Classroom Management Team Accomplishments and Projects
On-going Projects and Future Plans
It is necessary that one group take responsibility for keeping track of the Navigator classroom chairs - people keep 'borrowing' them from classrooms and not returning them.
Ryan Carrillo is being consulted on solutions to permanently mount the Contact Information Sheet in each classroom.
Swan Auditorium will continue to be monitored as 4 LCD projectors have failed due to electrical circuit fluctuation. A recording meter has been requested to determine fluctuation.
The CMT will continue to implement funded classroom improvements prioritized by the Joint Classroom Steering Committee (JCSC).
Improvement of general classroom facilities remains a problem because there is no budget to address physical space, furnishing needs, or equipment replacement.
Installing ceiling projectors over the next three years, to bring the percentage of installed general assignment classrooms up to 80% is a current goal.
- NOMAD Quinn Renovations target date Sep 08.
- NOMAD Chafee Renovations: demolition & asbestos abatement completed; occupy target date Oct 08; use as NOMAD training rooms until Spring '09.
- CBLS classrooms and teaching labs target date Jan 09.
- PHARMACY classrooms and teaching labs target date 2011
- Tyler Renovations target date May 09
- Additional NOMAD classroom planning is underway for the Kingston, Providence and Narragansett Bay campuses.
Summer 2008
- Classrooms visited, tested and cleaned.
- Online classroom database reprogrammed and populated to be ready for Fall 2008 semester use.
- Electronic access added to RODM Classroom 1; FGTY 028 and 214. Programming progress has been made to automatically include faculty in the default classroom access group.
- NOMAD renovation began for CHAF 219, 251, 104, QUINN 209, 213, 214, 219. Expect renovations to be completed in October 2008. NOMAD-funded technology installations in Math classrooms to be completed for Fall 2008.
- Jane Suvajian, MTS, joined CMT and will act as Chair.
- Swan Aud projector replaced, wireless mics added.
- CMA Web pages updated to simplify navigation and equipment request.
- Took advantage of Epson projector purchase rebate program.
- Keep classroom computer software upgrades in synch with computer labs.
- Janie participated in the review of bids for an AV MPA with RIC & CCRI. Richard D’Andrea participated in the bid spec creation for an Electronic Access MPA with RIC & CCRI.
- Janie contacted Dave Lamb to make sure he would include Chafee Auditorium lighting in his ongoing Review.
Spring 2008
- Swan 305 and 306 will change from being ITS computer labs to ES General Assignment Classrooms after approval by SETA. The two laptop carts will be reservable for use in any Swan third floor classroom.
- Lectern designs continue to be reviewed.
- NOMAD Chafee and Quinn classrooms design/bid spec for Chaf 219, 251, 104, QUIN 209, 213, 214, 219 went to bid. Bob Schultz is URI contact.
- Library 111/115 Curriculum Materials Lab NOMAD renovation completed and room in use for classes.
- Lippitt renovation underway. Math and Honors classroom design completed, bid and awarded.
- CBLS – Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences classroom design completed, bid and awarded. Currently classroom technology is funded in sixteen classrooms.
- College of Pharmacy classroom design completed. AV will be bid separately from TelData and Electrical.
- Tyler Envision Lab and new CSC classroom and lab space planned. Envision Lab and new elevator to be bid.
- Central Falls High School classroom design completed.
- Independence Square Addition classroom plans not yet funded.
- Second projector added to CHAF 271 with controls on front wall.
- BISC Aud and RNGR 103 projectors added to remote monitoring system.
- CHAF 277 stereo sound re-balanced.
- EAST - audio problem resolved.
- All four lamps replaced in Galanti Main projector.
- New classroom contact pages posted.
- Classroom equipment reservation page changed to not reset - easier to make repeat bookings.
- CMA laptops & classroom computers use Office 2007 & Turning Point 2008.
- OIS Web pages replaced by ITS pages - update your bookmarks! Try the Technology A-Z page at: http://www.uri.edu/its/about_ITS/its.computing.index.html
- ITS has restructured, moving Classroom Media Assistance to the Help Desk to extend classroom technology support to 9 pm. CMA updated the Classroom Contact Sheets with Project #: 20070026 to help get reported problems on the CMT Report. Lou Ann Diomandes in the FSCC emails the Facility Projects Detail Report for Project #: 20070026 a couple of days before each CMT meeting.
