This page contains the latest news regarding the Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS), including changes to programs, new classes, and opportunities for students.

October 6, 2009, 2:14 PM

Cybercrime Lecture

On Thursday, October 8, 2009, Special Agent Darren J. Mott of the FBI will give a lecture on Cybercrime.

We hope to see you there.

BU 118 (Business College, first floor)
Thursday, October 8 - 2:30 pm

TOPIC: Emerging Cyber Threats: How hackers became mobsters and spies

The lecture will cover:

• The threat posed by cyber-organized crime groups that target computer networks and users to steal personally identifiable information,
• Financial information and state-sponsored cyber groups that target ISPs, Universities, and businesses to steal intellectual property, education research, and national security secrets.

-Posted by CIS Department

October 6, 2009, 11:50 AM

2nd Annual Recruitment Day

Looking for an employment opportunity in the Information Technology area?

Wondering what types of jobs are available in IT?

Bring your resume to the second annual CIS/IST Recruitment Day!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
URBAN ATRIUM
Urban College, 1st Floor

You will be able to meet recruiting representatives for Progressive, Rosetta, and Hyland Software.

-Posted by CIS Department

September 23, 2009, 2:01 PM

Faculty Office Hours for Fall 2009

The faculty office hours for Fall 2009 are now online: CIS Fall 2009 Faculty Office Hours

-Posted by ChrisPokorny

August 19, 2009, 12:17 PM

CIS Suggestion Box Now Available Online

Have you ever wanted to make a suggestion to the CIS Department? Now is your chance!

Visit our new Suggestion Box form to let us know any changes that should be made. The suggestions can range from the tweaking of programs to courses that should be added or removed, or anything else that you think would improve your experience in one of our programs.

All suggestions are considered anonymous.

-Posted by ChrisPokorny

July 30, 2009, 1:23 PM

Progressive and CSU Partner to Establish MCIS 4+1 Book Scholarship

Progressive and Cleveland State University have a long history working together. Not only is Progressive one of the premier corporate recruiters on campus, Cleveland State is also an academic partner with Progressive. Employees of Progressive have the opportunity to complete their MBA and MCIS degrees at work!

Now, Progressive and Cleveland State are partnering again to establish the MCIS 4+1 Book Scholarship for students. For more information, see the pages below:

• Progressive Book Scholarship - Provides all of the details regarding the scholarship opportunity.
• Accelerated 4+1 MCIS Program - Contains all of the information about the recently established program to allow students to obtain their BSCIS and MCIS degrees in just five years.

Please contact Progressive or the CIS Department if you have any questions.

 

-Posted by CIS Department

May 19, 2009, 1:59 PM

Accelerated BSCIS/MCIS Program Added Effective Fall 2009

Beginning in Fall 2009, a new program will be available to students in the CIS department. The program is an Accelerated 4+1 BSCIS/MCIS program, which will provide qualified students the opportunity to earn both their bachelor and master degrees in five years.

For all of the details concerning the program, please see the following page:

• Accelerated 4+1 BSCIS/MCIS Program

If you have any questions regarding this new program, please contact the CIS department.

-Posted by CIS Department

March 23, 2009, 1:05 PM

Changes to BSCIS Program, Effective Fall 2009, Announced

In Fall 2009, the BSCIS program will undergo changes for both CIS and CSC concentrations. These improvements were designed by the department to further the depth and breadth of computer science knowledge attained through our undergraduate offerings.

Summary of CIS / CSC Program Changes

Further details on these changes will be available as the Fall 2009 semester approaches.

-Posted by CIS Department

February 25, 2009, 12:12 PM

Spring Career Fair on Feb. 27

On Friday, February 27th, 2009 from 9 AM to 2 PM, Cleveland State University will hold its 30th Annual Spring Career Fair. The event will be held in the Physical Education Building at 2451 Euclid Avenue.

Many employers looking for studnets with a background in CIS/IST will be there. Interested students are encouraged to look at the employer list prior to attending to see which organizations you might be interested in. It is recommended that you dress in professional business attire and bring plenty of resumes with you.

