RRC Students

Printing will be monitored automatically, and is tied to a student's username.

Approximately 500 single-sided pages(a value of $30.00) per semester.  For single-sided b/w printing, each side of printing costs $0.06. For double-sided b/w printing, each side of printing costs $0.04. For color printing, each side of printing costs $0.10 (for both single-sided and double-sided). The color printers are available at CTC 304 and 302 Computer Lounge. Once the limit is reached the student must purchase an RRC Printing Card to continue printing. RRC Printing Cards are available for purchase in the student lounge vending machine room 202.

RRHEC Faculty and Staff
Printing to an RRHEC supported network printer will be monitored by the PaperCut system and tracked by usernames. There are no individual limits on printing, though departments will be charged the actual cost of the print job.

Individual departments will continue to bear the costs of printing to department owned equipment (primarily desktop printers). These costs would include paper, toner and repair parts. Troubleshooting and maintenance for these printers, however, will be provided by the RRHEC.

Printers are placed in close proximity to the printing areas. Copy machines are available in the central computer lounge, room 302, lab 305 and the library, room 255.

Library
There are some public reference materials that the library will allow anyone to print and copy free of charge. All other jobs will fall into areas specified above. Some Library sponsored activities will also print and / or copy for free. This privilege will be extended at the sole discretion of the Librarian on duty.

Updated: 9/13/2010

RRC Faculty
Copy jobs can be submitted at the Mail Room during normal business hours by completing a simple form. Individual departments will be responsible for the cost of these jobs. Small and immediate copy jobs can be done in the Faculty Work Room using a Texas State Username and Password. Only the Mail Room copier, Faculty Work Room copier, will be available for Faculty use.

Updated: 9/13/2010

The Computerized Classroom and Open labs maintained by Campus Technology Center are designed to be a useful environment for completing academic or University related work. Because of the high maintenance costs and budgetary restrictions, money needed to repair abused, damaged, or stolen equipment may not be available resulting in a loss of resources for user. Each person has a responsibility to use equipment for appropriate uses and in a proper manner.

By using CTC computer rooms, each person agrees to abide by the following conditions:

• Students must save all documents on portable devices such as USB drive/Floppy. CTC is not responsible for any loss of documents stored on the computer's hard drive.
• Scheduled classes have priority over all other uses.
• Disruption of a class in session is prohibited.
• Open labs can be reserved for special events through the lab coordinator.
• Computer availability in the Open labs is based on first come first serve, except when the lab is reserved.
• No food and drinks are allowed in the computer rooms.
• No animals, except guide dogs, are allowed in the computer rooms.
• Limit one computer per person.
• Computer games are not allowed.
• If you leave your computer for more than 15 minutes, your machine will be automatically logged-off. CTC will not be responsible for any unsaved documents.
• No loud group conversations or music (you must wear headphones).
• No disruptive behavior allowed.
• No displaying of offensive materials on the computer.
• Abusive language directed toward any lab tech or patron using the computer rooms is prohibited.
• Physical contact with or sexual harassment of any lab tech or patron using the computer rooms is prohibited.
• Appropriate dress is required.
• Leave all hardware and furniture in its original place.
• Abide by the account setup and printing policy.
• Logout before you leave.
• Do not let another person use your TXState computer account.
• No soliciting is allowed.
• The use of University computer resources for private business or commercial activities is prohibited.
• Modification of hardware and software configurations in the labs is prohibited. This includes modification of the settings and configuration of printers and modification of system software.
• Software license agreements and copyright laws are strictly enforced in computer rooms. Copying licensed software from the lab workstation hard disks or file servers is a violation of federal copyright laws and of University policy.
• External devices such as Zip drives, Hard Drives, and scanners can only be connected to workstations by CTC or with the permission of CTC.
• All laptop users who wish to be connected to a local network port must obtain permission from CTC staff. Network cable must be provided by users and it is prohibited to unplug the network from any workstations to be used on laptops.
• All laptop users who wish to use a local network port must have anti-virus software and all the latest security patches installed accordingly to the operating system.

Parents who bring their children into the facility must take the responsibility for the supervision and control of their child. Any child who is disruptive to other patrons or causes damage to any of the equipment will be asked to leave (along with their parent).

Study groups may utilize computers at the lounges for discussions as long as it doesn't disrupt other people.

All lab technicians have the authority to require individuals to leave computer rooms and/or report persons for violating any of the above policies. Campus Police will be called in the event of refusal to comply. Disciplinary measures include loss of computer privileges.

TIER 1 software:

(This Service packs and updates are scheduled to be installed automatically)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Office Professional 2010 (includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Publisher)
• FireFox
• Internet Explorer
• Google Chrome
• ForeFront Anti-Virus
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Microsoft Media Player
• QuickTime
• Real Player
• Roxio Creator
• Power DVD
• PaperCut

Examples of TIER 2 software:

(Note: This software may already be installed on select computers or it can be installed upon request)
(The list is updated every semester)

• Adobe Creative Suite 5.5
• FactSet
• Inspiration
• Kidspiration
• Libre Office
• Microsoft Photostory
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Microsoft Virtual PC
• Palisade Decision Tools
• ReadIRIS OCR Software
• SAP
• SPSS
• SSH
• Windows Movie Maker
• Others (according to courses offered)

The CTC maintains and updates the RRC computerized classrooms. The Avery building has four computerized classrooms on campus; Rooms 351, 353, 355 and 456. If you would like to reserve one of the computerized classrooms please contact Barbara Herdman via email or by phone at 512.716.4424.
The open labs will only be reserved if a computerized classrooms is not available. Please contact Blake Atkins via email or by phone at 512.716.4301 to check Open Lab availability.

Campus Technology Center equipment may be checked out by RRC students, faculty, and staff. A valid student/staff/faculty ID must be presented upon checkout.

Equipment is available on a first come first serve basis. However, students, faculty, and staff may reserve equipment prior to needing it. Reserved equipment must be picked up within 24 hours of its reservation time or it will be placed back into regular circulation. To reserve equipment visit the Campus Technology Center, Room 304, or call 512.716.4300.

The person checking out the equipment is responsible for any damage done to the equipment and may be charged for replacement. Equipment may be checked out by students during CTC Office hours and must be returned on the same day before closing time. Faculty and staff may checkout equipment overnight for up to 24 hours.