Facilities & Services

Facilities & Services for Teaching and Learning

In addition to the Computer Center labs located in the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, the Technology Services department manages and maintains student computer resources in a variety of other campus locations.

Below is a comprehensive list of technology classrooms available on campus:

Technology Classrooms

There are a variety of technology classrooms available on campus for general instructional use. In addition to the technology classrooms listed below, the Wehr Hall auditorium, the Conference Center and Kellogg A have permanent projection systems with a computer, VCR, document camera, and a control system.

Each classroom on campus is wired for access to the campus network and the Internet. In addition, there are many wireless zones. A complete list of wireless zones and additional information is available here.

A computer and LCD projector on a cart can be requested by instructors for use in any classroom. Instructors can access the online equipment reservation form here.

All computers on campus are running Microsoft Office 2007 on the PCs and Office 2008 on the Macs. Office 2007 documents will not open in Office 2003 unless the user has a compatibility pack installed or they are current in their Windows updates. Converting from Office 2007 to 2003 might result in the loss of some formatting. Options exist in Office 2007 to save as Office 2003 or a pdf.

PC Classrooms (number of computers in room)

CH 075 (32)
CH 080 (30)
CH 194 (26)
LA 307 (16)
LA 312 (14)
LA 415 (24)
TL 109G (20)
TL 110 (30)
TL 111 (30)

The Registrar's Office schedules regular semester-long use of these classrooms. These rooms are available for walk-in use when not reserved for classes.

Occasional or one-time use may be requested by completing the room request form. Paper forms are available in the mailroom or in the Computer Center. Requests should be made at least 1 business day in advance.

Smart Classrooms

AL 258
CH 076
CH 188
CH 193
CH 195
CH 291
CH 293
CH 297
CL B18
CL B20
CL B22
CL 105
CL 109
CL 113
CO 119
CO 120
CO 121
LA 109
LA 112
LA 113
LA 301
LA 303
LA 306
LA 308
LA 309
LA 310
LA 313
LA 319
LA 320
LA 417
TL 112
TL 201
TL 219

These rooms contain an instructor’s station with a computer, built-in projection, document camera and DVD/VCR. The Registrar's Office schedules regular semester-long use of these classrooms. Occasional or one-time use must be requested through Facilities Usage.

Mac Lab

TL 113 (in Media Hub)

Twenty Macs, instructor's station, built-in projection, VCR/DVD and wide-format duplex color printer

Media Hub Lab

TL 114D

Seventeen PCs and 8 Macs, CD/DVD burners, CD players, scanners and VHS video editing suites. Students can also digitize and upload video to the Digital Diagnostic Portfolio (DDP) from the stations located here. Black/white and color laser duplex printers are available. Home of Alverno Inferno Free Radio (AIFR).

Nomad Cart Rooms

LA 408 and CH 077

Have Nomad Carts permanently assigned. Nomad Carts include a computer, projector, document camera, VCR, whiteboard and Bose Sound System and a DVD player.

Small group workrooms

TL 109C
TL 109E (has Optical Trackball mouse)
TL 109F (has Optical Trackball mouse)

Each workroom has 1 PC and space for up to six people to work on a computer project

Small group classroom

TL 109D

7 PCs at tables for classes working in groups of two or three

Interactive White Board Rooms

CL 105
CL 109
CO 120
CO 121
LA 303
LA 313
LA 320
TL 114D (in Media Hub)

Contain Interactive White Boards mounted to the wall.

Open Access Lab

TL109B

Computers available for walk-in use by students (not reserved for classes). Color laser and two black/white laser printers are available. All printers have duplex (back-to-back printing) capabilities.

Software

Many different software applications are available and used for coursework. These include standard Office 2007 applications as well as software used by specific courses. Students have access to software for concept mapping, creating graphics, desktop publishing, mathematical analysis and graphing, programming, statistical analysis, tutorials, video editing, and web design. Software maps are posted inside computer classrooms.

Specialized software is available for students with disabilities. Please visit the Adaptive Technology page for more information.