AHC Learning Commons: Room Use Policy

Room Use Policy

Our large-group training spaces are available for faculty and staff development as well as student seminars/workshops outside an academic unit's standard scheduled curriculum. For example, appropriate events include enrichment seminars on information acquisition and management, case-based learning, clinical problem-solving, and/or interprofessional education.

The AHC Learning Commons is not intended as classroom space for the following:

Group testing
Any school's semester curriculum
Student computer lab
Administrative or management meetings
Non-educational-focused events
Continuing education events targeted to practitioners not affiliated with the AHC.

Scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms should be booked at least two weeks in advance whenever possible. Use of rooms and/or computers without previous scheduling will be accommodated based only upon availability and cannot be guaranteed.

Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Scheduling use at times other than regular operating hours is subject to the discretion of the Learning Commons Manager.

To reserve a room, download and complete the Room Request Form, then submit it. Rooms are not reserved until the form has been confirmed by Learning Commons staff. You will receive confirmation by return e-mail.

Allow for set-up time (i.e., between 15 - 30 minutes before the event begins) and time for clean-up following the event (i.e., another 15 minutes) in your reservation request.

Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to scheduled use. Failure to notify the Learning Commons within that time frame could result in limited future use.

Use instructional technology with our large group training spaces that are equipped with digital projectors and instructor laptops. In addition, you can reserve up to 22 participant wireless laptops, based upon availability. Please email learncom@umn.edu if you have any questions about using this equipment.

Request Special Services when completing the Room Request Form. Be sure to select any special services such as recording, technical support, or videoconferencing if you will require it during your event.

Food and drink are not allowed in the computer area of the AHC Learning Commons.

Clean up following use: