College of Informatics

Insight Guide: Quality Teaching

At the College of Informatics, how we teach is just as important as what we teach. Students experience hands-on learning is intimate settings, where small class sizes ensure a "high tech high touch" environment.

We continue to boast small class sizes averaging only 24 students. College of Informatics classes include practical sessions in advanced laboratories, such as our digital media lab, evening and weekend courses for students who work full-time, and a growing number of web-based courses for the ultimate in flexibility.

College of Informatics classes include practical sessions in advanced laboratories, such as our digital media lab, evening and weekend courses for students who work full-time, and a growing number of web-based courses for the ultimate in flexibility.

 
Faculty & Staff 07/08 08/09
Full-time faculty (tenured & tenure-track) 41 44
Full-time faculty (non-tenured/TT) 18 22
Part-time faculty 49 62
Faculty : student ratio 1 : 14
Courses 06/07 07/08
Total course sections taught 231 278
Total courses offered 106 120
Undergraduate classes with <25 students 147 182

A Commitment to Quality

Informatics faculty strive to make their mark on the individual lives our students, our surrounding community, as well as in their respective fields. View our growing list of faculty awards and honors.

A Commitment to Our Community

We define our role in the community as one of stewardship and fostering life-long learning. Our faculty and staff are constantly engaged in outreach and public engagement activities.

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The Computer Science department held three bilingual eight-week workshops for first-generation Hispanic immigrant families to invite them into the world of information technology. Learn more...

Community Engagement Activity Number
Boards, Committees, & Commissions 17
Individual Projects 16
Institutional Initiatives 24
Service Learning 14
Total Engagement Activities 71

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