Access to facilities, technology and equipment is an important part of the learning experience at the School of Media and Journalism (MDJ). Please choose the group below that best describes you to learn more about access to MDJ facilities and technology in Franklin Hall, as well as equipment rental options through MDJ’s Student Resource Lab (SRL).
Select classrooms in Franklin Hall are available for MDJ students to reserve for the purposes of filming and student events. All room reservations require seven (7) days’ notice for completion. Reservations with less than seven (7) days’ notice may not be approved. Students interested in reserving a room will need to complete a Franklin Hall Student Room Request found at the link below:
Access the Franklin Hall Student Room Request
To reserve an editing suite or photo studio for class assignment completion log into Cheqroom with your FlashLine info to start the reservation process. Editing suite and photo studio reservations require one (1) business day notice to reserve.
To reserve the TV studio for class assignments, complete this form and the SRL manager will advise you once the reservation has been approved. TV studio reservations require two (2) business days’ notice for reservations.
Students enrolled in specific MDJ classes will have Student Resource Lab (SRL) borrowing privileges connected to work assigned for those classes. Students will learn about SRL access from their instructors. For more information about borrowing equipment from the SRL, please contact the SRL at 330-672-2468 during office hours, or email studentresourcelab@kent.edu.
Franklin Hall is open during Fall 2023:
All other hours access key required.
SRL hours:
See the MDJ student FAQ below for more information.
Please note: No student reservations are being taken over the summer.
Please contact University Events and Conference Services at uecs@kent.edu for information about reserving rooms in Franklin Hall.
The Student Resource Lab (SRL) is supported by MDJ student fees. Access to the SRL is limited to current MDJ students only.
The DI Hub and University Libraries maintain some production equipment that may be available for checkout. Please check with those offices for more information.
Student organizations seeking access to production equipment should contact Ben Davis, Director of Kent State's Center for Student Involvement at bdavi128@kent.edu.
Please contact University Events and Conference Services at uecs@kent.edu for information on reserving rooms in Franklin Hall.
Please contact Student Resource Lab (SRL) manager Christine Zuercher at czuerche@kent.edu for information on reserving the TV studio, photo studio, or audio suites.
The equipment held in the SRL is not available to non-MDJ faculty and staff.
Selected classrooms in Franklin Hall are available for MDJ students to reserve during Fall/Spring semester. For classroom reservations, start by completing this form. Upon review, the room will be reserved through University Events and Conference Services, and you will be advised of approval with further instructions by the building curator. Room reservations require seven (7) days’ notice for completion. Reservations with less than seven days’ notice may not be approved.
To reserve an editing suite or photo studio, log into Cheqroom with your FlashLine info to start the reservation process. Audio suite and photo studio reservations require one (1) business day notice to reserve.
To reserve the TV studio, complete this form and the SRL manager will advise you once the reservation has been approved. TV studio reservations require two (2) business days’ notice for reservations.
You go to Cheqroom and make sure to login with SSO.
Room reservations require seven (7) days’ notice. Reservations requested with less than seven days’ notice may not be approved.
Editing suites and the photo studio require one (1) business day notice to reserve.
The TV studio requires two (2) business days to reserve.
There are a variety of classrooms available for reservation. Rooms include Franklin 110, 117, 213, 214, 312, 314, 317, 321, 339, and 414-416 (combined into one large room).
The TV studio, photo studio, and editing suites are available for classroom assignment use only.
The auditorium is not available for individual student use.
During the Fall 2023 semester:
During the Fall 2023 semester:
During the Fall 2023 semester:
Contact JoAnn Larsen (jlarsen2@kent.edu) for more info.
Student members of official Kent State Student Media partners can check out equipment through the SRL under the auspices of their specific organization. Students should check with their media partner’s leadership for further guidance on parameters for access. Student members of the Flash Film Commission (FFC) require written approval from the FFC president to check out equipment.
Non-Student Media organizations do not have access to the SRL.
The Student Resource Lab (SRL) is supported by MDJ student fees. Access to the SRL is limited to current MDJ students only.