A Guide to Our Facilities
Your WSU Learning Center is a flexible facility that
provides for a variety of uses and functions.We provide classrooms, meeting
rooms and study spaces tailored to the needs of our students and our community.
We are connected by cable, satellite and by computer networks to the world,
and each of our learning spaces is designed to take advantage of these
technologies.
All learning spaces at WSU Learning Center are in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Three wheelchair accessible lavatories are on
the premises. Parking accommodates access for the differently-abled and all rooms
are located on the ground level. A (non-cooking) kitchen area is also available
for preparing refreshments.

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OTTER
ROOM
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The Otter Room computer lab consists of 9 student workstations, one of which can be used as an instructor's station with connection to the over-head, digital projector. This room is suitable for computer or internet based instruction and webcasting.
Equipment: Dual-core Intel-based iMac (9 units total) running MAC OS X, each with LAN-port/Airport wireless, external monitor connector port, 2 USB ports, 2 Firewire ports, digital phono jack, and built-in mic & camera. Instructor's station is connected to a digital, ceiling-mounted projector.
Software:
Core Programs include Final Cut Studio, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office suite applications, and Safari or Firefox Browsers. Additional Programs can be used according to class specifications.
Connections: Full
T-1 (max transmission rate of 1.5 million bits/sec)
through the College of Agriculture & Home Economics (CAHE)
wide area network accessible through wired LAN or wifi signal.(WAN)
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The Otter Room computer lab is open to the
public free of charge for study if a group or class is not in session.
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COUGAR
ROOM
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| The Cougar Room is the office of
the Learning Center director, Robert Force. This is the place to be as
you explore your options for a future degree or plot your academic course
through an often confusing landscape.
This room is also the local WSU-Distance Degree Program
video library, with everything from Agricultural Economics to Women in
Management & Leadership.
Drop in and visit and find out how we can take you where
you want to go...
This area is also home to some of the most leading-edge teleconferencing equipment that has been used by many groups to telecommute, such as the Organic Seed Alliance and Jefferson County Public Works. The latter-noted used our tools to successfully interview individuals in distant areas for positions in their organizations.
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Technology Nexus - Plasma TV, ITV device, Mac mini w/iSight camera
Interview & Conversation Area
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TERMS
OF ROOM USE
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A. WHO’S RESPONSIBLE
When a reservation request is confirmed, the person signing for
the room is
responsible for the keys, setting up for the meeting or
event, cleanup afterward
and any damage or cleaning fees.
B. KEYS
Keys can be picked up from the Receptionist, unless the meeting
is during the
regular business hours of 9 am - 5 pm. Keys should be
returned the next business
day following your meeting or event.
C. SECURITY & EMERGENCIES
Along with a facility key, the person responsible for the meeting
or event will ne given
a security code to arm and disarm the security system. WSU-Jefferson
staff will instruct
you in the correct method of arming and disarming the security
alarm.
In addition to the security code, the responsible person will
also be given names & phone
numbers for people to contact in the event of an emergency situation
at the Learning
Center.
D. PARKING
Please attempt to leave parking spaces closest to building available
for our
clients. Additional parking may be found on the south side of
Shold Business Park.
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ROOM
RESERVATIONS
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To reserve a Learning Center
Room please follow these directions:
Complete a Reservation Request Form that includes:
- the name of your organization / group
- a statement which describes the nature of your meeting
- the name and phone number of the person hosting the meeting
- technology needs (example: data projector, satellite downlink)
Additional information may be required to clarify your needs.
All reservations are coordinated by our room registrar, Sally Chapin
at 379-5610 Ext. 200. Upon review of availabilty of the room on the date
and time you requested, and our capability to accommodate your technology
requirements your reservation will be confirmed by our room registrar,
Sally Chapin.
Priority for scheduling Learning Center rooms are: Scheduled for-credit
classes with our education partners; credit, CEU or certificate courses
with Cooperative Extension programs & non-profit community organizations;
meetings with Cooperative Extension, public agencies & non-profit community
organizations & NGO's.
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