The West Valley College Technology Center is a state of the art computer center with
over 700 PC and Macintosh computers. The Technology Center supports computer-related classes taught in
college departments which use computer resources to enhance student learning experiences. The Technology
Center has both instructional classrooms and a general area where students may practice the skills they learn
in class.
We hope that the time you spend working in the Tech Center will be educational and enjoyable. Please read our
policies page carefully; they are intended to
answer many of your questions about the Center's policies and procedures and to support you in your use of
the facilities.
Topics included on this page
About Our Facility-
Who Can Use the Tech Center?-
Signing up-
Hours-
Important Dates For Fall-
Faculty and Staff Services
The facility consists of seven classrooms in the Business Building and four classrooms in the AAS Building that are equipped with computers and printers. These are used for hands-on computer instruction. The Technology Center is located in the AAS Building. This is considered an open-lab for West Valley College students. The machines are both Dell and Macintosh computers. There is no fee for the use of the Technology Center but there is a charge for printing. Please come to the lab with $1 bills. The "pay for print machine" does not accept credit cards or coins.
The lab is open to all currently registered West Valley College students and is only available for college course work. All software for classes that require lab usage is supported in the Technology Center. Students wishing to register for the open lab must bring their West Valley College ID with a current semester's sticker (both available at Admissions) to the Technology Center.
Students wishing to register for the open lab must bring their West Valley College ID with a current semester's sticker (both available at Admissions) to the Technology Center. On your first visit to the lab you will be asked to read the policies and procedures and sign our contract. The signed contract indicates your acceptance of these policies and procedures and will be kept on file in the lab.
Fall Hours - 2008
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Important Dates for Fall
Thursday, September 4 - LAB OPENS
Tuesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day (Observed) - LAB CLOSED
Thursday, November 27 - Saturday, November 29 - Thanksgiving Holidays - LAB CLOSED
Thursday, December 18 - LAST DAY TO USE THE TECH CENTER
Services For WVC Faculty and Staff Only
Contact appropriate staff for assistance as listed below.
To Reserve a Computer Classroom
At least a week in advance, email Max Crumley at max_crumley@westvalley.edu
Specify platform (Apple or PC) and date(s) and time(s) required.
Lab Coordinator
Heide Hughes - 408.741.2438
heide_hughes@westvalley.edu
Instructor Web Page Assistance
Lisa Kaaz - 408.741.2623
lisa_kaaz@westvalley.edu
Setting up an Account on the Instruct Server
Gary Cloman - 408.741.4047
gary_cloman@westvalley.edu
