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Northwest Arkansas EAST Training Center

 

Northwest Arkansas EAST Training CenterThe Northwest Arkansas EAST Training Center is supported by a long-term collaboration between the University of Arkansas and the EAST Initiative. It serves as a regional training center for about one third of the EAST schools in Arkansas and Oklahoma, as well as specialized computing resource for University students who are alumni of  EAST programs. This state-of-the-art training facility features:

  • twenty-one workstation-class PCs
  • a dedicated data server
  • gigabyte ethernet network
  • wireless network
  • High Definition projector and LCD displays in each room corner
  • automated blackout shades and lighting
  • integrated audio
  • PolyCom video-conferencing capabilities

 

The Northwest Arkansas EAST Training Center is designed to encourage interaction and collaboration between students. Perimeter workstation seating follows an organic flow that facilitates teamwork, while central tables allow instructors to bring the entire student group together for brain-storming and discussions.

EAST Conference Room Additional facilities connected to the Training Center include a 14-seat A/V-equipped conference room and the UA EAST Alumni Center.  Theconference room is wired to support the Center's mobile PolyCom vidoeconferencing systm.