Golisano College Time Line

The Computer Center, Fred Henderson, Director, reported that a new disk storage drive and related equipment is now fully installed and in operation. This adds two million digits of random access storage to our 1620 system.

The Computer Center announces that as in the past, it is necessary to sign up in advance for time on the computer and other equipment. During regular hours (8 AM to 5 PM Monday-Friday) time is available on a first-come first-serve basis for both faculty and staff.

The Computer Center states, our present equipment will handle a maximum of 100 questions on four IBM mark-sense cards. With some modifications to the mark-sense equipment we could handle 150 questions on only three cards.

Frederick C. Burgwardt, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, proposed that RIT join the approximately 20 other institutions in the nation and implement a program in Computer Technology.

Business Week reports that for IBM alone, computer installations (IBM 1620 and IBM 360 batch-processing) increased by 50% and that total systems in the U.S. now number approximately 40,000 and a conservative estimate of 70,000 installations by 1970.

Recommendation is made that the Department of Computer Technology would most logically fit in the Institute College since improvement of computers and computer systems is largely a result of applying new techniques as they are developed.

Under the program in Computer Technology proposal, the first class of students in Computer Technology would be accepted as second year students consisting primarily of in-school transfers. Forty-five students were projected to enroll. The estimated program cost was $72,800, consisting of $25,000 for staff, $33,800 for lab equipment, $1,000 for office furniture, $8,000 for lab furniture, and $5,000 for supplies.

The Institute announces that they have engaged the services of Information Associates, Inc. to assist in the development of a computer assisted admissions system.

RITs Center for Educational & Institutional Research reported on the needs of computers. The primary use of computers will be for conventional statistical analyses and for information retrieval as it applies to research. Very little use has been made of the computer in the past and only for statistical analyses. As the Center grows, considerably more use of the computer is anticipated. Need for typewriter-printer is anticipated. The availability of a plotter to convert digital information to graphical information is desired.

Dr. John L. Gunter, 33, is appointed as Director of Computer Services with the rank of Associate Professor. Gunter has his Ph.D. in theoretical and solid state physics from BYU. Primary duty is to establish a centralized Institute-wide computer facility and, secondly, to serve on a planning committee to study the feasibility of a School of Computer Science and Technologies.

Edward S. Todd, VP Instructional Development and Planning, determines, “the time seems ripe to bring computing education at RIT to fruition” and presents a charge to an Institutewide Computer Education Committee (CEC).

A joint seminar titled, “Basic Computing Principles,” is presented by the Controller and
Computer Sciences.

Evelyn Rozanski joins RIT’s Computing program as an Instructor.

A joint seminar titled, "Management Information Systems," is presented by the Controller and Computer Sciences.

President Paul Miller places a mandatory hold on computer systems and new programming requests,changes or additions and decides to upgrade the computing capabilities by installing a Xerox Data System Sigma 6 Computer system. This is a major conversion from the existing IBMtype programs to XDStype programs.

School of Computer Science & Technology program created; undergrad catalog – Watson Walker, Head

• Electrical Engineering Department had courses in digital computer systems and digital computer workshop – analog/hybrid communication.

RIT began one of the first undergraduate schools of computer science and technology, called Computer Systems, in the nation.

RIT announces a new Bachelor of Technology (B.T.) degree program in Computer Systems.

School of Applied Science – Jim Forman, Director 1972-1973

• Computer techniques in civil technology. 
• Center for Community College Faculty Development, Richard Rinehart, Director; computer systems were part of it with the Department of Computer Science & Technology.
• Courses included Intro to Computer Science, Intro to the Digital Computer, Programming Language.

Computer Systems Department, John L. Gunther, Acting Chair 1973-1974

New program announcement in a Master of Science degree in Computer System Management, Dr. Richard Cheng, Chairman. Tuition for each graduate credit hour is $87.00; for students taking 12-18 credit hours the tuition is $1,024.00. A minimum of 44-quarter hours of course work plus four-quarter hours of thesis research is required. The thesis research may be replaced by additional course work, followed by a comprehensive examination.

Institute College created 1974-1975

• It incorporates the School of Applied Science, Department of Computer Science & Technology, Department of Packaging Science and Center for Community/Jr. College Relations.
• Bill Stratton on staff as instructor in Computer Science & Technology.

