Academic Advancement Center

• Video Editing
  We have 7 computers equipped with Final Cut Studio and After Effects and all 16 machines have iMovie for video editing projects.
• VHS/CD/DVD Ripping
  We have all the hardware and software necessary in order to acquire footage from CDs, DVDs, and VHS.
• PC Workstations
  Although predominantly Mac-based, our lab has PC workstations too. If you need to install programs to use for a class, you may do so with permission from the Lab Manager/Assistants
• Mac Workstations
  Large selection of iMac and Intel MacPro computers for heavy duty media editing/manipulating, desktop publishing, or just for general use.
• Available Computers
  There is usually always an available computer workstation in the lab open for your use in a quiet workspace. Know you have something to work on in advance and want to make sure you have a place to do it? Check out the Help & Training page to reserve a workstation.
• Media Storage
  Our computers are equipped to handle large files for future use.
• Scanning
  Epson Photo scanner and HP scanjet with loose paper feed option to make group study, tutoring, SI, or putting PDFs on Blackboard easy.
• Stay Posted
  Keep up-to-date with lab closings and staff schedules via the website.
• Equipment Rental
  Forget your headphones? Need to transfer files? We have a wide variety of loanable equipment for lab usage for you to complete your multimedia tasks.
• Class Presentations
  This facility is equipped with a large overhead projector with which media classes can be instructed upon request.
• Oak Storage
  Learn how to utilize your student storage space to transfer files or create personal websites.
• Helpful Lab Assistants
  Each lab assistant has specialized as well as general skill sets/knowledge on most programs in the lab. Feel free to ask for help with any technology related task or schedule a one-on-one tutorial to learn new programs.
• Wacom Tablet
  One of our many loanable items, a rare gem on campus that people are not aware is available.
• More File Storage
  Not certain if someone will delete your files? Check out a 40gig hard drive to store your files on for up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Import Audio from Cassette
  Yes, we can do that too. Especially useful for people who use audio recording cassettes for interviews and need it transferred to a computer friendly format.

Photo Resources
We also have a loanable digital camera for high resolution pictures and card readers that accept multiple card types.

Where students and teachers come to generate their own creative ideas while having along side them the tools and skilled hands-on support from others to compose those ideas into innovative and powerful creations.

“We enable people to do things with technology”