Conferencing Information
Toll Free Conferencing
Toll free conferencing services are available for departments, faculty, and staff for business audio conferences. With this service, the moderator, or person requesting conferencing services, is given a dedicated dial in conference line and two access codes, one for the moderator to begin the conference and one for participants to use to join the conference. Once activated, the dedicated toll free number can be used by the host for an audio conference at any time. Up to 48 participants can join the audio conference. Since participants use a toll free number to connect to the conference, there are no long distance or toll charges for the participant. All charges related to the use of the dedicated conference line are the responsibility of the host. Additional features include a web interface where the moderator can manage the conference or add participants. For an additional charge, presentations can also be uploaded to share with participants.
Current Toll Free Conferencing Rates
For more information, or to request toll free conferencing services, please contact Telecommunication Services at 898-2206.
Video Conferencing
Using IP network connectivity, the Tandberg 880 videoconferencing system is easy to use, utilizes high quality video, a 32 inch color monitor, and an integrated wide angle camera with zoom, pan, and tilt. The room sized videoconferencing system is available for use by faculty and staff.
The Tandberg videoconferencing system is located in room 201 of the Telecommunications Building, which accommodates seating for 12. There is a charge of $50.00 to faculty and staff for up to two hours use of the videoconferencing system.
Current Video Conferencing Rates
Telecommunication Services is available to assist with establishing the videoconference connection. To reserve the Tandberg videoconferencing system, interested users should contact Telecommunication Services at 898-2991.
Audio Conferencing (Polycom)
Utilizing breakthrough acoustic clarity technology, the Polycom Soundstation gives conversations across the miles a face to face quality by allowing the user to have a natural, free flowing two-way conversation. The Polycom Soundstation comes equipped with three noise-reducing microphones, thus allowing for a round table setting without diminishing quality, while also filtering out annoying echoes and background noises.
Telecommunication Services provides the Polycom Soundstation as a courtesy service to all faculty and staff on campus. The user will be billed for all long distance charges associated with initiating the audio conference. Please contact Telecommunication Services at 898-2991 to schedule the Polycom conferencing unit. A one week notice is required to secure your reservation.
TCM Conference Room
The conference room in the Telecommunications Building is available by reservation, on a first come, first served basis. The conference room accommodates seating for 12 around a conference table, with additional room available around the walls for standing. The room is equipped with a videoconferencing system, Polycom Soundstation (audio conferencing unit), a PC, including a wireless keyboard and mouse, a projector, projection screen, easel, and a dry erase board. To reserve the Telecommunication Services conference room, please contact Telecommunication Services at 898-2991. Department index number is required to secure reservation and will only be used if long distance charges are incurred during use of the conference room.
