UWRF Classroom Standards & Support
DoTS is responsible for supporting academic classroom spaces across campus by providing consultation/design, installation/configuration, maintenance, repair, and user support services. Classrooms on campus are built around a common standard and include the following equipment at no cost to any department using the space:
- Primary instructor projector & projector screen or digital display
- Speakers and essential accessories for instructor audio playback
- Control panel for instructors to manage A/V content and functions from a single interface
DoTS will work with departments seeking additional or non-standard technology in classroom spaces, however, the costs for those technologies fall outside the scope of the DoTS classroom budget. We advise customers in advance that non-standard A/V spaces may be subject to delays on support or repairs.
Additional information on how our office evaluates A/V projects is available below:
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Any new classroom, meeting, or collaborative space may be equipped with A/V technology by request to enhance teaching, learning, and programmatic experiences.
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A/V technology may include but is not limited to projectors, projection screens, audio systems (including speaker and microphone systems as-needed), document cameras, control systems, and non-interactive or interactive displays.
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All new A/V build plans include a time line, budget, and a detailed list of any equipment being upgraded or replaced.
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New A/V equipment is selected based on industry standards, reliability, ease of use, supportability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
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All A/V equipment must also meet industry standards for performance and compatibility with commonly used multimedia formats.
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Faculty and staff are provided with appropriate training and support on new equipment.
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New A/V builds may occur throughout the year depending on their location but are prioritized during breaks in the academic year, including J-term, spring break, & Summer term.
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Periodic technology updates are conducted to equip campus spaces with updated A/V technology.
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A/V technology may include but is not limited to projectors, projection screens, audio systems (including speaker and microphone systems as-needed), document cameras, control systems, and non-interactive or interactive displays.
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The campus rubric for A/V technology updates considers the age, utilization, cost, complexity, service disruption, a risk assessment, and compatibility with existing audio/visual equipment, as well as the needs and requirements of faculty, staff, and students.
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All update plans include a time line, budget, and a detailed list of any equipment being upgraded or replaced.
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New A/V equipment is selected based on industry standards, reliability, ease of use, supportability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
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Faculty and staff are provided with appropriate training and support on updated equipment.
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Major A/V technology updates occur during breaks in the academic year, including J-term, spring break, & Summer term.
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Minor updates to A/V technology are conducted on an as-needed basis to address specific issues or requirements.
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Minor updates are planned and implemented with minimal disruption to teaching, learning, and program operations.
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All update plans include a time line, budget, and a detailed list of any equipment being upgraded or replaced.
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New A/V equipment is selected based on industry standards, reliability, ease of use, supportability, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
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Faculty and staff are provided with appropriate training and support on updated equipment.
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Minor A/V technology updates may occur at any point throughout the academic year, but are prioritized during breaks in the academic year, including J-term, spring break, & Summer term.
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Prompt repairs are conducted to address any issues with audio-visual equipment.
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Repair requests are logged and prioritized based on the severity of the issue and the impact on teaching, learning, and program operations.
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If repairs are not possible, equipment is replaced following the appropriate update plan.
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Faculty, staff, and students are provided temporary workarounds, if possible, during the repair process to minimize any disruptions.
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A/V technology repairs occur as soon as possible at any point in the academic year.