The Classroom Operating Group (COG) is a set of departments that together handle all aspects of the UIC learning environments. This management is a shared responsibility, with each department being tasked with operating specific elements of the learning environments. The members of COG are: Learning Environments & Technology Services, Office of Campus Learning Environments, Office of Classroom Scheduling, and Facilities Management. Each department works closely with the others so that they all can provide the best services to the UIC community. Therefore, there is no need to contact a department individually, instead you can simply email classrooms@uic.edu to reach any/all members.

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Members:

Learning Environments & Technology Services

Learning Environments & Technology Services (LETS) serves as the main point of contact between the students/faculty/staff and the members of COG. We take in any questions, comments, suggestions, requests, complaints, or compliments, and pass them on to the necessary department. In addition, we manage the existing technology in the classroom, provide loan/rental services of equipment, train faculty on the use of classroom technologies, and various other services that are detailed on this website.

Office of Campus Learning Environments

The Office of Campus Learning Environments (OCLE) was created to enhance the physical environment in order to support excellence in teaching and learning. In addition to classrooms, the OCLE creates informal learning spaces for students designed to encourage interaction and exchange of ideas. These spaces are to incorporate sustainable design principles and, when possible, be accessible for all users.

Office of Classroom Scheduling

The Office of Classroom Scheduling handles the scheduling of classes into the general use (non-departmental) classrooms. It also assists with reserving classrooms for special events, and with temporary or permanent classroom changes.

Facilities Management

Facilities Management (FM) is the department responsible for the physical upkeep of the UIC campus. Where it pertains to classrooms, FM provides repair services for heating, air conditioning, furniture, lighting, and mechanical equipment. You can email classrooms@uic.edu to report an issue, and a service request will be submitted for you.

Other Departments:

The Instructional Technology Lab, the Disability Resources Office, and the Teaching & Learning Center are other departments that also provide support for certain aspects of the learning environments, but in a more specialized manner. These departments are not members of COG.