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Florida State University CCI Undergraduate in IT Strategic PlanningAuthors: Chris Rochester, Chris Baker, Barry Ellis, Jana Girodani, Marlene Marte,

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FSU CCI Undergraduate in IT Strategic Planning

Names: Chris Rochester, Chris Baker, Barry Ellis, Jana Girodani, Marlene Marte, Brandi Majewski

April 19, 2011


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Table of Contents

Project SummaryExecutive Summary Page 3Hand-off plan Page 8Lessons learned Page 8

Final Project PlanProject charter Page 9Goal breakdown schedule Page 10Scope of Work Page 11Work Breakdown schedule Page 13

Project planning documentsList of Tasks Page 15Gantt Chart 3 (Appendix)Project schedule Page 15Project budget Page 16

AppendicesAll deliverables


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Project Summary

Executive Summary

The College of Communication and Information works hard to make sure FSU students have the basic tools necessary to become strong leaders, great communicators, and technical experts in the fields they choose. In recent history, organizations are relying more and more on information technology to meet their demands and needs to survive in this new age of information.

The CCI undergraduate program for Information Technology is constantly looking ahead to ensure the students at Florida State university have the education to prepare them for the future. As many know, technology is advancing at a faster rate every moment.

To prevent the program from being left behind, the CCI Undergraduate program team has been researching trending technologies and ways to improve the program so that graduating students are inline and competitive with their peer graduates from other learning institutions. The team has also compared programs with other universities and reviewed the current programs at FSU to seek improvement, adapt to change, so that we can stay ahead of the curve. To solve this problem the CCI undergraduate team has been researching and prepared reports and data on the following.

• App development

• Trending technologies

• Customer service and communication

• Restructuring in the IT program in CCI for 2016

In conclusion, completing this project to fruition should

• Help the program to stay current with changing demands and needs of technology

• Keep graduates competitive so that what has been learned before entering the job market has not become outdated.

• Inspire new ideas for new and interesting courses for future students

• Help the FSU CCI undergraduate in IT program stay within the best of the nation.


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Research Conducted

Our group did comparative research on what programs at other state schools and universities offered in the state of Florida. The list of that comparison in the appendices as an excel spreadsheet file.

The schools in the comparison are:

• Florida State University• University of Florida• University of South Florida• University of Miami• Florida Agricultural and Mercantile University• University of Central Florida• Florida International University• Florida Atlantic University• University of North Florida• Florida Gulf Coast University• Nova Southeastern University

(PMP) Project Management Professional Certification vs. (CAPM) Certified Associate in Project Management Certification

Which should be offered and why?

PMP - Project Management Professional Certification

Requirements:

• 4 year degree or equivalent• 3 years of project management experience• 4500 hours of leading and directing projects• 35 hours of project management education• Must maintain 60 PDU (Professional Development Unit) per 3 year cycle

CAPM - Certified Associate in Project Management Certification

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent• 23 hours of project management education• 1500 hours of project management experience

CAPM should be offered over PMP for now.


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• PMP only has one advantage over CAPM; PMP as a certification is better known than CAPM.

• Most students are not coming in with 3 years and 4500 hours of experience.• CAPM does not require a Bachelor’s degree; therefore students at any level can

work for it.• CAPM Hour requirements are plausibly within reach for students or recent

graduates.• CAPM is a good starting point for those less experienced in Project Management• No PDUs and 5 year cycle for re-examination.

Our group also researched the different COMPTIA certifications and there prices/benefits.

Types of Certifications Offered by CompTIA

• CompTIA A+• CompTIA Network+• CompTIA Security+• CompTIA Project+

CompTIA A+ • The industry standard for computer support technicians• This certification proves competence in areas such as installation, preventative

maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting

CompTIA Network+

• This certification is the sign of a competent networking professional• This certification proves a technician’s competency in managing, maintaining,

troubleshooting, installing and configuring basic network infrastructure

CompTIA Security+

• This certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security• This certification proves competency in system security, network infrastructure,

access control and organizational security.