- Classes are meeting in CHAF 101 this semester, using the NOMAD laptop cart. Another NOMAD cart is available for Chafee second floor use. Reservations and orientation required.
- Pastore: 122, 234 Acoustics. Janie Palm arranged walk-through time with faculty for feedback. Both echo and transmissive sound problems will be addressed. Dennis Jones is URI contact. Target work time Summer 08.
- Will Theatre - replacement portable Assistive Listening System purchased and delivered.
The Joint Classroom Steering Committee (JCSC) will be the group that prioritizes classroom work. A memo was sent out requesting input for consideration. CMT reviewed the most recent Instructional Space Advisory Group (ISAG) 06/07 list, and added other projects that have since been brought to our attention.
ISAG 06-07 prioritized classroom projects:
Project Title/Name: $ AP Requirement Engineering Classrooms 100,000 completed Quinn Classrooms up to standard 70,000 coordinates with NOMAD Summer 08 installs Pastore acoustics 20,000 architect on board - research in progress Classroom Doors, locking 35,000 priority (RODM #1, FGTY 028, 214) Pastore Seating 200,000 Quinn Blanket Repairs 20,000 Washburn seating 42,000 Edwards Auditorium 117,500 Total 604,500 Chafee Auditoria Lighting 620,000
Since this list was created the following projects have been brought to CMT and should be included in prioritization discussion:
1. Chafee 273 termites
2. Chafee Booth & four Auditoria Electric
3., 4., 5. White Auditorium seating, carpet, blinds
2/4/08 Two quotes received for different chair types: Lancaster like Chaf 271 & Fgty 214 $46,605.50 & Concerto like Lippitt $65,603.00
6. Chafee 235 HVAC
7. Edwards Auditorium lighting control (vs access to breaker panel)
Fall 2007
New General Assignment Classrooms (GAC): Tyler 108 and 109. No longer GAC: RDVL 103 & 104.
GAC Room count = 106. 44 of the 106 have at least a ceiling mounted LCD projector = 42%.As a result of our ongoing discussions, Facilities Services Control Center (4-4060) - Supervisor, Lou Ann Diomandes provided us with our first Facility Projects Detail Report for Project #: 20070026. This tool identifies the Work Order number for all classroom problems that have been reported. It also shows which area is responsible for follow-up, what priority has been assigned to the task and a completion date if applicable. We will use it to track new and ongoing classroom problems.
NOMAD (Next-Order, Multi-Modal, Advanced-Design)
- Curriculum Media Library Rooms ready to open for Spr08.
- Chafee and Quinn rooms are in the design phase, on track for Summer 2008 install.
- Demos held for Apreso, Tegrity, Accordent and Mediasite classroom capture systems.
- CBLS - Champlin Foundations funded the proposal by Rick Rhodes and Catherine Sullivan for the auditorium.
- LIPP - project completion due 8/08. PO is awarded. Official start date = 10/4/07.
CHAF smaller auditoria - 18 replacement seats installed.
Jerry Sidio reported 9/10/07 that Classroom Asset Protection money would be made available this fiscal year. To be covered:
- Add Rodman Classroom 1, Fogarty 028 and 214 to the networked electronic access system. (address problem of 2nd doors being left open)...door closer hardware as needed. Move any remaining funds from the $35,000 allocated for electronic access/doors to the Quinn project below.
- Bring some Quinn classrooms up to standard (rooms and extent of work to be discussed to mesh with NOMAD. Quinn NOMAD classrooms to be ready for Fall 08: 209, 213, 214, 219).
- Improve acoustics in Pastore 122, 234. Move any remaining funds from the $20,000 allocated for acoustics to the Quinn project above.
Secure storage cabinets constructed for Music by the Carpentry Shop in Chaf 277 and Indp Aud for digital pianos to accommodate MUS 101 and 106 (General Education). GHeroux in MUS controls access.
