Media Lab Policies
Students
Please make use of all your class notes, handouts, and instructions. If you still need help, feel free to ask one of the lab
assistants. They may or may not be able to help you, depending on their work duties and knowledge. Please understand that they are not there to tutor you, only to assist you if you run into difficulties with the operation of the equipment.
Questions specific to your project should be addressed to your instructors and TAs.
MSB Media Lab Policies
- The MSB Media Lab is for McCombs business students, staff and faculty ONLY. A non-business student may enter the lab, but a business student with a valid ID must be present at all times for a group to use the lab facilities.
- Computer Validation of your UT ID will be performed upon arrival to ensure that you are a current McCombs business student.
- The Media Lab computers are regularly cleaned of student projects over two weeks old. If you have a project that needs to remain on a computer longer than two weeks, please contact a lab supervisor. The Media Lab does not accept responsibility for your project data.
- The Media Lab closes promptly at 5:PM. (Unless extended hours are in effect) Please plan your workflow accordingly. Do not start a project that will continue beyond 5:PM without prior approval of a lab supervisor.
- Absolutely no food or beverages are allowed in the computer environments.
- The labs are on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are available.
- There is a limit of two people working on a project at one time.
- If you have a cell phone, turn the ringer down while in the lab. If you must use your phone, take it outside the lab.
- If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment, or if you leave your station for more than 15 minutes without approval from a lab assistant or supervisor, it may be reassigned.
- Media Lab Printing Policy (faculty and staff customers only, students must print at the Millennium Lab): All print projects need to be approved by media staff personnel and are by appointment only. Minimum turn-around time is 24 hours.
- The sending of messages via the built-in messaging service in NT from computer to computer will result in the locking of your account. If at any time you send a threatening message, we will call UTPD and the university may enact disciplinary actions.
- You can only use one machine at a time without prior approval from a lab assistant or supervisor.
- Illegal copying of software will result in a loss of privileges. Copying copyrighted video, audio, and print media without the permission of the copyright owner is illegal. Lab customers are liable for the use of copyrighted material within your projects.
- The University's Computer Usage Policy states that the recipient of an account on any University computer is the sole person authorized to log onto that account. Do not allow others to log onto your account for any reason. Do not give your password to anyone else, even people you trust. If you suspect that someone may have discovered or guessed your password, you must change it immediately. You will also be held responsible for any destructive or illegal activity done by someone to whom you gave access.
If you have suggestions, complaints, or special questions the lab attendants are unable to answer, please contact the Media Lab Supervisors. There is always one on duty. We really do listen to your needs and problems and try to create the best environment for you that we can within the limits of our resources and policies.