Institute College – same as above; Wiley McKinzie, lecturer 1975-1976

• Courses: Intro to Computers, Computer Techniques, Program Language–FORTRAN, COBOL, computer systems software.

Undergraduate Programs "Official Bulletin" 1975-1976

• Institute College, Roy I. Satre, Dean
• Computer Science: Richard T. Cheng, Chair; faculty – Rodger Baker, Mike Atkins, Evelyn Rozanski, Bill Stratton

Undergrad Programs "Official Bulletin" 1977-1978

• Programs: Applied Software Science, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Systems Software Science, Computer Engineering, Packaging Science, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Audiovisual Communications
• Evelyn Rozanski, Assoc. Professor; Mike Lutz, Ass’t. Professor; Hank Etlinger, Instructor; Ken Reek, Lecturer.

Undergraduate Programs "Official Bulletin" 1978-1979

• Institute College
• Programs same as previous year

The School of Computer Science & Technology hosts its open house and tour of its new facilities in the Ross Memorial Building.

Institute College – Dennis Nystrom, Dean 

• Applied Software Science became an “option” within Computer Science
• Computer Technology is a program with Software Systems an option within it

Jack Hollingsworth is Director of School of Computer Science & Technology; Mike Lutz is the Coordinator of the Systems Software Science option

Jack Hollingsworth named Director of RITs School of Computer Science & Technology.He came to RIT in 1979 after 22 years at RPI where he started RPI’s computer science program.

Institute College becomes the College of Applied Science & Technology; Dennis Nystrom, Dean Programs: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Packaging Science, Civil Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Energy Technology, and Audiovisual Communications

Graduate Study

• Master of Science in Computer Science offered (Peter Anderson, Coordinator)
• Master of Science in Information Science offered (Peter Anderson, Acting Coordinator)

Michael Charles, Assistant VP of Information Systems and Computing (ISC) – announces that the campus computer facilities will expand and the Ross building will house a micro computing lab, professional computing lab, and faculty computer development lab. The micro-computing lab will be used for student computer literacy classes; the professional computing lab will be used by computer science students; and the development lab will be used by faculty to improve micro, mini and large-scale computing skills.

College of Applied Science & Technology; Dennis Nystrom, Dean

• Programs differences:

Computer Technology with Computer Systems option & System Software option Computer Engineering

Graduate Degrees

• Wiley McKinzie, Director, School of Computer Science & Technology
• Peter Anderson, Chairman of Graduate Studies
• Three graduate programs offered:
  • Masters in Computer Science
  • Masters in Computer Systems Management
  • Masters in Information Science

Faculty

• Computer Science & Technology: Evelyn Rozanski, Jeff Lasky, Mike Lutz, Peter Lutz, Peter Anderson, Al Biles, Warren Carithers, Hank Etlinger, Jim Heliotis, and Guy Johnson

Faculty

• Rayno Niemi; Dean Dennis Nystrom, Wiley McKinzie, Director, School of Computer Science & Technology
• Food Service Administration & Dietetics added & Department of Instructional Technology, Clint Wallington, Director

The primary mission of RIT's School of Computer Science and Technology, CAST, is to educate students to become software development professionals. Software development is the central theme of computer science.

Dennis Nystrom, Dean

• Food, Hotel & Tourism Management added
• The Department of Instructional Technology, School of Engineering Technology, School of Computer Science & Technology (Wiley McKinzie, Director), Department of Packaging Science, School of Food, Hotel & Tourism Management.

RITs annual tuition is $7,701; with room, board and fees the grand total is $12,659.

RIT establishes a new masters degree program in Computer Software Development and Management.

Graduate Study, School of Computer Science & Technology

• Wiley McKinzie, Director
• Peter Anderson, Chairman, Graduate Computer Science Department
• Guy Johnson, Chairman, Department of Applied Computer Studies offered:
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Software Development & Management
  • Advanced Certificate in Applied Computer Studies

Department of Computer Science received its accreditation.

College of Applied Science & Technology – Wiley McKinzie, Dean

• All computer systems run in the Unix environment and are connected with Ethernet
• Evelyn Rozanski, Acting Director of Computer Science (School of)
• Peter Anderson, Chair; Graduate Computer Science
• Guy Johnson, Chair; Department of Applied Computer Studies

Wiley McKinzie, Dean

• Bill Stratton, Director; School of Computer Science & Information Technology
• Evelyn Rozanski, Chair; Undergraduate Computer Science
• Peter Anderson, Chair; Graduate Computer Science

Wiley McKinzie, Dean

• School of Computer Science & Information Technology
• Bill Stratton, Director
• Al Biles, Chair; Department of Computer Science
• Guy Johnson, Chair; Department of Information Technology

Wiley McKinzie, Dean

• Al Biles, Chair; Department of Computer Science
• Peter Lutz, Chair; Department of Information Technology

RIT launched the development of what would eventually become the first undergraduate program on software engineering in the United States.

