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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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