Computer Labs/Student Use Computers

Computers for student use can be found in the Library, Mac Hall Room 11, Ed Complex Room 203, Springer Center 105, and the Center for Learning Excellence in the Ed Complex. A computer lab is also maintained in the Department of Nursing for use exclusively by nursing students. Most campus computers are IBM-compatible PCs, with exception of the Art Department computer lab which uses Apple computers. Hours for these locations may change throughout the year, and the campus community will be notified via MacMurray email if changes occur.

All lab computers are equipped with a minimum of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office, and an internet browser. Other software may be available in certain locations as requested for particular courses. Installation of additional software is prohibited unless permission is granted by the Office of Information Technology.

Lab Policies

  • No food or drink is allowed.
  • No cell phone usage.
  • Maintain a quiet environment and be respectful of others.
  • Please inform staff of any issues or problems.

Facilities on Campus

Mac Hall

The lab in Mac Hall Room 11 has 7 computer stations and a printer available. The room is available for student use everyday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is located on the 2nd floor of Mac Hall and is not disability accessible. It is a quiet study space with a couch and a small table for small groups to meet for projects.

Education Complex

The main computer lab is located in the Ed Complex, room 203 and allows all students a variety of hardware and software options. This lab is equipped with 20 computers. They have Windows XP installed and are connected to the campus network. A laser printer is also available.

Art Lab

The Art Department computer lab consists of an Apple iMac with Adobe Design Premium CS5 and Lightroom with OSX 10.6, as well as a Mac G4 with OS 10.4 with a Wacom tablet.

The lab also has an HP Designjet 120 large format printer.

Center for Learning Excellence

The Learning Center has five computers running Windows XP with Internet access. These machines serve many students each day by providing a range of software: Success Builder Math Review alongside Trigonometry; Algebra 1 and 2; and Calculus. Medical Terminology for Health Professions for our nursing students, Adobe Reader/Flash, and Taxcut Software for the business classes are also provided.

Nursing

The nursing computer lab consists of Windows XP-enabled machines with wide-format flatscreen monitors. MicroSim Inhospital client is installed on all computers for use with the Laerdal SimMan medical simulation program. This is a highly advanced Competence Management System that prepares our nursing students for the real world in the medical field with fully simulated instruments, displays, and scenarios. Also available are Medical Terminology for Health Professions and a debrief viewer which is for monitoring class sessions from recorded scenarios.

Library

Pfeiffer Library has eighteen publicly available desktop computers in both the Reference & Periodicals Rooms. Connected to two high-speed laser printers, these computers are available for word processing, email, web searching, and using the library-selected online reference resources or full-text databases.

The library staff carefully selects the online reference resources and databases for content and support of the college's curricula, so that students can find reliable and pertinent information easily. Available from anywhere on the campus network, these databases include Academic Search Premier, OmniFile Full Text Select, CINAHL Plus with Full Text, JStor, PsycINFO, Education Research Complete, SocINDEX with Full Text and many others.