This document does not consider the technology, software, or programmatic uses that can be utilized once the campus and its buildings are ubiquitously interconnected. The primary focus is that without this infrastructure and its possible connections, the potential of the new technologies will not be realized. As we progress towards an electronically distributed format for conducting business on campus, including teaching and learning experiences, the continuance of our institutional vitality will become interdependent on this communications infrastructure. It is not necessary to wire each outlet, but providing the conduit and outlet box during general construction will be much less costly than retrofitting them later. It should be assumed that all general-purpose meeting rooms and library spaces should be connected for two way video capability.
Current practice is to provide video distribution to each general purpose classroom.
Smaller classrooms have one or two video monitors at the front of the room, whereas larger lecture halls and selected classrooms use large-screen video projects, usually suspended from the ceiling, using a pipe mounting or retractable lift structure for securing the projection device. Remote controlled power relays are included for operation from the OMS video control room in Dwinelle Hall or from a local equipment panel. Current practice is also to include a provision for local video tape and disk playback, with equipment mounted in a metal rack type cabinet enclosed in a closet or enclosure at the front of the room. This installation involves only local wiring and should be discussed with Media Services at the time of design. Additional connections should also be provided in lounge and central study areas, such as the Academic Study Center complexes for each cluster of dormitories.