Student Computing
The Student Computing department has been established to provide computing resources,
technical support and information systems that enhance the educational experience of the
students of Utah Valley University.
5 – Open LabsLoft, Fishbowl, Greenhouse, Wasatch, Info
Commons14 – Academic Labs
(2) Education,(2) BEHS, (2) Language, NG, Multi Cultural,
Trio, CTE, (3) CSSE and CACC, Athletics62 Kiosks and Classroom computers
System administration of:UVlinx, UVlinxADM, CSCSQL, PServer, UVDL,
Autouser, CSC, Faronics, Winselect and SCAccounting for 72 Printers
522+ total PC’s
Darel Hawkins, Director
B.S., CNE, MCSE, CCNA, Network+,
Server+, A+, ITIL
Andrea Oldroyd, Technician III
A.S., CNA, Network+, A+, MCP
Kimberly Leseberg, Technician III
B.S., MCP
David Durtschi, PT Support Technician I
14 part-time Lab Assistants
Student FeesAll soft funded positions
All department current & operating expenses 50% Technician III Hard Funded
Student Government
Report annually on use of student fees
Direction on projects and initiatives
Information Technology
Supervisory role of staff and projects
Donated time and resources to CSSE and CACC for new
Labs. Not Funded yet-NG not reimbursed
Developed a new windows update strategy for Labs
Replaced computers in Greenhouse, Loft, Behavioral Science , Trio, and Education
Implemented a new Faronics server for Deepfreeze
Setup Athletics lab with virtual
desktops donation Move servers from SC 116 to the DLC
New training program for Lab AssistantsInstallation of Camera’s for monitoring Labs
Time organization
Setting expectations
Meeting demands for network, file, applications
and printer access for laptops
Reduce the support impact of
newly implemented technologies
on the helpdesk.
Manage employees better
Move all kiosks to virtual desktop for better reliability and manageability
Migrate student accounts to the new UVU tree when the solution has been tested and is production
readyApplication Server
Student computer rental Program – Space needed
Training for ESX servers and VDIStandardization of Virtual Desktop
Implementation of new Labstats Program*Labstats will be installed campus wideComplete virtual kiosks with WinselectStudent Employee incentive program