Our Mission
The USU IT Technology Labs are committed to assisting Utah State University students in pursuit of their academic goals by providing state-of-the-art computer services and software; qualified consultants who are trained to answer software, general, or university questions, while maintaining a professional and academic-friendly atmosphere in each computer facility; and employment opportunities with real-world application and hands-on experience of Information Technology. By putting academics first, USU IT Computer Labs knows it will assist Utah State University in becoming one of the nation’s premier land- and space-grant universities.
The USU Information Technology Labs are committed to your education, innovation, research, and discovery through excellence, and an inclusive environment in support of the University’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
Our History
Student Lab Services (SLS) was started during the 1986-87 school year and was known as MicroComputer Services. Over time, the organization grew with the addition of new computer labs as well as machines and more consultants.
The labs were first managed by Val Wilding. Then in 1988, Gary Egbert became the manager. Additional assistant managers and systems administrators have been hired over time as the Student Lab Services grew into what it currently is today, Information Technology Computer Labs.
- Val Wilding | Manager | 1986-87
- Gary Egbert | Manager | 1988-present
- Steve Funk | Assistant Manager | 1993-1996
- Ted Hadley | Assistant Manager | 1996-1997
- Kurt Olsen | Assistant Manager | 1998-2000
- Brent Davis | Assistant Manager | 2001-2005
- Jason Murri | Assistant Manager | 2003-2008
- Patrick Hunter | Assistant Manager | 2005-2008
- Kirk Ericksen | Assistant Manager | 2024-present