About Computing and Network Services (CNS)

Computing and Network Services supports Wayne State's instructional, research, and administrative activities by providing a consistent and reliable voice, data, and video infrastructure. 

High-level Roles and Responsibilities

Telecommunications

  • Cable T.V.
  • Data (moves, adds or changes)
  • Teleconferences
  • Telephone (moves, adds or changes)
  • Telephone Billing
  • Telephone Repair
  • Telephone Switchboard
  • Voice Mail

Network Engineering

  • Backbone Networks, MiLR & Firewalls
  • Building Networks (wired & wireless)
  • DNS/DHCP
  • Network Management
  • Video Networks

Computing Services

  • Scientific/Research Computing (WSU Grid)
  • Storage and Backup
  • System Administration

Enterprise Operations and Service Assurance

  • Computer and Network Operations
  • Printing (on enterprise-wide computers)
  • System Status and Availability
  • Tape Support (on enterprise-wide computers)



Richard McCreedy, IT Director III 313-577-5379 
Lavette A. Benson, Secretary III 313-577-4724