CompTIA Project+

• A globally recognized project management certification that identifies qualified and quality project managers.

• A certification that covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. CompTIA Project+ gives project managers the skills necessary to complete projects on time and within


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budget, and creates a common project management language among project team members

Pricing of Certifications

• CompTIA A+ o Individual- $173 Member Organizations- $147

• CompTIA Network+o Individual- $246 Member Organizations- $209

• CompTIA Security+o Individual- $266 Member Organizations- $226

• CompTIA Project+o Individual- $246 Member Organizations- $209

Class Preps

• Training Materialso Available online @

http:// www.comptia.org/certifications/testprep/trainingmaterials.aspx • E-Learning

o Self-paced courses that help with certification preparation or as a companion learning tool supporting and extending classroom learning.

After the conclusion of our research we made a recommendation to client Dr. Ebe Randeree to change the current structure of the Undergraduate in IT program from:

http://www.comptia.org/certifications/testprep/trainingmaterials.aspx

http://www.comptia.org/certifications/testprep/trainingmaterials.aspx


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The new structure would be similar to the following model:


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Hand-off plan

To ensure a smooth transition for this research and strategic planning project from the CCI Undergraduate in IT Program Strategic Planning team to the client, Dr. Ebe Randeree we have developed a Hand Off plan for those who may work on this project in the future. Most of the project is data and research driven and will be considered by the client to make decisions for the future of the program. We will release data onto a CD that will be given to the client for future use.

This disk will contain:• CD created with all relevant data to the project

• Institutions researched and comparisons

• New and fresh technologies that are trending

• Contact information of the current team for questions in the future.

• Lessons learned

• Risk Assessment

• The Project Plan in its entirety

Furthermore a presentation will be given to the client of the project to ensure the scope and vision is on track between both parties. Any questions or concerns can be discussed or addressed after the presentation.

Lessons learned

• Communication is critical!• Team Constraints

o Dividing the work Conceptual work is hard to segment and track

• Research Constraintso Talking to Employerso Finding out other schools informationo Understanding certifications (pricing, knowledge needed)

• Interpreting Client Wants/Needs/Expectations• Coming up with final recommendations


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Final Project Plan

Section 1: Project Charter

Problem Statement

The purpose of this project is to assess how the Information Technology program will look like by 2016, how to establish/ determine IT program rankings, and how the recession/budget cuts/ job losses will affect the program.

Project Description

As a group project the team has to find a way to solve the problems address by the Assistant Dean of the College of Communication and Information. We are assigned to do several research tasks in order to better understand the program, needs of the college, and its effects on the program.

Project Goals and Objectives

In order to meet the goals of this project the group has to accurately evaluate the program as it is now and look to see how the program can be changed for the betterment of the University by the end of the Spring 2011 semester.

Project ScopeProject Includes

Looking into the future how the program will look by 2016

How to establish/ determine IT program rankings

How the recession/budget cuts/ job losses will affect the program.

Classes to address the following expanding technologies1. IPad apps and Tablet apps classes2. Cloud computing 3. Networking4. Mobile Apps5. HIT (Health information Technology)

Project Excludes

Class/ Monetary budgets


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Critical Success Factors

In order for this project to be deem as successful the group has to accurately evaluate and research the program as it is now and look to see how the program can be changed for the betterment of the University by the end of the Spring 2011 semester.

AssumptionsThe project will be done my April 22, 2011

Constraints

As researchers we do not have any way of budgeting for the university. However, we are allowed to show how much time we part took in doing the research, weekly meetings, and or client meetings.

