The 8th Annual Midwest Association for Information Systems (MWAIS) Conference “Big Data in the Heartland” is being held at Illinois State University located in Normal, Illinois. The conference is a joint effort between Illinois State University’s School of Information Technology and College of Business, in conjunction with the College of Business at Ohio University. The
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IT Internship Fair 2012 is Great Success
The IT Internship Fair 2012, held on October 9, was a great success with over 150 students in attendance. The annual event is sponsored each year by School of Information Technology student members of the AITP Student Chapter and ACM Student Chapter along with College of Business student members of the BIS Student Club. This
IT Job Opportunities at Illinois State
Illinois State University Administrative Technologies is seeking candidates for two full time IT positions. Interested applicants can find complete information and application instructions for each position at the links below. Note the application period for each position. Do not delay. Project Specialist, LEAP http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62081 AMO Team Lead, LEAP http://www.jobs.ilstu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=62085
Brandon Dewitt – 2012 Distinguished Alumnus
Brandon Dewitt, ’05 Computer Science, is the recipient of the School of Information Technology’s Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2012. Brandon will be visiting ISU during Homecoming to accept the Distinguished Alumnus Award and join faculty, staff and students in celebrating Homecoming 2012. After graduating from ISU Brandon joined BakerHill as a Software Engineer. During his time at BakerHill
College of Business Early Career Achievement Awards
Early Career Achievement Awards (ECAA) recognize younger graduates who have demonstrated innovative and responsible professional leadership, the potential for future distinction, and a commitment to serving others. One honoree is selected from each degree program. They return to campus to receive their award and share advice with current students through panel discussions during Homecoming celebrations
2012 Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship recipients
The College of Business is pleased to announce the 2012 Caterpillar Excellence Fund Scholarship recipients: Ben Bruns – Senior, Marketing/Business Information Systems Ed Hurd – Junior, Finance/ Accountancy Michael Kaschke – Senior, Finance/ Accountancy Andrea Northern – Senior, Marketing Alexis Ramiro – Sophomore, International Business Zakariyah Shah – Junior, Bachelor of Science/Master of Professional Accountancy
Job Outlook 2013: Hiring Up 13 Percent, Computer Related Degrees in Demand
Employers expect to hire 13 percent more new college graduates from the Class of 2013 than they did from the Class of 2012, according to NACE’s Job Outlook 2013 survey. Computer & Information Sciences rank #2 on the top 10 degrees in most demand. Read more here…
Master’s Degree Means Higher Salary Payoff
Master’s degree graduates in many fields earn significantly higher starting salaries than their counterparts who hold bachelor’s degrees, according to NACE’s September 2012 Salary Survey. This indicates that there can be a significant “payoff” for the higher-level degree. In many fields, average starting salaries fluctuate by more than 20 percent between master’s and bachelor’s degrees.
Exercise Physiology Lab offers cutting-edge fitness assessments
Alumni, community members, faculty, and staff can optimize their health status and reach fitness goals through the Exercise Physiology Lab at Illinois State University. Regardless of a person’s fitness level, anyone can benefit from an assessment in the lab. “Clients come to us who want to make a change,” said Laura Wheatley, Exercise Physiology Lab
College of Business mourns the passing of Peter Couch
Illinois State University lost a member of its family on September 15, 2012, when Peter Couch passed away. Couch spent 25 years instructing in the College of Business Management and Quantitative Methods Department. He retired in 1995.