-Posted by CIS Department

February 9, 2009, 3:31 PM

Dr. Santosh Misra Returns to Cleveland State

After spending several months in Zambia on a Fulbright assignment, department chairman Dr. Santosh Misra has returned to Cleveland State.

"The objective of my Fulbright assignment was to develop a master's program in computer science. In addition, I was requested to review the existing Bachelor's program and suggest changes if necessary.

A draft master's program has been developed and been accepted by the department faculty. The proposal will go for further approval when the University reopens in March after the summer break."
-Dr. Santosh Misra

A full summary of Dr. Misra's experience can be read in the February 2009 Issue of "Dialogue".
Photographs of his trip are available for viewing here.

-Posted by CIS Department

January 6, 2009, 1:33 PM

Kicking Off the New Year

We hope everybody had a Happy New Year! With another new year though, it means we are closer to the start of Spring Semester 2009. If you haven't registered for your CIS/IST classes yet, please do so now. You can also see what book's you will need by visiting the Bookstore's website. Class registration for Summer 2009 is also available at this time.

The following pages have been updated within the past week:

• Faculty Listings - Includes new professors and various updates
• Frequently Asked Questions - The official Credit by Exam list has been updated

The following dates are important to keep in mind as the new semester approaches:

January 17 - First Saturday Class Begins
January 19 - Martin Luther King Day (University Closed)
January 20 - First Weekday Class

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the department.

-Posted by ChrisPokorny

November 6, 2008, 8:17 AM

Fall Career Fair - CIS/IS Employers

Note: The following message was composed by John Scanlan from the Career Services Center:

Here is the list of employers who indicated an interest in speaking with CIS and IS students at the Fall Career Fair tomorrow. Their table numbers are noted here for your convenience. You may also see the entire table map of the gym in the PE Building by going to http://www.csucareerfair.com.

See you all tomorrow, Friday November 7, in the gym from 9am-2pm.

John Scanlan
Career Services Center

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-Posted by CIS Department

November 5, 2008, 5:08 PM

New Rule for MCIS Students!

Attension MCIS Students: The following new rule will be in place for new and current MCIS students starting in Spring 2009:

A student may choose a maximum of 3 courses from the following list with hours applying to the MCIS degree:

• CIS 524 Comparative Programming Languages
• CIS 554 Data Communications and Networking
• CIS 568 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
• CIS 580 Introduction to Computer Architecture
• CIS 590 Foundations of Computing

When a student completes more than three of these courses, only 12 hours will apply toward the MCIS degree.

-Posted by CIS Department

October 29, 2008, 10:41 AM

Spring 2009 Classes Now Listed

If you are interested in seeing the availability of CIS or IST courses for the Spring 2009 semester, you may do so by logging in to CampusNet. Early registration is available from November 3 to November 13 by appointment with the Office of the University Registrar. Depending on what semester of school you are in, you may be eligible to register without appointment at some point between these dates. All students should be able to register for their classes on November 14.

Remember that several courses will be offered online, including IST 203, IST 221, IST 305, and IST 635 (may require some in-person meetings). If you have any questions about classes, please contact the department or send us a message online.

-Posted by ChrisPokorny

September 26, 2008, 11:00 AM

Web Launch for CIS Department

We are pleased to announce that the new and improved CIS website is now open. Numerous sections have been updated or added to the website, including:

• eLearning Course Procedures
• Credit by Exam - IST 203
• Research Resources for Programming & Computers
• Faculty Listings

Over the next few weeks, improvements will continue to be made to the department's website. Our goal is to make sure this website satisfies the needs of all CIS students, whether it be information related to current coursework or information that pertains to an independant project you are working on. If you have any suggestions for the CIS website or would like to report any errors, feel free to contact the web designer, Christopher Pokorny, any time at c.pokorny@csuohio.edu.

 

-Posted by ChrisPokorny