Section 2: Goal Breakdown Schedule

1. Revise Course Structure for the future1.1. Gather what the current structure is

1.1.1. Courses1.1.2. Professors1.1.3. What is good/ what is not

1.2. Research industry trends1.2.1. Moving into the future what must we plan for1.2.2. What classes should we offer1.2.3. What classes should we get rid of

1.3. Research other schools1.3.1. What course others programs or similar caliber offer1.3.2. Where are these programs headed

1.4. Research company profiles1.4.1. What hiring managers look for1.4.2. What certifications do they look for

1.5. Make Suggestions based on Research

2. Satisfy Client2.1. Present Data to client2.2. Gauge satisfaction2.3. Do follow up research


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2.4. Report Findings2.5. Make suggestions based on findings

3. Satisfy Course Instructor/ Class deliverables3.1. Complete class assignments

3.1.1. Assign members to certain assignments3.1.2. Make sure deadlines are met

3.2. Satisfy instructor expectations

3.3. Communicate with Professor about what is expected/ if we are meeting that expectation

Section 3: Scope of Work

On January 20th, 2011 the FSU CCI Undergraduate team was formed. Chris Rochester was selected as the group leader. After forming, we met with the client, Dr. Ebe Randeree to discuss ideas and a plan of action to improve and update the CCI Information Technology Undergraduate Program. After the initial meeting we were commissioned to provide ideas for the new course structure and future possibilities for new and innovative classes.

Deliverables

1. Project management-related deliverables: a. Meetings b. WBSc. Scope statementd. Schedulese. Cost baselinesf. Status reportsg. Final project presentationh. Final project reporti. Lessons learned report

2. The group reported as needed on a week to week basis with the client. After last meeting with the client on March 24th, we discussed ideas on every task. We reconvened on March 16th, 2011 to finalize our steps into creating a written report of our project status to be given to the client. Since this project was more research based and will have some necessary redundancy in the process of the WBS. (Discuss, review, write, and submit).

3. A risk management plan has been completed and proposed on March 23rd, 2011. The purpose of the plan was to ensure the plan will not become stale or derailed


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amongst other risk related topics. The plan also increased the chances of the project being completed on time and it also helped mitigate possible future risks.

4. On March 24th, a second project status report was completed to update the client. With this status report, the client and group got closer to finalize ideas. The final project plan was discussed on March 30th, 2011.

5. Group members are currently writing and finalizing plans which will be submitted no later than April 19th, 2011.

Risk Analysis

The risk analysis process follows the Florida State University requirements as well as the guidance provided by The College of Communication and Information at Florida State University. The risk analysis process reflected within the risk management report uses no cost, but schedule risk analysis methods within the framework of the Undergraduate IT program at The Florida State University.

The risk analysis results are intended to serve several functions:

1. Identify total assets and resources of the College of Communication and Information

2. Identify major threats3. Vulnerability identification4. Measure current risks5. Control recommendations6. Communicate future losses and potential risks.

Constraints and Assumptions

Certain constraints and assumptions may be dictated by the students at The Florida State University. Other constraints and assumptions may be assumed by the risk analyst or teachers of the university. Key assumptions are those that are most likely to significantly affect the determinations and/or estimates of risk presented in the risk management plan. The key assumptions in The College of Communication and Information are important to help ensure that strategic planning and other plans explained the steps, logic, limitations and decisions made in the risk management plan, as well as any resultant limitations on the use of outcomes and results.


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Section 4: Work Breakdown Schedule

1. Project Initiation

1.1. Determine Project1.1.1. Selected project to work on

1.2. Select Team members

1.3. Select group Leader

1.4. Establish Communication procedures1.4.1. Established email group1.4.2. Established Google docs1.4.3. Established how each milestone would be sent in and out1.4.4. Established liaison for client1.4.5. Established liaison for group

1.5. Initial Meeting with client1.5.1. Determine needs1.5.2. Establish communication protocol1.5.3. Establish meeting times1.5.4. Reconvene

2. Client Check ins

2.1. Meet with Client bi-weekly to discuss project since previous meetings2.1.1. Prepare reports to show2.1.2. Prepare Research2.1.3. Set Meeting time and place2.1.4. Assure group members time is accounted for

