Our Mission 
The mission of the Greg and Missie Alcorn Digital Learning Lab is to provide services and resources that help prepare and enable students to succeed in a global and diverse digital world.

Our Goals 
To serve Catawba College students, faculty and staff by:

• developing and maintaining access to a variety of up-to-date and emerging technology resources and equipment
• assisting with implementing digital pedagogy into instruction and curriculum upon request
• providing access to online resources to engage creativity, innovation and collaboration

Meet the staff of the Digital Learning Lab, here to help you create your ideas and passions!

The DLL provides access to technology tools, digital resources and services to all current students, faculty, and staff of Catawba College. These resources and services include:  

• the DLL webpage and associated social media feeds  
• Technology tools housed in the DLL
• Instructional support and one-on-one appointments upon request  

Student Access  
All currently enrolled Catawba College students have access to the DLL webpage, technology tools, digital resources, and instructional support services.

Access to these services is dependent upon the student's good standing with the college, compliance with the library policies of Catawba College, and compliance with Catawba College’s Student Code of Conduct. Any violation of the college’s Code of Conduct will result in a report to the appropriate Program Director and potential loss of access to digital learning lab services. 

Students who need special assistance due to a documented disability are encouraged to contact the DLL faculty and staff for access or the Office of Academic Accessibility to assist in arranging access.  

Faculty and Staff Access 
All Catawba College faculty and staff have access to the DLL webpage, tools, and resources. Please contact the DLL with any access questions.  

Alumni Access  
The Catawba College DLL provides access to Catawba College alumni through scheduled appointments only. Alumni should contact the DLL faculty and/or staff to schedule these appointments.   

Public Access  
The public only has access to the DLL resources by invitation from the DLL faculty or staff. This access must be scheduled in advance by a faculty or staff member assigned to work in the DLL.  

Spouses and Dependents Access 

Dependents under the age of 18 are welcome to visit the Greg and Missie Alcorn Digital Learning lab when accompanied by a parent or guardian with a valid Catawba ID. A parent or legal guardian must be present and supervise dependents the entire time they are in the Greg and Missie Alcorn Digital Learning Lab. Spouses and dependents cannot be certified to use advanced tools. Laser Engraver and 3D printers are limited to users who have a Catawba ID. 

Food and Drink
Food is not allowed in the DLL. Drinks are allowed with closed lids and away from equipment.  

Cleaning 
Unkempt areas can lead to a safety hazard. Please clean up after yourself. Brooms and cleaning wipes are available for cleaning. 3D prints that need to be discarded should go in the filament recycling box.  

Project Storage 
Lockers are available for students/faculty/staff to use for long term projects. The DLL is not responsible for the safety of contents of the lockers. Lockers are first-come first-served and cannot be reserved. If you are using a locker, we asked that you mark it using a piece of tape and a marker. When you are done using the locker, please remove your name. Any items or materials that are left after the semester will be the property of the DLL. 

Computer Use 
The DLL houses three (3) Surface Studios and one (1) iMac that students/faculty/staff are free to use. These computers have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud, editing software, and modeling software. All users are subject to the College’s acceptable use policy.  

Weapons 
It is against College policy to possess weapons (concealed or otherwise) on the College campus. This can be defined as any illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms, explosives, other weapons or dangerous chemicals on College premises or use of any such item, even if legally possessed, in a manner that harms, threatens or causes fear to others. 

Examples include, but are not limited to; guns, rifles, pistols, bullets, explosives, BB guns, airsoft guns, paint pellet guns, bow and arrows, slingshots, knives, daggers, knuckles, throwing stars, etc. Read the weapons policy.  

Smoking and Drug Paraphernalia 
Making and modification of drug paraphernalia and smoking/vaping products is prohibited in the DLL. Read the Drug-Free Schools & Campus Policy. 

Media Late Fees:

• $10 each day for a max of $40
• After three(3) days of late fees, the equipment is considered lost and the patron is responsible for the full amount of the item
• Students with fees or outstanding equipment cannot check out equipment until fees are paid.

Replacement Fees
Media checkout items have various overdue fines as listed above. If an item has not been returned within three (3) days of its due date, it is considered lost and the patron will be charged an admin fee of $25, the replacement fee for the item, and the overdue fines. If the item is returned in working order, the replacement fee will be waived. Administrative fees and overdue fees will NOT be waived. Items with multiple components must all be returned in working order. The patron is responsible for any missing items from a kit. Replacement fees for each item are listed below. 

Suspension of Privileges 
Any patron that has a fine of $10 or more on their record will have media checkout privileges suspended until the fine is cleared in the Finance Office.  

If you want to use any of the Catawba College branding in your project or design, you must follow the policy for Branding and Identity and have your project approved through the Office of Marketing & Communications (MarComm).