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EMCC (Estrella Mountain Community College) has several locations on campus wherein meetings or conferences can be held.
Large Meeting Space Information
Estrella Conference Center (ECC)
The ECC is the premier meeting space for large group presentations and can be configured as a single large meeting space or divided in half as 2 separate spaces. Each side has the ability to have a presentation podium with built-in technology and projection screens.
Technology
- 2 Presentation Podiums w/ Gooseneck Microphones
- 4 Cameras
- 8 Handheld & 8 Lavalier wireless microphones
- Floor/Table microphone stands
- 6 Large projection screens
- Wall & Ceiling mounted speakers
- WebEx/Google Meet/Zoom Compatible
- YouTube Live Streaming Compatible
- Wireless network
- USB-C, HDMI, and VGA connectivity for laptops
- Blu-ray players
- Advanced AV capabilities in collaboration with IT
Advantages
The ECC has advanced audio visual capabilities located in the control room towards the rear of the space. In order to make the space easier to use without IT assistance, the default setup for the room can use the podium computers with the house microphones, cameras, and speakers for web conferencing.
The space is large and can accommodate large groups for presentations.
Disadvantages
Due to the complexity of the technology available, use cases that have requirements outside of the default setup will require IT staff assistance.
Due to the size of the space and the number of people generally present, hybrid meetings can be difficult when there is a lot of collaboration needed from both attendees online and in person. There are no ceiling mounted microphones available, so handheld microphones must be used so that remote attendees can hear what is being said in the space.
Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)
The CTL provides a flexible space for hybrid meetings. It can be configured as a large space or in half as 2 smaller spaces. Each side has the ability to have a presentation podium with built-in technology for presentations and to control AV systems. Its size, capacity, and ceiling mounted microphones lend itself to being a collaborative space.
Technology
- 2 Presentation Podiums
- 2 Cameras with auto-tracking capability and preset positions
- Ceiling microphones
- 4 Handheld & 2 Lavalier wireless microphones
- Floor/Table microphone stands
- 4 Large projection screens
- Ceiling mounted speakers
- WebEx/Google Meet/Zoom Compatible
- Wireless network
- USB-C, HDMI, and VGA connectivity for laptops
Advantages
The space is equipped with 4 large projection screens that make it easy for participants facing different directions while sitting to view presentations.
It is a good space for hybrid collaborative meetings. It is equipped with ceiling microphones so that remote users can hear in person attendees without hand held microphones. This can make the conversation easier to coordinate and participate in. The room is equipped with built in video cameras that can be used as the “webcam” for web conferences. There is a speaker view camera which is focused on the podium and the audience view camera which is focused on the tables where participants sit.
Disadvantages
Due to the shape of the room, the camera angles available in the space are not ideal.
Community Room (ESTS-260)
The Community Room provides a flexible space for hybrid meetings and can accommodate a relatively large number of participants. The front of the room has a presentation podium with built-in technology for presentations and to control AV systems. Its size, capacity, and ceiling mounted microphones lend itself to being a collaborative hybrid space.
Technology
- Adjustable Height Presentation Podium
- Speaker Camera and Audience Camera
- Ceiling microphones
- 2 Handheld & 2 Lavalier wireless microphones
- Floor/Table microphone stands
- Large Projection screen
- Ceiling mounted speakers
- WebEx/Google Meet/Zoom Compatible
- Wireless network
- USB-C, HDMI, and VGA connectivity for laptops
Advantages
The space is equipped with a new presentation podium that can be lowered to sitting height or raised to standing height with the push of a button
It is a good space for hybrid collaborative meetings. It is equipped with ceiling microphones so that remote users can hear in person attendees without hand held microphones. This can make the conversation easier to coordinate and participate in. The room is equipped with built in video cameras that can be used as the “webcam” for web conferences. There is a speaker view camera which is focused on the podium and the audience view camera which is focused on the tables where participants sit
Disadvantages
The space is a large rectangle with high ceilings that can cause the room to be noisier than others
Plaza Gallery (KOME-108)
The Plaza Gallery provides a flexible space for hybrid meetings. The front of the room has a presentation podium with built-in technology for presentations and to control AV systems. Its size, capacity, and ceiling mounted microphones lend itself to being a collaborative hybrid space.
Technology
- Presentation Podium w/ Gooseneck Microphone
- Speaker Camera and Audience Camera
- Ceiling microphone
- 1 Handheld & 1 Lavalier wireless microphone
- Projection screen
- Ceiling mounted speakers
- WebEx/Google Meet/Zoom Compatible
- Wireless network
- USB-C and HDMI connectivity for laptops
- Podium controlled motorized window shades
Advantages
The space is a round room with lots of windows and sunlight. The windows are equipped with motorized shades that are controlled from the touchscreen panel on the presentation podium. This allows the presenter to adjust as needed easily.
The space is equipped with a new presentation podium that can be lowered to sitting height or raised to standing height with the push of a button
It is a good space for hybrid collaborative meetings. It is equipped with ceiling microphones so that remote users can hear in person attendees without hand held microphones. This can make the conversation easier to coordinate and participate in. The room is equipped with built in video cameras that can be used as the “webcam” for web conferences. There is a speaker view camera which is focused on the podium and the audience view camera which is focused on the tables where participants sit
Disadvantages
Due to the high ceilings and camera height, the projected camera image can look further away than expected.