Frequently Asked Questions: General

Where is ATS located?
ATS is located in the Gornto TELETECHNET Center building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Our main offices are on the 4th floor of the Gornto building. See the receptionist on the 4th floor for assistance.

What is the role of ATS?
ATS is the technical and pedagogical arm of ODU's Distance Learning operation. Click here for information on ATS's services and capabilities.

Who should I contact at ATS for more information?
See our ATS contact information page. Call Barbara Phelps, ATS's Administrative Assistant, at (757) 683-5314 if you have any question as to the appropriate contact within ATS.

What is TELETECHNET?
"TELETECHNET" is the brand name given to all live distance learning video classes such as the digital satellite, 2-way video conferencing, Internet video streaming, Internet video on demand, or Internet podcasting courses and program.

What is a Higher Education Center?
A Higher Education Centers is a complete, full service extension of the main campus.  The Centers are staffed and resourced to send and originate TELETECHNET distance learning courses, receive distance learning courses, each facility also has a complement of student computer labs, program advisors, local mediated classrooms, and variety of other available services.  To learn more please visit our web site for the Higher Education Centers.