Oversight
IRTS oversees day-to-day operations of the lab and supervises student employees. A TML committee (sub-committee of the COE Technology committee) exists to direct the overall goals and plans for the lab. These goals and plans include adding computers and software, uses for the server, and improving instructional and informational materials for lab users.

Staffing
IRTS student employees staff the TML Monday through Friday. This staff is available to maintain the lab, check students in and out during open lab time, and to support and assist faculty who use the lab for instructional purposes.

Software
TML software titles can be searched via UNIstar. Software is available for use in the TML lab only. No software can be removed from the lab. Software will be signed out during use and signed in upon return. TML users who mishandle or abuse the software may be required to pay for its replacement if it becomes permanently damaged, or if parts of the software package are not returned.

If a faculty member wants to install software in the lab that is not part of the TML collection, he or she must present the original copy of the licensed software product to the attending Information Technology Specialist (currently Neil Clopton) for installation. TML will not participate in the illegal installation and use of software.

Students will not be allowed to install personal software on computers in the TML.

Faculty training
Faculty who wish to use the lab for instructional purposes, for any length of time, must be trained by TML personnel prior to using the lab. This training includes gaining familiarity with the hardware and software, basic troubleshooting, and use of the teacher station and server environment. Contact Maxine Davis 273-3339 to schedule training.

Use of room
Both semester-long courses and single class sessions can be accomodated in the TML.

Scheduling of the classroom is done by IRTS. The TML should be reserved only by those who want to use the computer environment. High demand for the computers prevents scheduling this room for non-computer-related courses or class sessions.

Open lab hours
Regular open lab hours will be established and posted, and staffed by IRTS employees assigned to the TML.

Scheduling Procedure
A minimum of seven days notice is required for scheduling. Maxine Davis, IRTS, is responsible for scheduling. Please call 273-6066.

Faculty must be trained prior to first using the lab (see Faculty training, above).

The TML remains locked when not staffed, so key checkout is necessary. Keys may be checked out from IRTS on a signout basis. Keys must be returned promptly following class.

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Address: Technology Methods Lab 127-128 Schindler Education Center University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa 50614-0616 Phone: (319)-273-6964	Staff Members: Maxine Davis Acting Director, Instructional Resources & Technology Services Karla Krueger Curriculum & Technology Project Specialist Neil Clopton Information Technology Specialist