Get Advice on a Teaching Issue

Dr. Kathy Schmidt, the FIC’s director, provides individual consultation on any aspect of teaching or classroom practice. Kathy will listen carefully to understand your situation and needs, then work with you to chart a course of action, which may include classroom observation. Whether exploring pedagogical ideas or addressing a specific problem, the FIC will provide sensitive, confidential consultation. Kathy can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512.232.1536 or submit an online request.

Initiate a Web or Multimedia Project

Approach any member of the FIC Staff to discuss preliminary ideas for a project. You'll find us in ETC 2.146, ETC 4.106 & ETC 5.154 or submit an online request.

Schedule a Video Conference or Distance Learning Course

Distance learning coordinator Jack Prather handles scheduling for the FIC’s distance learning classroom (ETC 5.148) and videoconferencing system (ETC 2.146). Jack also provides information on how to schedule the two general purpose distance learning capable classrooms (ETC 2.132 and 2.136). You can reach Jack at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 512.232.1531 or submit an online request.

Please plan video conferences at least one week in advance.

Request Video Digitization or a CD/DVD

The FIC can digitize video from VHS tape and create a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or video DVD. When submitting a request, please let us know if you have a preference regarding the output file format (Quicktime, Windows Media, etc.). FIC staff will also need to know the approximate length of the video, if the video should to be broken into segments, and your deadline. Job size determines the time needed to complete the request. For video digitization services, contact Jack Prather ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Juan Diaz ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or submit an online request.

FIC Staff

Kathy Schmidt, PhD This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.1536	Director ETC 2.146B 7:30am - 4:30pm
Juan Diaz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.9421	Sr. Audio & Video Producer ETC 4.106 9:00am - 6:00pm
Juan Garcia This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.1530	Video & New Media Producer ETC 2.146A 7:30am - 4:00pm
Matt Mangum This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.1534	Interactive Media ETC 5.154 9:30am - 6:30pm
Jack Prather This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.1531	Distance Learning Coordinator ETC 4.106 9:00am - 6:00pm
Laura Smith This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.2356	Web Designer ETC 5.154 8:30am - 5:30pm
Randall Smith This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.2359	Systems Analyst ETC 5.154 9:00am - 6:00pm
John Winn This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.471.3855	Office Manager ETC 4.106 7:00am - 4:30pm
Erik Zumalt This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 512.232.2358	Senior Computer Illustrator ETC 5.154 8:00am - 5:00pm
Gerald E. Speitel Jr. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it	Associate Dean for Academic Affairs