614 Schermerhorn:
The Psychology Department has two microphones that will be kept locked in a closet in 614 Schermerhorn. These are for Professors, Grad TAs and Undergrad TAs to sign out at the beginning of class and return to the closet at the end of class. If someone asks to borrow or use a microphone, please send them to see the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in 406 Schermerhorn. Please do not forget to return the microphone to the closet and lock it!

For each course, there is one key to be shared amongst the TAs and, if applicable, the Professor. If your class does not already have a key to the closet, please contact the UCA (uca@psych.columbia.edu) to obtain one.

501 Schermerhorn:
Microphones are available for Psychology Professors, Grad TAs and Undergrad TAs in 406 Schermerhorn. Please see the UCA (Andres Torres) prior to your class if you wish to sign out a microphone for classroom 501 Schermerhorn. You must return the mircophone immediately after class. If your class ends after 5:00PM, please drop off the mircophone in the UCA's mailbox.

We are counting on you to ensure that everything runs smoothly this semester, so please read the following and contact the UCA if you have any questions.

Prior to the start of the term, see the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant in 406 Schermerhorn to sign out a key for the microphone closet in 614. One key per course, per semester.

Sign up with E-Rooms to receive training for the microphones if you have not done so already. This can be done online.

In 614 Schermerhorn, two microphones and backup batteries will be stored in the closet for your use.

Should you need replacement batteries for the microphones in 501 Schermerhorn, please see the UCA.

It is your responsibility to:
1.) Communicate with the other TAs and the Professor if you have the key and are unable to make it to class.
2.) Arrive early to class and ensure that the microphone is present, working, and ready for class.
3.) Sign out the microphone when you remove it from the closet in 614.
4.) Turn off the microphone and return it to its proper location when class is over.
5.) Sign the microphone back in when you return it to the closet.
6.) Keep the Departmental Office informed of any issues, anything other than normal use of the microphone.

1.) Notify the Undergraduate Curriculum Asst. immediately if:
........Anything is not working/broken.
........The supply of batteries is low.
........There is a microphone missing.
Call: 4-8859 or email: uca@psych.columbia.edu

2.) If the microphone stops working before or during class: Call the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant at 4-8859 and E-Rooms will be dispatched. If the UCA can not be reached, contact E-Rooms directly at 4-3633. Please still let the UCA know if you contact E-Rooms yourself.

3.) If you accidently take the microphone out of the classroom:
.........Do NOT take it home with you!!
.........Call or send the UCA an email, please notify us immediately!
.........If it is between 9am-5pm, bring it to 406 Schermerhorn
.........If it is after 5pm, or the office is closed, put it in the UCA's mailbox and send them an e-mail (uca@psych.columbia.edu).

4.) If you arrive at clss and find there is no microphone present:
.........Contact the UCA immediately.
.........If the UCA is not available, alert the Departmental Staff in 406 Schermerhorn.

1.) Communication is crucial.
2.) Ensure that the microphone is returned to its proper location after class.
3.) Microphones are for the Psychology Department ONLY. If anyone asks to borrow a microphone, do NOT lend one to them. Send them to 406 Schermerhorn.
4.) Ensure that the microphone is not removed from the classroom, it is not alright to take it home with you or remove it from the classroom for any reason.
5.) Be sure that you always remember to sign in/out the microphone.
6.) If your class is held in 614, always lock the closet prior to leaving.
7.) If the TA who has the key for the closet is unable to make it to class, see Winnie in 406 Schermerhorn for a back-up key.
8.) If you see that the battery supply is getting low, please let the UCA know.

If you have any questions regarding the microphone, you can reach the Undergraduate Curriculum Assistant at 212-854-8859 or uca@psych.columbia.edu or stop by 406 Schermerhorn.

We have worked hard to obtain these microphones for the Psychology Department and to make them available for your use. Please treat them with care and responsibility.

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