Computer Classrooms
Catalyst's five computing classrooms are specially designed to support computer-based instruction, experimental education, and student collaboration. These facilities are available to faculty to reserve free of charge and are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two classrooms equipped with PCs are available in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL), and two classrooms equipped with PCs and one classroom with Macintoshes are available in Mary Gates Hall (MGH).
Locations
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OUGL Computer Classroom 101
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OUGL Computer Classroom 102
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MGH Computer Classroom 030
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MGH Computer Classroom 044
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MGH Computer Classroom 058
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Software
Policies
The Catalyst Computer Classrooms are available for UW faculty, students, and staff with a demonstrated need for computer instruction in a hands-on group setting. Instructors should be aware that, due to periodic equipment failures, some machines may not be functional. We recommend not scheduling to room capacity.
Room Availability
- Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Computer classroom requests may be submitted according to the following time line:
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Autumn Quarter | Winter Quarter | Spring Quarter | Summer Quarter |
| UW Catalog Courses | First day of Winter Break (December) | First day of Summer Break (June) | First day of Autumn Break (August) | First day of Winter Break (December) |
| Other UW Groups | First day of Spring Break (March) | First day of Autumn Break (August) | First day of Winter Break (December) | First day of Spring Break (March) |
| Non- UW Groups | April 15 | September 15 | January 15 | April 15 |
- Computer Classrooms may be reserved for continuous, quarter-long, regularly scheduled UW academic classes, on a space-available basis, provided curriculum requires student computer use during each class session.
- Final exams must be scheduled separately.
- Computer Classrooms are available during regular building hours only.
- Computer Classrooms may not be available during quarter breaks and holidays.
Fees
- Computer Classrooms are free, for all UW academic classes listed in the general catalog.
- Effective Summer quarter 2004, the following fee structure will apply to all other groups:
| Computer Classroom | UW Catalog Courses | Other UW Groups | Non- UW Groups |
| with fewer than 30 computers | Free | $70 per hour (Payable via UW budget number) | $140 per hour (Payable via check) |
| with 30 computers or more | Free | $90 per hour (Payable via UW budget number) | $180 per hour (Payable via check) |
- The following cancellation fee policy applies for all chargeable reservations:
- $50 cancellation fee, if at least 1 week notice is provided.
- 50% of reservation charge (or $50 if 50% of reservation charge is less than $50), if less than 1 week notice is provided.
- 100% of reservation charge, if less than 72 hours notice is provided.
- The following fees apply to rescheduling classroom dates and times
for all chargeable reservations (must have new dates at time of request).
- $50 processing fee, if at least 1 week notice.
- $100 processing fee, if less than 1 week notice.
Policies
- Reservations must be received at least 7 days in advance.
- An instructor must be present during the entire reservation period.
- Before leaving, instructors agree to have students log out each machine, return pens and erasers to the whiteboard tray, turn off all projection equipment, and clear all materials and students from the room. Instructors should be the last to leave, double-checking that all doors are closed and locked to promote room security.
- On-site maintenance during class periods will not always be available.
- Eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted.
- First-time instructors must attend a 15-minute Computer Classroom orientation.
- The instructor is responsible for all Computer Classroom policies.
Installation of software
New policy announcement: Effective Autumn quarter 2003, Catalyst will not accept software installation requests less than 4 weeks prior to the start of each quarter.- We are no longer accepting software requests for Winter Quarter 2008.
- All software installations for Spring Quarter 2008 must be requested and all software and proof of licensing must be received by 03/03/2008.
- All software installations for Summer Quarter 2008 must be requested and all software and proof of licensing must be received by 05/27/2008.
- All software installations for Autumn Quarter 2008 must be requested and all software and proof of licensing must be received by 08/27/2008.
Installation of course-specific files or software on machines or servers should be regarded as a last-resort method. Preferred methods include distribution via the Web or departmental-based servers, giving students the widest possible access to the software.
Installation will only be granted on a space-available basis subject to approval by management. All software, files, or hardware must be available to Catalyst for testing no less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter. If software is to be downloaded from the Internet and requires registration, the client is responsible for registration.
Software requests are not carried forward from one quarter to the next. Please resubmit your requests each quarter.
All software, files, or hardware must be compatible with the standard Computer Classroom configurations for Macintosh OS 10.3 and Windows XP computers. Functionality will be tested and approved by Catalyst staff. Any software, files, or hardware found to conflict with standard Computer Classroom configurations will not be installed. Requestors will be notified one week prior to the start of the quarter.
Installations will be completed at least one week prior to the start of the quarter. The Computer Classroom requestor will be contacted by Catalyst staff to schedule a meeting to test the software. The Computer Classroom requestor must be available at a mutually agreeable time at least one week prior to class. If problems are detected, the staff will correct said problems before the class starts, or identify those problems which are not correctable. If the reservation requestor does not come to test the software prior to class, Catalyst is not responsible for support on the day of class.
In the event that problems arise with custom software installations, Catalyst staff can not guarantee the issue can be resolved during that class session. We will make every effort to correct the issue before the next class session.
There is a $70 fee for software testing and installation for all groups that are not state-funded credit courses.
Printing
Printing services are available in the Copy Center on the first floor of OUGL and in the CRC on the first floor of MGH (please note: the CRC is closed during quarter breaks and printing is only available in OUGL. MGH rooms CAN print to OUGL). Both instructors and class participants may print files for $.10/page.
In OUGL, payment can be made using a Copy Quick Card, cash, check, or budget number. In MGH, payment can be made using a Copy Quick Card. Students scheduled for training events within the training facilities are responsible to pay for and collect their print jobs.
Please note: Catalyst does not collate, distribute, or photocopy print jobs.
Instructor Support
Instructors can reasonably expect to have whiteboard pens and erasers available, and a working projection system in each of the Computer Classrooms. Catalyst does not provide classroom supplies other than those listed above.
Catalyst Part-Time Student Consultants are available as Teaching Assistants for limited projects. To request a teaching assistant please fill out the necessary portion of the on-line reservation request form when submitting your computer classroom request.
The OUGL Learning Commons consultants support the computer classrooms in OUGL. The MGH Computing Resource Center consultants support the computer classrooms in MGH. If you have questions about the computer classrooms, or have emergencies during your use of the Computer Classrooms, please go to or call the Commons Help Desk (OUGL 2nd floor, 616-7173), or CRC help desk (MGH 131, 543-0681) and speak with the student staff on duty.
If you are scheduling an instructor for Library and Information Skills, please fill out the Odegaard Instruction Request Form.
If you require a room in MGH but do not need a computer for every student in your class, please visit Classroom Support Services.