks only.

 Social Media use, online gaming, non - academic activities and non-related activities are restricted.

Users must adhere to all relevant policies of the Calaca City Global College including those related to Computer Laboratory Policy, Copyright, Data Protection and Intellectual Property.

Proper decorum and other related school policies like but not limited to Uniform Policy must be always observed inside the Open Access Laboratory. 

Silence or low noise level must be always maintained. Should the activity require audio, users must bring their own headsets or earphones.

Food and drinks are not allowed in the Open Access Laboratory to prevent damage to the equipment. 

Users are responsible for the proper use of the computers and other equipment found inside the Open Access Laboratory.

Users shall not alter system settings or install any unauthorized software.

Report any equipment malfunction to the faculty-in-charge immediately. 

Users must not tamper with, move or disconnect any hardware or peripherals. 

Always log off or shutdown the device after your session. 

Users are responsible for backing up their data. The Open Access Laboratory will not be held liable for any data loss due to system issues or user errors. 

Users are not allowed to plug any removable storage to avoid the spread of virus and malware.  If the students notice any suspicious applications or activities in the computer, please report it to the faculty-in-charge for proper actions.

The Open Access Laboratory provides internet access for academic and research purposes only. 

Use of the internet for any unauthorized activities such as hacking, unauthorized downloads or accessing inappropriate content is strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action as mandated by the policy of the College. 

Violation of the Open Access Laboratory guidelines may result in temporary or permanent suspension of access to the facility.

Violations will be reported to the appropriate disciplinary authorities and may result in additional sanctions.

Serious violations include actions that pose a risk to the integrity, security, and proper functions of the computer lab and its resources. Examples of serious violations include:

1. 1. 1. Hacking or unauthorized access to restricted systems, servers, or other users' accounts.

      2. Intentional damage to computer equipment, network infrastructure, or software.

      3. Use of the lab for illegal activities, such as piracy, unauthorized downloads, or accessing prohibited content (e.g., pornography, hate speech).

      4. Tampering with or disabling security systems, monitoring software, or any other safeguards in place.

      5. Harassment, threats, or abuse using lab equipment or network resources.

      6. Physical or verbal abuse directed towards the faculty-in-charge or other users.

Minor violations involve behaviors that may disrupt the academic environment or misuse the resources of the lab but do not cause severe harm to the facility or users. These will typically result in a warning or temporary suspension from the lab, depending on the frequency of the violation. Examples of minor violations include:

1. 1. 1. Failure to log off after using a computer, leaving it vulnerable to unauthorized access.

      2. Bringing food or drinks into the lab, risking damage to the equipment.

      3. Excessive noise or disruptive behavior that interferes with the work of others.

      4. Using the lab for non-academic purposes (e.g., gaming, social media) during peak hours.

      5. Unattended computers for long periods, preventing others from using the workstation.