General Purpose Classrooms

Currently Texas Tech University has 44 General Purpose Classrooms. These rooms are in several buildings throughout the campus including Agricultural Sciences, Holden Hall, Human Sciences, Mathematics, Science, and Media and Communication.

The GPC classrooms include the latest audiovisual technology from Extron and Crestron, and the latest computer specifications from Dell.

Rooms contain a projector, projector screen, white board, podium, computer, and touch panel for user interface control.

Technologies that are available in some rooms are Mediasite, Document Cameras, and Skye for Business for distance learning.

Technical Support for General Purpose Classrooms is available by calling our hotline at (806) 742-5381, or email us at ctsstaff.ithelpcentral@ttu.edu.

Technology FAQ

HOW DO I USE THE TECHNOLOGY IN THE GPCS?

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 AGRI 214
• Instructions for HUMSCI 169
• Instructions for HUMSCI 273, HOLDEN 152, MATH 012, MATH 108, & SCIENCE 112
• Instructions for HOLDEN 104
• Instructions for HOLDEN GPCs (except 104 or 152- see above)
• Instructions for GPCs in Media & Communication in the basement or 2nd floor (Extron).
• Instructions for GPCs in Media and Communication on the 1st or 3rd floors (Crestron).

If you have any questions or concerns about using the technology, please contact Classroom Technology Services (CTS) at (806) 742-5381 or at ctsstaff.ithelpcentral@ttu.edu.

Are there technology trainings available for the GPCs?

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 (806)742-5381 or ctsstaff.ithelpcentral@ttu.edu to schedule training.

What if I have issues with the technology during class?

Please call Classroom Technology Services (CTS) immediately at (806)742-5381 and someone will assist you as quickly as possible either over the phone or in person to minimize loss of class time.

Resources

• Scheduling and Access Assistance [ODPA]
• Frequently Asked Facilities Questions for GPCs [ODPA]
• GPC Technology Standardizations