The Commonwealth
Conference Room Model
PURPOSE
The purpose of this model is to provide the definition, guidance and an overview of the requirements and information necessary to deploy the Commonwealth Conference Room video services.
SCOPE
The model covers the Commonwealth Conference Room concept and the components used to deliver various types of video services that should be available on all VCCS campuses. This document will be updated to adapt to changes in technology, as they occur.
APPLICABILITY
This model is applicable to the System Office, all colleges and campuses within the VCCS.
MODEL
The model provides a venue, the Commonwealth Conference Room, where a relatively small group of participants can have access to the various types of video services currently supported by the VCCS. Patrons will be able to participate in activities such as statewide meetings, training initiatives, collaborative projects, and meetings of the various VCCS Management stakeholders and work groups.
Strategy
All VCCS video services are based on International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standards. To ensure interoperability with the other ITU Standards based video systems, the video systems used in the Commonwealth Conference Room must also be ITU Standards based. The applicable standards for this model are the ITU H.323and H.264.
Room Configuration
The Commonwealth Conference Room provides conference room size facilities for interactive videoconferencing for small groups. The basic components are as follows:
Standard Configuration:
- A typical conference room (up to 15 people) seated comfortably at a table(s).
- The most up-to-date interactive video equipment available to the colleges following the VCCS standard.
- 32" Flat Screen Monitor or 43" LCD Panel or 43" Plasma Display or XGA Projector with screen.
- Microphone(s) to accommodate up to 15 participants comfortably seated.
- External speaker system.
- Campus switched LAN/Internet connectivity providing a minimum of 768 mbps.
- Appropriate power, lighting, acoustical and furniture support.Access to a telephone (with speakerphone) and FAX unit.
Optional Configuration:
- Office or utility space that is suitable for video conference.
- The most up-to-date interactive video equipment available to the colleges following the VCCS standard.
- 32" Flat Screen Monitor or 43" LCD Panel or 43" Plasma Display following VCCS Guidelines.
- Mobile Equipment Cart that is self contained with all required components (display, speakers, microphones, keyboard, video codec, etc.).
- Campus switched LAN/internet connectivity providing a minimum of 768 mbps.
Access to a telephone (with speakerphone) and FAX unit.