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Mission
We are a department of computer science within the College of Arts and Sciences. We offer degree programs at both the
Bachelor's and Master's level.
Our department strives to:
- provide a current, comprehensive and client-centered environment for the teaching and learning of computer science and
related professional values
- prepare students for professional careers or advanced studies in computer science
- have a positive effect upon students, the university, the community and the computer science profession
- promote the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge involving computing
- foster personal and professional growth for all students, faculty and staff
Vision
In significant ways, economic, social, and technological changes influence educational demands and processes. Our
department mission reflects these changes through ongoing adaptation. We believe the following focus of mission reflects
evolving educational conditions and needs.
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Mission
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Vision
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Provide a current, comprehensive and client-centered environment for the teaching and learning of computer
science and related professional values.
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Exploring innovative approaches to enhance learning and to expand learning opportunities through the integration
of technology
Expanding pedagogical approaches to accommodate diversity in learning styles rooted in gender, race, culture,
age, economic and educational background, and life experiences.
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Prepare students for professional careers or advanced studies in computer science.
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Developing more responsive strategies for adapting curriculum and pedagogy to the rapidly changing demands of the
computing profession.
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Have a positive effect upon students, the university, the community and the computer science profession.
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Providing leadership within the university and the community on integration of information technology and
services into educational and work processes.
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Promote the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge involving computing.
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Supporting the discovery, dissemination, and application of knowledge in selected areas of computing research and
scholarship;
Recognizing the underlying scholarship and creativity associated with curriculum and pedagogy development.
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Foster personal and professional growth for all students, faculty and staff.
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Expanding co-op opportunities for our students and exploring additional ways to foster the personal and
professional growth of our students
Integrating effective processes for assigning individual and collective workloads, assessing performance, and
providing appropriate professional development opportunities and support for faculty and staff members to
facilitate adaptation to evolving work roles.
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