The faculty are very active in research topics that reflect their diverse intellectual backgrounds. Although each of our academic programs has distinct functional objectives and its own set of course requirements, there are common curricular foci which cut across degree programs. An examination of these curricular foci illustrates the intellectual and professional breadth needed to produce well-rounded and competent information professionals. An understanding of how individuals seek and use information to solve their own or their organization's problems is crucial to effectively designing information systems or utilizing information resources. To varying degrees, depending upon the degree program, students become adept at using new technologies.
Students learn to design, use, evaluate and select systems for specific needs.
An understanding of how organizations work is essential because most people work and therefore, use information, in an organizational setting. Given the rapidly changing social, technological and organizational environment in which we live, research is a powerful means by which the information professional can understand change and take advantage of trends to succeed or to help others succeed. We will be happy to talk to you or to send you literature addressing your interests.