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Almost every classroom used for SAS courses is managed by VPUL Facilities and scheduled by the Office of the Registrar as part of the Central Pool. Support for facilities and technology in Central Pool classrooms involves a number of people and departments. Below is a table summarizing the major support functions.

Information about building administrators and technology support contacts is posted in each classrooms near the door, and on the chalk dispenser. This information is also listed on the Classroom Technology Services web site at http://www.isc-cts.upenn.edu/finder/quicksupport.asp

The Classroom Finder is an on-line database with detailed information about facilities, technology and support in Central Pool classrooms

For more information about Central Pool classrooms, please contact John MacDermott of SAS Computing at macderm@sas.upenn.edu. John represents SAS on the Provosts Classrooms Facilities Review Committee. He will be happy to help you identify the right classroom, technology or support provider for your class.

Housekeeping & Maintenance	Always contact the local building administrator with comments, questions or complaints about cleanliness, seating, chalkboards, window coverings, doors, ventilation, etc. They will coordinate with the appropriate people for University Facilities.
Computer & Audiovisual Equipment	The SAS Computing local support provider (LSP) provides technical support for classes. Contact this person with comments, questions or complaints about computer & AV equipment in the room. VPUL Facilities is responsible for technology support for non-academic special events. See below for more information on support for special events.
Software	We provide an extensive set of software in classrooms. Click here to see the complete list. If you have questions about the configuration of classroom computers or requests for special software, please contact Multi-Media Services at 215-898-4947 or mms-help@sas.upenn.edu
Renovation & Major Improvements	The Provost's Classroom Facilities Review Committee manages the process of renovating Central Pool classrooms, including the installation of new equipment.
Equipment Selection, Installation & Maintenance	Classroom Technology Services (CTS) of ISC is responsible for the design of classroom technology systems. They supervise installation and technical maintenance.
Scheduling for Classes & Special Events	The Office of the Registrar is responsible for scheduling of classes and academic special events such as exams and review sessions. Send mail to rooms@pobox.upenn.edu, call 898-7511 or use their on-line room request form. VPUL Facilities is responsible for nonacademic events such as symposia, student activities and other uses not related to course activity. Send mail to reserve@pobox.upenn.edu, call 898-5552 or use their on-line room request form.

Last modified: Wednesday, 07-Nov-2007 15:59:32 EST