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1. Industry and AcademiaBuilding Bridges

   CIO Forum April 2014
2. Overview What is the state of higher education in information technology and computer science? Undergraduate, graduate, and professional certifications Discussion questions: Are these programs doing a good job of preparing students? What should these program cover? How can business and higher education collaborate?
3. Undergraduate Programs * Information Systems Management ** Computer Technology *** Began in 2011 Source: Maryland Higher Education Commission http://www.mhec.state.md.us/publications/research/AnnualReports/ENROLLMENT%20BY%20PROGRAM%202013%20Final.pdf
4. Undergraduate Programs: Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accrediting body for the university ABET Accrediting body for undergraduate computer science and computer engineering programs
5. Undergraduate Programs: Curriculum The Association for Computing Machinery has curriculum recommendations for Computer Science (2013) Computer Engineering (2004) Information Systems (2010) Information Technology (2008) Software Engineering (2004, Grad 2009) http://www.acm.org/education/curricula-recommendations
6. Undergraduate Programs: ACM Knowledge Areas Algorithms and Complexity Architecture and Organization Computational Science Discrete Structures Graphics and Visualization Human-Computer Interaction Information Assurance and Security Information Management Intelligent Systems Networking and Communications Operating Systems Platform-based Development Parallel and Distributed Computing Programming Languages Software Development Fundamentals Software Engineering Systems Fundamentals Social Issues and Professional Practice http://www.acm.org/education/CS2013-final-report.pdf
7. Undergraduate Programs: ACM Standards IAS/Network Security Discussion of network security relies on previous understanding on fundamental concepts of networking, including protocols, such as TCP/IP, and network architecture/organization. Topics: [Core] Network specific threats and attack types (e.g., denial of service, spoofing, sniffing and traffic redirection, man-in-the-middle, message integrity attacks, routing attacks, and traffic analysis) Use of cryptography for data and network security Architectures for secure networks (e.g., secure channels, secure routing protocols, secure DNS, VPNs, anonymous communication protocols, isolation) Defense mechanisms and countermeasures (e.g., network monitoring, intrusion detection, firewalls, spoofing and DoS protection, honeypots, tracebacks) Topics: [Elective] Security for wireless, cellular networks (cross-reference NC/Mobility/Principles of cellular networks; cross-reference NC/Mobility/802.11) Other non-wired networks (e.g., ad hoc, sensor, and vehicular networks) Censorship resistance Operational network security management (e.g., configure network access control) Learning outcomes: [Core] 1. Describe the different categories of network threats and attacks. [Familiarity] 2. Describe the architecture for public and private key cryptography and how public key infrastructure (PKI) supports network security. [Familiarity] …
8. Center of Excellence in Information Assurance
9. Center of Excellence in Information Assurance Criteria: Outreach & collaboration IA treated as a multidisciplinary science University encourages the practice of IA Academic program encourages student research in IA Faculty active in current IA practice and research IA resources IA Academic program is robust and active Declared center for IA education Number of IA faculty and course load
10. Undergraduate Programs: Community Colleges Source: Maryland Higher Education Commission http://www.mhec.state.md.us/publications/research/AnnualReports/ENROLLMENT%20BY%20PROGRAM%202013%20Final.pdf
11. Community College Degrees Associate of Science (A.S.) Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)
12. Harford Programs A.A.S. Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Introduction to Information Sciences Cisco 1 , 2, 3, 4 Introduction to Networks Computer Operating Systems Fundamentals of Network Security MS Windows Server Operating System Strategic Infrastructure Security Network Defense & Countermeasures Computer Forensics Introduction to Business Project Management Business Ethics English Composition Technical Writing Mathematics Elective Biological/Physical Lab Science Elective Behavioral/Social Science Elective Physical Education/Fitness Electives (x2) A.S. Computer Science Fundamentals of Programming Computer Science 1, 2 Introduction to Visual Basic.NET Programming Assembly Programming Language C++ Programming Language Programming II: Java Calculus 1, 2, 3 Discrete Structures English Composition Behavioral/Social Science Elective (x2) Biological/Physical Science Elective (x2) Arts/Humanities Elective (x2) Physical Education/Fitness Elective (x2) http://ww2.harford.edu/Catalog/OnlineCatalog/Program_Preview.asp?ID=435 http://ww2.harford.edu/Catalog/OnlineCatalog/Program_Preview.asp?ID=399
13. Transfer & Articulation Existing 2+2 programs Artsys http://www.acaff.usmh.usmd.edu/artweb/chgri.cgi
14. Transfer & Articulation In Fall 2013, Towson enrolled: 2,747 first-year freshmen 2,299 transfer students http://www.towson.edu/ir/cds/SectionC1314.pdf http://www.towson.edu/ir/cds/SectionD1314.pdf
15. Graduate programs Masters vs. Doctoral Professional vs. Research degrees
16. Master’s Programs * Information Management ** Human Centered Computing *** Information Systems Engineering Source: Maryland Higher Education Commission http://www.mhec.state.md.us/publications/research/AnnualReports/ENROLLMENT%20BY%20PROGRAM%202013%20Final.pdf
17. Doctoral Programs Source: Maryland Higher Education Commission http://www.mhec.state.md.us/publications/research/AnnualReports/ENROLLMENT%20BY%20PROGRAM%202013%20Final.pdf
18. Assessment Periodic program assessments are required External evaluators Course content review How well do students meet program learning goals? Interviews with current students & faculty Alumni & graduate surveys Is your current employment related to your AIT degree? To what extent did your MS in AIT help you to get a new job or a promotion in your current job? Would you recommend this degree to peers in your field to further their career?
