Arts & Sciences Center for Instructional Technology
University of Virginia
Video Conferencing
ASCIT Conference Room/Videoconference Facility: New Cabell Hall 298A

Cisco C20 Videoconferences (H323 Connections)

Hours: H323 Conferencing is available during normal business hours 9am - 5pm (M-F).

ASCIT offers video conferencing and teleconferencing support and facilities to Arts & Sciences faculty and graduate students for instructional and research purposes. ASCIT has a Cisco C20 with a 55" LCD display for Polycom-compatible connections. If you would like to use this service, please reserve the ASCIT Conference Room, 298A New Cabell Hall, through Eric Stauffer and provide the following information:

  • The IP address of the participants who have compatible equipment.
  • The e-mail and phone numbers of all technicians (that you will be connecting with) in charge of V.C. equipment.
  • Conduct a test session before the event to be certain everything works.
Please contact Eric Stauffer, 924-6872, to familiarize yourself with the room and equipment.

The teleconferencing phone number in New Cabell 298A is (434) 982-5772. Patrons should plan to use their own Forced Access Code (FAC). If planning an international call, please ensure that your FAC code is authorized for this purpose.

Skype Videoconferences

ASCIT also supports use of Skype. This online video communications tool is often used for individual and small group conferencing, such as dissertation proposals and defenses, planning and administration, etc.

  • The Skype addresses of each participant.
  • The e-mail and phone numbers of all participants and any technicians with whom you will connect.
  • Conduct a test session before the event to be certain everything works.

NEW: The Language Lab is equipped with 30 Web Cams to facilitate the use of Skype for your courses. Please note you will need to reserve the Lab using our Online Reservation System if you wish to use this service.