Technology Commons Policies

The Technology Commons provides computer resources for students of the University of Houston. These user policies have been adopted to provide fair and equitable access for all users of this site.

Usage of the computer resources at the Technology Commons is governed by the Computing Facilities User Guidelines revised April 1994.

Computer resources at the technology Commons are provided to support the university's academic mission. Usage of these resources for other purposes, particularly for commercial purposes, is prohibited.

Unauthorized use of these resources may result in loss of access to the facility, disciplinary review which could lead to expulsion from the university, termination of employment, and/or legal action.

General Use Policies

• Access to the Technology Commons is permitted to any UH student with a valid UH ID. Students who do not have their UH ID with them may petition the Facility Manager for access.
• Users with disabilities who require special considerations are encouraged to contact a Facility Supervisor or the Manager.
• Food, drink, cell phones, rolling skates, skateboards, and tobacco products are not permitted in the equipment areas.
• Users are not permitted to disconnect site equipment to gain network access for their own portable computers. This service is being studied and users are encouraged to contact a site supervisor or the manager to express their needs. This service is not available at this time.

Reservations Policies

For more information please read the UH General Computing Policies and Appropriate Use of Computing Resources.

Printing Policies

Black and white and color laser printing is available at the Technology Commons. When users submit their print job to a printer, they also attach a simple password. To release their print job, they swipe their Cougar Card at the release station near the printer, and enter the simple password. Staff members are always available to assist. Each user is allowed 503 pages each semester at no charge. Once a user has reached 503 pages, he/she will be charged $0.0149 a page. Color printing is available for twenty cents/page ($0.20). The user assumes all risks and Technology Commons will not be responsible for output quality, security, or mishandling by the user. Technology Commons management may, at their discretion, replace poor quality output that was due to an equipment problem.

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