Media Services

Videoconferencing

Contact Information
Susan Brower

Susan is available to answer any questions you have regarding videoconferencing.

Fast Tracks

Media Services provides videoconferencing for classes and meetings. Connections can be made in real time with people almost anywhere in the world. Our system provides a higher quality image than Internet-based software such as Skype and others.

How is videoconferencing used at universities?

Initially, educators used videoconferencing to give people in remote locations the chance to attend classes at urban colleges. While bringing together students and faculty who ordinarily can't meet "in person" is still one of its primary uses, the increasing prevalence of this technology has opened up new doors, including:

  • A noted professor or professional in a field can meet with students as a guest lecturer.
  • Students can interview with prospective employers, graduate programs, internships or other organizations across the globe.
  • Faculty, staff and administrators can meet with colleagues to do research, consultation, planning or conduct small conferences.

Our Equipment + Rooms

Media Services has a dedicated videoconferencing room in the library that can accommodate up to fourteen participants. We also have a portable videoconferencing system that can be used in any room on campus that has an Ethernet connection.

Videoconferencing requires a test previous to the date of the event, and it also requires setup time. Please contact us as soon as you know you would like to use videoconferencing.