3. Initial Project Summary

3.1. Write the report

3.2. Meet to discuss3.2.1. Set meeting place3.2.2. Set meeting time

3.3. Implement changes3.3.1. After the group meets and discusses what needs to be changed one

member makes the proposed changes3.4. Submit


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3.4.1. Send copy to group members, assignment link, and project sponsor

4. Project Status Reports

4.1. Meet with Client

4.2. Discuss Progress

4.3. Document Progress Made4.3.1. Word document to keep track of progress4.3.2. Send out the document to the group for record4.3.3. Send client updates

4.4. Write the report4.4.1. Assigned group member in charge4.4.2. Wrote report4.4.3. Sent to group for approval4.4.4. Group approves/makes changes

4.5. Submit the report

5. Risk Management Plan

5.1. Review guidelines5.1.1. Group met to discuss project guidelines5.1.2. Brainstormed about possible risks5.1.3. Assessed the probability of said risks

5.2. Write Plan5.2.1. Assigned group member to task of writing report5.2.2. Sent copy to group and client for review

5.3. Review Plan5.3.1. Group reviewed plan

5.3.1.1. Sent changes to be made to plan5.3.1.2. Changes made

5.3.2. Client reviewed plan5.3.2.1. Sent changes to be made to plan5.3.2.2. Changes were made

5.4. Submit Plan5.4.1. Plan was turned in to assignment link as well as to client and team

members

6. Final Project Plan


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6.1. Meet to discuss6.1.1. Set meeting time to determine scope of project

6.2. Assign Duties6.2.1. Determined sections6.2.2. Determined what group member would do what section6.2.3. Set a standard and time for when sections had to be complete

6.3. Write Sections6.3.1. Group members wrote assigned sections6.3.2. Submitted to assigned place

6.4. Put the project together6.4.1. Group member in charge pieced all together6.4.2. Sent out prototype for group approval

6.5. Submit6.5.1. Submitted final to group, assignment link and Client

7. Presentation

7.1. Develop presentation

7.2. Practice presentation

7.3. Present7.3.1. Present to Client7.3.2. Present to Class

7.4. Close Project

Section 5: Project Schedule

1. Create new and improved course structure for the IT undergraduate program at FSU

1.1 Research other universities to see what methods they use to rate programs

1.1.1 Where do we rank1.1.2 How to compare ranks

1.2 Research trends to find out where technology will be for ideas for new courses1.2.1 Ipad apps and Tablet apps


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1.2.2 Cloud computing1.2.3 Networking1.2.4 Apps1.2.5 HIT

1.3 Research how the environment, budget cuts, and recession will affect program

2. Meet to update and discuss project

2.1 Meet with client Dr. Randeree every 2 weeks

2.1.1 Receive client feedback2.1.2 Adjusted work approach based on feedback2.1.3 Schedule deliverable for next meeting

2.2 Meet with group weekly to discuss project2.2.1 Receive group updates2.2.2 Manage remaining and new task for each member2.2.3 Adjust WBS accordingly2.2.4 Schedule deliverables for next meeting

3. Project

3.1 Initial project overview3.2 Work breakdown structure3.3 Project status report3.4 Project Charter3.5 Project Scope Breakdown3.6 Risk Management Plan3.7 Project status report 23.8 Final Project Plan Breakdown3.9 Final Presentation

Section 6: Project Budget

Since our project was completely research based there was no monetary budget. Instead we had a budget based on time, and time constraints. Below is the breakdown by task and activity of that research and the time involved with each portion of it.


