I have a couple of questions in this regard. First, is this an MSU class for credit? If so, have you called Broadcasting services or ATS Media? They may have a solution for credit courses. Secondly, what are the requirements for this solution? Is the professor going to be on campus but the class in DC, or the reverse? Will there be more than one person on both ends? What about bi-directional communication?

Just some questions to get the creative juices flowing!
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>>> On 12/2/2008 at 3:00 PM, "Olson, III Dean" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hello All,
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> I have a professor here in my department that will be flying back and forth
> from Washington DC to teach a class next fall.  As you're all aware that can
> get expensive.  I have been tasked with finding a video conferencing
> solution to reduce the number of trips he has to make.  I am aware of
> Polycom but they are a little expensive.
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> Does anyone have any experiences with other solutions or could give a
> recommendation?  Thanks.
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> Dean
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> Dean Olson
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> Systems Administrator
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> Department Of Economics
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> Michigan State University
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> (517)432-2284
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