General Purpose Classrooms

Instructors who are scheduled to teach in a GPC will use their Tech ID for access during the term they are scheduled to teach. Instructors will need to obtain a Proximity Card from the Tech ID from the University ID Office if they do not already have one (see below information about obtaining/replacing your ID). The authorization for a proximity card must be provided by ASFR. Before each term, ASFR provides the University ID Office with a list of all Instructor of Records scheduled to teach in a GPC which serves as the authorization.  If you have a teaching assistant or other faculty/staff member that will be assisting with class sessions, please email their name, R#, and email address to ASFR.

If you have a Tech ID:

• GPCs have security locks that utilize a proximity card, which is incorporated into your Tech ID.  If you do not already have a proximity ID card, please take your current ID card to the University ID Office in the Student Union Building (room 103) and request they exchange it for a proximity ID
• It is free of charge to exchange your ID for a proximity ID
• You must of a proximity ID to obtain access to these classrooms
• Proper picture ID is required to obtain/exchange a Tech ID

If you DO NOT have a Tech ID

• Please go to the ID Office in the Student Union Building (room 103).  Your first ID card is free of charge.
• If you have lost your ID, you can receive a replacement ID card for a fee
• Proper picture ID is required to obtain/replace a Tech ID
• Since you do not have an ID, please let the ID office know you need a proximity ID card.  This will save you a future trip to the ID office.

Questions regarding University ID Cards:

If you have a teaching assistant or other faculty/staff member that will be assisting with class sessions, please email their name, R#, and email address to ASFR. ASFR will provide authorization for them to obtain a proximity ID card. Please refer to the FAQ above for additional information about obtaining a proximity ID card.

For guest lecturers, please email their name and email address to ASFR. They will be sent a temporary access code to gain entry into the room.

Please send an email to ASFR and request access to the elevator. A form must be completed and signed by an authorized signer from ASFR. Once completed, if you do not have an ID card, you will take the form to the University ID Office and request a proximity card to be activated for the elevator.

For events, temporary access codes will be issued to the event requestor with their event approval and confirmation. These codes should not be shared with any other faculty, staff or students. The codes are issued to one person who assumes all responsibility for the room when it is unlocked with their code.

Dry erase markers are supplied by ASFR and are checked during weekly room audits. Markers that are no longer working should be left in the room.  This will allow ASFR to track usage for inventory purposes.  They will dispose of them after audits are complete.

You can contact ASFR at 742-3658 and we will be happy to discuss any concerns and/or submit work orders.

Please contact Classroom Technology Services (CTS) at 834-5252 immediately after detection messages are displayed so arrangements can be made to have the bulb replaced. Please keep in mind that it could take several days to replace if a bulb is not readily available and has to be ordered

A space analysis was completed for all Classrooms (110) and Meeting Rooms (680) on campus. This analysis included condition scores, utilization scores, location, and use by the home department. Upon review, rooms were chosen which were in poor condition but could potentially be utilized by multiple departments on campus. If you would like to see a room become a GPC, please submit information about the classroom and the department currently managing the classroom to ASFR for analysis.

The GPC team is always looking for ways to improve the learning facilities on campus. The mission of the project is to provide the TTU community with up-to-date, standardized learning spaces to evoke positive learning outcomes.

Agricultural Sciences - 214 (recently obtained, renovations pending)

Holden Hall

Human Sciences - 169 (Technology only; room has not been renovated), 273

Mathematics - 012, 108

Science - 112

Media and Communication

This information can be found under the resources tab in Ad Astra. Anyone with a valid eRaider username/password has guest access to the system. You can filter by "Campus: TLB" and "Region: GPC" to see a list of all the rooms. If you hover the yellow sunburst next to the room number, you can see a quick view of a picture and features. If you click on the room number, you will be redirected to full details about the room. For detailed instructions, please refer to the "How Do I look Up Room Capacity & Details" FAQ on Academic Support website.

Please contact your department’s collaborative academic scheduler or scheduling point of contact and they can request the space for your section. In order for sections to be scheduled in GPCs, they must meet the following criteria:

• Space Usage Efficiency (SUE): 65% Fill
• Credit bearing sections are scheduled before other activities.
• Section must meet on standard time patterns (refer to OP 61.23 for additional information)

Go to http://academicscheduling.ttu.edu/Astra_Schedule, click on the Events tab and then click on Event Request to begin using the event request forms. Anyone with a valid eRaider login and password can gain access to this system. Detailed instructions on how to request an event can be found under Frequently Asked Questions at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/asfr/facilities/. Detailed instructions on how to navigate through the system can be found at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/asfr/acadsupp/. If you need additional assistance, please call ASFR at 742-3658.

Yes. All GPCs have at least one ADA accessible desk. The number of ADA seats will vary by room based on the total capacity.

No. This table must be readily available for disabled students to use and should not be used as an instructor table.

Please contact ASFR at 742-3658 and we will be happy to work with the instructor or student.

Yes, assistive listening devices are available in the majority of GPCs. The following rooms are equipped with this technology - Holden Hall 033, 038, 104, 155, 225 and all GPCs in Media and Communication.

There is a copy of the instructions in the lectern drawer of each classroom. However, you can print your own copy by clicking on the appropriate link below.

• Instructions for HUMSCI 273, HOLDEN 152, MATH 012, MATH 108, & SCIENC 112.
• Instructions for HOLDEN 028, HOLDEN 106, HOLDEN 109, HOLDEN 111, & HOLDEN 154 or any GPCs in Media and Communication in the basement or on the 2nd floor.
• Instructions for any GPCs in Media and Communication on the 1st or 3rd floors.

If you have any questions or concerns about using the technology, please contact Classroom Technology Services (CTS) at 834-5252 or at ctsstaff.ithelpcentral@ttu.edu.

Yes! Trainings are scheduled before the beginning of the term and the instructor of record will receive a meeting request with the date, time and location. If you are not able to attend the training session or have an event scheduled in a GPC, please contact Classroom Technology Services (CTS) at 834-5252 or ctsstaff.ithelpcentral@ttu.edu to schedule training.

Please call Classroom Technology Services (CTS) immediately at 834-5252 and someone will assist you as quickly as possible either over the phone or in person to minimize loss of class time.

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The GPCs are not equipped with a VCR, however all GPC classrooms have DVD or Blu-Ray players that are included in the instructor computer or lectern.

If you would like to show contents of a VHS during class, please refer to the options below.

1. If your department has a TV/VCR combo that you can check out, you are welcome to bring that to class; however, that cart &/or equipment cannot be left in the room after your class is over. You will need to bring it with you for each class period that you require that equipment.
2. You can convert VHS tapes to DVD at the Digital Media Studio (DMS), which can be found on the 2nd floor of the Library. Below is some additional information about the conversion process at the DMS:
1. They have step-by-step instructions to walk you through the conversion process.
2. They have staff on hand that can assist you.
3. The conversion from VHS to DVD takes twice as long as the length of the video.
4. You can convert copyrighted materials as long as you purchased the original VHS.
5. You have to bring your own blank DVDs.
6. There is no cost to use the conversion system.
7. You have to have a valid eRaider to login to access the software.
8. Contact Information:
   Digital Media Studio
   Location: 2nd floor of Library
   Direct Line: 806-742-2245
   Website: http://library.ttu.edu/services/technology/dms/index.php
   Hours of Operation: Same as Library