Newsletter July 2017 

Contents

  • Pima Community College hiring  Academic Director for Computer Technology
  • Arizona Technology Council Hiring Executive Director of Tucson Office
  • ​AZ State Library, Archives and Public Records will award $800,000 in grants for Innovative Learning Projects
  • July 19: 3d Printing In Arizona – Present And Future State Of The Industry
  • University of Arizona 100% online Master’s in Cybersecurity program!

​Pima Community College hiring  Academic Director for Computer Technology

The Academic Director for Computer Technology functions as the program lead and is responsible for directing strategic planning, administration, and coordination of the College’s Computer Technology Programs, which include Networking, Programming and Security; providing leadership and direction; supervises department faculty, ensuring excellence in all aspects of the operation of the program; ensuring the Computer Technology programs and courses align with district vision, mission and goals; and, directing and leading special projects and initiatives assigned by the program’s Dean. 

The Director will work closely with business and industry to determine workforce needs; and identify the skills, knowledge and dispositions that are required. In the upcoming years, the Academic Director will lead the efforts to update and create degrees and certifications to be aligned with workforce need, develop curriculum and program and course outcomes that reflect that need. The Director will also work with a team to create a Center of Excellence for Computer Technology. The Academic Director will teach one or more courses in the program.
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Michael Amick, Vice President of Distance Education
Pima Community College,Tucson, AZ
520.206.6508

​University of Arizona 100% online Master’s in Cybersecurity program!

The University of Arizona's online Master's in Cybersecurity is designed for working professionals who want to gain technical mastery in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. In this challenging yet inclusive online program, students learn how to assess, prevent, and manage information and systems security-related risks by applying systems security management and post-breach practices through hands-on, interactive classes taught by the UA's excellent faculty.

​ AZ State Library, Archives and Public Records will award $800,000 in grants

Secretary of State Michele Reagan has announced the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records will award $800,000 in grants throughout the state for various library projects. ​Some of the projects funded by the grant program include: coding clubs and makerspaces, entrepreneurial centers, assistive technologies, STEM and STEAM programs, resources for early learners, cultural and historical projects, and many more.

“Libraries are listening to their communities and creating programs to meet the needs of the population,” said Secretary Reagan. “In addition to their traditional services, libraries are transforming, offering not only books, but adding programs to educate and engage all ages through customary, digital and social means. The libraries receiving awards this spring reflect the transformation taking place in libraries statewide.”

Arizona Technology Council Hiring Executive Director of Tucson Office

The Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Regional Offices will play an instrumental role in leading the Arizona Technology Council Southern Arizona Expansion Plan and Operational Excellence implementation.

​3d Printing In Arizona – Present And Future State Of The Industry

Arizona Technology Council July Council Connect
3d Printing In Arizona – Present And Future State Of The Industry
Wednesday July 19, 2017
11:30AM-1:30PM
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3D Printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM), is rapidly establishing itself as a manufacturing process of great value across several industries in Arizona. Join the Arizona Technology Council and PADT, Inc. for this informative networking forum showcasing the state of Arizona’s AM industry.

In this talk, we will take a look at the state of the AM industry in Arizona with examples from small and large businesses as well as at work going on at our local universities and colleges. The talk will also describe the recently formed Committee on Additive Manufacturing and how one can get involved in shaping how our community can benefit from and contribute to this exciting technology. The talk will end with a look ahead at opportunities both in industry and in education and workforce development, highlighting the ones that the speaker believes are best suited for Arizona to address and take a leadership position in.