• Al Biles developing jazz improvisation software that will enable a computer to compose; he believes the project will lead to greater understanding of computer and artificial intelligence.
• Walter Wolf, Chair; Computer Science
• Pete Lutz, Chair; Information Technology
• Bill Stratton, Director; School of Computer Science & Technology

Department of Computer Science renewed its accreditation.

• Bill Stratton, Director; School of Computer Science & Technology 
• Walter Wolf, Chair; Computer Science
• Eydie Lawson, Chair, Information Technology

RIT accepted its first freshmen class of software engineering majors.

1997-2000

• Wiley McKinzie, Dean
• Mike Lutz, Software Engineering; Coord.
• Eydie Lawson, Information Technology
• Walter Wolf, Chair; Computer Science

Information Technology Department was honored to exhibit the CAROL project, an outgrowth of curriculum taught by Gordon Goodman and Stephen Jacobs that used students to build web sites for Art Museums and other nonProfits, at the Association for Computing Machinery’s 50 th anniversary conference.

Three RIT computer science majors placed second in the Regional ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. Established in 1970, it’s the oldest and largest programming competition for the world’s universities. Each year more then 4,000 students from around the globe participate.

Department of Computer Science renewed its accreditation.

Final Proposal on the College of Computing. The College of Computing will immerge from the College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) and will begin educating 3,000 students that are currently enrolled in the CAST departments of computer science, information technology, and software engineering. Additionally, the new College of Computing will include an IT Lab.

RIT graduated the first (12) software engineers in the United States.

Rochester Institute of Technology, renowned for its cuttingedge technology education, announces a major addition: the creation of a firstofitskind college in the United States—a college that incorporates computing and the Internet revolution with information sciences. The B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences will comprehensively address the computing and information technologies of today, and into the future. Named for its founding donor, B. Thomas Golisano, chairman and chief executive officer of Paychex Inc., the college owes its launch to his gift of $14 million. The gift is the largest gift in RIT history from an individual and is believed to be the largest given to any university or college in the Rochester area.

During a celebratory announcement of RIT's new College of Computing and Information Sciences, RIT unveiled a banner displaying the college's name honoring B. Thomas Golisano, chairman and CEO of Paychex Inc.,

At a groundbreaking, RIT President Simone; Frontier CEO Martin Mucci; Sen. Jim Alesi; Don Boyd, IT Collaboratory director; Walter Wolf, acting dean, B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences; and Jeffrey Lasky, head of the IT Lab, break ground for the new cuttingedge facility designed for research and development. Alesi was instrumental in securing the $1.5 million funding for the IT Lab.

Daisuke Asano, recently became the first student to graduate from RIT after completing studies here through a partnership with Kyoto Computer Gakuin in Japan. After finishing undergraduate coursework in Japan, including RITproduced and other courses, Asano studied at RIT for 1 1/2 years and earned a master's degree in information technology.

Breaking ground on October 12th for the new complex that will be home to the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences are, from left, Walter Wolf, interim dean; Stanley McKenzie, provost; William Buckingham, chairman of the RIT Board of Trustees; Tom Golisano, CEO of Paychex Inc.; Albert Simone, RIT president; Joan Thomas, information technology academic advisor; Jim Vallino, assistant professor of computer science and software engineering; and Bryan Reich, Information Technology graduate student. With Tom Golisano at a "kickoff" celebration for the new college on October 12 th are, from left, Joanne Catan, Theresa Pozzi and Sandy Ferrara, support staff in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Helping meet demand and tapping student interest, Rochester Institute of Technology created a master’s concentration in game programming, one of the first of its kind anywhere, offered by RIT’s information technology department in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Three courses comprise the justapproved concentration: 2D Graphics Programming, Introduction to 3D and 3D Graphics Programming. Currently, 28 students from each program in the computing college—computer science, information technology and software engineering—are signed up.

