Room Scheduling

Classroom Scheduling: Questions and Answers

CLASSROOM ISSUES     MEDIA TECHNOLOGY     STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS     GENERAL MAINTENANCE   MISCELLANEOUS

CLASSROOM ISSUES

My classroom is too hot or too cold.

• If the classroom environment is extremely uncomfortable, please report this problem to ISU Energy Conservation.

Whom do I contact for more chalk, white board markers and erasers for my classroom?

• If these items are missing from your classroom, please contact Custodial Services.

The video projector isn’t working or the overhead projector is gone.

• Contact ITS - Classroom Technology at 4-8026 or roomhelp@iastate.edu.

How do I schedule an ICN classroom for a course?

• Contact Continuing Education and Communication Services at 294-1234 or fill out an online form.

The blinds in the classroom have disappeared.

• Contact  Room Scheduling.

If I want a bigger room for my class, whom do I call?

• Tell your departmental support person who will then contact Room Scheduling.

Where is my night / Final Exam?

• Contact the Departmental Office – especially for multiple sections; they have that information.

When is my night / Final Exam?

• General Information About Final Exams may be found at the Registrar's Office web site. This is an important link for faculty as well as students.

How do I get the Ethernet activated in my classroom?

• Contact Room Scheduling. Room Scheduling pays for the activation and monthly fee.

I signed in too many students for my class and now we don’t fit in the room.

• Tell your departmental support person who will then contact Room Scheduling. Classes over the room capacity are in violation of fire code and need to be moved immediately. 

My class already started and I want to change the time and day.  How do I do this?

• Your departmental support person MUST first email Room Scheduling regarding room availability and then notify Student Scheduling.  Once the room is secured and Student Scheduling has approved the change, a half sheet must be completed and sent to the Office of the Registrar.  The department /instructor is responsible for informing the students of the new date/time and room location.

If I want to offer my class at a different day and time next semester or next year, how do I do this?

• Your departmental support person must first submit a request to Room Scheduling who will review the request and notify the department if it has been approved.

MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

The video projector isn't working or the overhead projector is missing.

• Contact ITS - Classroom Technology at 4-8026 or roomhelp@iastate.edu.

Where is wireless networking available on campus?

• Check the Information Technology Services web site.

Are there computers in the classrooms or auditoriums?

• No; however, many classrooms have media equipment installed which allow for computer video projection. In all cases, users need to bring a laptop into the room. For a list of classroom with media technology capabilities you may contact Information Technology Services at 4-8026 or at the ITS Classroom Technology page.  ITS has laptops available for student checkout only.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

How does our Student Organization get permission to have a bake sale?

• Contact the Student Activities Center.

Can our Student Organization have a fundraiser? 

• Contact the Student Activities Center.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

The carpet is dirty in my office. Whom do I call?

• Contact Custodial Services.

My office window blinds are broken. How do I get them replaced?

• Your departmental support person needs to submit a Request for Services form.

MISCELLANEOUS

I want to use a departmental room. Whom do I call?

• Call the department that controls the space you are inquiring about.  If you are unsure of the department to contact, a list of building occupants is available at the Room Owner Lookup form. Specific names and numbers are not given but this is a start.

Can vendors use university classrooms?

• Vendors are allowed on campus only if a department is willing to sponsor them and take on the responsibility that comes with the event.  The department, not the vendor, must contact Room Scheduling.

Are employers allowed on campus for interviews or informational meetings?

• Potential employers need to work with their individual Career Services Office.

How do I request that a classroom be renovated?

• Your department needs to submit a Request for Services form. The request will be reviewed by Room Scheduling.