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Task Name Work Duration Start FinishScope 2.5 5 days Thu 1/20/11 Wed 1/26/11 Determine Project 1 hr 5 days Thu 1/20/11 Wed 1/26/11 Select Team members 0.5 hrs 1 day Thu 1/20/11 Thu 1/20/11 Select group leader 0.25 hrs 1 day Thu 1/20/11 Thu 1/20/11 Select Project 0.25 hrs 3 days Fri 1/21/11 Tue 1/25/11

0.5 hrs 1 day Wed 1/26/11 Wed 1/26/11

Initial Meeting With Client 1.5 hrs 1 hr Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11Client Check in 12 55.88 days Thu 1/27/11 Thu 4/14/11Initial Project Summary 6.25 0.53 days Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11 Write The report 3 hrs 1 hr Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11 Meet to discuss 1 hr 1 hr Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11 Implement any changes 2 hrs 2 hrs Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11 Submit the report 0.25 hrs 0.25 hrs Thu 1/27/11 Thu 1/27/11Project Status Report 7.25 14.03 days Fri 2/25/11 Thu 3/17/11 Meet with Client 1 hr 1 day Fri 2/25/11 Fri 2/25/11 Discuss progress 1 hr 1 day Mon 2/28/11 Mon 2/28/11 Document progress made 2 hrs 1 day Tue 3/1/11 Tue 3/1/11 Write the report 3 hrs 2 days Tue 3/15/11 Wed 3/16/11 Submit the report 0.25 hrs 0.03 days Thu 3/17/11 Thu 3/17/11Risk Management Plan 6.25 5.03 days Thu 3/17/11 Thu 3/24/11 Review guidelines 1 hr 2 days Thu 3/17/11 Mon 3/21/11 Write plan 3 hrs 2 days Mon 3/21/11 Wed 3/23/11

Review plan 2 hrs 1 day Wed 3/23/11 Thu 3/24/11

Submit Plan 0.25 hrs 0.03 days Thu 3/24/11 Thu 3/24/11Project Status report 2 5.25 4.03 days Thu 3/24/11 Wed 3/30/11 Meet in group 1 hr 1 day Thu 3/24/11 Fri 3/25/11 Write report 3 hrs 2 days Fri 3/25/11 Tue 3/29/11 Review report 1 hr 1 day Tue 3/29/11 Wed 3/30/11

Submit Report 0.25 hrs 0.03 days Wed 3/30/11 Wed 3/30/11

Final Project Plan 19.25 14.41 days Tue 4/19/11

Meet to discuss 2 hrs 2 hrs Wed 3/30/11 Wed 3/30/11

Assign Duties 1 hr 1 hr Wed 3/30/11 Wed 3/30/11

Write sections 12 hrs 11 days Wed 3/30/11 Thu 4/14/11

Put it together 4 hrs 3 days Thu 4/14/11 Tue 4/19/11 Submit 0.25 hrs 0.03 days Tue 4/19/11 Tue 4/19/11

Presentation 8.25 15.03 days Wed 4/20/11

Develop presentation 5 hrs 7 days Wed 3/30/11 Fri 4/8/11

Practice presentation 3 hrs 8 days Fri 4/8/11 Wed 4/20/11

Give Presentation 0.25 hrs 0.03 days Wed 4/20/11 Wed 4/20/11

60.75

Research (hrs) 15# of Members 6Total hrs devoted 90

Research (hrs) 90Project entirety (hrs) 60.75Total Project (hrs) 150.75

Establish Communication Procedures

Wed 3/30/11

Wed 3/30/11

Final Project Total (high levels)


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Appendices


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School Comparison Document

Intro to Computer Organization

Intro to Software Engineering

Adv. Programming Fundamentals for CIS Major / (for students w/no JAVA programming experience

Information and Database Systems 1 or Systems Simulation Senior Project

Data Structures & AlgorithmsOperating Systems

Applications of Discrete Structures

Numerical Analysis (Computational Approach)

Digital Logic and Computer Systems

Mathematics/StatisticsPhysics

* An exit interview is required the last semester with a CISE adviser

Computing in Business Environ.

