Information Technology Services
IT Support Services
Whether you’re preparing to arrive or have questions about how to utilize our robust IT services, the following list of resources will support your work at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
For immediate IT support, current faculty members with an established Office 365 account should click here to submit a ticket, while new faculty members should email df_cfam@usafa.edu.

Account and Identity
All faculty and staff are assigned a digital ID that provides access to email accounts, networks and intranets.

Email and Collaboration
Once faculty and staff have established an EDU account, we offer two email application options that support a variety of collaborative tools.

Network Access
Connect to the networks on campus and remotely to take advantage of all the resources available.

Classroom Technology
We offer an array of audiovisual resources to support classroom instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions
From accessing email to connecting to the VPN, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions.
Dean of Faculty Technology Staff
Col Thomas Swoveland
Chief Information Officer
Colonel Thomas K. Swoveland serves as the Chief Information Officer to the Dean of the Faculty, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO. Colonel Swoveland supports the information technology requirements for the 750-member Dean of Faculty mission element including the instruction of more than 500 undergraduate courses for 4,000 cadets across 32 academic disciplines.
Phone: (719) 333-8515
Mr. Bryan Gilbrech
Acting Chief Technical Officer
Bryan Gilbrech is the Academic Knowledge Manager for the Dean of the Faulty at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Bryan is responsible to lead data sharing initiatives and develop best practices for faculty and staff to efficiently interact with the tools and data storage options at USAFA. Bryan is also responsible for the research, purchase and maintenance of academic software for the faculty and cadets. Bryan received a Master’s degree in Administration from Central Michigan University.
Phone: (719) 333-9776
Mr. Anthony Apodaca
Academic Web Manager
Anthony Apodaca serves as the Academic Web Manager for the Dean of Faculty. In his role, he manages and maintains all aspects of the Dean of Faculty web posture. From the public-facing website to building world-class applications internally. Anthony maintains advanced knowledge of Office 365 and the Power Platform including Microsoft’s Power Automate, Power-Bi, and PowerApps.
Phone: (719) 333-2999
Dean of Faculty Support
Communication Focal Point (CFP)
The CFP is your go-to support agency for all IT issues in the Dean of Faculty. The CFP vets all incoming request tickets and feeds them to the correct support agency.
Phone | (719) 333-HELP |
10CS – 10cs.cfp@us.af.mil | |
Microsoft Teams | Teams: USAFA Mission Network
Teams code: wjt4i3y |
Submit Ticket |
Dean of Faculty Support (CFAM)
The Dean of Faculty’s support agency that offers IT services for the Dean of Faculty staff. Support includes help desk support, imaging, and CIPS processing.
Phone | (719) 333-3437 |
df_cfam@usafa.edu | |
Location | Fairchild Hall 3F15 |
Microsoft Teams | Teams: DF_CFAM
Teams code: y64j4ln
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