The West Valley College Technology Center is a state of the art computer center with
over 700 PC, Macintosh, and Sun 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-
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. The Labs in the Technology Center provide high-end Power Macintosh computers, Dell Pentiums, and Sun systems. The machines are equipped with Zip and CD ROM drives. All of the computers are connected to laser printers. The lab has several flatbed and slide scanners. Some classes require and are provided with color printing.
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. There is a $5.00 per semester fee for use of the Technology Center. You will be billed for this fee by Admissions and Records.
Summer Hours - 2008
Tuesday & Wednesday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Last Day for Summer, July 23rd.
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
