Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 Insights and Lessons Learned: Student Academic Center and Student Union Cindy King, Ph.D. Executive Director, Academic Technology Sorenson Language and Communication Center Planning Workshop, March 24, 2005 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Topics The Master Plan SAC-SUB Concepts and Processes Deaf-Friendly, Visually-Rich Features Interactive Learning Features Common Spaces Recommendations http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

The Gallaudet Campus: Master Plan Future: New Building or Change http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 Gallaudet Learning and Living Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Students Student Academic Center Student Union Building OPENED: August 2002 http://sac.gallaudet.edu 10 years classroom design 3 years building planning, 1 year construction http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Building Planning Vision and Implementation Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 Building Planning Vision and Implementation Hi-Tech, Hi-Touch “Smart” Building, Academic and Social Heart of the Campus, Integration of Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities 1998: Planning Starts 2001: Construction Begins 2002: Building Opening http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Tying Together Education, Advocacy, Services Ely Center Union Academic Center Campus Life Community Services Commuter Lounge Judicial Affairs Multicultural Program Orientation Program Student Publications Greek Organizations Business Department Research Center Bookstore Campus Activities Food Services Post Office Exhibit Gallery Theatre, Classroom Meeting Rooms Chapel Rathskeller Pub Student Kitchen Academic Advising Academic Technology First Year Experience Honor Students Lounge Honor Students Program Career Center Ofc Students w/ Disabilities Tutorial & Instructional Prog Eight Classrooms, Study Area Faculty Collaboration Room http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Nurturing Gallaudet Community: Preserving Gallaudet History Student Pub Naming 1980’s Rathskeller 1990’s Abbey 2000’s Rathskeller CHAPEL: Stained Glass from 1950s Andrew Foster Legacy http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Concept to… Concrete to… Opportunity http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Classroom Design Process: Design, Try, Re-Design, Build, Modify Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 Classroom Design Process: Design, Try, Re-Design, Build, Modify Rectangular Room “U” Square Room “Horse Shoe” Deaf-Blind, Mobile Cart Access http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Deaf-Friendly Visual Features Increased Space Per Person (50 sq ft/person) Direct Lines of Sight Communication Zones Swivel Chairs http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Deaf-Friendly Visual Features 2 Video Conferencing System Video Display (SAC 1100) Visual Signage Smart Boards (no pen required) http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Deaf-Friendly Visual Features 3 Door Portals, Visual Door Bells Glass Windows in Offices and Collab Spaces (CAPSS) Office Arrangement, Utilities for Occupant to Face Forward Open Spaces, Natural Light Wider Halls http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 Deaf-Friendly Teaching Station: Design, Try, Faculty Input, Try2, Build Adjustable Monitor Laptop Connectors Removable Tabletop Lectern for Taller Presenters Wheel Chair Accessible Elmo Visual Presenter DVD/VCR Desktop Computer Printer http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Deaf-Friendly Visual Needs LIGHTING! Visual Door Bells in ALL Non-Storage Rooms Theatre-Tiered Seating (steeper angle) Color and Lighting Needs for Deaf-Blind, Ushers/RP Visual Emergency Alert and Intercoms http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Deaf-Friendly Visual Needs 2 LIGHTING!!!! Light Control Near Instructor Systems for Event Video Recording Fiber Connections to the TV Studio Kiosks, Video Walls, Video Programming http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Theatre Lighting Project 2005 Lighting Issues Need Spot Lights Angled Toward Presenters Lights Behind Presenters and Cylinder Lights Cause Problems Theatre Lighting Project 2005 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

X Lighting Controls Near Instructor! Dimmers No Whiteboard Lights Emergency Light in Back of Room Emergency Light Control Natural Light, Up-Down Blinds X http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Access Controls Classrooms, Shared Spaces, Restricted Spaces http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Deaf-Friendly Audio Features Acoustic Noise Abatement Reverberation Powerful Speaker Systems Assistive Listening Systems Assisted Listening IR Emitters & Receivers - Noisy floors! http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Assistive Technologies Assistive Listening Systems Closed Captioning Low-Vision Aids, Braille Mobility Designs Large Print Keyboard Useful Resources: ALS: http://www.sennheiser.com Zoom Text: http://www.aisquared.com http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Closed Captioning Many real-time and web captioning systems and services are available Need telephones for remote CC LCD projectors need an external CC device for displaying captions Useful Resources: http://www.captions.org http://www.linkelectronics.com/htm/cc.htm (IEC 788) http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Media Control and CC Where there is a possibility of open caption video or use of DVDs with subtitles, an option is needed to turn off the closed captioning. http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Telephone Access Technologies Video Relay Services Text Relay Services TTYs Useful Resources: http://tap.gallaudet.edu/trs.htm http://gis.gallaudet.edu/videophone.html http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Interactive Learning Features Classroom Layout Classroom Technology Controls Faculty Collaboration Room (Speaker Prep Room) Student Collaboration Room Harkin Digital Learning Center http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Classroom Layout Design for Interpreting Interpreter Locations Flexible Classroom http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Classroom Equipment Storage http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

SAC Flexible Wireless e-Classroom Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 SAC Flexible Wireless e-Classroom http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Large Classroom Two-Tiered Layout No Opportunity to Experiment! http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Classroom Technology Control and Video Recording Options http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Alternative e-Classrooms Arrangements http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Alternative e-Classrooms Arrangements 2 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Faculty Collaboration Room (Speaker Prep Room) http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Harkin Digital Learning Center Private Carrels Open Area Campus Help Desk 2002 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

SAC 1100 Changes Most Private Carrels Removed Open Areas Guest Stations Help Desk Moved 2005 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Student Collaboration Room http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Harkin Digital Learning Center: Student Video Suites Planning Gallaudet SAC SUB: Insights and Lessons Learned, March 2005 3/31/2017 Harkin Digital Learning Center: Student Video Suites Planning Tape-and-Go (VCR) Digital Video Creation Digital Video Editing Room Schedule Wizard Pictures will change 2000 Students Used Experimental Setup to Create Deaf Way II Video Productions http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc http://acadtech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Harkin Digital Learning Center: SAC 1104-1109 Video Suites http://sac.gallaudet.edu http://helpdesk.gallaudet.edu/sac1100 2002 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Harkin Digital Learning Center: SAC 1104-1109 Video Suites 2005 http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Common Spaces Exhibit Spaces Study Areas Multi-Purpose Rooms Conference Rooms Flexible Meeting Rooms Hallway Areas http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Planning Recommendations Address Deaf-Friendly Needs (slides 14 and 15) Address LIGHTING!! Address Interaction, Learning, and Collaboration Needs Ensure All Needs and Details are in the Program Book EXPERIMENT, EXPERIMENT Design Flexibility http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Planning Recommendations Plan for Storage and Kitchens Look at Lab Staffing Needs and Share Plan for Access Control Plan for Technology Refresh Do RFP for AV Designers Buy Industrial-Quality Furniture Review DETAILS at each stage Don’t forget RF (TV) networking and connections to the TV Studio Don’t forget Wireless Issues and Cell/Pager http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc

Discussion and Questions Planning Group Comments on SAC – SUB Issues Student Union Questions carl.pramuk@gallaudet.edu Deaf Access and Technology Questions cindy.king@gallaudet.edu http://academictech.gallaudet.edu/events/2005/slcc