United States

Pennsylvania 

Albright College

Contact:
Jim Snee - Systems/Network Manager
Phone Number: Ý(610)921-2381
Fax Number: (610) 921-7530
E-mail Address: snee@joe.alb.edu
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL
Codec Model: LC/Win95
Transmission Rate(s): 56-384k
Transmission Algorithm: Both
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: VSpan
Location: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT-5
Other information:
Seating for 24+. Includes ELMO document camera, CameraMan tracking camera, VCR, and Internet connection w/ Netscape Navigator Browser

The Center for Agile Pennsylvania Education (CAPE)

Contacts:
Dr. Galen Godbey, Executive Director
Gerald Richter, Associate Director
Patricia Sacks, Senior Fellow
Phone Number: 610-882-5275
Fax Number: 610-882-5515
E-mail Address:
Gerald Richter, Chief Operating Officer, richterg@acape.org
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL
Codec Model: TC2000 with a Smart Board and Smart View
Video Bridge: 26 ports (10 VTEL MCUII, 16 Lucent)
Transmission Rate(s): 128-384
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320 and Blue Chip
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5
Other Information:
CAPE is a non-profit association of independent colleges and universities, community colleges and K-12 Intermediate Units. CAPE is unique among distance learning networks since many of its higher educational institutions compete with one another for students and other resources. However, these colleges increasingly see cooperation as the key to competitiveness, and have committed to use telecommunications technology as the basis for establishing a broad base of collaboration. Web site: www.acape.org


Present members are:

Albright College, Reading, PA
Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, Center Valley, PA
Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA
College Misericordia, Dallas, PA
Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Gannon University, Erie, PA
Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Lafayette College, Easton, PA
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, PA
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, PA
Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA
Marywood College, Scranton, PA
Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA
Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA
Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA
School District of Philadelphia
Seton Hill College, Greensburg, PA
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
University of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Duquesne University

Contact:
Kevin Perry, Director of Program Development and Summer Programs
Phone Number: 412-396-4933 or 412-396-4434
Fax number: 412-396-5072
E-mail address: perryk@duq2.cc.duq.edu
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL
Codec Model: EnterpriseSeries: Leadership Conferencing System
Transmission rate(s): 384 kbps
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320 or BlueChip
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Room Access: Public
Room Charges: $100 per hour
Multipoint: V-Span
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5
Other Information:
35 occupancy room or 200 seat auditorium available to rent. Charges indicated reflect the room rental for the capacity of 35 people.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Contact:
Mr. David Lind/Technology Director, COE
Voice Phone Number: 412-357-7515
Fax Number: 412-357-5595
E-mail Address: DRLIND@grove.iup.edu
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL
Codec Model: BK227
Transmission Rate(s): 2x56 thru 384
Transmission Algorithm: Both
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Multipoint: VIA bridge only
Room Access: Internal/external
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5

Interactive Videoconferencing Center

Contact: Robert S. Berthold
Phone: 412-434-6780
Fax: 412-434-6783
Email: ivc.pittsburgh@internetMCI.com
Codec Manufacturer: Tandberg
Codec Model: Vision 2000
Trasnmission Rate(s): 112 to 384 kbps
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Room Access: Public
Room Charges: $200.00 - $235.00/hr
Multipoint: Yes
Location: The Frick Building, Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
Time Zone: GMT -5
Other Info:
Our 2 Executive style suites feature dual 32" monitors, VCR, document camera, and scan converter. Our deluxe room also includes SMART Board, 233MMX Pentium PC, printer, fax, copier, and scanner.

Lafayette College

Contact:
Lawrence L. Malinconico, Jr., Educational Technologies Project Director
Phone Number: 610-250-5193
Fax Number: 610-252-3904
E-mail Address: malincol@lafayette.edu
Codec Manufacturer: V-tel
Transmission Rate(s): max 512k (64k increments)
Transmission Algorithm: Both
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Multipoint: Yes
Room Access: Internal, public with charge
Room Charges: $100/hour plus connect time (can be changed by situation)
Location: Easton, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5

Lycoming College

Contacts:
Dave Heffner, Director of Comunications Technology or
Brian Leonard, Coordinator of AV & Multimedia
Phone Number: (717) 321-4083
Fax Number: (717) 321-4389
E-mail Addresses:
Dave Heffner: heffner@lycoming.edu
Brian Leonard: leonard@lycoming.edu
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL
Codec Model: MediaMax with AppsView software
Transmission Rates: 128 Kbps through 384 Kbps
Transmission Algorithms: H.320 or BlueChip
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: V-Span
Time Zone: GMT -5
Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA
Other Information:
25 occupancy room with flexible configuration available to rent. Includes document camera, Cameraman tracking camera, VCR, Windows '95 software.

