Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Computer Lab?

The Computer Lab provides a library like environment to all registered students,
faculty and staff. The computer lab is where you will complete lab hours for some
courses in Art, Biology,Business-Self-Paced and Traditional, Continuing Education,
English, Math, and Science. Faculty and technicians are available to assist students.

Who may use the Computer Lab?

The Chandler-Gilbert Computer Lab is open to all students currently* enrolled at CGCC.
Students may use the computer lab to work on assignments, gather information for courses,
register for courses, and complete self-paced courses.

Equipment

IBM and Macintosh computers area available, in addition to three scanners.
Two ADA compliant workstations are available with the following ADA software:
Dragon Naturally Speaking, 6.0 Accessible Graphing Calculator, Omnipage Pro,
Jaws 4.0, and Zoom Text Xtra Level 2.

Software

Software available includes Office Suite 2007, Photoshop, C++ and many more. There
is also a variety of course-related software for science, mathematics, business,
technology, languages, the arts, and other classes. Some software is not available at
all stations; please see a technician if you cannot locate your software.

Personal Laptops

The Pecos campus offers wireless connection for registered students and staff.
Wireless access and printing instructions can be found in the lab. Use the Quick
Links to register your device, or come to the Computer Lab for assistance.

Class Reservations

Instructors must reserve Bradshaw Hall Room 123A or a bank of computers prior to
bringing a class into the Computer Lab.

Reservations for rooms can be made months in advance for specific times, by using R25 or
through your department secretary.

Five to seven days is the minimum suggested time frame. It is expected that the class be accompanied by their instructor for the entire lab time.

Call 480-732-7221 or visit the Computer Lab to make your reservation for a bank of computers in the main lab BRD123.

Individual Reservations

Individuals may reserve a Mac workstation for a limited number of hours. In
the event of a conflict regarding the Mac computers (a prior class reservation),
the lab staff will attempt to accommodate the impacted student(s) in C108.

Self-Paced Classes

In addition to the standard structured classes in computer usage, classes are
also offered as self-paced.

These courses are self-taught in a nontraditional, self-paced structure allowing
you to progress through the course at your own pace. Courses taken as self-paced
can be completed in as little as eight weeks, enabling you to register for multiple
computer courses in the same semester.

* A student is currently enrolled if they are registered in a course for the semester in which use of
the lab is needed, and the course is in session. Students enrolled in courses other than the same
semester of use, or students not registered at Chandler-Gilbert, will be asked to use another location.
Late start students may have to wait until their course begins.

If you have questions regarding our equipment/services or need to reserve
equipment or facilities, contact Sherri Basha at (480) 732-7226.