Welcome to the Center for Teaching and Learning and AdvanceITMN sponsored workshop, INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND SECURITY IN IT DISCIPLINES: OUR FUTURE TOGETHER. This Discipline Workshop focuses on identifying and improving student competencies related to information assurance and security in IT disciplines. The main purpose of this workshop is to connect IT professionals with Faculty and select students to discuss current trends and needs to ensure the pipeline of IT professionals in Minnesota is properly prepared and trained.
In an effort to document the outcomes of the workshop, we are asking everyone to post comments and feedback on the workshop wiki which is located at ctlitworkshop.pbworks.com
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Agenda:
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Registration and continental breakfast |
| 9 |
Keynote presentation: "How Security Threats and Compliance are Transforming the IT Workplace" by Gary Hodge, senior vice president and CTO, US BANK, plus Q & A discussion |
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Discipline roundtables with faculty, IT industry representatives and students: What does the changing environment imply for student competencies and curriculum in your discipline? |
| 11 |
Break
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| 11:15 |
Roundtables reconvene: In what ways might we work together to help students acquire emerging competencies?
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| 12:15 |
Lunch
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NOTE: Afternoon Sessions are designed primarily for faculty audience
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Overview of afternoon, announcements
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| 1:15 |
Discipline Topic Discussions: What issues are on top of mind for you? We have a "starter list" of topics, for each group to consider, and we'll have each group establish a discussion agenda based on collective priorities. Networking session will include common program outcomes and assessment as part of this discussion. Other issues that may be of interest: credential requirements, shared curriculum development and maintenance, incorporating workplace skills in technical courses, experiential learning beyond internships, ideas you bring along! |
| 2:30 |
Break |
| 2:45 |
Implementing 2010 CIP codes for all MnSCU IT Programs: What's happening and Implications for Your Program |
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Robust Learning Modules on a variety of applied security topics are now available for academic use. Brief description and demo of these self-directed learning modules available as learning objects in your courses. |
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Organizing for action: Open forum to share insights and possible directions for action based on today's discussions. A handout will be provided in AM to help prompt and structure these calls to action. |
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Closing remarks and next steps |
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