From Labs to Collaborative Spaces: Development of Temple University's TECH Center

Session Details

Wednesday, January 17, 2007
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Harborside Ballroom B

Session Type: Track 2

Speaker(s)

  • Gerald Hinkle, Executive Director Systems, Temple University
  • Sheri Stahler, Associate Vice President, Computer Services, Temple University
  • Session convener: Anne Ziegler, Associate Director, Library Services, Arcadia University

Abstract

In January 2007, Temple University will open the TECH Center, the largest facility of its kind in the nation. Designed to meet student technology needs and encourage collaborative work, the 24-hour center will feature 640+ student workstations, multimedia breakout rooms, an extensive wireless lounge space, a help desk, faculty resources, and a cybercafé.

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