Important Information Concerning IRM Program Changes
Effective September, 2010
To: All current Information Resource Management (IRM) Students
During the last year, the College of Technology conducted an extensive review of the Information Resource Management program which included a focus group meeting, research and interviews with information technology professionals. The result was a revamping of the IRM Program which will have a new name and direction, effective Fall 2010 (Block I). The new program name is…
Information Systems Management (ISM)
The new direction of this bachelor’s degree program will include Business Process, Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, Systems analysis, an examination of the business process in correlation with IT system needs, and an examination of IT Policy and Strategy. This program is designed for the current industry professional interested in furthering his/her career as well as students planning for their future. I have attached the new program curriculum for your review.
Students should have previous courses in computer network basics and/or have industry experience prior to entering this program. Students without previous academic or work experience will be required to take IRM 300, Information Technology Hardware and Software.
As a current Information Resource Management student, you may elect to transfer into the new ISM program or remain with the current IRM program. IRM course offerings will continue until all remaining majors have completed their degree requirements. You are encouraged to contact your Academic Advisor (Linda Hardy 302-356-6714 or Chantelle Batson 302-356-6740) to discuss your options.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to meeting you in the classroom and wish you continued success in your academic endeavors.
Edward L. Guthrie, Ed. D.
Dean, College of Technology
Wilmington University
Check out the link below to view the Commencement Ceremony online-
http://www.livestream.com/wilmu/video?clipId=pla_67de4a40-e20a-4587-9c60-a2e8539ef592
Apply Now for a College of Technology Scholarship! To be eligible for the College of Technology scholarship, you must meet these criteria:
- College of Technology undergraduate student
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Enrolled in classes for at least 2 semesters
Contact Adam Voyton for an application
Adam.C.Voyton@wilmu.edu
302-356-6977
Photo Credit: Paul Patton
Senator Tom Carper, Governor Jack Markell and State Chief Information Officer Jim Sills III congratulated the first place winners of the Cyber Security DC3 Digital Forensics Challenge competition last Friday at a private reception in Wilmington. The team of four Wilmington University students came in first place in the undergraduate category and third overall beating out military, civilian and government teams (out of 1153 entries from 56 countries). An international competition co-sponsored by the Department of Defense, the SANS Institute and IMPACT (International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Threats), the DC3 Challenge was launched in 2006 and encourages participants to solve a hypothetical, challenging forensic issue.
Wilmington University’s team consisted of coach Chris Shanahan (Adjunct professor of Computer and Network Security and Wilmington University alum), Clay Batchelor, Roman Sheriff, Enjolokee Jones and Michael Escobar. They registered only two months before the challenge deadline (most teams worked on the challenge for at least six months) and worked diligently towards solving the hypothetical computer forensics examination and analysis of a federal crime investigation.
“I would like to recognize the accomplishments of these four students,” said Jim Sills III, State Chief Information Officer, “And congratulate the coach Chris Shanahan and Wilmington University. Wilmington University is one of the few institutions in the area to offer [a Computer and Network Security] degree and we need more cyber security experts in the field.”
Governor Jack Markell welcomed the four students and their families. “This is a great achievement and one you should all be very proud of,” said Markell, “You have contributed to the field of cyber security, a field of great importance and now because of you more students across the state of Delaware will be drawn to this field. You are all true role models.” Governor Markell also praised Senator Tom Carper for his tireless efforts to raise awareness of the importance of cyber security. “ I would also like to say thanks to Senator Carper for making Delaware a pilot state in this movement.”
“Over the years we have faced new and increasingly challenging threats to our nation’s security,” said Senator Tom Carper, “These threats only highlight the importance of cyber security and college students just like you. We need a team like you to play for our defense.” Senator Carper then congratulated each of the four gentlemen individually. “I would also like to thank Chris Shanahan, the team coach, and Mark Hufe, the program coordinator of the Computer and Network Security degree at Wilmington University, who encouraged the team to take part in the competition. You should be very proud of these students and your institution.”
As part of the prize the Wilmington University team has been awarded an all-expense paid trip to the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference in St. Louis. They will also appear on a podcast, which will be aired from the Pentagon, and are scheduled to appear at a future Delaware chapter of InfraGard meeting. The students will also be appearing on a Wilmington University new podcast show that will be aired later this month. Check the Wilmington University homepage for details.
To learn more about the DC3 Challenge visit http://www.dc3.mil/2009_challenge.
For more information on the Computer and Network Security degree at Wilmington University visit http://www.wilmu.edu/itac/cns.aspx.
Wilmington University is forming a student run Cyber Defense Club whose mission will be to further the interests of cyber security students in the CNS undergraduate and MSIST/IA graduate degree programs. Here’s why you should join the club:
• Best way to learn what is going on in cyber security at WU
• Participate in cyber security competitions at local, regional, and national levels
• Find out about internship opportunities
• Find out about Undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
• Provide a collective voice to push for improvements in the program
• Serve in community outreach projects
• Improve your IT portfolio
• Network with professionals in the field
• Hang out with like-minded, motivated students
• Have a lot of fun for free!
They say “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” But, they’re wrong!
It’s WHAT you know AND WHO you know. The Cyber Defense Club builds both on WHAT and WHO.
The first meeting will on an evening TBD during the week of January 18, 2010.
To get involved, or for more information contact:
Mark Hufe: Mark.j.hufe@wilmu.edu
Ashley Jensen: ajens66432@wildcats.wilmu.edu
http://hector.wcitac.org/~avoyt/cyberwatch/
University Relations has posted two 15-week internship positions – a Graphic Design Intern and a Video Production/Animation Intern. Applications should be email to ur@wilmu.edu by January 22.