Barbara Warburton has information about the appropriate seating wheel types for tiled vs carpeted classrooms. Betty Gil, Purchasing, will be kept in the loop.
Joint Classroom Steering Committee -.Faculty survey.
Summer 2007
NOMAD (Next-Order, Multi-Modal, Advanced-Design) Education Grant - Projects in Chemistry, Physics, the Library, Chafee 101, Education have processed equipment orders. Planning and design underway for specific projects in Chafee, Quinn and the GSO Pell Inner Space Center. A meeting with OSHEAN, URI, CCRI, RIC discussed classroom capture requirements for the Accordent system.IEP II - MTS forwarded draft specifications to Paul DePace for review prior to going out to bid for AV installation.
Champlin brief proposals must be discussed with Garry Bozylinsky or his designate and Paul DePace. Successful proposals require their sign-off.
Facilities Services Control Center (4-4060) - Supervisor, Lou Ann Diomandes joined us for a discussion of how the Control Center works and how we might all be better able to work together on classroom issues. Currently the Control Center has two full time staff, Jill and Anne Marie, and two student employees. They work from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. When requests are logged, a work order number is now issued, which simplifies follow up. Work orders are prioritized (priority, 1-2 days, 30 days, FIFO). When work is done in your area, a hang tag is now left on the door with status information (ordering parts, work completed, etc.) We determined that there are some reports that could be run by building to get an update on work order status. We'll experiment with that during the Fall semester.
ITS installed a Cox Cable drop in the Edwards Auditorium Booth, accessible by MU Tech Pro. 6/19/07.
CHAF 271 seat repairs completed.
BISC Aud LCD lamp swapped by CMA before classes with help from FS.
Spring 2007
Completed projector installs in seven remaining Indp classrooms using EDC NOMAD funds.Wales 224 received Navigator rolling chairs.
RDVL Media closet re-keyed and keys made to make equipment available to faculty teaching in the building.
Ken clarified that any discussion or planning to repurpose a general assignment classroom must be brought before the Enrollment Services Scheduling Office and Capital Planning and Design. If a successful case is made for the need for space, an appropriate room may be identified.
PHARMACY - Scope of work planning and initial classroom technology and furniture discussions underway.
CBLS - groundbreaking took place - Expected Occupancy Jan 2010. Expect Teaching Wing to be open 1/09.
Independence Square Addition- Expected Occupancy Sep 2008. • Paul DePace is URI Contact.
Other departmental installations in progress (Wood 328, UMCC Forum, Weaver CIB, IEP2, KIRK Champlin)
Furniture purchases must be coordinated with Barbara Warburton in Capital Projects.
Enrollment Services will call faculty scheduled in electronic access classrooms for exams two weeks before the exam to remind them to check their URI ID for access, arrange for stand-in access if needed, and schedule equipment orientation and access if needed.
Fall 2006
Major projects include: INDP, CBLS, EDWDS, LIPPITT, PELL.Trent Batson, David Byrd and Pete Adamy put together a proposal to request funding for URI. State funding for teacher prep classrooms in science and math (Next Order Multi-modal Advanced Design, NOMAD). 32 rooms, primarily Kingston campus, but Providence and Narragansett will be included.
INDP Auditorium available for Finals beginning 12/14.
Summer 2006
IITS-CMA is consulting with seven departments purchasing and/or installing LCD projectors with end of year funds.06/07 ISAG funding was directed toward Engineering accreditation work and classroom furniture. Wales 223, 224, 226, Bliss 3rd floor corridor, Kelley 103, 203, 205 asbestos abatement, new floor surfaces and paint, and new furniture has been accomplished for the Engineering accreditation.
Repairs, maintenance and adjustments completed:
- 210 FLAG: audio jack hardware replacement completed
- BISC AUD: Cherry picker lift allowed replacement of projector filter.
- FINE Recital Hall: ADA emitters reinstalled
- CHAF 244: Carpet installed. Room painted.
- CHAF 219: Room painted.
- RODM 001: re-keyed prior to equipment install.
- RODM 001: installed ceiling electric in-phase with front left wall plug for rack.
