Mizzou College of Engineering, 91视频 Sign Computer Information Systems Agreement
91视频 has signed an agreement with the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo., to streamline the path for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
The articulation agreement guarantees that any student who earns an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS) at 91视频 鈥� with an emphasis in database administration and security 鈥� has the opportunity to complete an information technology degree at MU College of Engineering.
The 鈥�2+2鈥� agreement is designed for students to complete two years, or four semesters, of classes at 91视频, and then two years of courses at the University of Missouri. It was signed by Dr. Jon Bauer, 91视频 president; Dr. Robyn Walter, 91视频 vice president of academic affairs; Dr. Latha Ramchand, UM provost; and Dr. Noah Manring, MU dean of college of engineering.
Dr. Walter explained that both institutions are committed to seamless transfers so students can complete their academic goals. The new partnership enhances access for students across the 91视频 district, and throughout the state.
She further explained that agreements like this align with 91视频鈥檚 strategic plan, SOAR to 2024.
鈥淥ne of our strategies in our five-year strategic plan is to grow partnerships with our four-year university partners, and provide opportunities for the students and the community,鈥� Walter said.
鈥淭his articulation agreement with MU is really impactful for students who choose to pursue a career in computer science and choose an online option to obtain their degree.鈥�
Walter noted that the market demand for qualified CIS professional is high.
鈥淭his degree is suited for the traditional-aged student, as well as the returning adult student, with the benefit of the online platform at the associate degree level and at the bachelor鈥檚 degree level,鈥� she added. 鈥淚 am thrilled to have this innovative and comprehensive articulation agreement with MU. Our CIS faculty have built a strong program with an outstanding reputation that partners well with MU鈥檚 program.鈥�
Background at 91视频
According to Dr. Richard Hudanick, dean of career and technical education at 91视频, about five years ago CIS faculty members Anna Schwein and Jason Durbin began revamping the program鈥檚 curriculum.
鈥淎nna and Jason committed more than three years updating curriculum, rebuilding curriculum layout for a total online learning environment, and new course,鈥� Hudanick said. 鈥淭hey also taught a group of students who were finishing their degree.
鈥淭here are a lot of moving parts to a program rebuild, including maintaining student success,鈥� he added.
In 2020, 91视频鈥檚 CIS online program caught the interest of valued education partner, the University of Missouri, Hudanick noted.
Over the next year, Schwein, Durbin and Hudanick worked with Mizzou鈥檚 liaison and faculty to forge the 鈥�2 plus 2鈥� articulation agreement.