19. Professional Certifications Courses to prepare for professional certifications: Are common at universities and community colleges Are not usually part of the curriculum.
20. Certifications
21. Discussion Questions
22. Discussion How effective are universities at preparing students for the world of work? From the 2014 Survey of College and University Chief Academic Officers Source: Inside Higher Education Summary: http://www.insidehighered.com/news/survey/pressure-provosts-2014-survey-chief-academic-officers#sthash.GYU2d2Tm.dpbs Full Report : http://www.insidehighered.com/download/form.php?width=500&height=550&iframe=true&title=Survey%20of%20College%20and%20University%20Chief%20Academic%20Officers&file=IHE_ProvostsSurvey-final.pdf
23. Discussion Higher education institutions in this country are graduating students with the skills and competencies that MY business needs From the 2013 U.S. business leaders poll on higher education. Source: Gallup http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/167552/america-needs-know-higher-education-redesign.aspx
24. Discussion Source: (2014). Jaison R. Abel, Richard Deitz, and Yaqin Su, Are Recent College Graduates Finding Good Jobs?, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Current Issues in Economics and Finance 20(1). http://www.newyorkfed.org/research/current_issues/ci20-1.pdf
25. Discussion What talent, knowledge, or skills should higher education institutions develop in students to best prepare graduates for success in the workforce in the coming years? From the 2013 U.S. business leaders poll on higher education. Source: Gallup http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/167552/america-needs-know-higher-education-redesign.aspx
26. Discussion Should universities focus more attention on soft skills as opposed to technical skills? How important is it that today’s colleges provide a liberal education? From a survey of 318 employers with at least 25 employees. Source: Association of American Colleges and Universities, “It Takes More Than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success" (April, 2013)” http://www.aacu.org/leap/nchems/index.cfm
27. Discussion Should universities focus more attention on soft skills as opposed to technical skills? What is the major with the highest unemployment rate for new undergraduates? Information Systems: 14.7% By way of comparison Computer Science: 8.7% Source: (2013) Hard Times: College Major, Unemployment and Earnings, Georgetown Public Policy Institute. http://www9.georgetown.edu/grad/gppi/hpi/cew/pdfs/HardTimes.2013.2.pdf
28. Discussion Should universities focus more attention on the skills students need to get their first job? What is the median tenure with their current employer for workers in computer and mathematical sciences? Answer: 4.8 years (January 2012 data) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/news.release/tenure.t06.htm
29. Discussion Should universities focus more attention on professional certifications? What are the most important professional certifications for students? Answer: Novell Certified Network Engineer (circa. 1995)
30. Discussion Should universities focus more attention on rapidly evolving technologies? For example, should universities develop course work in social media and social analytics? If your company has one or more professionals responsible for social media and social analytics, do they have a degree in the subject?
31. Discussion To what extent do higher education institutions collaborate with business? From the 2013 U.S. business leaders poll on higher education. Source: Gallup http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/167552/america-needs-know-higher-education-redesign.aspx
32. Discussion Do you favor or oppose an increased level of collaboration between higher education institutions and businesses? Should businesses do more to increase their current level of collaboration with higher education institutions? From the 2013 U.S. business leaders poll on higher education. Source: Gallup http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/167552/america-needs-know-higher-education-redesign.aspx
33. Discussion What is your business currently doing to help increase the proportion of Americans with a post-secondary degree, certificate, or credential? From the 2013 U.S. business leaders poll on higher education. Source: Gallup http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/167552/america-needs-know-higher-education-redesign.aspx
34. Discussion Does your business currently collaborate or partner with any higher education institution on any initiative? From the 2013 U.S. business leaders poll on higher education. Source: Gallup http://www.gallup.com/strategicconsulting/167552/america-needs-know-higher-education-redesign.aspx

35. Questions?