- EDWS AUD: New seating. Repainted. Restroom improvements have been implemented.
Nine Champlin proposals received sign-off from Technology & Capital Projects to move to the next round.
ES Scheduling staff recently toured the classrooms in the Engineering quad, Biological Sciences, Chafee and Rodman.
Spring 2006
Winter Break projects completed:
- FLAG table tops - cleaned.
- BLISS - 206, 211, 304 classrooms - new flooring.
- FINE C100 - new flooring.
- EDWS Auditorium - door repairs.
- CHAF 271 and 277 - door repairs.
- CHAF 271 re-bolt loose seats; repair damaged tablets.
- PAST 124 - used spare parts to fix as many seats as possible.
Discussed electric and data needs in auditoria of INDP and Center for Biotechnology and the Life Sciences (CBLS) building.
Cliff Katz set up annual deposit for classroom supplies, to be distributed by Custodial Services.
Facilities Services has identified that EDWS Aud, QUIN Aud and EAST Aud could all benefit from the same auto-open door solution that would link the wheelchair access door to the main electronic access door. When the main door is unlocked, it would automatically also unlock the wheelchair access door, and locking the main door would lock the access door. Until this solution can be purchased and installed, a key must be used to unlock the access door for every public event, and to re-lock the door after the event ends. Faculty teaching on a semester long basis are issued a key. One time use requires the pick-up and drop-off of a key from either Classroom Media Assistance, Access Control Office, or Memorial Union.
Fall 2005
Chafee 271 seating and carpet replacement project is complete.Electric receptacle has been added to instructor area of CHAF 277 for use with overhead projector cart.
Cart for EDWS Aud class use is in place. Faculty orientation provided. This is a temporary fix until AV Improvements can be funded, bid, and installed.
Discussed new (CBLS) Center for Biotechnology and the Life Sciences building as a component of the North District Master Plan.
FLAG classrooms in use. INDP Language Learning Resource Center (LLRC) handling Classroom Media Assistance for Flagg classrooms during INDP renovation.
Facilities Services Access Control Office (FS ACO) tested all electronic access doors 12/2. Three problems need to be resolved prior to project sign-off.
Summer 2005
GAC Remedy database project. Programming is complete. CMT members each have access to a section of the data that must be collected and input into the database.Repaired or replaced:
- Edwards Auditorium doors; CHAF 275 audio; Quin Aud electric screen;
- BISC Aud VCR; Kirk Aud projector replaced; Assisted listening systems in
- EDWS Aud and BISC Aud; Created carts for EDWS Aud and PAST Aud;
- Replaced overhead projector (OHP) carts for CHAF 273, 275, 277.
Remote monitoring system for installed LCD projectors expanded; new classroom web pages; classroom standards manual draft completed.
INDP renovation - AV infrastructure bid defined.
LIPPITT renovation - classroom design reviewed.
Spring 2005
FGTY 214 new fixed seating is in place. Capacity 105.Three Rodman classrooms were swapped for RDVL 102, 103, 104, which are now general assignment classrooms (GAC).
The RDVL process gave rise to discussion to identify an initial checklist of work orders to be initiated when a classroom becomes a GAC. After a review of the space, these might include:
- Writing space - work order to FS to have new board(s) mounted if appropriate.
- Ethernet - work order to NETS if no existing drops - or if non-functional.
- Projection screen - work order to FS if new screen(s) need to be hung.
- Floor - work order to FS if cleaning or buffing needs to be scheduled.
- Paint - work order to FS if the room needs a new coat of paint.
Spring Break:
- New screens for overhead projector use were installed in Chafee 273, 275, 277 - previously projected on the wall.
- Bisc Aud racks have new bases to allow maintenance access to the equipment.
- Chafee 235 is the pilot room for a remote projector monitoring project.
- Past 124 Document camera has been replaced.
Fall 2004
The OCP Rickes Associates Classroom Utilization Report found that enough classrooms exist already. Scheduling will need to take advantage of low-use times to better accommodate space needs. This initial report does not take installed media use into account.White boards were installed in the four Chafee auditoria on Veteran's Day.
