Faculty also have access to the administrative computing systems for advising purposes, roster generation, and grade reporting. Host peripherals include disk storage, tape systems, and laser printing. UARKnet, the campus's backbone network, is managed by Computing Services. This network enables communication among networks, computers and servers on campus, as well as on the Internet. Virtually all departments, as well as all computer labs, are connected to the campus network.
Network access is also available via dial-up modem connections.
Dial-up access requires an ID and password. The General Access Computer Labs offer approximately 245 network-attached PCs and Macintoshes for use by University students, faculty and staff. These labs are located in the Arkansas Union, the Administrative Services Building, the Business Administration Building, Mullins Library and the Science Engineering Building. The labs offer day, evening and weekend hours. Laser printing is available from all supported software.