Kennesaw State’s University Information Technology Services opened a new computer lab on the Marietta campus on March 18 to provide students the same services offered at the Kennesaw campus.
The lab resides in room 160 in the lower level of the Academic building, also known as the “H” building. It features 18 high-end computers with software specific to STEM majors, charging stations for laptops and phones, a writable table and wall and audio-video checkout.
“I think it’s going to be a great resource for students,” Executive Director of Customer Support Services Christina Coronado said. “What we’ve found is, as word is getting out, the students seem to be very excited.”
Coronado said that the front counter provides help for general questions and assists with AV checkout.
Coronado said that specific software provided includes the Adobe Suite, several Autodesk products, International Business Machines’ Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and many others.
Coronado also said that architecture, engineering and computer science students have access to their own labs, but UITS wanted to provide students with another choice.
“If it’s really crowded in one spot, [students] might have a quieter place over at H building,” Coronado said.
Lab hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, according to the UITS website.
Coronado said the new lab’s hours are subject to change based on student traffic.
The Kennesaw campus offers a UITS lab in the Burruss Building in room 475. Audio-Video checkout for cameras, microphones and other equipment is in the Technology Annex near the Public Safety Office.
UITS provides the university with vital technology for students, faculty and staff to carry out academic collaboration, innovation and research, according to their website.
