Converting group study rooms to focus rooms w/ SmartDesks

Project Title: Converting group study rooms to focus rooms w/ SmartDesks

Project Lead's Name: Samantha Brandenburg

Project Lead's Email: brandesk@MiamiOH.edu

Project Lead's Phone: 513-529-1690

Project Lead's Division: ULB

 List Departments Benefiting or Affected by this proposal: Departments are not directly affected but students from every department will be affected.

Estimated Number of Under-Graduate students affected per year (should be number who will actually use solution, not just who is it available to): 500

Estimated Number of Graduate students affected per year (should be number who will actually use solution, not just who is it available to): 10

Describe the problem you are attempting to solve and your approach for solving that problem:

  1. Problem description: In thinking of the next generation of study rooms, a rising need for "focus rooms" has become apparent. More and more students are needing individual space with advanced technology to synthesize information or even to telecommunicate with collaborators afar. In addition, more and more students conduct virtual job interviews in group study rooms.
  2. Approach to solving problem The plan is to convert three group study rooms in King Library into "Focus Rooms" equipped with available technology to engage students in a higher level of synthesis and provide them with all that is necessary for video conferencing. The Libraries would acquire three (3) Cemtrex SmartDesk, complete with ArchGIS, and Adobe Creative Cloud licenses. Cemtrex SmartDesks are sleek modern workstations with all work necessities seamlessly integrated. This "all-in-one" workstation includes a Microsoft computer, face camera, wireless charging station, integrated phone, built in document scanner, 72" touch screen with touch gestures, and stand/sit functionality for flexibility of user. Further information is available at: https://www.businessinsider.com/cemtrex-smart-desk-features-controls-cost-2018-6#the-smartdesk-is-a-windows-pc-and-its-powered-by-the-eight-generation-intel-core-i7-processor-cemtrex-says-it-plugs-into-your-outlet-using-a-single-wire-2

http://calixtechnews.com/2018/07/the-cemtrex-smartdesk-review/

How would you describe the innovation and/or the significance of your project: Group Study Rooms have regularly been one of the most checked out item from the library. By designating specific spaces more suitable to focused single or partnered work, it will open larger spaces for more group collaboration. The SmartDesk would entice users to these rooms and harness new and vital technologies into one unit, allowing students access to innovative and meaningful technology that supports their work, collaboration, and future careers.

How will you assess the success of the project: Assessments will be measured by usage statistics, tracking the number of times the items are checked out through our circulation module - Sierra

Total Amount Requested: $14,697

Budget Details:

Is this a multi-year request: No