Business System 1Business Systems 2

Business Systems Design and Applcations Database Mgmt

Business Data Communications 1Business Data Communications 2

Info. Systems and Operations Strategy

Operations and Supply Chain Mgmt

Integrated Product and Process Deign 1

Integrated Product and Process Deign 2Project Mgmt

Statistics for Business Decisions

Managerial Operations Analysis 1

Managerial Operations Analysis 2

Individual Work in Info Systems and Operations Mgmt

Special Topics in Operations Analysis / Quantitative Methods

Internship in Information Systems and Operations Mgmt

International Studies in Quantitative MethodsHonors Thesis

Intro. to Programming

Object-Oriented Programming in JavaAnalysis of Info. SystemsDesign of Info. Systems

Database Mgmt SystemsBusiness TelecommunicationsApplied Software Project Dev.

Web Application TechnologiesTopics in CIS w/ Dept ApprovalTopics in CIS w/ Dept Approval

Directed Study in CISCIS Internship

Professional Dev. DIS

Information Systems Internship

Cooperative Education Assignment

Information Systems in OrganizationsProfessional Dev. III

Information Systems Design and Dev.

Intro. To Computer SecurityApplied SecurityNetwork Security

Info. Systems Dev. ProjectSpecial TopicsFundamentals of Programming

Program, File, and Data Strutures

COBOL ProgrammingC ProgrammingConcepts in Adv. Application Dev.

Statistical Computation and AnalysisOperating SystemsDatabase Mgmt Systems

Programming LanguagesAdv. Database Mgmt SystemsDecision Support Systems

Discrete Structures IDiscrete Structures II

Foundations of Computer Science

Design and Analysis of AlgorithmsSoftware Testing

Intro.to Microcomputer Applications w/Programming

Computer Technology and Social Issues

Web Programming and DesignArtificial IntelligenceExpert Systems

Computer Concepts and OrganizationComputer Architecture

Data Communications and Organizational Networks

Human and Technology Interaction

Computer Architecture ConceptsOperating System Concepts

Fundamentals of Information Technology

Security in Computing

Web-Based Information TechnologyManaging IT Integration

Computer Network Concepts

System Administration and Maintenance

Design and Implementation of Computer Communications Networks

Enterprise ComputingComputer Science I

Frontiers in Information TechnologyCircuit Analysis

Adv. Ethics in Science and TechnologyWriting for the Computer Industry

Documentation and the Collaborative Process

Writing and Hypertext

Digital Rhetorics and The Mpdern DialecticProfessional Writing

Writing for Technical Professional

Theory and Practice of Technical Writing

Human Computer Interaction

Component-Based Software Dev.Intro.to Computing

Computer Operating Systems

Applied Computer Networking

Web Site Construction and MgmtInfo Storage and Retrieval

Computing and Network SecurityMicrocomputer OrganizationIntermediate Java

Professional Technical WritingIntro to Unix/LinuxUnix AdminIT Automation

Adv.Network MgmtData Communications

Windows Programming for IT

Web Application ProgrammingMobile Application Dev.DB Survey DB Admin

Intro to Data Communications

Intro to Data and Network SecurityApplied Database Systems

Component Programming with .Net

Intro to Artificial IntelligenceComputer Graphics MethodsSW Engineering Project

Adv Systems Analysis & Design

Object-Oriented Design & ProgrammingIntro to Queueing Theory

Modeling & Simulation of SystemsIntro to Computer System PerformProgramming LanguagesUNIX System Programming

Computer Language TranslationCAD-Based Computer DesignIntro to VLSI

Intro to Embedded System Design

Internet Programming

Network Design/PlannigNetwork Security/MgmtWeb Perfomance

Wireles/Moblie ComputingDev of Gamming and Mobile Applications

Gaming and Mobile Apps Capstone I

Gaming and Mobile Apps Capstone IISecurity & Diaster Preparedness

Data Structures Using OOP OS Env Admin

Legal & Ethical Iss in ComputingDatabase Systems

Information Systems Project IInformation Systems Project II

Computer Networks/Dist Process

Graphic Systems/ApplicatiosMultimedia SystemsData Mining

Data WarehousingIntro Computer Hardware

Comp Networks/Distributed Processing

Office Automation/Human Factors

Networks/Distributed ProcessingSystem Performance/Evaluation

Expert Systems/Decision Support

Enterprise Computing

Operating Systems EnvironmentsDatabase Systems II

Internet ProgrammingDatabase AdminApplied Graph Theory

Systems Analysis & Design

Database Concepts & AdminData Communications

Intermed Business Programming

Systems Integration StartegiesObject OrientedSimulation & Modeling

Programming MethodologySoftware Engineering

Adv Business Programming Intro to Graphics Pgm

Information Technology listed as a MINOR.