Provost Stan McKenzie announces the appointment of Dr. Jorge L. DíazHerrera as the new dean of the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, beginning July 24, 2002. Dr. DiazHerrera will join RIT having served for as the Department Head for the Department of Computer Science as Southern Polytechnic State University in Georgia, Department Chair of Software Engineering at Monmouth University in New Jersey, senior member of the technical staff at the SEI, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, and faculty at George Mason University in Virginia, and SUNY Binghamton, his first assignment in the USA. He holds a master’s and the Ph.D. in computing studies from Lancaster University in the UK.

RIT and invited dignitaries officially opened the Lab for Applied Computing (formerly known as the IT Lab), a cutting edge facility in IT research and development for upstate New York. The Lab for Applied Computing (LAC) is the result of Sen. Jim Alesi’s efforts; working with Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, in securing $1.5 million in New York state funds to build the facility. The Lab will play a key part in developing regional strength in IT jobs and businesses, and an important step for RIT’s Information Technology Collaboratory–a STAR Center funded last year by $14 million from the state.

Rochester Institute of Technology has named its first dean of the new B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. Jorge DíazHerrera replaced Walter Wolf, who served as interim dean since creation of the college in February 2001. DíazHerrera was also named professor of computer science. DíazHerrera comes to RIT from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia, where he was professor and department head of computer science, one of the university’s largest departments with over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. He was also program coordinator of the university's Yamacraw project, an economic development initiative to establish Georgia as a world leader in the design of broadband infrastructure systems, devices and chips. He carried out research with Faculty and students from Georgia Tech as part of this project.

RIT's Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences has introduced a BS degree in applied networking and system administration. The college recently received state approval for the new program. Applied networking and system administration focuses on the design, construction and operation of computer networks using available components, along with managing the servers that keep users interconnected. Previously, these areas were handled as part of a broader curriculum within the Department of Information Technology.

• Jorge L DiazHerrera, Dean
• Computer Science – Walter Wolf, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Edith Lawson, Chair
  • IT has new media option

Operations at RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences—one of the nations leading providers of computerrelated studies—are being transferred into a brand new building on campus. GCCIS faculty and staff are setting up shop in the new "wireless" facility. It begins the process of consolidating most of the college's activities—formerly conducted in a half dozen buildings across campus—under one roof. The transition comes only 15 months after RIT officials broke ground on the three story, 177,000 square foot building. Classes in the new building will begin in March with the start of spring quarter.

RIT became one of the first universities to have an ABET – accredited degree in software engineering in the U.S.

Dean Jorge DíazHerrera announced Dr. Roger Gaborski has been named associate dean for graduate studies and research in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS), and director of the Laboratory for Applied Computing (LAC)

Rochester Institute of Technology formally dedicated the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, acknowledging its status as the largest comprehensive computing college in the nation. Albert Simone, RIT president, and B. Thomas Golisano, chairman and CEO of Paychex Inc. and new owner of the National Hockey League’s Buffalo Sabres, attended the ceremony inside the college’s recently constructed facility. A $14 million gift from Golisano, offered in 2001, is responsible for creating the college. It remains the single largest gift to any Rochesterarea college or university by a living donor.

Edith Lawson appointed associate dean of the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences—one of the largest comprehensive computing colleges in the nation. Lawson previously served as chair of RIT’s information technology department for eight years. During that time, the undergraduate program grew from 234 students to around 1,200. The graduate program, which started in 1995, has expanded to 500 students.

RIT at the SIGGRAPH Exposition, San Diego, CA. GCCIS and CIAS joined forces at the trade show that enables attendees to promote their innovations nationally and internationally. The tradeshow showcased animation, haptics, advanced rendering, augmented reality, webbased visualization, humanmachine systems, and much more. GCCIS was represented by Walter Wolf, Kim Hinckley, Andy Phelps, Nan Schaller, Pamela Cartwright, and Cheryl McLean (coordinator).

Computer lab in building 70, the new B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences

RIT hosted the Regional Finals of 2003 ACM Northeast North America Programming Contest an event in which RIT placed second in 1998.

Rochester Institute of Technology is preparing a new master’s degree program in computing security and information assurance. The program, to be offered through RIT’s B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences (GCCIS), consists of a half dozen core courses dealing with technical, business, ethical and administrative aspects of security. The computing security master’s degree program is expecting to begin next fall. Initially, about 25 students per year will be accepted, but the program will likely grow to a maximum of 50 students annually.

