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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSChairperson: Dr. Ephrem Eyob Ms. Charla Todd Phone: 804-524-5781
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| Name | Title | Phone | |
| Dr. Ephrem Eyob | Professor and Chair | eeyob@vsu.edu | 804-524-5781 |
| Dr. Fidelis Ikem | Professor | fikem@vsu.edu | 804-524-5107 |
| Dr. Krishan Rana | Professor | krana@vsu.edu | 804-524-5321 |
| Dr. Adeyemi Adekoya | Assoc Professor | aadekoya@vsu.edu | 804-524-6774 |
| Dr. Chandrashekar Challa | Assoc Professor | cchalla@vsu.edu | 805-524-5105 |
| Dr. Moula Cherikh | Assoc Professor | mcherikh@vsu.edu | 804-524-5323 |
| Dr. Emmanuel Omojokun | Assoc Professor | emmanuel@vsu.edu | 804-524-5322 |
| Dr. Xue Bai | Assoc Professor | Xbai@vsu.edu | 804-524-6728 |
| Dr. Ago K.M. Quaye | Assoc Professor | aquaye@vsu.edu | 804-524-6892 |
| Dr. Mabel Qiu | Asst Professor | mqiu@vsu.edu | 804-524-5217 |
| Dr. Gu In Kwon | Asst Professor | 804-524-5196 | |
| Mr. Wei Sha | Asst Professor | 804-524-5243 | |
| Dr. Seung Yang | Asst Professor | 804-524-5408 | |
| Ms. Modupe D. Abbey-Bada | Adjunct | mdbada@vsu.edu | 804-524-5917 |
| Ms. Ying-Jin Cui | Adjunct | ycui@vsu.edu | 804-524-5447 |
Description of the Department
The Computer Information Systems Department provides students with a solid understanding of the use, design, development and management of information systems and information technology. Students have a choice of concentration in either Information Systems or Decision Sciences. The Information Systems concentration provides for an emphasis on systems analysis, design and development. The Decision Sciences concentration emphasizes the use and development of quantitative tools and models to improve and facilitate organizational decision-making processes. Most Information Systems and Decision Sciences courses are designed to give students the opportunity to develop and manage a variety of projects that can be applied to real business settings. The curriculum is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in quantitative and analytical skills. Ethical and global issues are integrated across the curriculum.
Mission of the Department
The mission of the Department is to be a leader in Information Technology and Decision Sciences education committed to providing high quality instruction and promoting lifelong learning to meet the needs of VSU constituents. Graduates will be prepared to compete in the global marketplace as competent and ethical Information Technology professionals
Objectives of the Department
To accomplish this mission, the Department identifies its objectives as follows:
- Provide students with effective and state-of-the-art instruction in information systems and decision sciences.
- Enhance the student's knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for succeeding in a rapidly changing and competitive workplace.
- Create programs to enhance student placement in career rewarding positions.
- Develop programs to enhance student placement in career rewarding positions.
- Continue to revise and improve the curricula to prepare students for entry into graduate and professional schools and give them the requisite knowledge needed to meet the demands of the market place.
- Increase the interaction between the department and the business and professional community by organizing forums, seminars, and workshops.
- Encourage faculty to share their research skills with colleagues.
- Encourage collaborative research and group effort among faculty.
- Improve and expand support services and facilities that enhance the scholarly performance of the faculty.
- Increase faculty involvement and participation in professional and service organizations.
- Offer Information Systems and Decision Sciences expertise to all constituents.
Major Programs in the Department
- Computer Information Systems Major/Information Systems Concentration
- Computer Information Systems Major/Decision Sciences Concentration