University of Florida (UF/Gainesville)

Computer Science

Information Systems

University of South Florida (USF/Tampa)

Information Technology-- web pg unable to not load

University of Miami (UM/Miami)

Computer Information Systems Technical Electives

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical Univ. (FAMU/Tallahassee)

Computer Information Systems

University of Central Florida (UCF/Orlando)

Information Technology Supporting Courses

Florida International University (FIU/Miami)

Information Technology Electives

Florida Atlantic University (FAU/Boca Raton)

Computer Information Systems

Information Engineering Technology

***** Same structure of courses, only it includes Trignometry, Calculus, Physics I & II, C or C++

University of North Florida (UNF/Jacksonville)

Information Technology

Secure Software Dev: (choose 2) Computer Cryptography, IS Intrusion Detection, or Computer Forensics

Information Science

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU/Ft. Myers)

Computer Information Science --required core courses Comp Concentrations

Nova Southeastern University (Ft. Lauderdale)

Initial Project Notes

CCI Undergraduate in IT Program Strategic Planning Initial Project Overview

Main Goals of the project• What will this program be/look like in 2016?• IT Program Rankings (How can we establish these?)• How does the recession/ budget cuts/ job loss effect us• As we move forward what should the IT program look like.

Sub Topics to Address


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The new expanding market for Tablets (How will we respond as a program.

Classes to address the following expanding technologies1. Ipad apps and Tablet apps2. Cloud computing (all you need is the device to access your things)3. Networking (Put in your user name password and your life pops up)4. Apps (mobile driven application)5. HIT (Health)

Right now we focus on other things: What should we be teaching now so a graduate coming out is equipped to get a job. App development, App development II, and other classes

Look at the current, where do we rank (national and regional) / how do we compare, how do we respond to the change and increase in programs

No undergrad IT rankings, find something to rank them or compare them to us so we can respond to that

How does the environment effect the program. Syracuse being private can afford the funding to change faster and better, how can we respond to that.

Deliverables: for each suggestion we make will include the followingSolutionWhyData (Data structures***)RiskConclusion

Sample Group Progress Report to Client

Strategic Planning for the Undergraduate IT program at Florida State University

Instructor Dr. HinnantClient: Ebe Randeree, and Florida State University College of Communication and

InformationProject Group Members: Lis4910

Chris Baker, Barry Ellis, Jana Giordani, Brandi Majewski, Marlene Marte, Chris Rochester

March 3, 2011

RE: Project Progress Report


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• Since our last meeting with client Ebe Randeree our project group has since met to create our Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and assigned duties to each team member establishing what resources are to be working on what milestones, as well as when those milestones must be completed by.

Such Milestones that are to be completed include:• Project Charter• Project Scope Breakdown• Risk Management Plan• Project status reports (2 separate reports)• Final Project Plan Breakdown• Final Presentation of findings (both to the client and to the class)

Attached to this document is that WBS, along with a memo explaining its contents.