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Computer Science – Walter Wolf, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Jim Leone, Chair

New MS degree in Computer Security and Information Assurance is launched with 10 students. NSA curriculum certification obtained for this program.

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Computer Science - Walter Wolf, Chair
• Software Engineering - J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Jim Leone, Chair

The first annual computing and information technology conference takes place.

Conferral of the Degree of Honorary Doctorate of Science to Dr. Richard Cheng, founder of both RIT’s School of Computer Science and Technology and ECI Systems Engineering

The first annual "hacking" contest during McAfee day.

The proposal for a Ph.D. in Computing and Information Sciences is approved by the Senate and Board of Trustees. Proposal goes to NY State Department of Education.

Dr. Evelyn Rozanski appointed as Interim Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research with primary focus of overseeing the proposed Ph. D. in Computing and Information Sciences.

New MS in Learning and Knowledge Management Systems is approved; scheduled to start accepting students in the Spring 2006.

Students and faculty in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences are “wired” about their future “networking” opportunities with the college adding a fourth department, networking, security, and systems administration. NSSA joins the existing computer science, software engineering and information technology departments. The department consists of 16 faculty members including Dr. Luther Troell, professor and chair of the new department.

A traveling exhibit showcasing Israel's technological innovations in the telecommunications, computer and medical fields came to RIT. The first cellular telephone, voicemail and instant messaging are just some of the inventions developed in Israel that many of us use every day. This unique exhibit, Israel: Technology for the Next Generation, has traveled to universities across the country including Harvard, Yale, Columbia and NYU. The exhibit was sponsored by the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, RIT Hillel and the Israeli Consulate.

The Dean's Council is formed and the first biannual meeting is convened on December 9, 2005.

ABET Accreditation Commission grants accreditation for Applied Networking and Systems Administration (BS) program and the Information Technology (BS) program until September 30, 2007. These two degree programs become the first in the nation to receive accreditation.

GCCIS & RIT hosted President Clinton at the invitation of B. Thomas Golisano, RIT trustee and the founder and chairman of Paychex Inc. Golisano accompanied Clinton on a tour of RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, the largest comprehensive computing college in the nation. The college resulted from a $14 million gift to the university by Golisano in 2001. Following the tour, Clinton made an invitationonly presentation to RIT students, faculty, staff and trustees in the Golisano College auditorium. Clinton was the fourth former U.S. president to appear at RIT—following visits by Presidents Ford, Carter and George H.W. Bush.

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Computer Science – Walter Wolf, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Jim Leone, Chair
• Networking, Security and Systems Administration – Luther Troell, Chair (officially starts Winter Qtr, December 1, 2005)

GCCIS receives approval from N.Y. State for its Ph. D. degree in Computing and Information Sciences. The Ph. D. in computing is RIT’s third doctorial program. Enrollment will begin in the fall of 2006. The program will be under the supervision of Dr. Evie Rozanski, Interim Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.

GCCIS held its 4 th Annual CoffeeHouse, a.k.a. A Night of Entertainment. This annual event featured faculty and staff showcasing their hidden talent and entertaining GCCIS students along with preparing homemade cooking for the students to enjoy. Over 455 students, faculty, and staff attend this year’s CoffeeHouse. 

GCCIS hosts the 2 nd Annual McAfee Day has students compete against McAfee experts defending against simulated “hacking” attacks.

NSSA in conjunction with CAST hold their Second Annual Voice Over Internal Protocol (VoIP) Conference. Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy gives opening address.

RIT (Networking, Security, and Systems Administration Department) is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education for the Academic Years 2006 - 2009 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, National Security Agency, and the Information Assurance Directorate.

Professor Paul Tymann named interim Chair of the Computer Science Department.

Professor Paul Tymann named Chair of the Computer Science Department.

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Computer Science – Paul Tymann, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Jim Leone, Chair
• Networking, Security, and Systems Administration – Luther Troell, Chair

Keith Whittington, Associate Professor of Information Technology, was honored as a recipient of the Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching at RIT’s Convocation ceremony. President Bill Clinton was the guest speaker RIT’s 122 nd Commencement Ceremony.

Professor Wiley McKinzie named as Vice Dean of the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Dr. Gregor von Laszewski assumes the position of Executive Director of CASCI. Gregor comes from the Argon National Laboratory in Chicago where he was a Computer Scientist in the Mathematics and Computer Science Division; he is also a Fellow in the Computation Institute of the University of Chicago. His Ph.D. in Computer Science is from Syracuse University.

