the ohio state university
Offering over 170 academic programs, the Ohio State University embraced video conferencing as a vital part of modern education. OSU worked with TSI, Inc. to implement video conferencing technology throughout the sprawling Columbus campus. Also recognizing the need for highly specialized maintenance and ongoing support, OSU partnered with TSI, Inc. to provide expertise in maintaining the video conferencing bridges at the core of the university's network.
Challenge: : Deploy stable, reliable video conferencing technology on the OSU campus; Provide ongoing service and maintenance of the core video bridges for the university.
Solution: Polycom video conferencing equipment and software; Upgrades, maintenance and ongoing support contracts for the university's Accord video bridges.
Results: : OSU has a thriving video conferencing component, which accentuates the prestigious academic offerings of the university. Students are provided with opportunities to explore the world from the convenience of their classrooms.
Next: : OSU can take advantage of opportunities to provide: virtual field trips for students; long distance freshman orientation programs; professional development for staff and faculty; links with high schools throughout Ohio and the nation allowing for post-secondary options and higher level courses for advanced students; shared use of expert instructors and faculty; career studies; interviews with expert panels or individuals; team collaboration groups; foreign language application; tutoring or mentoring; student competitions, etc. Video conferencing opens up a limitless world of opportunities.
Challenge: : Deploy stable, reliable video conferencing technology on the OSU campus; Provide ongoing service and maintenance of the core video bridges for the university. Solution: Polycom video conferencing equipment and software; Upgrades, maintenance and ongoing support contracts for the university's Accord video bridges. Results: : OSU has a thriving video conferencing component, which accentuates the prestigious academic offerings of the university. Students are provided with opportunities to explore the world from the convenience of their classrooms.
Next: : OSU can take advantage of opportunities to provide: virtual field trips for students; long distance freshman orientation programs; professional development for staff and faculty; links with high schools throughout Ohio and the nation allowing for post-secondary options and higher level courses for advanced students; shared use of expert instructors and faculty; career studies; interviews with expert panels or individuals; team collaboration groups; foreign language application; tutoring or mentoring; student competitions, etc. Video conferencing opens up a limitless world of opportunities.