Marywood College

Contact:
Peggi Munkittrick
Phone Number: 717-348-6235
Fax number: 717-961-4751
E-mail Address: pmunk@ac.marywood.edu
Codec Manufacturer: Vtel
Codec Model: MediaMax
Transmission Rates(s): 56 - T1
Transmission Algorithm(s):Blue Chip & Standards
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: VSpan
Time Zone: GMT-5
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Other Information:
40 occupancy room or 180 seat auditorium available. Includes document camera, tracking camera, whiteboard, VCR, scan converter, computer, and internet access.

Northampton Community College

Contact:
Ed Hudock, Director of Media Services
Phone Number: 610-861-5520
Fax Number: 610-861-5397
E-mail Address: ejh@pmail.nrhm.cc.pa.us
Codec Manufacturer: VTEL
Codec Model: Leadership Conferencing System
Transmission Rate(s): 56k to 512k
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: Yes - through VSPAN
Room Access: Public
Room Charges: not yet established
Location: Bethlehem, PA, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5
Other Information:
Full specifications and pictures can be found on the college's web page - http://www.nrhm.cc.pa.us.

Northern Tier Distance Learning Consortium

Contact:
Dr. Dan Paul, J. Andrew Morrow School
Phone Number: 717-265-9894
Fax Number: 717-265-4881
Codec Manufacturer: PictureTel
Codec Model: System 4000
Transmission Rate(s): 112 kbs
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: Commonwealth Telephone
Location: Towanda, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT - 5
Other Information:
Schools involved:
Towanda High School, Towanda, PA
Sullivan County High School, LaPorte, PA
Tunkhannock High School, Tunkhannock, PA
Montrose High School, Montrose, PA
Troy High School, Troy, PA
Northern Tioga High School, Elkland, PA
College Misericordia, Dallas, PA

Recently received $2.9 million federal Challenge grant to expand consortium to 26 schools in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Will also include additional schools of higher education and the PA State Museum.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Contact:
Michelle K. Falzone/Distance Learning Coordinator
Phone Number: 215-684-7928
Fax Number: 215-236-4063
E-mail: mkfalzone@philamuseum.org
Codec Manufacturer: Zydacron, Intel ProShare
Codec Model:
Transmission Rate(s): x384
Transmission Algorithm(s): H.320
Long Distance Carrier: AT&T
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Time Zone: GMT - 5
Other Information:
ArtLine, the distance learning initiative of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, uses ISDN-based videoconferencing to enable virtual tours of the Museum. Real-time interactions with the Museum's expert staff allow participants in remote locations to explore the fascinating world of art.
 

Reading Area Community College

Contact:
Roger Kimpland
Phone Number: 610-372-4721
Fax Number: 610-607-6254
E-mail Address: rskimpland@talon.net
Codec Manufacturer: V-Tel
Codec Model: Mediamax
Transmission Rate: 112 to 384
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: V-Span
Time Zone: GMT -5
Transmission Algorithm: Standards
Room Use: Public
Location: USA Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

Saint Joseph's University

Contact:
David Lees, Director, Instructional Media Services
Phone Number: 610-660-1770
Fax Number: 610-660-3450
E-mail Address: lees@sju.edu
Codec Manufacturer: PictureTel
Codec Model: Concorde 4500
Transmission Rate(s): 2 x 56kps (ISDN), Dedicated T1
Transmission Algorithm(s): Both
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5
DST Dates: First weekend of April until the last weekend of October
Other Information:
Saint Joseph's University is a member of CAPE and has access to the consortium's MCU.  The dedicated T1 service is for classes held at Ursinus College.

University of Scranton

Contact
Eric Woebkenberg, Instructional Thecnology Support Analyst
Phone Number: 717-941-4365
Fax Number: 717-941-4364
E-mail: WOEBKENBERE1@Lion.uofs.edu
Codec Manufacturer: Ascend
Codec Model: Ascend VSX
Transmission Rates: 112-384
Transmission Algorithm: Both
Long Distance Carrier: MCI
Multipoint: We use VSPAN as we do not have a birdge
Room Access: Internal and Public (rental)
Room Charges: Contact Paul Tweedy, Director of CPI at: 717-941-4050
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5

West Chester University

Contact:
Adel Barimani, Exec. Dir, Information Technology (IT)
Phone Number: 610-436-3476
Fax Number: 610-436-3240
E-mail Address: Abarimani@wcupa.edu
Codec Manufacturer: Pictel
Transmission Rate(s): ISDN
Transmission Algorithm: ISDN
Room Acces: Internal Use
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Time Zone: GMT -5