Pace Undergraduate Catalog (Page 160)

Undergraduate Catalog 2004-2006

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160 School of Computer Science and Information Systems SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION Susan M. Merritt, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Dean Dennis Anderson, B.A., M.S., Ed.M., M.Phil., Ph.D., Associate Dean Bernice J. Houle, B.S., M.S.Ed., Ph.D., Associate Dean David A. Sachs, B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Associate Dean Louise P. Kleinbaum, B.A., M.A., Assistant Dean and Director of Communications Kimberly Bendus, B.S., Director of Development for CSIS James J. Curry, Jr., B.A., Director of Administrative Systems Judith E. Sullivan, B.A., M.S., Assessment/Research Analyst The School of Computer Science and Information Systems participates in the mission of Pace University with a commitment to excellent teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the community. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATION The faculty within the school are active members of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE). The school sponsors a chapter of Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Honor Society and the bachelor of science program in computer science and the bachelor of science program in information systems are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET. Pace University has been designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as one of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) for academic years 2004–2007. The CAEIAE program is intended to reduce vulnerabilities in the national information infrastructure by promoting higher education in information assurance and producing a growing number of professionals with information assurance expertise in various disciplines. CAEIAEs receive formal recognition from the U.S. government for their role in securing our nation’s informa tion systems. Students attending CAEIAE schools are eligible for scholarships and grants through the Depart ment of Defense Information Assurance Scholarship Program and the Federal Cyber Service Scholarship for Service Program (SFS). MISSION The School of Computer Science and Information Systems aspires to innovative leadership in preparing men and women for meaningful work, lifelong learning, and responsible participation in a new and dynamic informa tion age. The school does this through a broad spectrum of educational programs on campuses in New York City and Westchester County and at other locations with community and corporate partners from the local and global community. The school has a unique role: it provides professional education in the computing disciplines, supporting education for programs in the other schools, general education for all students, and continuing education. Because change characterizes information technology, programs are built upon a strong foundation in the arts and sciences and emphasize competency in the theory and methodology of the computing disciplines. At the same time, programs are responsive to the rapid pace of techno logical development. The school was founded in 1983 in creative response to the educational challenge and opportunity inherent in emerging disciplines, and is characterized by its core values: • Excellent teaching that is informed by scholarship, professional practice, and community service, • The integration of theory and practice in teaching and scholarly activity, • Creative programs and partnerships with the local and global community, • Attentiveness to professional and social responsibility. The school values diversity and welcomes qualified students of various experiences and origins, both regional and international. It provides excellent service to students both within and outside the classroom. It uses the power of technology to offer broad opportunity to students and to enable them to achieve excellence. Throughout its pro grams and services, the School of Computer Science and Information Systems consistently recognizes that informa tion technologies are tools for the empowerment of people. OBJECTIVES OF CSIS PROGRAMS Consistent with the Pace tradition, the School seeks to integrate theory and practice in its programs and research. The design, development, analysis, application and management of computers, and communication and information systems comprise the broad spectrum over which the School creates, interprets, criticizes, and applies knowledge with strict attention to academic standards. Change characterizes information technology; of particular importance, therefore, is the development of competency in the foundation and methodologies of the discipline, in order to enable ongoing learning and effective response to change. The School is dedicated to the service of men and women of all ages of every race and culture through educational programs that develop skills, enhance indi vidual and community effectiveness, extend knowledge, and enhance critical understanding of the culture. The educational process is undertaken with concern for the development of personal, professional, and social responsibility.

NOTE: Information contained herein was compiled prior to June 2004 and is accurate as of that date. Subsequent changes may occur with respect to University programs, curricula, requirements, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, which are not reflected in this catalog. Enrollment shall be subject to and governed by such changes.

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