PVCC: Computer Commons

	Open Lab support for faculty		Data projector remote controls for CC classrooms
	Server space for classes		Show Me First - a classroom presentation on CC Lab Use policies
	Student course data files		Tours of the CC and technology facilities
	Reserve a CC classroom		Request a change in classroom software/hardware/image

Details for each area listed below:

Open Lab support

PVCC employees have free access to use the software and hardware in the CC Open Lab. Employees are expected to show a PVCC staff ID (available from College Safety) to access CC Open Lab resources.

Look for persons wearing a green band around their neck with a badge on the end. These are lab staff available to help in the Open Lab.

Employees in the Open Lab requiring in-depth one-on-one help should schedule time with a technology trainer. Technology trainers include:

Chrystle Hall - Technology Training Coordinator in E115 - 602.787.7784
Jennifer Strickland - Instructional Technologist in E114 - 602.787.6794
Rick Sheets Director Learning Support Center in E186 - 602.787.7183

Requesting a change in classroom software/hardware/image

Only existing, installed software is to be used in the CC Open Lab or CC classrooms. Software changes and updates must meet campus software guidelines and be approved by using the Technology Request Form. Considerations include advance notice (before images are built), compatibility with existing hardware configuration and software, program size and requirements, server and desktop space allocations and availability, and number of users.

Reserve a CC classroom

Classes, meetings, training, and demonstrations for academic classes have first priority after academic classes, labs are available on a first come, first serve, basis.

Ask for a Room Reservation Form (RRF) or use our online Room Reservation Form. CC staff Julie Murphy does most of the reservable classroom scheduling.

NOTE: Only existing, installed software is to be used in the CC Open Lab or CC classrooms. You may request a change in classroom software/hardware or image.

"Show Me First" classroom presentation on CC Lab Use policies

"Show Me First" is a brief Powerpoint presentation on all CC classroom instructor stations. The presentation highlights CC use policies for students (takes about 5 minutes). We ask that instructors show it to one of the first class sessions.

Server space for instructors of CC classes

To request server space for instructor or student files, complete a Technology Request Form.

Data projector remote controls for CC classrooms

Instructors may check out remotes for the classroom data projectors at the check-in desk. Please return them to the check-in desk at the end of class.

Student course data files

Student course data files can be requested to be placed on a lab server which is mapped from all student stations in the Open Lab, complete a Technology Request Form.

Tours of the Computer Commons, the Telecommunications Closet (in the CC), or of the central computer room and network facility (in IRTS)

To request a tour of the classrooms and Open Lab in the Computer Commons, complete a Technology Request Form.

To request class tours of the Computer Commons telecommunications closets (TC) and the central computer room and network facility (in IRTS) are provided. See the Technology Tour Procedure form.