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It is our hope and expectation that you and other students will be able to run wild and create many wonderful things in this space. These “commandments” are intended to provide that space - and the expectation is that everyone will abide by them. But, as we know, not everyone chooses to do so (1 Tim 1:9-10). We have seen various ways that different schools address these violations, and most use expulsion from the space as the primary penalty. Our penalty system is purposely vague to allow us to handle violations on a case-by-case basis. Some violations (not putting a chair back after moving it) might be comparatively minor, while others are extremely severe. An example of an extremely severe violation would be unauthorized usage of equipment in the machine shop or wood shop, or even authorized usage of a machine shop/wood shop machine without anyone else present. These violations would most likely result in immediate suspension from accessing the Maker Hub. Let's just not go there, please.

It is our hope and expectation that you and other students will be able to run wild and create many wonderful things in this space. These “commandments” are intended to provide that space - and the expectation is that everyone will abide by them. But, as we know, not everyone chooses to do so (1 Tim 1:9-10). We have seen various ways that different schools address these violations, and most use expulsion from the space as the primary penalty. Our penalty system is purposely vague to allow us to handle violations on a case-by-case basis. Some violations (not putting a chair back after moving it) might be comparatively minor, while others are extremely severe. An example of an extremely severe violation would be unauthorized usage of equipment in the machine shop or wood shop, or even authorized usage of a machine shop/wood shop machine without anyone else present. These violations would most likely result in immediate suspension from accessing the Maker Hub. Let's just not go there, please.

Ok, moving onward. You might have noticed that the Maker hub is access-controlled. For students, your standard entry and exit point for the Maker Hub will be the main doors (see the map below). Please do not use the senior design doors, the loading dock doors, or any of the emergency exit doors (unless, for example, there is an emergency or you are receiving a large shipment on the loading dock). During weekday afternoons and early evenings, the doors are normally closed, and we are asking you to keep them that way. It is a serious liability concern for the Maker Hub and the university if people are using the space without undergoing the proper safety training. If you're unsure if the people walking behind you have access to the Maker Hub, please don't hold the doors open for them. Or ask... introduce yourself and make new friends. Everyone in the space should understand the three commandments and will be expected to adhere to these principles.

Ok, moving onward. You might have noticed that the Maker Hub itself and many of the facility doors around the Maker hub are access-controlled. The main doors of the Maker Hub will be propped open during weekday afternoons and early evenings while our work study students monitor the front desk. Otherwise, the main doors should not be propped open except for Maker Hub events. Unless a [[Facilities|facility]] is being monitored by the Maker Hub staff, a Maker Hub work study student, or a volunteer/ace, the facility doors should not be propped open. Please leave these doors closed under normal circumstances. Obvious exceptions are the [[Meeting Rooms|meeting rooms]] and [[Computer Lab|computer lab]] (we don't care if you use them with the doors open or closed). Other exceptions are the [[Wood Shop|wood shop]] and [[Welding Shop|welding shop]]; while users are working in these two spaces, the doors must remain propped open for safety reasons. You might be surprised how something so simple as "proper door usage" factors into the SAFETY FIRST and BE PROFESSIONAL commandments. It is a serious liability concern for the Maker Hub and the university if people are using the space without undergoing the proper safety training. If you're unsure if the people walking behind you have access to a certain facility, ask... don't be afraid to introduce yourself and make new friends. Everyone in the space should understand the three commandments and will be expected to adhere to these principles.

Finally, as a friendly reminder, we have security cameras posted throughout the Maker Hub, so do be on your best behavior. The cameras exist to help protect the space and enforce violations. All public areas are under constant surveillance, and everything is being recorded. This means that, if necessary, the video can be reviewed to help identify nefarious behavior or the cause of an accident. If an accident happens in the Maker Hub, first decide if you need to call an ambulance. Second, notify the Lead Technician and/or Maker Hub Manager. Even if no one got hurt... if you broke something... if something dangerous happened... if a significant malfunction occurred, but then it magically fixed itself later... please notify the Maker Hub employees. It's always better to take initiative in owning your mistakes than for the Maker Hub staff to find out what happened by reviewing the camera footage.

Finally, as a friendly reminder, we have security cameras posted throughout the Maker Hub, so do be on your best behavior. The cameras exist to help protect the space and enforce violations. All public areas are under constant surveillance, and everything is being recorded. This means that, if necessary, the video can be reviewed to help identify nefarious behavior or the cause of an accident. If an accident happens in the Maker Hub, first decide if you need to call an ambulance. Second, notify the Lead Technician and/or Maker Hub Manager. Even if no one got hurt... if you broke something... if something dangerous happened... if a significant malfunction occurred, but then it magically fixed itself later... please notify the Maker Hub employees. It's always better to take initiative in owning your mistakes than for the Maker Hub staff to find out what happened by reviewing the camera footage.