There are five computer labs on the CMC campus. Three of the computer labs (Poppa, Ryal and South) are available to current students on a drop-in basis and are open 24/7. The Poppa Family Technology Classroom is a resource for both students and faculty. The Fletcher Jones Lecture Hall is solely a computing classroom.
Poppa Computer Lab
Poppa Computer Lab named for Ryal Poppa '57 and opened in 1980, Poppa Computer Lab is the main computing lab for students on campus. Located in CMC's Adams Hall, Poppa Lab features the largest collection of lab computing resources on campus, including scanners, video editing stations, and free laser printing, among other critical offerings for students. Poppa Lab has 36 computers.
Hours & Staffing
Poppa Computer Lab is open 24/7 and staffed during specific hours.
Computer Platforms & Software
All Poppa Lab computers have Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2016, and specialized software such as R, Mathematica, Maple, MatLab, SPSS, STATA, and LaTeX installed. Select machines in Poppa also have Adobe Creative Cloud installed (please see desk labels).
There are three scanners, two black and white printers, one color printer, and one poster printer available for student use.
Ryal Residential Lab
Ryal Lab, also named for Ryal Poppa '57, is the newest computer lab at CMC. Finished in the fall of 2008, Ryal provides a comprehensive offering of computing facilities. Located in Phillips Hall, Ryal supports students in the heart of the campus. The design of this lab facilitates group work. Ryal Lab has 17 Windows computers.
Hours and Staffing
Ryal Residential Lab is open 24/7 and unstaffed.
Computer Platforms and Software
Ryal Lab computers have Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2016, and specialized software such as R, Mathematica, Maple, MatLab, SPSS, STATA, and LaTeX installed.
South Lab at Stark Hall
South Lab at Stark Hall. South Lab/opened in 2001. South Lab is located in Stark Hall and provides resources to all students in more southern ares of the college. South Lab has 14 Windows computers.
Hours and Staffing
South Lab is open 24/7 and unstaffed.
Computer Platforms and Software
All South Lab computers have Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2016, and specialized software such as R, Mathematica, Maple, MatLab, SPSS, STATA, and LaTeX installed.
Poppa Family Technology Classroom (Kravis Center 165)
Poppa Family Technology Classroom, also known as KTC, is a resource for both students and faculty. The classroom can be used with or without the computers - flip the monitor down for non-computing use, flip it up for computing use. While some classes meet in KC165 on a regular basis, the Technology Classroom doubles as a computer lab for students during non-classroom hours and is open during weekday evenings with specialty computer workshops available as well. KC165 has 32 Windows computers.
Hours and Staffing
Kravis 165 is available 24/7 by reservation and card-access only. It is unstaffed.
Computer Platforms and Software
All Kravis 165 computers have Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2016, and specialized software such as R, Mathematica, Maple, MatLab, SPSS, STATA, and LaTeX installed.
Fletcher Jones Lecture Hall
Fletcher Jones Lecture Hall (Roberts North 12) is solely a computing classroom and features a proxy system, where instructors can show their screen to all students at their computers and toggle between their instructor screen and student screens. With high-capacity seating, Fletcher Hall can also be used without the technology features and make use of its eight whiteboards. Located in Roberts North Hall, Fletcher is a powerful and exciting venue for of instructional computing. Fletcher Jones Lecture Hall has 47 Windows computers.
Hours and Staffing
The Fletcher Jones Lecture Hall is only available when reserved through Story House.
Computer Platforms and Software
All Fletcher Jones Lecture Hall computers have Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2016, and specialized software such as R, Mathematica, Maple, MatLab, SPSS, STATA, and LaTeX installed.