Summer 2004
Washburn 020 ready for Fall 2004.Independence Roof replaced.
CMT members paired up with Custodial Services Quadrant Supervisors for an all-inclusive classroom walk-through.
The Office of the Provost funded the purchase of approximately 100 tablet armchairs and 5 LCD projectors for general classroom use.
Edwards Auditorium AV improvement project PO has been awarded to acoustical engineering consulting firm to begin writing the bid specifications.
Preference for new seating is for movable tables of 2-3 students, and rolling chairs that facilitate changing room configurations to accommodate small group work.
Spring 2004
Asset protection project updates:
- Washburn 004 has been painted.
- Washburn 020 The leak from along the outside wall has been fixed.
- Bliss 211 - Maintenance reports shades have been placed on all windows that needed them.
- East Auditorium LCD projector and rack returned and reinstalled. Additional security in place.
- Wireless microphones are now available for use in all Chafee auditoria.
Fall 2003
Discussed a return to regular posting on Classroom-L to help improve community awareness of improvements and challenges.Participated in the definition of technology, environment and furniture needs in classroom and other meeting area spaces on the second floor of 210 Flagg.
Asset Protection contributed funding toward improvements in the following areas this fiscal year:
- BISC 105A
- FGTY 214
- WASH 020 & 004
- Re-key of electronic access rooms
- CHAF 271 seating replacement (design only)
- Window treatments in: Craw 222, Indp 103, 201, 202, 207, 208, 210, 211219, 220, 221, 306, 307A, 307B Rodm 001, 002, 224, 225 Rngr 103 Whit 206, 224, 227
- White boards in: Chafee 219, 244, 251.
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Spring 2002
During Winter Break LCD projectors and racks of audiovisual equipment were installed in 13 auditoria and computer teaching labs on the Kingston campus. Most of these rooms, and some other classrooms, also received networked electronic access lock systems. Training sessions were held for faculty.Fall 2001
Midge has negotiated the use of three classrooms in the Memorial for Fall 2001.Quinn 211 screen replaced. BISC Aud broken lights and HVAC repaired, Chaf 235 white board replaced, Gilb HVAC fan replaced. Online classroom problem report form proving useful.
Summer 2001
General Assignment Classroom Contact info sheets have been posted.Enrollment Services made Ad Astra available on a computer in Gary's area to facilitate janitorial access to classrooms times they are not in use.
Electronic access security access project hardware installed in 27 classrooms. Planning and training meeting saw participation from IITS, Enrollment Services, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Campus Police, Library, Safety & Risk Management, Library Science, Ingersoll-Rand.
Online classroom trouble report form has been accepted and is in use.
Spring 2001
- Problems in some classrooms have been addressed, including:
- Additional labeling of overhead projectors and carts; for example, how to access spare bulb
- Independence Auditorium screen replaced
- Biological Sciences Auditorium remote control repaired
- Vendor scheduled on 4/27 for additional work in Biological Sciences and Pastore
- Screens installed/moved in 6 rooms: Independence 201, Lippitt 203 and 211, UMCC 201, Quinn 217, and Roosevelt Great Room
- We are working to ensure that there is a live Ethernet connection in all general assignment classrooms.
- Live in 85 out of 121 rooms; 78 available (not Chafee, Ballentine, Crawford, Kelly, or parts of Independence)
- Check Classroom Directory Web pages for connection information
- Live ports are indicated by a red dot
- Classroom Media Assistance equipment request form
- Problems in some classrooms have been fixed, such as:
- HVAC in Chafee 235
- Curtain rod in Chafee 219
- 10 rolling white boards placed in classrooms that needed more writing area
- Five classrooms were added to the general assignment mix to help compensate for Ballentine going off-line:
- Quinn Conference Room, Library 104, Independence Square 121 and 127
- The Multicultural Center is a shared scheduling situation
- UMCC Forum received screens, whiteboards, overhead projectors, and carts
- Enrollment Services continues to negotiate for other space.
- Installed window treatments in general assignment classrooms in 19 buildings to improve viewing of projected images.
- Six classrooms in the 40-60 seat range received new whiteboards, replacement seating, and a general sprucing up.
