Classroom and Lab Computing

Using 100 Thomas

SCHEDULING

100 Thomas Building is a unique University classroom. This 726-seat auditorium contains sophisticated multimedia and computer technology to support instruction for large classes. 100 Thomas is booked heavily for resident instruction courses through normal classroom assignment processes implemented by the Office of the University Registrar. However, University and student organizations may schedule the auditorium for instructional support and noninstructional events. Student organizations contact the Student Organizations & Resource Center in the HUB to reserve 100 Thomas for events. Colleges and departments wanting to schedule a classroom for instructional support activities use the Event Room Request form at https://www.our.psu.edu/scheduling/event.cfm. Knowledge of the opportunities that 100 Thomas offers will improve planning of instruction and events. Call the Media & Technology Support Services technician for the auditorium at 814-863-8505 to inquire about or schedule a tour of the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

Because it is such a unique and sophisticated facility, special requirements for use of 100 Thomas are necessary:

• Orientation & Training - The technology available in 100 Thomas is not difficult to use. However, more diverse and sophisticated technologies are provided in 100 Thomas than in most University technology classrooms. Auditorium users will want to apply these technologies with quality in front of the large groups that 100 Thomas is designed to seat. Therefore, all users of 100 Thomas must schedule an orientation and training session through Media & Technology Support Services (for contact information, see http://www.libraries.psu.edu/mtss/). Arrange for an orientation and training session well ahead of intended use of the auditorium.


• Presence of a Technician - To avoid and troubleshoot any problems that might occur with the systems in 100 Thomas, use of the auditorium may require the presence of a Media & Technology Support Services technician. A technician is available for credit-bearing instruction held in 100 Thomas during normal working hours. Events occurring in the auditorium other than scheduled courses that require the assignment of a technician will be billed for a technician.


• Auditorium Preparation & Follow-Up - Some uses of 100 Thomas require special preparation and follow-up. For instance, located at the front of the auditorium are a podium and a lab demonstration table. Some classes or events in the auditorium might require movement of the podium or table. Users of the auditorium may never move these room assets!


• The podium is moved only by personnel from Media & Technology Support Services. At least one hour is required to move the podium, and at least one hour is required to re-install the podium after it is moved. 100 Thomas users must arrange movement of the podium with Media & Technology Support Services. Availability of the auditorium for a window of time before and after its use is required for podium movement.


• The lab demonstration table is moved only by the Office of the Physical Plant. Auditorium users must arrange movement of the lab demonstration table by completing an Area Services Work Request Form (http://www.opp.psu.edu/asrv/asrvwrf.htm). Availability of the auditorium for a window of time before and after its use is required for the lab demonstration table movement. Because movement of the lab demonstration table requires involvement of skilled trade workers, Auditorium users are advised to make their requests well in advance of anticipated use of the auditorium.

COSTS

• Instructional Use - No cost is associated with use of 100 Thomas for credit-bearing instruction.


• Events Other Than Instruction - Several categories of costs are possible:


• Media Technology & Support Services: Charges are possible for technicians, equipment, and supplies in accordance with the approved schedule of charges referenced in the document, Conditions for Provision of Services, provided at http://www.libraries.psu.edu/mtss/provisionofservices.html.


• Office of the Physical Plant: For information about costs of services, visit the OPP website at http://www.opp.psu.edu/.


• Damages: The person requesting use of 100 Thomas receives billing for the assessment and repair of any damage attributed to auditorium use. Costs could accrue, also, for use of an alternative venue while damages are repaired. Repairs are specified, designed, and priced entirely by the organization conducting the repairs.

QUESTIONS?

Becky Carolus, Manager, Technology Classrooms
106 Computer Building, University Park, PA 16802
814-863-1522, rjc5@psu.edu