External Advisory Board

The Computer Science External Advisory Board of The College at Brockport, comprised of prominent and experienced computing professionals in the Rochester, NY area, has been in existence since 1997 and normally meets once a year face-to-face. An electronic mail list allows discussions between meetings. The primary purpose is to increase the industry-academe interaction for mutual benefit. Specifically, the Board advises the Department on matters of programs, program educational objectives, program outcomes, curriculum, course offerings and other initiatives. The input from board members helps the Department of Computer Science to:

• Refine the course offerings to keep them current and relevant,
• Seek internship and co-op opportunities for students, and
• Understand and accommodate the needs of the local industries and businesses that employ the graduates.

The current members of the External Advisory Board are:

• Mr. Sam C. Chan, President, Bravo Technology Center
• Ms. Deborah Hillman, Manager, Global Help Desk and US&C Support Services, Kodak
• Mr. Paul Koch, Director, Network and Communication Services, Wegmans
• Professor Gloria A. Morgan, Chair, Office and Computer Programs, Monroe Community College
• Mr. Terence Owens, Manager, ERP/MCDC Operations and Support, Kodak
• Mr. Thomas J. Pawlaczyk, Database Administrator, University of Rochester (Heart Research)
• Dr. Shriram Revankar, Fellow and Appliactions R&D Manager, Xerox
• Ms. Lori VanDerlinde, Application Manager, Paychex, Inc.

The Chair of the Department, the Chair of the Curriculum Committee, and the Internship Coordinator are ex-officio members of the Board.