Computer Information Systems

Laurie Alfaro, M.A., Ed.D.

Business/CIS Department Chairperson

The Computer Information Systems department offers programs in Cybersecurity, Networking Systems & Technologies, Web Development, Software Development, and Computer Science.

​Mission

The mission of the Wright College Computer Information Systems Department is to offer students of diverse backgrounds, talents, and abilities a quality education in Information Technology (IT) leading to Baccalaureate transfer, career enhancement, and/or personal development.                        

Upon completion of an IT degree or certificate program, students will be able to:         

 

  1. Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. 
  2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline. 
  3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. 
  4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles. 
  5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline. 
  6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. ​​​​​​​

Programs

Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Networking Systems & Technology
Software Development
Web Development

Faculty and Staff

  • Sameer Saba, D.B.A., Instructor/Lecturer
  • Laurie Alfaro, Ed.D., Associate Professor
  • Gustavo Alatta, M.S., Instructor/Lecturer​
Credit Lecturers       
  • ​Yacob Abdi, M.S.
  • Ethan Akarapunchai, M.S.
  • Duke Best, M.B.A.
  • Daniel Grigoletti, Ph.D.
  • Saud Haidari, M.B.A.
  • Ogar Haji, M.S.
  • Howard Harvey, M.S., M.B.A.
  • Joe Heneghan, M.S.
  • Wyvette Hoffman, M.B.A.
  • Mohammed Hossain, M.S.
  • Miles Jackson, M.B.A.​
  • Timothy Jansen, M.B.A.
  • Leroy Johnson, M.B.A.
  • Douglas Kaniuk, B.S.
  • Abdul Khan, M.A., M.S.
  • Erika Nadas, M.A.
  • James Papademas, M.B.A., M.S.
  • Katherine Papademas, M.S.
  • Luke Papademas, M.S.
  • Mariana Saba, M.S.
  • Danny Shields, M.A.