Summary
Topics: printing, VDI, Huddle and breakout space reservation, classroom instructional technology, card and door access schedules
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Overview
Management Education Center (MEC) support and resources
Article Sections
Printing
Employee Print Options:
MEC Office Suites: Metro State owned and managed printers are available throughout MEC office suites, providing the same functionality as printers across all Metro State campuses. See details for: Metro-Print Universal Printing.
Student and Employee Print Options:
Printing is available for students and employees using computers located in the second floor MEC common areas and first floor of the Science Building for both Metro State and Minneapolis use.
- Locations:
- MEC 2nd floor common areas
- Science Building 1st floor
- Printer Tap method Card Readers displayed with Metro State logo
- Metro State employees and students will need to tap their Metro State ID Card on the print card readers with Metro State University logo, as displayed in the graphic below.
- Note: Swipe card readers, without Metro State's logo, will not function for Metro State students or employees.
Instructions: Access Virtual Computer Lab
Huddle space and Breakout rooms
Two options are available for Faculty and Students to reserve huddle rooms and breakout rooms
- Option 1) use the touchscreen available at the room door entrance to reserve space
- Option 2) use Microsoft Bookings service by scanning the QR code located at the room entrance using your cell phone.
Note: reserving space using the QR code and App:
- Space is reserved in 30 minute intervals. Multiple reservations can be made if more than 30 minutes is needed
- The room number must be selected to complete the reservation
- Support and Instructions for reserving space using Touchscreen or Bookings: MEC Room Scheduler Guide
- MEC | Classroom Technology Guide
Classroom Instructional Technology
MEC classrooms include standard classroom technology, as well as hyflex classroom technology to support traditional and hyflex delivery.
Classroom Door Access
Classroom and door access at the MEC building is accessed by using a Metro State ID Card or a Minneapolis College Keyfob.
- Individuals who have access to MEC classrooms and offices using their Metro State ID Card:
- All faculty assigned to teach at the Minneapolis facility
- All Staff assigned to work at the Minneapolis facility
MEC Classrooms are accessed by using Metro State ID Card with the door card reader:
- Single tap the door reader with your ID Card - the door will open and relock once entered
- Double tap the door reader with your ID Card - If you wish to open the door and keep it unlocked
- To use the double tap function: Tap the card once, waiting 3 seconds, and tap again
- The door will unlock and remain unlocked and the card access will turn green to indicate unlocked.
- If you wish to lock the door again, use the double tap function and the card access light will turn red to indicate locked.
- Door tap functions: video demonstration MEC Classroom Door Access
MEC Door Access and Card Access Schedules
| Location |
Door Access Schedule |
Card Access Schedule (Employees Only) |
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Front Entrance
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M-F 7am-7pm
Sat 8am-4:30pm
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M-F 7pm-10:30pm
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Stair A and B to Levels 1 and 2
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M-Sat 7am-10:30pm
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No Card Access Needed
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Stair A to Level 3
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M-Th 9am-5:45pm
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M-Sat 6:30am- 9am
M-Sat 5:45pm-10:30pm
F-6:30am-10:30pm
|
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Stair A to Level 4
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None
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M- Sat Open to Close
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Stair B to Levels 3 and 4
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None
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M- Sat Open to Close
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Elevator to Levels 1 and 2
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M- F 6:30am-10:30pm
Sat 7am-5pm
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No Card Access Needed
|
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Elevator to Level 3
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M-Th 9am-5:45 pm
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M-Th6:30am-9am
M-Th 5:45pm-10:30pm
F-6:30am-10:30pm
Sat 7am-5pm
|
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Elevator to Level 4
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None
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M-Sat Open to Close
|
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Office Suites
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M-Th 9am-5:45 pm
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M-F 6:30am-9am
M-F 5:45pm-10:30pm
Sat 7am-5pm
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Classrooms
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None
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M-F 6:30am-10:30pm
Sat 7am-5pm
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