Conference Room Training Q&A

Below is a list of questions that came up during the Conference Room Training sessions. If you have additional questions, please email cphithelp@temple.edu. 

• Who can use the conference rooms?
  • All faculty and staff, including full-time, part-time, adjuncts, teaching assistants (TAs), and other staff members.
• How far in advance can the conference rooms be scheduled? 
  • 180 Days
• Can I use my laptop to connect in a conference room that has a computer? 
  • Yes
• How do I request help in the conference rooms? 
  • We will have information available in the smaller conference rooms about how to request help. Larger conference rooms will have an AMX panel with a "Request Help" button. 
• What is the work-around if someone forgets to disconnect? 
  • Follow the process that will be provided in the rooms to request help and CPH IT will be able to reset it for you. 
• Will the capacity for each room be available when booking? 
  • Yes, you will be able to see the capacity when selecting a room in Outlook. The capacity will also be displayed on the scheduling panel outside the rooms. Additionally, check out our Location Information page for the list of rooms and capacities.
• Can we schedule conference rooms now? 
  • Yes, however, rooms are currently blocked off until the estimated date of completion. For August and early September meetings, we recommend maintaining flexibility with your plans.
    
• Is there a way to share my screen without displaying all open programs and windows?

  • Yes. You can use Extend Mode, which lets you show only the content you want on the conference room display while keeping other programs and windows private on your laptop.

    • Windows: Press + K, then select Extend.

    • Mac: Go to the screen mirror icon at the top right, , then click change., then click Extended Display, and click Start Mirroring.

• Where can I find phone rooms?
  • You can find phone room locations on our Locations Information page, listed by floor, room number, and seating size.
• Can student organizations and student events use conference rooms?
  • At this time, only M140 and M150 aremay availablebe reserved for student organizations and events use with anthe attendancepresence of a memberfaculty of faculty.member. Please note thatthat, beforeupon approval by the IMPACT Center, you booksmust these rooms, we ask you fill outcomplete the following form to assist in the approvalbooking of your booking:process: IMPACT Center Event Planning and Room Reservation Request – Fill out form