Faculty Resources
New to SCS? Welcome! We have prepared this page to be a good starting point for those new to our environment. This page is a collection of links, resources and information relevant to Faculty in the School of Computer Science. In addition, you will find resources relevant to the greater university. Some of the systems and resources referenced on this page may not be provided or managed by SCS Computing Facilities (SCSCF) and are included for your convenience.
If you require support, you can visit our Help Desk, available Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm with extended 24x7 coverage for critical issues and SCS machine room-hosted equipment. You can reach us via phone at 412-268-4231, you can submit a ticket or email help@cs.cmu.edu.
SCS Computing Facilities Links
Self-service portal (incidents and requests)
View, update, or submit Incidents to SCS Computing Facilities.
Recommended computers and configurations
SCSCF supported computer recommendations with standard configurations
Register your SCS computer for support
Get support from out technical staff and help from our help desk (hardware software and more)
Operating systems and software resources
Once you register your SCS computer for software support, you can have an SCS-supported operating system installed along with access to a standard software offering.
CMU Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
As both a requirement for certain CMU systems as well as for increased security connecting to CMU resources, our VPN solution is an ideal way to ensure the secure and reliable connections to our network. You can download the client and find more information regarding our Cisco VPN solution.
Backup Services (Crashplan & TiBS)
We offer a free Data Protection service (CrashPlan) and an Archival Backup service (TiBS). Once registered, you can visit the backup page for more information.
SCS online account application
Request an SCS account
Request a laptop loan from the SCS Help Desk (lending policy)
Request an AFS academic volume (for class/term)
Request an AFS academic volume for class by term
Information related to research computing in SCS
SCS public printing information, configuration instructions and more
Information on the CMU network at SCS, wireless configuration information and policies
Meet the SCSCF staff
SCS Links
SCS R&P templates and policies
SCS reappointment, promotion and appointment
SCS Dean's office page with information for faculty as well as useful links related to career and academics.
SCS Building Facilities provides management of SCS rooms via an online reservation system.
SCS application form for Ph.D. programs and/or any of the masters programs
Campus Links
Student Services Suite (S3)
All Spring courses have been provisioned using a Canvas course site.
The calendar includes registration dates, class start dates, add/drop deadlines, exam dates and more.
Course search and a complete schedule of classes
SpaceQuest (25Live) for scheduling events for University Registrar's room resources.
CMUWorks Service Center
Eberly Center teaching resources
Teaching excellence & educational innovation resources
The constitution of the faculty organization of Carnegie Mellon University
CMU Campus Faculty & Staff Resources
Campus faculty and staff landing page
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