About ACNS
2006 Annual Report [412 KB PDF]
Academic Computing & Network Services (ACNS) develops, maintains, and delivers information technology (IT) for Michigan State University. The primary role of ACNS is to provide access to centrally-supported IT resources including network connectivity, classroom technology, computer sales and support, training, and outreach.
ACNS focuses on providing computing services and resources to students, faculty and staff in order to facilitate the university’s mission.
In doing so, ACNS
- operates computer laboratories across campus
- equips classrooms with technology
- assists instructors and researchers
- supports software for course management, e-mail, databases, Web browsing, and development
- and provides computer repair and technical support.
ACNS is located in the Computer Center, just north of Red Cedar River and east of Hannah Administration Building and is staffed by approximately 110 employees with assistance from 100 part-time student employees.
ACNS reports to the Vice Provost for Libraries, Computing and Technology, David Gift.
