Harper College Computer Information Systems

New Accessible Web Design & Compliance Certificate

2008-05-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

Harper College's new Accessible Web Design & Compliance Certificate was just approved by the State of Illinois. There is an increased focus in the technology industry and in society on accessibility. Information technology (including web sites) is expected to provide accommodations in order to be accessible for all individuals. The certificate was added to address learning needs generated by the Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32765).

The new Accessible Web Design & Compliance Certificate can help prepare you for this growing career path. This six-credit-hour certificate requires two courses: WEB 150 Web Development I and WEB 210 Web Accessibility & Usability. Contact Associate Professor Terry Morris for more information about this certificate.

Outstanding e-Learning Faculty Award

2008-01-20T08:19:00.000-08:00

The Instructional Technology Council (ITC) recently announced the recipients of their 2008 Awards for Excellence.

Harper College Associate Professor Terry Morris was named the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding e-Learning Faculty Award for Excellence.

The ITC is a national organization that promotes effective use of technology to enhance distance learning. Member institutions may nominate an exemplary faculty member for this national award. The nominations are reviewed and the recipient is chosen by a panel of judges including ITC board members, past awards winners and other ITC members.

Northcentral University, where Terry is a doctoral student, issued a congratulatory press release.

Next Version of HTML in the Works

2007-06-04T03:39:00.000-07:00

The Web Developer Foundations blog describes a new W3C HTML Working Group that was formed earlier this year to draft the next version of HTML (and XHTML). Well, now it's official -- the next version of (X)HTML will be called HTML 5.

Web 2.0

2007-02-09T04:49:00.000-08:00

Play the video below for an enlightening perspective of the impact of Web 2.0.

The video was created by Michael Wesch.

Computer Security Training Center

2006-11-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

“CSTC will enable government, private and non-profit organizations to receive training in current IT and cyber security methods in preparation for national certification in these critical areas,” said Jennifer Mathes, Dean of Business and Social Science at Harper College.

“The goal of the Center is to work with both the public and private sector to identify computer security training needs and offer credit and non-credit training programs for Illinois workers that prepare them for internships and professional job placement opportunities.”

Harper College has designed the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Computers in Business with a specialization in Network Security, a security curriculum that covers six industry certifications, to prepare students and IT professionals for careers in network security and computer forensics. A Network Security Certificate is also available.

Certification programs offered include Security+, Hardening the Infrastructure (HTI), Network Defense and Countermeasures (NDC), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

CSTC will also offer an AAS and corresponding certificate program in Computer Forensics and Security.

Computer Specialist Reported as Best Paying Job with Associate Degree

2006-06-07T04:54:00.000-07:00

According to CNN, Computer Specialist positions rank as the #1 best paying job for individuals with an Associate Degree. Jobs in this category include Computer Support Specialist, Help Desk Specialists, Network Specialists, Network Administrators, and Network Security Specialists.

Harper College offers a variety of certificate and degree programs to help prepare students for these jobs. Get started on a new career in only two semesters by earning a Computer Support Specialist Certificate. See http://www.harpercollege.edu/bus-ss/cis/info/networking.htm for an overview of networking certificates and associate degrees.

Just for fun! Popular URLs

2006-04-20T09:51:00.000-07:00

Visit http://www.popurls.com to explore links to a collection of popular content from a variety of sites including Digg, Furl, YouTube, Slashdot, Yahoo News, Flickr, Spurl, Del, etc. Have fun!

Help Desk / End-User Support Hot Job Category

2006-03-21T16:05:00.000-08:00

An recent press release by Robert Half Technology indicates that Help Desk & End-User Support is the "the hottest job category within IT departments". Prepare for this entry-level position in only two semesters with Harper's Computer Support Specialist Certificate.

