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. The authorization for a proximity card must be provided by ASFR.

Locks are programmed approximately two weeks before the beginning of the term; with the exception of the Summer II term when locks are programmed the first business day after the last Summer I final exam date.

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 & ODPA and are checked during weekly room audits. Markers that are no longer working will be replaced as long as they are left in the room. If markers are thrown away or removed from the room, they will not be replaced.

You can contact Kristina Lusk at Academic Support & Facilities Resources at 742-3658 and we will be happy to discuss any concerns and submit work orders (if needed).

Please contact ASFR 742-3658 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.

ASFR & ODPA completed space analyses of all Classrooms (110) and Meeting Rooms (680) on campus to determine a condition score for each space. The condition score combined with the utilization score resulted in an overall score for the space. ASFR & ODPA chose spaces with the lowest overall scores to renovate into General Purpose Classrooms (GPCs). 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.

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 & 38 Hours Per Week (HPW)
• 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 Kristina Lusk at ASFR at 742-3658 and we will be happy to work with the instructor or student.

An instructional video is available online with detailed instructions on how to use the technology.

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.

Click here for a copy of the instructions for HUMSCI 273, HOLDEN 152, MATH 012, MATH 108, & SCIENC 112.

Click here for a copy of the instructions for HOLDEN 028, HOLDEN 106, HOLDEN 109, HOLDEN 111, & HOLDEN 154.

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

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