Computer Services
The Computer Services section of the Facilities Services Department develops and maintains in-house applications, responds to the hardware/software issues of the department, and coordinates with other departments and outside vendors on computer issues relating to Facilities Services.
Some systems currently managed by Computer Services:
Chemical Inventory System
Kronos Time Control System
SCADA Systems
Campus Security System
Web Cams
Chemical Inventory System: A Web-based inventory system that allows all campus departments to inventory and catalog their hazardous chemicals. Also integrates MSDS information and provides reporting to Environmental Health & Safety. Click here to use the system.
Kronos Time Control System: A networked time clock system (serving most departmental employees), a Voice-Response unit (allowing phone-in time card punching), and managerial software; all supported and maintained by Computer Services personnel.
SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition): Computer Services manages several SCADA systems that monitor and control Air Conditioning controls and Electrical systems located throughout buildings and other campus areas.
Campus Security System: A backup support system is maintained by Computer Services in the event that Campus Police's primary security system should fail or be taken temporarily offline.
Web Cams: several web cams are maintained and operated by Computer Services throughout the campus (private & public) to provide security recordings as well as parent/student access to streaming video of campus life.Some public web cams on campus:
Contact Shop:
Kevin Garland,
IT Administrator
Computer Services
103 Facilities Services Building
2233 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-4009
Email: garlandk@utk.edu