Dr. Pengcheng Shi assumes the position of Director, Ph. D. program Pengcheng has a BS degree in Biomedical Engineering from Shanghai's Jiao Tong University in China, and the MS, M.Phil, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, all from Yale University. Pengcheng joins GCCIS from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; he also holds a Chair Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Southern Medical University, China. Pengcheng is a prolific writer with more than 100 refereed publications and an accomplished researcher of international stature in the area of biomedical computing, particularly medical imaging.

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Wiley McKinzie, Vice Dean
• Ph. D. program, Pengcheng Shi, Director
• Computer Science – Paul Tymann, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Jim Leone, Chair
• Networking, Security, and Systems Administration – Luther Troell, Chair

New Master’s degree in HumanComputer Interaction. Humancomputer interaction, the study of design, evaluation and implementation of interactive computing systems to benefit the end user, is the focus of a new Master of Science degree offered through the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. The degree is available either oncampus or online. The curriculum for the degree includes studies in such complementary areas as software development, learning and knowledge management, cognitive psychology, industrial design and game design. RIT first offered a master’s concentration in humancomputer interaction more than five years ago.

Commencement Ceremony; Zarir A. Bhesania from Rochester, NY received the college’s first software engineering master’s degree offered by the Department of Software Engineering.

The College surpasses the 2,000 th application for incoming freshmen for the first time in the college’s history. Admission to RIT and the college is set for classes to begin September and appears to be the largest incoming freshmen class ever.

GCCIS begins academic year offering an unprecedented 17 degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s and Ph.D. level. The degrees include:

• Baccalaureate  
  •  applied networking and systems administration
  •  computer science · game design and development
  •  information technology
  •  information security and forensics
  •  medical informatics
  •  new media interactive development
  •  software engineering
• Master’s  
  •  computer science
  •  computer security and information assurance
  •  game design and development
  •  information technology
  •  learning and knowledge management systems
  •  networking and systems administration
  •  software development and management
  •  software engineering
• Ph. D.  
  •  computing and information sciences

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Wiley McKinzie, Vice Dean
• Ph. D. program, Pengcheng Shi, Director
• Computer Science – Paul Tymann, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• Information Technology – Jim Leone, Chair
• Networking, Security, and Systems Administration – Luther Troell, Chair

Commencement Ceremony;

• The college awards its 5,000 th degree since become a college in 2001.
• The college awards its first of two Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) degrees in Computing and Information Sciences to Erik F. Golen from Dartmouth, MA, and Linwei Wang from Quzhous, Zhejiand, China.
• Kristian J. Bauer from Yonkers, NY, receives the college's first bachelor of science degree in Game Design and Development offered by the Department of Information Technology which later becomes the Department of Interactive Games and Media.

Dr. Luther Troell appointed as the Director, School of Informatics

School of Informatics officially begins and includes the Departments of Interactive Games and Media, Information Sciences and Technologies, and Networking, Security, and Systems Administration.

The College officially welcomes its largest incoming freshmen class of 618 students during Orientation Week and the Dean's welcome to the new students and families.

• Jorge L. DíazHerrera, Dean
• Wiley McKinzie, Vice Dean
• Ph. D. program, – Pengcheng Shi, Director
• Computer Science – Paul Tymann, Chair
• Software Engineering – J. Fernando Naveda, Chair
• School of Informatics – Luther Troell, Director
  • Interactive Games and Media, – Andrew Phelps, Chair
  • Information Sciences and Technologies – Jeffrey Lasky, Chair
  • Networking, Security, and Systems Administration – Sylvia Perez-Hardy, Chair

Medical Informatics added as minor.

Dr. James Vallino appointed as Interim Chair, Department of Software Engineering

• Jorge L. DiazHerrera, Dean
• Wiley McKinzie, Vice Dean
• Ph. D. program, – Pengcheng Shi, Director
• Computer Science – Paul Tymann, Chair
• Software Engineering – James Vallino, Interim Chair
• School of Informatics – Luther Troell, Director
  • Interactive Games and Media, – Andrew Phelps, Chair
  • Information Sciences and Technologies – Jeffrey Lasky, Chair
  • Networking, Security, and Systems Administration – Sylvia Perez-Hardy, Chair