Graphic Design Intern
http://www.collegecentral.com/CCNEngine/JobSDetl.CFM?SecTag=gMlMJ68iqH&JobID=1819163
Job Description
This 15-week internship will involve assisting an advertising production team in the conception and creation of materials used to promote a new University program. Project areas may include, but are not limited to: University advertising (print, video, web), brochures, flyers, postcards, signage, web graphics. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to: research/brainstorming, page layout/composition, photo manipulation/retouching, typesetting/formatting.
The intern will also assist with University-wide design/illustration/production services for print and multimedia applications; Maintain brand standards for the University through consistent appearance; Maintain image library and project files; Assist with project areas as needed; Perform other duties as assigned by the Design Associate and/or the Director of University Relations.
http://www.collegecentral.com/CCNEngine/JobSDetl.CFM?SecTag=gMlMJ68iqH&JobID=1819172
Job Description
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
This 15-week internship will involve assisting an advertising production team in the conception and creation of materials used to promote a new University program. Specific projects may include, but are not limited to: video and web-mercials, radio spots, advertising and promotional photography. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to: assisting photographer and videographer in production, digitizing and editing shot footage, designing motion graphics, organize production document files on designated hard drive.
The intern may also be asked to: Assist with the University’s overall production needs relating to video, photo, audio and motion graphics; Maintain brand standards for the University through consistent appearance; Maintain image library and project files; Assist with project areas as needed; Perform other duties as assigned by the Design Associate and/or the Director of University Relations.
Hours of Employment: Scheduled hours will be established to meet the needs of the department. (Incumbent may be asked to be flexible with hours.)
Team Beats Out Government, Military and Civilian Teams Across Country
(Left to right) Coach Chris Shanahan, Clay Batchelor, Roman Sheriff, and Enjolokee Jones (photo by Errol Ebanks).
Four Wilmington University students have been awarded first place in the Undergraduate Category of the 2009 DC3 Digital Forensics Challenge, an international competition co-sponsored by the Department of Defense, the SANS Institute and IMPACT (International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber-Threats). The DC3 challenge, which was launched in 2006, encourages participants to solve a hypothetical, challenging forensic issue. Of the 1153 entries from over 56 countries, the Wilmington University team was one of only 44 teams who were able to solve the challenge. The University team recorded the third highest score worldwide and surpassed all government, military and civilian teams.
The Wilmington University New Castle team consisted of coach Chris Shanahan (Adjunct professor of Computer and Network Security and Wilmington University alum), Clay Batchelor, Roman Sheriff, Enjolokee Jones and Michael Escobar. They registered only two months before the challenge deadline (most teams worked on the challenge for atleast six months) and worked diligently towards solving the hypothetical computer forensics examination and analysis of a federal crime investigation.
The team has been awarded an all-expense paid trip to the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Conference in St. Louis in 2010, will appear on a podcast which will be aired from the Pentagon, and are scheduled to appear at a Delaware chapter of InfraGard meeting held at Wilmington University’s Dover campus. Additionally, the team will be honored by Senator Tom Carper (D-Del) who has worked effortlessly to ensure the first state helps lead the way in U.S. cyber security. Governor Jack Markell will also congratulate the team along with Senator Carper in a reception to be held later this year.
“When I found out they had won it felt awesome! I’m still on cloud nine,” said coach Chris Shanahan, who specializes in computer security and forensics. “It is a huge achievement and there are professionals in the field of Computer Forensics that did not score as well as Wilmington University.” Shanahan explained that the team worked together on a hypothetical scenario in which your team is a computer forensics analyst and a terrorist group is threatening to blow up a building. The team then has to work to provide investigators with a report, which will be used to arrest said terrorists. “To solve the challenge was an achievement alone but to be the winning team overall is just amazing,” said Shanahan, “Those four guys should be so proud of themselves. I am very excited for them.”
Team member Roman Sheriff described the challenge as an incredible experience. “We learned the importance of communication,” said Sheriff, who works as a Job Applications Programmer at the Department of Labor while pursuing his degree, “We stayed in contact through email, I would put out meeting agendas and we met two to three times a week to discuss our progress.”
Teammate Clay Batchelor, who works as a Computer Associate at Best Buy, agreed saying, “It was the real thing. We learned how to do a complete forensic investigation, extract data, and write a legible report. Towards the end we had meetings every week and delegated each of the tasks. It was because of those meetings that we were able to cooperate with each other and work through this challenge.”
All the teammates spoke very highly of their coach Chris Shanahan. “We couldn’t have done it without our coach,” said Sheriff. “He helped us stay focused. It can all be very overwhelming.” Batchelor also commented, “From what I have heard the DC3 was impressed with the focus in our report and we owe a lot of that focus to our coach, Chris Shanahan.”
“We are so proud of the Wilmington University team,” said Computer and Network Security Program Coordinator, Mark Hufe who encouraged the students to participate in the challenge. “Winning this challenge not only highlights the achievements of our students but also the quality of our program. The Computer and Network Security (CNS) degree is an interdisciplinary program that includes components of Computer Forensics (CNS), Cyber Law (Legal Studies), Criminal Evidence and Procedures (Criminal Justice), and many more. As technology changes we will continue to update our program to reflect current cyber security procedures.”
For more information on the DC3 Computer Forensic Challenge visit http://www.dc3.mil/2009_challenge.
For more information on the Computer and Network Security degree at Wilmington University visit http://www.wilmu.edu/itac/cns.aspx.
