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Security Access

Faculty access into technology based classrooms is controlled through keypad entry locks, swipe card locks or door keys.

Keypad Locks

Keypads are used on the majority of the technology based classroom doors. Faculty can get the keypad code to the keypad locks by logging into their cougar’s account and selecting the keypad codes link. Faculty should be aware that keypad combinations are confidential and if students are found to have the combination to any of the rooms, the Registrar Office will have the keypad code changed.

Swipe Card Locks

Swipe cards are required for the classroom doors in the Beatty Center and for the following rooms on the second floor of the Education Center: 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, and 218. Faculty that are assigned to these rooms will need to have their department order the swipe cards from the Campus Locksmiths in Physical Plant.

Door Keys

These rooms have not been upgraded with a keypad or swipe card lock. Faculty should have their departments order a key to allow them to enter their assigned classrooms. In the event, that faculty doesn’t have a key, they can call public safety to let them into the room. Faculty should be caution that public safety can be delayed in responding to unlocking doors. The following technology classrooms do not have keypad or swipe card locks. The following rooms do not have keypads or swipe card locks: Bell 405, Bell 406, Bell 412, Silcox 116, Science 222, Science 334, Simon 307, Lightsey 339, and Lightsey 344.

Teacher Station Keys

The technology based smart classrooms and computer classrooms teacher station desk and the laptop ready classrooms wall cabinets are keyed to the 101T key. These keys can be obtained by having your department order them from the Campus Locksmith.

Reporting Lock Problems

If faculty experience any difficulties with the keypad, swipe card, door locks or the 101T locks, they should call the classroom helpdesk at 953-3375 (option 1) or they can email helpdesk@cofc.edu. The lock issues will be forward to the Campus Locksmith to have them inspect and if necessary make repairs.