Spring 2006 Symposium
Spring 2005 Symposium   Fall 2005 Symposium
Spring 2004 Symposium   Winter 2005 Symposium
Tablet Day                             Fall 2003 Symposium
2003 Symposium
2002 Symposium
2001 Symposium
2000 Symposium
1999 Symposium
1998 Symposium

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Spring 2006 Symposium

May 1, 2006 -- Schedule (Excel File)

Fall 2005 Symposium

"Grant Writing"

November 21, 2005 -- Schedule (Excel File)

Sping 2005 Symposium

"20 Years of Excellence in IS"

April 22-23, 2005 -- Schedule (Excel File)

Winter 2005 Symposium

January 20-21, 2005 -- Schedule (Excel File)

The Center of Excellence is Computer Information Systems welcomes you to our site. If you have even a passing interest in technology, you will want to be in attendance at the 2005 Winter Symposium January 20th and 21st on the Dakota State University campus located in Madison, SD. Presentations will be given by DSU faculty as well as leaders in the IA field that will be representing public and private sector interests, financial institutions and regulatory agencies. Our hope is that you will attend this symposium, and that you will leave with a heightened awareness level of how important Information Assurance is to our future, and on how well positioned Dakota State University is in delivering the training to prepare the highly sought after professionals.

Highlighted Events

Comments via video from U.S. Senator Tim Johnson

Opening Keynote by Dr. William (Vic) Maconachy of the NSA

Jerry Dewees - Computer Forensics/Investigations: Working with Law Enforcement

David N. Sanders, CISSP
Director of Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security, National Cyber Security Division
"Cyber Security ? A Strategic Perspective"

Thursday Luncheon Keynote by: Chris Parker of 4front Security "Information Security - A Strategic Perspective" sponsored The Schwan Food Company

Thursday evening mixer and dinner sponsored by First Premier Bank

John Berheim - State of SD DHS Director presenting on Friday

Steve Walker of Course Technology will be exhibiting text materials regarding Information Assurance subject matter during the symposium

Kyle Loven Special Agent & Dr. Kevin Streff President SD InfraGard Chapter

What is Information Assurance?

According to the National Security Agency definition, information assurance involves protecting and defending information and information systems by "ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non repudiation." As the world's dependence upon computers and networks continues to grow, its vulnerability to cyber attacks increases.

Why At DSU, and Why Now?

The sounds of clashing can be heard throughout industry, government offices, university campuses and financial institutions. The sound is that of the industrial age giving way to the knowledge age. This has been proliferated by the personal computer, and now special opportunities exist for Dakota State University students. By revamping our Bachelors degrees in technology and by adding a new Masters degree in Information Assurance, Dakota State University is seizing the opportunity to target curriculum for a job market that is heavy in need and light in qualified applicants.

Spring 2004 Symposium

April 23, 2004 -- Schedule (Excel File)

On behalf of the Center of Excellence, we wish to thank you for attending today?s session. The Center of Excellence desires to play a role in the promotion of research and inquisition for all students and faculty of Dakota State University. We should at all times as ourselves, why? Then strive to find out. This will make all of us lifelong learners.

Tablet Day

March 26, 2004 -- Schedule (Excel File)

On Friday, March 26, 2004 Dakota State University hosted a one-day "Tablet PC Technology in Education" event. The focus was to introduce the abilities that Tablet PC's bring to education and the classroom technology integration that DSU has implemented during this school year. The event focused on real education solutions being used in both the higher education and K-12 environments.

Fall 2003 Information Assurance Symposium

December 11-12, 2003 -- Schedule (Excel File)

New this fall is the first annual Information Assurance Symposium.

What is Information Assurance?

According to the National Security Agency definition, information assurance involves protecting and defending information and information systems by "ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non repudiation." As the world's dependence upon computers and networks continues to grow, its vulnerability to cyber attacks increases.

Highlighted Events

Unveiling of the Masters Degree in MSIA

2003 Symposium

"Celebrating Technology - The Internet Turns 20"

April 25, 2003 -- Schedule (Excel File)

2002 Symposium

"The Internet, It Isn't Just For Surfing Anymore"

April 22, 2002 -- Schedule (Excel File)

The 2002 Dakota State University Center of Excellence Technology Symposium will be help on Monday, April 22, 2002. As in years past, the symposium will be held at the Karle E. Mundt Foundation on the campus of Dakota State University. The theme this year is, "The Internet, It Isn't Just for Surfing Anymore."

The morning presenters include DSU students, Jeremy and Joshua Pauli, Todd Dirckx, Dave Deines, and Ken DeBoer from Schwan's, and Al Litton from Mutual of Omaha. At 12:00 lunch will be served in the Trojan Center Under Ground. This year's luncheon speaker Lt. Bill Mickelson will speak on South Dakota Internet Crimes Enforcement. The afternoon presenters include Jeremy Pauli, Jim Patten, the Center of Excellence Web Design group, and Jon Florey. The symposium will be concluded with treats courtesy of Schwan's.

Power Point Presentations

• Peoplesoft
• Schwan's .NET Technologies
• Mutual of Omaha
• OACIS
• Jeremy Pauli's MSIS Presentation
• Technical Certifications
• CECIS Web Site
• DSU's Wireless Network

2001 Symposium

April 24, 2001 -- Schedule (Excel File)

2000 Symposium

Dr. Kai Koong, Dean of CECIS, made a welcome speech.
Dr. Tunheim, DSU President, spoke on Year 2000
Dr. Tunheim, DSU President, spoke with Mr. Otto Doll, Commissioner of the Bureau of information & Telecommincation, at the seminar.
Mr. Tom Tippel, Y2K Quality Assurance Manager of Federated Insurance, spoke on Year 2000
Mr. Otto Doll, Commissioner of the Bureau of information & Telecommincation, made a key-note speech on Year 2000 and its impact.
US West's exhibit booth at the seminar.
Free chat between the sessions.

1999 Symposium

April 7-9, 1999

1998 Symposium

"Concepts and Techniques of On-line Education"

March 20, 1998 -- Schedule (Excel File)

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Mark Kelly, Director of State and Education Sales for Gateway 2000, Inc.

Presentation "PC Technology: A Friend in the Classroom"

Mr. Kelly is responsible for all sales and customer support functions that market to state and local government, higher education, and K-12 institutions in the United States. He has over nineteen years of experience in the computer industry, including management positions with IBM prior to joining Gateway in April of 1994. Mr. Kelly is a University of Nebraska at Omaha honors graduate.