1. Information Technology (IT)
University of Tulsa CS Department

2. Information Technology
IT encompasses all aspects of computing technology in its broadest sense
An academic discipline concerned with
Advocating for users
Meeting their needs within an organizational and societal context
Through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies

3. IT Unique Focus Meeting needs of users in society and organizations
Through
Selection
Creation
Application
Integration
Administration
of computing technologies

4. IT Program Aims Provide students with the skills and knowledge to
Take on appropriate professional positions in Information Technology upon graduation
Grow into leadership positions
Graduate studies in the field
Pursue research
Start their own business

5. IT Professional Helps an enterprise achieve its goals and objectives
by applying appropriate information technologies and methodologies
Function as a user advocate
Manage the information technology resources of an enterprise
Anticipate changes in information technology
evaluate and communicate their usefulness to enterprise
Understand or contribute to the foundations on which information technologies are built
Live and work as a contributing, well-rounded member of society

6. ACM: The Key Pillars of IT

7. ACM: IT Skills
IT students should also develop excellent human communication skills
That can be used to interact with a variety of audiences with various backgrounds
These skills are not only key career talents but excellent life skills

8. ACM: IT Skills
Emphasis on designing and deploying IT infrastructures to deliver services that are:
Integrated
Secure
Reliable
Easy-to-use

9. ACM: IT Skills
As information professionals need to understand to manage issues related to
users of information
the organization
the content
the technology
the global environment
without being experts in each one of them

10. TU IT Program A strong basis in programming
A foundation on the central IT areas
Information security
Web usability and development
System administration, Data communication and networking, Enterprise integration and architecture
Databases
Opportunity for additional CS and IT course work
Selected subjects from information systems
Grounding in business courses

11. ABET & Computing Programs
Program Educational Objectives
Career and professional accomplishments ( Alumni)
Program Outcomes
Skills, knowledge, and behaviors acquired through the program
Assessment
Processes to evaluate achievement of program outcomes and program educational objectives
Evaluation
Interpretation of evidence accumulated through assessment practices

12. ABET Outcomes Computing Programs
An ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution
An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs
An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society
Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development
An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.

13. ABET Outcomes INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Program Outcomes
The program enables students to achieve, by the time of graduation:
(j) An ability to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies. [IT]
(k) An ability to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-based systems. [IT]
(l) An ability to effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment. [IT]
(m) An understanding of best practices and standards and their application. [IT]
(n) An ability to assist in the creation of an effective project plan. [IT]

14. Outcomes & Assessment Program Outcomes Assessment
Narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation.
These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire through the program.
Assessment
One or more processes that identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the achievement of program outcomes and program educational objectives.

15. Assessment