Category: College of Computer and Information Technology
Youth Connect offers incentive programs to young adults
As part of an initiative to assist young adults in securing employment, the Pinellas Education Foundation joined forces with Worknet Pinellas. In an effort to effectively assist participants, two Employer incentive programs were established. In order to be eligible for the program, Alisa Lorello of Youth Connect said that participants must be between the ages … Continue reading Youth Connect offers incentive programs to young adults
St. Petersburg College Hires New Outreach Coordinator
Recently, St. Petersburg College (SPC) hired Outreach Coordinator Rod Davis who is based out of SPC’s Clearwater Campus. Since this position is new, Davis expressed great enthusiasm and believes “it is a necessity to have someone in a position such as this one; given the direction the college is headed.” Prior to assuming this position, … Continue reading St. Petersburg College Hires New Outreach Coordinator
Jerry Vaughan joins CCIT Advisory Committee
Jerry Vaughan has been in the Information Technology field for the past 32 years. He grew up in the St. Petersburg / Clearwater area, where he attended and graduated from Dunedin High School. Vaughan received his Associate’s degree from St. Petersburg College (SPC) and then transferred to the University of South Florida in 1980. The … Continue reading Jerry Vaughan joins CCIT Advisory Committee
Mayra Harley Joins the CCIT Advisory Committee
Recently, the College of Computer & Information Technology Department (CCIT) invited Mayra Harley, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Marketing Concepts, Inc. (SMC) to join its Advisory Committee. SMC has been in existence for the past 9 years, and Mayra and her husband Mike have been in charge of the division in Tampa, Florida for the … Continue reading Mayra Harley Joins the CCIT Advisory Committee
WEBEX: A new look for online learning
For the summer semester, the College of Computer & Information Technology is seeking to pilot WEBEX in its CISCO courses. According to CISCO Academy Instructor Michael Gordon, WEBEX allows for online classes to incorporate video and voiceover. It facilitates up to 100 students. Although instructors have the main control to present, it can be passed … Continue reading WEBEX: A new look for online learning
The College of Computer & Information Technology Capstone Program at St. Petersburg College
Before arriving at St. Petersburg College (SPC) in the fall of 2009, Dr. Nathan Heinze worked at California State University (CSU) where he taught and developed a number of undergraduate, graduate and IT Management courses. In 2002, he received his Ph.D. at Florida Atlantic University. He currently teaches the Senior Capstone Project along with other technology … Continue reading The College of Computer & Information Technology Capstone Program at St. Petersburg College
Gary Abernethy discusses his role on the CCIT Advisory Committee
Apart from being an Adjunct Instructor for the College of Computer & Information Technology Department, Gary Abernethy is also a member of the CCIT Advisory Committee. Prior to serving on the committee, Abernethy was a high school teacher for 7 years and a full-time employee for SPC for over 7 years. He is currently the … Continue reading Gary Abernethy discusses his role on the CCIT Advisory Committee
Chris Paul becomes new CCIT Advisory Committee Chair
On June 29, 2011, Harold Schomaker stepped down as chairman of the College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) advisory committee. Chris Paul was elected as the new advisory committee Chairman. Paul, who began his term on July 1, has worked in the IT industry for the past 24 years and is currently the manager … Continue reading Chris Paul becomes new CCIT Advisory Committee Chair
Harold Schomaker transitions from his role as Advisory Committee Chair at SPC
For the past 10 years, Harold Schomaker worked on the advisory committee board at St. Petersburg College (SPC). When he began working at SPC in 2001, he worked with Dr. Shri Goyal on the advisory committee board for the College of Technology & Management. He became chairman during a reorganization of technology offerings at the … Continue reading Harold Schomaker transitions from his role as Advisory Committee Chair at SPC