ISU To Get Fourth ICN Facility


Iowa State has received approval to expand its fiber optics 
classroom capabilities.

At its June 8 meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a 
project to remodel 1,700 square feet in Carver Hall to create 
an Iowa Communications Network classroom. The regents 
approved a $365,000 preliminary budget for the project.

Iowa State has ICN classrooms in Lagomarcino Hall and the 
Engineering Annex.  Beginning in the fall, ISU will have an 
ICN connection that serves three rooms in the College of 
Agriculture's Brenton Center in Curtiss Hall. 

ICN classrooms have new computer technology to provide 
statewide signal distribution through the ICN, and nationwide 
and worldwide signal distribution utilizing other 
technologies, particularly low-orbit satellites.

The Carver Hall classroom will enable ISU instructors to 
teach students enrolled in the College of Business' Saturday 
MBA program at sites throughout the state. 

The classroom's satellite capability also will enable the 
College of Business to participate in national business 
programs and expand international programs.

The project will incorporate state-of-the-art 
architectural/engineering and media devices.  Included will 
be an infrastructure that allows computer/electronic 
interaction between students and instructor, and among 
classrooms, offices and databases both on and off campus.

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contact:  Internal Communications, (515) 294-7065
updated:  6-15-95