Overview
Conference Calling is a communication service that enables multiple participants to join a single telephone or video call simultaneously. Designed to facilitate group discussions and collaborative decision-making, conference calling provides a flexible solution for business meetings, team coordination, and external interactions.
Key Features
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Multi-Participant Capability: Support for multiple participants on a single call, with options to host small team meetings or large conference calls.
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Audio and Video Options: Offers both audio-only and video-enabled conferencing, allowing users to choose based on their needs and available technology.
- Scheduling and Invitations: Simple scheduling tools to organize conference calls, with options to send invitations and reminders to participants.
- Call Management: Features for managing participants, including muting/unmuting, managing speaking rights, and tracking attendance.
Benefits
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Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates real-time communication and decision-making among distributed team members and stakeholders.
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Flexibility: Supports a range of conferencing needs from quick team check-ins to large-scale meetings, with both audio and video options.
- Convenience: Simplifies the process of organizing and joining calls with easy scheduling and participant management features.
Available to
All active faculty staff and students have a professional license.
Cost
This service is provided at no additional cost to eligible* individuals or departments, as it is fully funded by the institution.
*Questions on eligibility, please contact the ITS Service Desk*