New technology faculty, academic chair hired for Fall 2016

College of Computer and Information Technology

St. Petersburg College welcomes three new technology faculty members to start this fall. Dawn Ellis, Academic Chair Clearwater Campus Dawn Ellis earned a master’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in computational engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She also taught computer science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for … Continue reading New technology faculty, academic chair hired for Fall 2016 →

Nancy Russell retires from SPC after 30 years of service

College of Computer and Information Technology

Nancy Russell retired after 30 years of service to St. Petersburg College with her last 16 years dedicated to the College of Computer and Information Technology (CCIT). Russell received her bachelor’s degree in Library Science from Illinois State University in 1972 and worked for 13 years as a librarian at the East Moline Public Library … Continue reading Nancy Russell retires from SPC after 30 years of service →

Pipeline of talent for technology jobs is growing

College of Computer and Information Technology

The pipeline of qualified talent for technology jobs in the Tampa Bay area is strengthened by St. Petersburg College’s use of committed industry leaders on their advisory committees, and the development of a flexible and relevant curriculum that includes internships and apprenticeships. As a result, SPC has become a  leading resource of IT job talent … Continue reading Pipeline of talent for technology jobs is growing →

Capstone courses give SPC students real-world experience

Management Capstone
College of Computer and Information Technology

The Capstone course for the Technology Development and Management (TDM) BAS degree provides the student the opportunity to demonstrate what they learned from the program overall and then apply it to solving real technology management problems. The ideas developed and cultivated in the course itself are intended to provide an enduring perspective that can help students … Continue reading Capstone courses give SPC students real-world experience →

Advisory committee helps SPC connect with local needs

IT advisory committee
College of Computer and Information Technology, Technology Jobs

St. Petersburg College’s Technology Advisory Committee helps students succeed by working with the college to maintain an industry-centered curriculum that keeps up with the rapid changes in today’s IT industry. The advisory committee is made of professionals within the community that provide oversight and ensure our programs remain relevant and effective. Through these committees, SPC’s … Continue reading Advisory committee helps SPC connect with local needs →

Lab tours give STEM Scholarship students hands-on experience

Assistive and Robotics Lab
College of Computer and Information Technology

Earlier this month I joined SPC Science Professor Erin Goergen and two SPC STEM Scholarship students who plan to transfer to a university, for a first-hand look at what it is like to work in university lab. We joined other students and toured three laboratories at the University of South Florida guided by USF Engineering … Continue reading Lab tours give STEM Scholarship students hands-on experience →

SPC computer networking student honored at Midtown

Computer Networking student honored
College of Computer and Information Technology, Networking, Student Accomplishments

SPC computer networking student Robert Hindmon was given the College of Computer and Information Technology (CCIT) Student Award on April 21, at SPC’s Midtown Campus. Given to a technology student that excels in the program, Hindmon was praised for his dedication in his studies and his positive attitude. “I have had Robert in three of … Continue reading SPC computer networking student honored at Midtown →

SPC Technology Professor to attend Master Teacher seminar

Adrian Tillman attends Master Teacher Seminar
Programming

St. Petersburg College Professor Adrian Tillman has been nominated by Dr. Anne Cooper, Senior Vice President of Instruction and Academic Programs, to attend the 2016 Florida Master Teacher Seminar at Pensacola State College, July 24-28. SPC recommends one outstanding faculty member each year to attend the seminar and covers the expenses for participation and  travel. “Adrian … Continue reading SPC Technology Professor to attend Master Teacher seminar →

A special thank you from the College of Computer and Information Technology

CEDean-and-AC-MembersC
College of Computer and Information Technology

On Thursday, April 14, the 3rd Annual College of Computer and Information Technology Career Exploration Event was held at St Petersburg College in the Conference Center at the Seminole Campus. Dr. Sharon Setterlind, Dean of the College of Computer and Information Technology at St. Petersburg College, welcomed attendees and introduced the keynote speaker Fritz Eichelberger, … Continue reading A special thank you from the College of Computer and Information Technology →