Facility and Equipment Access

Example of gear available from the Ithaca College Park School of Communications, such as a Red Weapon 8k Camera, multiple lenses (prime and variable focal length) and a hasselblad medium format camera.

Access to facilities and equipment is determined for each student by the courses in the Roy H. Park School in which the student is currently enrolled. This access changes from semester to semester as course requirements change. As a result, students should not expect to have the same access to facilities or equipment from semester to semester. Likewise, the maximum length of reservations or checkouts may change without notice based on availability and demand on the resources. If this happens, the information will be posted and distributed to the faculty.

The choices of resources and facilities are determined through collaboration of technical staff and faculty.

Technical Operations staff is charged with managing these decisions and policies. We cannot change any given student’s access or any given class’ access without consent from the chairs of each department. Facilities and equipment are only available to students who are currently enrolled in Roy H. Park courses that require the use of facilities and equipment to successfully complete the course as designated by syllabus. These resources are not available to Alumnae or students who are not enrolled in an appropriate Roy H. Park School of Communications course.

Policies for Portable Equipment and Facilities are as follows

  • All users must follow policies set by the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Failure to comply with a staff request or policy may go as far as a Judicial Review.
     
  • All users must present their valid Park Card as well as their student ID when making a reservation, checking-out or picking-up of any portable equipment or facility. All privileges associated with the Park Card are non-transferable. Attempts to deceive staff in order to gain access to facilities by using another student’s Park Card will result in severe consequences. Both parties may be referred judicially, and their privileges will be suspended indefinitely.
     
  • The user is responsible for any and all damages to equipment while checked out under their name. The user must check their portable equipment during or immediately after checkout. If a problem is found at that time, we will make every effort to fix, replace and/or note condition on the checkout form. The user assumes all responsibility for any loss or damage that is found when the equipment is returned. If damage is discovered, the user’s privileges will be suspended and will remain so until they have met with the Portable Equipment manager. Arrangements will need to be made for restitution for parts, repairs or for the replacement of the damaged equipment. The length of the suspension will be determined by the Portable Equipment and Facilities manager and/or the Director of Technical Operations. Honesty by the student plays a crucial part in this decision. Attempts to deceive staff about the conditions or circumstances of the damage could result in additional penalties.
     
  • We recommend purchase of personal property insurance which covers items belonging to Ithaca College that have been entrusted to students. One option for such insurance can be found at http://www.collegestudentinsurance.com More information can be found in the “Bookmark these Links” page at the end of this guide.

Park Cards

  • Every student enrolled in a Roy H. Park course is issued a Park Card during their first year as a Park student. This card must be retained for your academic career.
     
  • Each semester a new validation sticker is added to your card. Your equipment and facility access for each semester is appropriate to your course needs. Students should not expect to have the same access from semester to semester as course needs change.
     
  • You must bring your Park Card and student ID with you whenever you need to use Park labs, classrooms, production facilities or equipment. Service will be denied if you do not have your Park Card as well as your Ithaca College ID with you.
     
  • If you lose your Park Card there is a $10 replacement cost. If you need to replace your Park Card you must fill out a Replacement Park Card Application, available in PPECS. Your application will need to have an authorized signature from Ryan Berryann, Christian deBrigard or Nigel Martin, Director of Technical Operations. Once you have this signature, you may take your application to the IC ID office, and they will print you a replacement at which time the fee will be charged.

Equipment During Academic Breaks

  • Under certain circumstances students are allowed to use equipment during academic breaks (summer/winter) for Roy H. Park School curriculum related projects.
    • The student must be enrolled in the next upcoming semester in a 400-level production class. 
    • The student must have a detailed proposal including dates, locations, script (if relevant) and complete equipment list.
    • The professor grading upcoming project must include a signed approval for the project.
    • The student Must meet with Associate Dean Scott to discuss the project and explanation for needing equipment outside the normal semester
    • After reviewing, the student may be asked to provide signed releases permission and or permits for locations. The student may be required to meet with risk Management for final approval. 
  • Equipment Requests for Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks typically have a deadline of one week prior to the start of the academic break (The prior Friday). Watch for Park News announcements and signage at PPECS for official dates/deadlines. Google Forms are generally used for requesting equipment during these mid-semester breaks with equipment supplied on a first come, first served basis. 
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