The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center's sophisticated,
high tech conference environment offers the meeting planner a skilled
and experienced group of individuals ready to assist you with your technology
needs.
Technology and Services
Knowledgeable and resourceful Technical Support
Staff for computer,
network, and audio/visual support.
Gigabit Ethernet Network, including 802.11a,b,g
wireless access throughout the facility.
High Speed Internet access for web-surfing,
videoconferencing, and other internet applications. The network is
comprised of a 10/100/1000 Mbps switched Ethernet network in an
"extended star" topology, with over 1000 data drops. This is connected
to the Internet via a 45Mbps DS3 connection.
Videoconferencing using
multiple protocols. Through the use of a video gateway and a CSU/DSU,
interconnectivity is provided between the data and telecommunications
networks to allow for high-speed videoconferencing via ATM (H.321),
IP (H.323), and/or ISDN (H.320). 14 classrooms & conference
spaces are equipped with fixed or portable videoconferencing systems.
Systems include Tandberg, VTEL, Polycom, and Zydacron.
SVETN Network Classroom. This is a dedicated video
network, providing continuous presence and full-motion Video. 45+ sites
on the network, including the region's high schools and community colleges.
Satellite Program Downlinking Services. SVHEC provides downlink
capabilities for both C and Ku bands of satellite programming. Requesting
individuals are responsible for all fees, if any, charged by the provider.
CCTV system. The facility is wired throughout with coaxial cabling
to form a CCTV system. This "house" system has a high-tech
video-switching unit to allow audio & video inputs/outputs from
virtually any source, including internet video sources and downlinks
from on-site KU and C-Band satellite receivers.
A/V and Computer Equipment
Mobile Computer Lab with 30 portable computers and wireless capabilities
Multimedia Projectors
Overhead Projectors
Portable Projection Screen
Motorized Projection Screen
Videoconferencing Systems (IP and ISDN)
CD/ DVD Players/Burners
Podiums w/ built-in microphone/speaker system (self-contained)
Multimedia Podiums w/microphone, speaker, computer, and LCD projector
AM/FM/Cassette/CD player
Digital Cameras
Digital Camcorder
Camcorder Mini-VHS-C
Smart Boards
Audio conferencing unit
Slide Projector & Carousel
TV/ VCR on cart
Analog phone connections
Computer Labs
One 19 workstation computer lab and one 31 workstation computer lab are
available. Both labs are equipped with the latest computer systems. These labs offer
computers with sleek 19" LCD
screens, 2.66 GHz Core 2 Duo processors, and 2GB RAM.
An 11 workstation Resource Lab with the same equipment as listed above provides open access for student and customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
A Mobile Computer Lab Cart equipped with wireless internet
and 30 Pentium 4 portable computers is available for computer access throughout
the facility.