• As discussed in our last meeting there are to be some major modifications to the Undergraduate IT program. Currently the major has 4 tracks, as discussed in our last meeting there is going to be an addition of two completely new tracks (Mobile App. Development, and Project Management) as well as the modification of the current tracks.o The mobile Application Development track will feature 3 core course

App development I App development II Advanced App development or IDS formalizing a mobile application

internship• We spoke briefly about how to bring in the necessary staff to teach the

courses and the funds required to research and produces syllabuses for the courses and need to further discuss those costs in our next meeting.

o The project Management Track is going to feature some of the elective courses already offered as well as expand upon them. LIS4264 – Will move into this track and be the basic foundation of project

management course. IT Leadership – Shift the course from its current location in IT electives LIS4910 – the current IT Project class

• Since the classes are already offered by the college the funding is already there, the track just needs to be promoted and made official. We had also spoke briefly about certifications, offering students the ability to get PMP certified at the completion of this track would be a major tool in the promotion of the program.

• Another major change we spoke about was the modification of the Networking and security track.o The current track is:

Networking


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Advanced Networking Security Advanced Security

• We are proposing that the college combine the Basic Network and Basic Securities courses into one foundation course since they cover very similar materials. Also that both Advanced courses are kept but followed with the option to go for a CompTIA Security+ and/or Network+ certification at the completion of the Advanced courses. The addition of that option will be attractive to students as well as potential employers seeking graduates from the college with those certifications. This could potentially greatly increase interest in students considering FSU and our college in particular.

• The group has another meeting scheduled for March 15th the week of return for spring break to come up with more proposals as well as validate and research some more of the already proposed solutions.

• We propose having a follow up meeting with client Ebe Randeree that same week, possibly the 16th to discuss the progress made since that meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact the group via Project Manager if needed.

WBS Memo to Client

Florida State University CCI Undergraduate in IT Strategic PlanningAuthors: Chris Rochester, Chris Baker, Barry Ellis, Jana Girodani, Marlene Marte, Brandi

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MemorandumFrom: Christopher Baker, Barry Ellis, Jana Giordani, Brandy Majewski, Marlene Marte, Chris Rochester

To: Dr. Hinnant

Date: 4/20/11

Re: CCI Undergraduate IT Strategic Planning

On January 20th, 2011 the FSU CCI Undergraduate team was formed. Chris Rochester was selected as the group leader. After forming, we met the with client, Dr. Ebe Randeree to discuss ideas and a plan of action to improve and update the CCI Information Technology Undergraduate Program. After the Initial meeting we were commissioned to provide ideas for the new course structure and future possibilities for new and innovative

classes.

• Created a new and improved course structure for the IT undergraduate program at FSU.

• Researched other universities to see what methods they use to rate programs.• Researched trends to find out where technology will be in 2016 to create ideas for

new courses.• Reviewed the current courses in place and comment on what should be changed.• Reported back to Dr. Randeree with findings to discuss the next steps.• The group will report as needed on a week to week basis check in with the client.• Contact information was exchanged between all stakeholders for communication.• Members will meet weekly to update and discuss the project.

After last meeting with the client on March 24th, we discuss ideas on the above tasks. We will reconvene Thursday, March 16th 2011 to finalize our steps into creating a written report of our project status to be given to the client.

• The group will keep working to tweak the course structure and meet with the client for updates.

• This project is more research based and will have some necessary redundancy in the process of the WBS. (discuss, review, write, submit)

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Florida State University CCI Undergraduate in IT Strategic PlanningAuthors: Chris Rochester, Chris Baker, Barry Ellis, Jana Girodani, Marlene Marte, Brandi

Majewski 24A risk management plan will be completed no later than March 23rd, 2011 and submitted to the client.

• The purpose of the plan is to ensure the plan will not become stale or derailed. • A risk management plan will increase the chances the project will be completed

on time. • The plan should help mitigate possible future risks.• During this phase research is still being conducted to improve the program.

On March 24th a second project status report will be completed to update the client. With this second status report, the client and group will be closer to finalizing ideas. The Final project plan will be discussed March 30th, 2011. Group members will meet to write and finalize the plan which will be submitted no later than April 19th, 2011.

• If the final project plan is accepted by the client, the group will present.• The presentation will be created in the last weeks of March.• Members will practice to ensure ideas are effectively communicated.• The group will present April 19th, 2011 in appropriate attire.

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