Student Handbook 2021-22

Study Support
If you require extra learning support outside of your timetabled sessions
please talk with your tutor who can arrange this with you. Learning Support
is also available throughout the week to help with your college work if you
need it.
You can study independently in the Learner Lounge in Brighton and the
Foyer in Bexhill.
Use of the College Computer Network
The network at Dv8 Sussex is provided for you to carry out work related to
your college work only. You will be asked to sign a Code of Conduct (user
agreement) when you start which means you are agreeing to abide by the
college’s rules concerning the use of the computer network and equipment.
You have access to a College server drive which can be accessed by a
username and password, this will be given out at the start of the year. If you
have any problems accessing the drive or your work, please report this to
the Centre Team.
Please ensure you read and understand the IT/ Equipment Housekeeping
rules below:
Only use software that is provided for your use by the College. Any
attempts to install software will result in disciplinary action.
The internet is for educational use; you must not access unsuitable
material. All internet activity is monitored via our secured filtered
domain and improper use can result in disciplinary action.
Do not download executable files, music, movies, or any copyrighted
material. If you need to download something to support your
coursework, please consult your tutor first.
Report any faults to the tutor, Learning support assistant or other
supervising member of staff.
You must not use the system in such a way as to cause inconvenience to
others.
When you leave a computer, ensure that you tidy up after yourself,
placing unwanted print outs in the recycling bins and logging out.
No eating or drinking is allowed in the vicinity of computers under any
circumstances.
You are responsible for making backup copies of all work in case
of a system failure.
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