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R25 has been retired, Astra Schedule now live

By epaxton on May 20, 2013 12:48 PM | 1 Comment

Effective immediately, R25 will no longer be in use. OCM's new system-wide classroom and event scheduling system, Astra Schedule, is now live. It will replace the former classroom schedule viewers and request process.
A quick start guide is available on the new Astra Schedule homepage on how to request a classroom for an event. Demonstrations will also be held at the following locations on campus:

Saint Paul: Tuesday, May 21, 9 -10 a.m., Ruttan B35
West Bank: Wednesday, May 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Blegen 10
East Bank: Thursday, May 23, 9-10 a.m., Nicholson 155 (Or watch this session live via UM Connect.)

Scheduling Update: Summer schedule for Scheduling Update

By epaxton on May 15, 2013 4:22 PM | No Comments

Scheduling Update will be taking a short break during summer. There will be no regularly scheduled Scheduling Updates in June or July. It will resume again on August 7, running on the first and third Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year.

Scheduling Update: Astra, Astra! Read all about it!

By epaxton on May 15, 2013 4:22 PM | No Comments

On May 20, 2013, OCM will launch a new, system-wide classroom and event scheduling system called Astra Schedule. It will replace the current classroom schedule viewers and request process.

A quick start guide is available on the new Astra Schedule homepage on how to request a classroom for an event. Demonstrations will also be held at the following locations on campus:

Saint Paul: Tuesday, May 21, 9 -10 a.m., Ruttan B35
West Bank: Wednesday, May 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Blegen 10
East Bank: Thursday, May 23, 9-10 a.m., Nicholson 155 (Or watch this session live via UM Connect.)

Beginning May 20, we encourage you to visit the View Classroom Schedules page on the OCM website to access the new calendaring and room request system. Please let us know if you have any questions about this change.

Scheduling Update: May SR Help workshop scheduled

By epaxton on May 15, 2013 4:21 PM | No Comments

On Tuesday, May 21, a workshop is scheduled to address the topics of final grades for spring classes and registration/waitlisting for summer and fall classes. The workshop is scheduled to run from 11am-noon in 140 Nolte Hall (please note change in location). No prior registration is needed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Records Training and Support Team at 612-625-2803 or email srhelp@umn.edu.

Scheduling Update: Summer projects impact classroom availability

By epaxton on May 15, 2013 4:20 PM | No Comments

From lighting updates to furniture replacements to technology upgrades, general purpose classrooms and study spaces often receive a refresh during the summer months. Project teams and technicians will be around campus this summer. To learn more about Office of Classroom Management (OCM) projects, visit the OCM projects web page.

Scheduling Update: Spring 2014 (1143) scheduling available soon

By epaxton on May 15, 2013 4:19 PM | No Comments

Room assignments for spring 2014 (1143) will be available on the Class Schedule on May 29. At that time, you can make updates to course information (cancel, change, or add). Please note: changes made to meeting times, enrollment capacities, and requested room capacities will result in the loss of the classroom assignment.

CTS will discontinue event support and AV equipment rental effective May 15

By epaxton on April 30, 2013 2:58 PM | No Comments

Effective May 16, 2013, Classroom Technical Services (CTS) event support and AV equipment rental services will be discontinued. This will be the only change in services. CTS remains very invested in the design and installation of classroom presentation systems, as well as dynamic digital signage services.

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact Wanda Marsolek. For future event services and support, CTS recommends working with Audio Visual & Video Resources (AVVR). Contact Tom Anderson at toma@avvr.com.

U Card access

By epaxton on January 28, 2013 2:59 PM | No Comments

Q: I noticed that there is a card reader by the door of my classroom. Will I need U Card access? How do I set that up?

A: Many general purpose classrooms are secured via card access. The classrooms are unlocked when classes are in session so you will not need to have access programmed via your U Card. For more information about classroom hours, see this useful FAQ.

CTS first week activities

By epaxton on January 28, 2013 2:58 PM | No Comments

During the first week of the semester, Classroom Technical Services visited 385 classrooms to check on room conditions and resolve issues. The technicians met with 146 room users to provide on-the-spot training and orientation to room technology features, answer questions, and troubleshoot any presentation problems instructors experienced.

Keeping classrooms in tip top shape

By epaxton on January 28, 2013 2:57 PM | No Comments

Just as you would like to find a classroom ready for your use, it is equally important to leave the room in a teaching-ready condition for the next instructor or event. Before leaving the room, check these items:

-Is the AV system turned off?
-Are the rechargeable microphones returned to the charging station? Are any other microphones easy to locate at the instructor station?
-Is the room furniture re-set to the layout posted in the room?
-Are all the writing surfaces completely erased of markings?
-Are all postings removed from walls?
-Did you use the last of any supplies, such as markers or batteries? Did you notice any malfunctioning equipment or problems with the room environment? If so, call the Classroom Support Hotline to report the issue: 5-1086.

There is a very short time in between classes that are scheduled back-to-back. Please be considerate and leave the room in a teaching-ready condition for the next instructor to save valuable class time for teaching and learning.

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