All schedulers are encouraged to attend Scheduling U this fall to learn about new information regarding Scheduling. Sessions will be held October 15-19 and will take place on the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses. More details will be announced soon.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Scheduling Update: Recap of summer classroom renovations
Several general purpose classrooms and study spaces were renovated or upgraded during the summer. Detailed project information is available on the OCM website, but here are a few highlights:
- Technology Updates: OCM updated classroom equipment in more than 50 rooms.
- Apple TV expansion: Apple TV will be implemented in Appleby 3 and expand to include Fraser 102, Vincent 16, and STSS 114, 118, and 412.
- Student Study Space renovations:
Renovations occurred in Skok, Ruttan, and Willey Hall Atrium. - Furniture Updates: Furniture was replaced in Keller, seating and lighting replaced in Vincent, and seating replaced in Kolthoff.
Scheduling Update: Fall 2012 class cancellations
Remember to cancel classes with no enrollment for fall 2012 (1129). This will ensure that the room assignment is released and the class is no longer displayed on the Class Schedule.
What is a PCC?
Classroom Technical Services' Projection Capable Classroom (PCC) standard encompasses a set of criteria for the design and installation of technology in classrooms and conference rooms, giving faculty and staff the ease-of-use and reliability needed for classroom technology.
This criteria includes easy-to-use controls and devices, a room and furniture layout that promotes learning, network connectivity, and monitoring of the classrooms by OCM Classroom Support staff.
This criteria includes easy-to-use controls and devices, a room and furniture layout that promotes learning, network connectivity, and monitoring of the classrooms by OCM Classroom Support staff.
Classroom Q&A: Help! The door is locked
Many classroom doors have a rigid handle that does not turn that may make the door seem locked. Very rarely are the doors to classrooms locked. To open it, simply pull or push the door, instead of turning the handle.
If you find a classroom door locked, call the Classroom Support Hotline right away at 5-1086. All general purpose classrooms are scheduled to be unlocked Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with limited rooms open on Saturdays. This schedule may be altered by events scheduled in rooms. For more information about classroom schedules, please see our FAQs.
If you find a classroom door locked, call the Classroom Support Hotline right away at 5-1086. All general purpose classrooms are scheduled to be unlocked Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with limited rooms open on Saturdays. This schedule may be altered by events scheduled in rooms. For more information about classroom schedules, please see our FAQs.
Refillable Marker Pilot Expansion
In Spring 2012, OCM started testing a refillable marker product in Nicholson Hall as a more sustainable option for general purpose classrooms. The markers are able to be refilled with ink, preventing costly multiple replacements and supply issues. This fall, the pilot will expand to include Folwell Hall in order to gather additional feedback about marker quality and support. If you have any questions about this pilot, please contact the Classroom Support Hotline at ocmhelp@umn.edu or 612-625-1086.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Welcome to fall semester 2012
Classroom renovations and updates
Several general purpose classrooms and study spaces were renovated or upgraded this summer. You can find detailed project information on the OCM website, but here are a few highlights of classroom projects completed over the summer:
How to locate your classroom assignment
Room assignments for fall 2012 classes are available on the One Stop Class Schedule. Please note: room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of term. While this usually only affects a small number of classes, verify your classroom assignment before the first class meeting. If you have specific questions about your room assignment, contact your department scheduling coordinator.
Classroom technology instructions & videos
Classroom technology instructions have recently been redesigned. The previous PDF versions were replaced by printable web pages and updated to showcase classroom equipment and features available for each building with OCM-managed classrooms. The instructions for each building provide a list of equipment and additional features, a list of rooms that include the equipment/features, and an image of the instructor station in each classroom.
Orientation is available upon request for those who want to learn more about the new instructions. For any questions, contact OCM Classroom Support or 612-625-1086.
OCM News Blog
Stay informed about general purpose classrooms and student study spaces by visiting the OCM News Blog. The blog provides news and information updates throughout the semester and is accessible via the OCM website or by subscribing using your favorite RSS feed/blog reader.
Contact us
OCM is available to help with any questions, concerns, or comments regarding general purpose classrooms or central student study spaces. Contact us via the Classroom Support Hotline:
- Technology Updates: As part of the OCM's commitment to providing instructional technology in general purpose classrooms, OCM updated classroom equipment in more than 50 rooms.
- AppleTV expansion
- Student Study Space renovations: Skok, Ruttan, Willey Hall Atrium
- Furniture Updates: Keller (replaced furniture), Vincent (replaced seating and lighting), Kolthoff (replaced seating)
How to locate your classroom assignment
Room assignments for fall 2012 classes are available on the One Stop Class Schedule. Please note: room assignments are subject to change prior to the start of term. While this usually only affects a small number of classes, verify your classroom assignment before the first class meeting. If you have specific questions about your room assignment, contact your department scheduling coordinator.
Classroom technology instructions & videos
Classroom technology instructions have recently been redesigned. The previous PDF versions were replaced by printable web pages and updated to showcase classroom equipment and features available for each building with OCM-managed classrooms. The instructions for each building provide a list of equipment and additional features, a list of rooms that include the equipment/features, and an image of the instructor station in each classroom.
Orientation is available upon request for those who want to learn more about the new instructions. For any questions, contact OCM Classroom Support or 612-625-1086.
OCM News Blog
Stay informed about general purpose classrooms and student study spaces by visiting the OCM News Blog. The blog provides news and information updates throughout the semester and is accessible via the OCM website or by subscribing using your favorite RSS feed/blog reader.
Contact us
OCM is available to help with any questions, concerns, or comments regarding general purpose classrooms or central student study spaces. Contact us via the Classroom Support Hotline:
- Call 612-625-1086
- Email ocmhelp@umn.edu
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