June, 2018 Update – Assistant Dean Deb Elder attended the Cerner Show Day on June 25th, an annual event for educators and career development. Senior Director of Associate Learning and Development Laura Evans highlighted organizational overview and vision. Tessa Wood provided insight on hiring prep and process and moderated a workforce pathway panel. Senior Director of Employment Stephanie Roberts provided overview of employment practices, highlighting Veterans programs and global impact. It is great to know CSIT students are being prepared for the health IT workforce as part of the HCIS program.

Computer Support Specialist – Computer Applications (CPCA)
Adjunct Professor Phil Hauptman demonstrates the personal aspect he brings to teaching, learning, and mentoring high school students in career development! Read more of the story at: http://www.jccc.edu/experiences/2018/computer-classes-hauptman.html

Computer Information Systems
Gil Anderson, President and CEO of Dearborn Solutions gave an $11,000 scholarship gift to Computer Information Systems program. He participates on the CIS advisory board, provides mock interview, participates in the Capstone projects, and other CIS activities. He shared that he supports JCCC CSIT programs because students complete as workforce ready to hire. Thanks to Judi Reilly in the Grants Office for working with Mr. Anderson regarding scholarship processes, and to CIS Chairs Perla Weaver and Mark Van Gorp for engaging Mr. Anderson with our students.