Videoconference/Zoom Exception Request

Videoconference/Zoom Exception Request

Use this form to request an exception to EPPM 14. WSU VIDEOCONFERENCE (VC) COURSE POLICY. This workflow will seek Chair or Director approval and will be visible to the Office of the Provost.


When to use this form:

  • Instructor will not teach the class from a classroom and/or there will be no students in the room with the instructor, OR
  • Students will not receive instruction in a classroom and/or will view the course on a personal device.


An exception is NOT needed when:

  • The instructor will be teaching from a classroom and students at the originating campus will be present in the same room, OR
  • A small number of students will be receiving the class on a personal device because of an accommodation.

EPPM, Section 14

14. WSU VIDEOCONFERENCE (VC) COURSE POLICY

"Video conference courses will originate from and be delivered to VC classrooms located on the WSU Campuses or WSU Extension sites unless otherwise approved by the department chair. This ensure adequate technical and user support, creation of peer communities within the course, and provision of high-touch student support."

Term Information

Select the first term where the exception is desired*
What is the time frame for this request?*

Permanent requests require additional documentation of an HRS Reasonable Accommodation or Provost approval.

Permanent exceptions require and HRS Reasonable Accommodation letter or Provost Approval letter.

List other classes impacted by this HRS Accommodation. Type "None" if there are no other classes that will be need this VC exception.

Select all that apply.

Where will the instructor be located?*

AOI provides technical support to General University Classrooms (GUCs). The department agrees to provide technical support when videoconferencing is used in other spaces.

WSU Email address for the instructor of the class.

Example: butch.cougar@wsu.edu

Class Information

Originating Campus

This is the campus listed as the Originating campus in Maintain Schedule of Classes.

Example: BIOLOGY

Select
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Example: 102

Example: 12

Example: 12344

Chair & Department Scheduler Information

This must be the Chair or Director of this subject and cannot be a department coordinator or other person assisting the Chair.

The Department Scheduler will receive notice when the exception is approved.

Room Information

VC(82) General University Classrooms (GUCs) are those spaces officially designated as videoconference spaces. These classroom spaces have been optimized for videoconferencing and have additional equipment to support an outstanding student experience. Other GUC spaces may be capable of limited videoconferencing, though do not provide an optimal student experience. The type of space impacts the Instruction Mode entered in Maintain Schedule of Classes. VC(82) spaces may use the receiving code "VR". All other spaces must use the receiving code "VS". More information about videoconferencing and instruction modes.


Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI) provides technical support for videoconference classes taught in VC(82) rooms and other GUC spaces. AOI does not provide technical support for non-GUC rooms. The department agrees to provide technical support when videoconferencing is used in non-GUC spaces. AOI does not provide Zoom links for classes that are not taught on multiple

Where will students be located on the Originating Campus*
Will this course be offered on other campuses?*

Check all campuses that will receive this course.

Where will students be located on the Everett campus?*
Where will students be located on the Pullman campus?*
Where will students be located on the Spokane campus?*
Where will students be located on the Tri-Cities campus?*
Where will students be located on the Vancouver campus?*

Check all that apply.

If you have a separate approval letter, please upload it here.

Drag and drop files here or

Submitter Information

WSU Email address of the person submitting this request.

Example: butch.cougar@wsu.edu

By typing your name in this box, you certify that this is your electronic signature and you are authorized to make this request.