Set Yourself Apart with the Applied Computing Minor Often times when I speak to students about the Applied Computing minor, they are quick to speak out that they are afraid to take subjects in that area. I always have to reassure students that the classes that are associated with the…
The Value of Giving Back – Jordan Manier’s Volunteer Experience This semester was my first working with IT-oLogy. I did volunteer work with Mrs. James, one of the directors for IT-oLogy. On Monday and Thursdays, we would travel to St. Andrews Middle School to teach 7th and 8th graders robotics….
IT-oLogy: Information Technology is a field I never pictured myself in. I honestly did not think I could handle it. However, when I got to college, the idea of computer science turned from hacking video games to applied knowledge of technology to better serve your field of interest. I was…
Approximately two years ago, Coursepower, a minor in applied computing, was implemented at four Columbia- area universities and colleges. Since that time the following milestones have been reached: In just two years, nine South Carolina colleges have approved the minor/certificate and now have it available to students. There is now…
Todd Lewis was recently interviewed by ETV Carolina Money. Read what he had to say about a minor in applied computing (offered at nine South Carolina universities and colleges). Research shows that South Carolina will experience a shortfall in tech talent in the next decade. This comes at a time…
Columbia College Coursepower Student Ambassadors talk about how taking the minor in applied computing has benefited their course of study.
IT-oLogy to host annual Trends conference Wednesday, October 28 For a full agenda or to register, go to https://it-ologytrends2015.eventbrite.com Technology is driving business at an unprecedented speed. But, on an almost daily basis, cyber security breaches or hacks are taking place throughout the world. So, how do you…
Darris Thomas has an amazing job in I.T. He works as a part-time web assistant for the University of San Francisco. The Benedict College graduate was one of two students in his graduating class of May 2015 to complete the Minor in Applied Computing. He completed coursework in management information,…
Ever since I can remember, I have always learned best doing things hands on, and once I was introduced to computers and other technology, I could not stray away from learning how to use it all. Now, I not only enjoy hands on learning, but I also strive to take…
One year ago, I would have struggled to write this biography. Opening Word without my computer crashing was an accomplishment and attaching my finished document to an email for my supervisor to approve would have been next to impossible. However, after exploring the applied computing minor at Columbia College, it…