Dr. Omar Alomeir (Chair of Computer Science)
Dr. Mohammed Akour (Chair of Software Engineering)
Dr. Suliman Mohammed Fati (Chair of Information Systems)
Dr. Bayan AlGhofaily (Associate Chair of Information Systems)
Dr. Suad AlRamouni (Associate Chair of Computer Science)
Date: 21 January 2025
Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Venue: Building 105, Second Floor Auditorium
Topics Discussed
Concern: There is a significant knowledge gap between introductory courses like CS 102 and advanced courses such as CS 210.
The curriculum is continuously revised to ensure it remains relevant and addresses these gaps effectively. Students are encouraged to provide specific feedback, which can help improve the transition between courses.
Concern: Students expressed a desire for more research-based projects to enhance practical learning.
Response: Instructors are open to incorporating new, research-oriented changes in the curriculum if agreed upon by a majority of students and instructors. Students can propose ideas and collaborate with faculty to implement such initiatives.
Concern: The relevance of ECON 101 to Information Systems (IS) students was questioned.
While this course may seem irrelevant to IS students, it is a mandatory requirement set by the College of Business Administration (CBA), not CCIS. The decision lies outside CCIS’s control.
Concern: Students reported instances of instructors being unprofessional or unresponsive.
The department chairs emphasized that their doors are always open to address such issues. If an instructor is unresponsive, students should escalate the matter by cc’ing the department chair in their emails. However, students should ensure that the matter warrants a response before taking this step.
Concern: The policy of deducting marks for attendance, especially when students are marked late, was deemed unfair.
This is a university-wide policy and cannot be changed at the college level. However, if an instructor marks attendance within the first 2-3 minutes of the class, students are encouraged to report it. Action will be taken against such practices.
Concern: Many CCIS courses are not available during the summer semester.
This issue is beyond the control of CCIS and needs to be escalated to higher management. Students are encouraged to formally raise this concern to ensure it receives proper attention.
Concern: Students were not informed in a timely manner about the cancellation of the Data Management Systems (DMS) track.
The department acknowledged the delay in communication and assured students that they will take steps to ensure timely dissemination of such information in the future.
Concern: Not all electives are listed on the website, and many are not available.
The availability of electives depends on student interest and faculty availability. Students who wish to take a particular elective or suggest new electives are encouraged to communicate with the department chair, who will make every effort to accommodate their requests.