Academic Computing Resources at NVCC

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Introduction

The Academic Computing Resources at Naugatuck Valley Community College are designed to support NVCC academic course activities and recognized student academic needs. The labs provide NVCC students and faculty with the ability to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and computer-aided drafting for completing assignments. In addition, most NVCC computers provide for e-mail and Internet access.

Network Access

All computers in NVCC computer labs and classrooms are connected to the campus-wide and system-wide network. The system-wide network has a gateway to the Internet, so a number of Internet applications are available to all students. Students do not need USER IDs to use the Web browsers.

General network access is available to students. The Username is the Room number and the PASSWORD is STUDENT.

Most printers and programs are accessed via the network. Therefore, students need to be logged into the network properly in order to run their programs or to print.

Computer Use Policies

• Only students registered at NVCC may use instructional computers.
• Computers may be used for course-related or recognized student organizational activities only.
• Students may not load any software onto college computers.
• Connecticut State Law prohibits the display of obscene material on state computers.
• Federal law prohibits exchange of child pornography on the Internet.
• Students may be requested to provide identification/proof of enrollment when using NVCC computing facilities.

• The computing facilities at NVCC are provided to ensure student success in completing assignments. In that spirit, every effort will be made to ensure access to computing resources.
• Credit and credit-free classes take precedence over open availability and instructors may limit access to rooms. Check the posted schedule in the room for actual availability.
• The Computer Lab in E534 is generally open.

Additional Assistance

The Information Technology Department at NVCC provides training weekly to assist students in the basics of word processing, e-mail and the Internet. They are designed for students who are not currently enrolled in a computer class. Please sign up on the sheet posted on the door of E604.