The University of Georgia uses hand readers for an access-control system to provide a safe, secure campus. The school wanted to verify students entering residence halls and athletic facilities and to limit dining-hall access to students who paid for a meal plan. The university began installing hand readers as early as 1990 and has been updating the system, as the need arises. The university uses Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies' Schlage HandKey hand reader. Today, there are 59 HandKey readers in active service on campus, used in the dining rooms, Ramsey Recreation Center and residence halls. Photos are courtesy of Ingersoll Rand/Schlage.