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OFFICE OF MEDIA OPERATIONS
Manager: Chartez Bond

The Office of Media Operations (OMO) provides centralized and coordinated media-based
instructional technology support to the University community. The Office has five (5) major
functions.

The Media Center provides direct classroom instructional support services and a variety of
instructional technology equipment and materials as well as training in the use of instructional
technology equipment. Media Center personnel also set-up, deliver to, and retrieve instructional
technology equipment from classrooms. The Media Operations viewing room has a seating capacity
of fifteen (15), is equipped with a 32-inch television, a DVD player, a VHS videocassette recorder, and
a computer. The room is available for video screening small class seminars and presentations.
Additionally, the Media Center provides transparency production, audio duplication for Foreign
Language courses, and lamination services. Requests for services must be made at least
24 hours in advance. Please call 301-860-3900 or come to the Media Center on the lower level of
the Library, Suite 080.

Smart Classroom Support: OMO ensures that Smart classrooms equipped with Smart Boards, visual
presenters, VCRs, DVDs, LCD projectors, and other instructional technology equipment are
operational and maintained. Furthermore, OMO maintains two electronic classrooms located on
the lower level of the Library, Suite 080, which are equipped with video cameras, an instructor’s
computer, microphones, visual presenters, VHS recorders, and Smart boards. These technology-
enhanced classrooms are also equipped with the University System of Maryland‘s Interactive
Video Network (IVN), which transmits and receives via Internet protocol distance education
programs from other IVN affiliates, and organizations across the country and the world. OMO
personnel are responsible for training and assisting instructors and students in the use of Smart
classroom equipment in all buildings.

Teleconferencing Services: The Teleconference Center is located in the OMO Suite, Room 080K, and
is equipped with the USM IVN system. Teleconferencing services include videoconferencing for
professional development and organizational and/or University of Maryland System meetings.
Requests must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance.

Special Event Services: OMO provides technical assistance in the planning and implementation of
special events occurring on the Bowie State University campus. Services include providing LCD
projectors, public address systems, and videoconferencing.

Instructional Facility Design: OMO personnel serve as consultants in the design of new instructional
facilities on the campus of Bowie State University. This service includes design, layout and use of
instructional spaces, as well as the selection of instructional technology equipment for general and
specialized classrooms, lecture halls, and auditoriums.

DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Vice President for Information Technology/CIO – E. Wayne Rose

The Division of Information Technology (DIT) provides leadership, support, service, and access
to information technology and telecommunication resources in support of higher education,
customer support, and public service. Reporting to the President, our mission is to empower our

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