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
After working as a high school teacher for 34 years, Rita Strube retired from Plainfield High School in Indianapolis and transitioned to adult education. Three years ago, Strube embarked on a career as an adjunct instructor at St. Petersburg College, where she taught a Basic Keyboarding course at the Clearwater campus. Currently, she teaches … Continue reading Spotlight on adjunct faculty at St. Petersburg College: Rita Strube
Teaching is not the only responsibility of Matthew Bodie. He also is the Information Services Librarian on the Tarpon Springs campus of St. Petersburg College. In addition to teaching LIS 1002 Electronic Research Strategies for College Students and LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet as a Research Tool, Bodie teaches CGS 1070 Basic Computer … Continue reading The added responsibilities of adjuncts at St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College hosted an Expo at the EpiCenter campus on May 10. The faculty and staff from the College of Computer & Information Technology’s (CCIT), upper and lower division degree programs, were present to answer questions about the program and about how to transition from a certificate program to an Associate in Science (AS) degree program … Continue reading St. Petersburg College hosts Expo at EpiCenter campus
Contributing writer Actions and suggestions from Advisory Committee members are extremely valuable and can be like a pebble in the water, creating a ripple effect that is unimaginable. Two years ago, John Just, Assistant Superintendent of MIS for the Pinellas County School Board, suggested the creation of an internship in the Business Technologies Program. After … Continue reading CCIT internship idea pays big dividends
When three SPC students accepted internships at MWD Web Design in St. Petersburg, they had no way of knowing they would be working on iPhone, iPod, and iPad apps that would be so successful they would end up in the Apple iTunes App store. Four students from the SPC’s College of Computer Information Technology accepted … Continue reading St. Petersburg College interns produce real iTunes Store applications
In an effort to promote interest in our technology programs, the College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) hosted a college fair at Gibbs High School on Wednesday March 23. The CCIT faculty and staff provided students with pamphlets and flyers that explained the programs. A PowerPoint presentation entitled “Technology Through the Years” was also … Continue reading St. Petersburg College hosts fair at Gibbs High School
A crucial part to the academic career of students pursuing an Associate in Science degree or certificate in the College of Computer & Information Technology (CCIT) is the internship requirement. Currently there are four programs that have an internship requirement. (See the CCIT web site for more Information). Describing the aim of … Continue reading Internships at St. Petersburg College — a roadway to the working world
By KIMBERLY ROSS As students leave the safe haven of high school and prepare for college, all sorts of questions flood through their minds: “What will college be like?” or “Will I be able to handle the workload?” There is no need to panic. Proper planning and good organization can put a student on the … Continue reading How to get the most out of your St. Petersburg College experience
By Kimberly Ross In today’s fast-paced society, people are bogged down with so many responsibilities that they become stressed out. This is especially true of college students, since they have to juggle work, school, family responsibilities and the like. Oftentimes, you hear people lament, “There are just not enough hours in a day,” or “there … Continue reading At St. Petersburg College, so much to do, so little time