Student use of the Video Production Technology equipment
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The use of VPT resources is a privilege and is not
guaranteed by enrollment in any VPT course. Students may not use VPT equipment, computers,
software or any other resources for any other purpose than class assignments
and must be enrolled in the appropriate class at the time of the requested
use of the resources. No VPT resources may ever be used to work on
commercial projects.
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No borrowers may remove equipment from the VPT
Equipment Room
without observing proper check-out procedures which includes completing the
appropriate reservation, scheduling, and/or check-out forms and being cleared
through the barcode system. |
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Anyone checking out equipment must have a
membership/tracker number. The number will be assigned by an instructor. |
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Students (except those designated as “Lab Techs”) are
not allowed in VPT Equipment Room at any time. |
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No student may ever check out any VPT equipment for
someone else to use and is not ever authorized to “pass-on” equipment to
another individual in lieu of following appropriate check-in procedures. Anyone
doing so will be held responsible for the loss or damage of said equipment
and will also be subject to losing all check-out privileges. |
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Off campus use of equipment is limited to 2 business
days or 48 hours. |
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No equipment can be “renewed”. That is, after the 48
hour check-out period, borrowers must return all equipment that has been
borrowed and may not check out any equipment again for 36 hours. At that time, eligible students
may check out equipment for another 48 hour period. |
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All equipment needs to be checked out and returned during
scheduled lab hours.
Lab hours will be posted on the VPT Equipment Check-out Room door. Note:
Hours are subject to change frequently. It is up to the requesting
students/borrowers to check posted times. No
equipment may be checked in or out at any other time. No borrowers are to
interrupt an instructor in class to help them check in our check out
equipment, but they can request the VPT Lab Supervisor to help them in the
absence of an authorized VPT Lab Tech. |
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Students must have achieved Sophomore status
(completed at least 30 credit hours of VPT instruction) before they can
borrow equipment for off-campus use and it can then be used for class assignments only and must be authorized in
advance by an instructor for the class for which the project is being completed. Specifically,
only students currently enrolled in VPT 2330, 2500, 2660, 2700 or 2910 are
authorized to use VPT equipment off campus. |
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Anyone using VPT equipment will be limited to the use of
equipment they have been trained and authorized to use. |
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If you do not follow proper check out procedures you
risk being penalized.
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By borrowing and using VPT equipment, borrowers agree
to be
financially responsible for lost or damaged equipment. The replacement or repair of
damaged or lost college equipment will be the responsibility of the
student/borrower. Replacement value and method of replacement or repair will
be determined by the Business and Finance Office. |
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Procedures for using equipment in-class are the same as
those for off-campus use. No equipment may be used without an Instructors
authorization. |
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No one outside of the VPT program is authorized to use
any VPT equipment or facilities unless expressly so designated by the VPT
Program Coordinator. |
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Properly authorized borrowers may advance-reserve equipment
by obtaining a reserve sheet from the VPT Equipment Room or from the web (see
link below). Completing a reserve form does not automatically guarantee
availability of the equipment requested. |
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Borrowers who have reserved equipment are requested to
notify a VPT Lab Tech if they decide that they not need the equipment. |
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Borrowers should check out the condition of the
equipment before they leave with it. Once they leave with the equipment,
it is becomes their responsibility. |
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* These policies, guidelines and regulations may
be changed any time as deemed necessary by VPT without prior notification.
VPT reserves the right to contact borrowers or their family, friends,
employers or other associates believed to know the whereabouts of the
borrowed property after 24 hours beyond the 48 hour loan period. * Students are responsible for their own batteries and
appropriate tape stock and other supplies. IF USING SONY CAMCORDERS, PLEASE
USE ONLY SONY VIDEOTAPE. Reserve Form I certify that I have read and understand these policies
and agree to abide by them. Signed__________________________________ Date_________________ If borrower is under 18, this form must be signed by a
financially responsible parent or guardian. Signed__________________________________ Date__________________ |
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