Capital Outlay Project
ITS Involvement in Capital Outlay
The University of Michigan - Flint launched the capital campaign on Saturday, April 16, 2006. Funds from the campaign are being used to update the French Hall and Murchie Science Buildings. Mediated Classroom Services (MCS), a part of Information Technology Services (ITS), is involved with the Capital Outlay project.
Part of the funds raised by the Capital Campaign will be used to purchase new classroom equipment. In order to prepare for this upgrade MCS must research several new technologies. These technologies include: new projectors and classroom response systems. The new projectors that will be installed in the updated classrooms will have improved capabilities including the ability to project over wireless or LAN network and an "Instant Off" feature to eliminate the need for cooling.
In addition to new projectors MCS is researching updated alternatives to the current SmartCarts, which have been discontinued. The new SmartCart style is shown below on the right. The image on the left is of the current SmartCart.
MCS is also preparing to remove old classroom furniture and replace it with new furniture in 12 classrooms between the two buildings.