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preamble
The Academy of Computer Science is established
for the purpose of recognizing alumni for their outstanding professional
achievement and success. It is to be
an active organization serving as an advisor to the chair, faculty, and
students of computer science.
MISSION
(1) To
recognize computer science graduates who have provided outstanding
leadership, have attained significant levels of professional achievement
and success, and who demonstrate high standards of personal and
professional integrity.
(2) To
provide advisory guidance and counsel at the call of the Chair of
Computer Science, faculty, or students of the department.
(3) To
strengthen the dedication and understanding of students to computer
science through personal and professional example.
(4) To
partner with the Computer Science Department to develop, advance, and
sponsor key programs of both the Academy and the department by identifying,
securing, and providing financial support.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is by invitation only. Eligibility requirements include:
- Nomination by a current academy member, or a
current or emeritus faculty member.
- Status as a graduate of Missouri University of
Science and Technology (formerly known as MSM-UMR) granted at least
10 years prior to induction.
In addition, the person shall have experience in computer
science or in a computer science related field. (By a vote of the membership, this
requirement may be relaxed to include members with less than 10
years experience prior to induction; however, the majority of the
membership must each possess at least 10 years of experience prior
to induction. The by-laws
also allow for limited honorary memberships.)
- Demonstration of notable leadership and/or
professional achievement and success, and admirable personal and
professional integrity.
- Commitment to support and enhance the Missouri
S&T Computer Science Program.
- Attendance at the induction ceremony.
MEMBERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
(1)
Commitment to support and enhance the
Computer Science Department and thereby, its graduates.
(2)
Availability to the Chair of Computer
Science, faculty, staff, students, and academy members at annual meetings
and on select occasions.
(3)
Willingness and availability to provide
external insight and advice on current research and educational issues as
they relate to the private and public sectors.
START-UP
The Academy was started with a three to five member
Executive Committee selected by the Dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences and the Chair of the Computer Science Department. The executive committee:
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Selected a chair and secretary of the
Executive Committee from its membership,
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Approved a statement of agreement and understanding
between the Academy and the Computer Science Department,
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Wrote and approved the by-laws for the
Academy,
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Served as the first nominating and
membership committees of the Academy (including nomination of the
President), and
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Inducted those nominees accepted as
members.
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