Category: College of Computer and Information Technology

College of Computer and Information Technology

Innovation Grants: Promoting Student Success

  Beth Horner presents a check to SPC Foundation Chairman Ken Cherven to support the Innovation Grants Initiative. Wells Fargo is one of several sponsors of the program. Thanks to the generous support of corporate and individual sponsors, the Foundation is increasing funding for its Innovation Grants Initiative for the second straight year. The program provides … Continue reading Innovation Grants: Promoting Student Success

2014 Google SVA Scholarship

Contributing writer Student Veterans of America and Google are proud to announce the opening of this year’s Computer Science scholarship application. Each award will be in the amount of $10,000 and is open to any and all student veterans pursuing computer science degrees or similar fields, as noted below. Scholarship recipients will also be invited to … Continue reading 2014 Google SVA Scholarship

St. Petersburg College Virtualization Summer Camp a Success

The Virtualization Summer Camp that was held at the EpiCenter campus from June 17th through June 22nd was a success. The camp was made possible due to a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and was held in partnership with Florida State College of Jacksonville (FSCJ). The Summer Camp was one of three virtualization summer camps … Continue reading St. Petersburg College Virtualization Summer Camp a Success

Dr. William Cross joins CCIT Advisory Committee

When Dr. William Cross was invited to join the Advisory Committee for the College of Computer & Information Technology department (CCIT) at St. Petersburg College (SPC), he was excited to have the opportunity to contribute his business expertise for the betterment of the committee and SPC, since he has over 45 years of experience in … Continue reading Dr. William Cross joins CCIT Advisory Committee

Online job fair for job seekers

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News Brief: CCBA

DHS ANNOUNCES CYBER STUDENT INITIATIVE WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the creation of the Secretary’s Honors Program (SHP) Cyber Student Initiative – a new DHS program to engage exceptional community college students, including student veterans, in cybersecurity work at DHS. Local U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations field … Continue reading News Brief: CCBA

A Glimpse into SPC’s Virtualization Summer Camp

Contributing Writer Michael Gordon According to CISCO Instructor Michael Gordon, St. Petersburg College(SPC) will be offering a one-week virtualization summer camp, which will be held from June 17th-21st, in partnership with Florida State College at Jacksonville, Countryside and Gibbs High Schools, to train both high school faculty and up to 20 high school students in Citrix VDI-in-a-box … Continue reading A Glimpse into SPC’s Virtualization Summer Camp

Important information about Scholarships

 Contributing writer Foundation Scholarship Opportunities   Last week, St. Petersburg College students received an email announcing the opening of the Foundation scholarship application period for Summer 2013 term. The Foundation is currently accepting applications through March 1st. We hope you will join our efforts to inform students about this opportunity. Below are a few ways you … Continue reading Important information about Scholarships

Clearwater campus has new ES building

 Contributing Writer St. Petersburg College’s Clearwater Campus officially opened the new ES building for the spring 2013 term, (465). We are delighted to be within the innovative building and are becoming settled in the 2nd floor offices that we share with the Ethics Department. The state-of-the-art classrooms will accommodate numerous students, and the new technology … Continue reading Clearwater campus has new ES building

Paul Coffee sends a note of thanks to the CCIT department

Contributing Writer Dr. Setterlind,  I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for assisting me in my higher educational goals.  In particular, I would like to inform you about my amazing experience in Professor Risberg’s class.  I am due to graduate this semester after finishing my fall class here in a couple weeks and I was compelled … Continue reading Paul Coffee sends a note of thanks to the CCIT department