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When marble floors and Grade I listed stonework ruled out traditional hearing loop systems, the University needed a solution that was wireless, scalable, and non-invasive.

When Bill “Bubba” Busse arrived at Jax State, one of his primary objectives was to upgrade the broadcast infrastructure so it could truly operate like a Division I program.

The goal: Design an AV solution that allowed video content to be clearly seen from anywhere in the room without interfering with the primary function of the space as an active exercise physiology lab.

Virginia Tech's Academic Building One is a model for how universities can rethink campus experience in a distributed, urban context.

Shaffer Hall on the Homewood campus of JHU's key objectives included deploying auto-tracking cameras, providing USB peripheral sharing for BYOM sessions, and aligning with accessibility standards through the use of Heckler sit/stand instructor desks.

A 15-foot-wide by 24-foot-high, fine-pitch, high-resolution canvas from Planar is used to show dramatic cinematography from award-winning filmmakers, highlighting vivid nature scenes.

For the AV/IT team at Emerson College, Dante-based networking and RedNet technology revolutionized student and faculty workflow efficiency throughout Emerson’s facilities.

The team at Puttshack focused on low-voltage lighting and unified control to reduce energy costs and deliver a high-impact guest experience.

For the AV/IT team at Texas A&M, creating a templatized approach to AV wasn’t just about picking the right hardware; it was about building an ecosystem.

AV/IT Team 2025: Digital & Technology Services, the Teaching and Learning Center, and Facilities Management at the University of California, Los Angeles

In Part V of Navigating a Successful Higher Ed AV/IT RFP Process, Joe Way discusses: The Judging Process and the Conclusion

In Part IV of Navigating a Successful Higher Ed AV/IT RFP Process, Joe Way discusses: Know Your Audience and Responding to the RFP

In Part III of Navigating a Successful Higher Ed AV/IT RFP Process, Joe Way discusses: Defining the parameters, writing with intention, and avoiding ambiguity.

In Part II of Navigating a Successful Higher Ed AV/IT RFP Process, Joe Way discusses: Starting with Data, Developing a Strategic Vision Built on Consensus, and the Order of Operations

Are you currently or plan to create an AV/IT Request for Proposals (RFP)? If so, start here! AVT presents the five-part series of articles on Navigating a Successful Higher Ed AV/IT RFP Process, written by Joe Way, PhD, CTS, executive director of Digital Spaces at UCLA.

These versatile all-in-one displays are designed to install and set up quickly. Some fold, are height-adjustable, move from room to room with ease, and enable collaboration in meeting spaces and the classroom.

Check out how the AV/IT team at RIT created an inclusive and technologically advanced space within its new Student Hall for Exploration and Development building.

Check out how the AV/IT team at the University of the Arts London’s Creative Computing Institute implemented an assistive listening solution to support students and ensure accessibility in teaching spaces.

In addition to enhanced active learning, the new Animal Health Education Centre at Olds College now has a clear competitive advantage for attracting new students and experienced faculty.

Check out how the AV/IT team at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, improved the fan experience at the Gampel Pavilion basketball facility.