CIS Faculty Member Terry Morris presented with Blackboard Greenhouse Exemplary Course Award

2006-02-28T17:06:00.000-08:00

Terry Morris was presented with the 2006 Blackboard Greenhouse Exemplary Course Award(Online Course Category) for her CIS218/WEB240 E-Commerce Development online course.
This is a national competition in which courses were judged by a rigorous rubric including components such as online pedagogy and use of technology.
Blackboard Press Release
Northcentral University Press Release

ICCB 2005 Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

2006-02-28T16:54:00.000-08:00

Harper College was recently presented the ICCB 2005 Award for Excellence in Teaching & Learning. This award recognized the partnership between the Motorola Corporation, Harper College Corporate Services Department and Harper College CIS Department faculty members Sue Bajt, John Kiener, and Dave Braunschweig. They worked together to provide Motorola systems engineers with computer networking courses. More information on the ICCB Award.

IT Job Market Continues to Grow

2005-11-11T05:40:00.000-08:00

According to a new study, 5he demand for IT workers continues to grow, and salaries are inching up along with job demand. The most sought-after positions include:

Database administrators
Application developers
System administrators, preferably with Linux experience
Network engineers
Project managers
Security professionals

IT Hiring: Application Developers Looking UP!

2005-10-14T14:49:00.000-07:00

Hiring in the IT market continues to pick up, with an increased demand for application developers. See Datamation article.

Macromedia Studio 8 Released

2005-09-13T05:16:00.000-07:00

See http://www.macromedia.com/software/ for free trial downloads of the Macromedia Studio 8 applications. Enjoy!

IT Hiring Picture is Improving

2005-09-09T13:35:00.000-07:00

CIOs plan to increase hiring in the fourth quarter. Among CIOs who plan to hire in the fourth quarter, 36 percent said corporate expansion is the reason, while 21 percent cited increased customer and end-user support needs. Harper's Help Desk Certificate could assist you in training for a new job to meet these end-user support needs. See http://itmanagement.earthweb.com/career/article.php/3547496

E-Commerce Presentation at Macromedia User Group Meeting

2005-08-22T04:17:00.000-07:00

Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Time: 7:00-7:30pm Networking
7:30-8:15pm ECommerce Options and Q&A
Speaker: Enrique D'Amico
Place: Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg 1000 Plaza Drive
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Are you thinking of developing an eCommerce site? Are you wondering what you should be considering? Or maybe you are already developing them, but curious about what other choices are available? Or wondering if there is anything that you may have overlooked? Enrique D'Amico will be talking about eCommerce options. This half hour presentation will be followed by 15 -30 minutes of Q&A. See http://mmsug.org for more info.

Dice reports need for programmers!

2005-07-30T06:36:00.000-07:00

As reported in Datamation, from July, 2003 to July, 2005 the number of high-tech jobs advertised on Dice's Web site has grown by 180 percent. But programming jobs -- five of them in particular -- have grown much more dramatically.

There has been a 348 percent increase in the call for Visual Basic programmers, along with a 275 percent increase in the call for .Net programmers. But they're not alone. Melland reports a 224 percent increase in advertisements for ASP programmers; a 220% increase for SAP programmers, and a 201 percent increase for XML programmers.
Read the full article at Datamation.

Check the Fall schedule for Visual Basic programming classes. Now is also a good time to complete the prerequisites for the XML (CIS 189) and ASP (CIS 239) courses -- consider taking CIS 119, CIS 138, or CIS 122 in the Fall semester to begin developing new IT skills in areas of demand.

Web Visual Design New Two-Semester Format

2005-05-20T06:07:00.000-07:00

Earn your Web Visual Design Certificate in just two semesters by attending classes one night a week for four hours and participating in online activities between on-campus meetings.

While this "jumpstart" certificate program is concentrated and rigorous, it is manageable for individuals who are motivated and disciplined. It will help you meet your educational goals quickly and successfully. On-campus sessions meet one night a week from 6:00PM until 10:00PM. More Info

Harper College Adult Fast Track Program

2005-05-09T10:47:00.000-07:00

Earn an AAS Degree in Computers in Business: MIS

Accelerated course format – earn your degree in 2 years, attending class just one night a week
Specifically designed for adult students
New cohort begins September 2005 at the Harper College Northeast Center in Prospect Heights

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Call the Adult Fast Track Office at 847-925-6438 or 847-925-6000, ext. 2086
Visit http://www.harpercollege.edu/bus-ss/cis/info/fasttrack.htm
Attend a free information session on May 24, 2005

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2005-04-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

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