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Lou Ann Stroup named chair of School of Computing and Informatics [Kokomo Tribune, Ind.](Kokomo Tribune (IN) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 30--Veteran information technology manager and educator Lou Ann Stroup has been named department chair of Ivy Tech Community College's new School of Computing and Informatics in the Kokomo region. Stroup brings international training and job experience to her role as a Kokomo region leader for the recently announced school. "People qualified for jobs in the computer and informatics industries are in high demand," Stroup said in a press release. "In our new programs, students will get the hands-on experience that will put you at the head of the information technology employment line." As department chair, Stroup will oversee instruction and advising of students in academic study that leads to Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees, technical certificates and short-term certificates in seven computer and informatics programs. Stroup joined Ivy Tech in 2011 as an adjunct faculty member in Computer Information Technology and quickly put her years of training and professional experience to work. In addition to serving as department chair of the School of Computing and Informatics, she also is an assistant professor and statewide lead for Ivy Tech's computer science program. After earning associate degrees from Ivy Tech in accounting and computer information systems, Stroup graduated magna cum laude from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. In 2010, she earned a master's degree in information and communication sciences from Ball State University, where she earned a number of honors. Stroup has years of experience in the field with Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Hewlett Packard (HP) and Delphi. She has also worked with computers in the fields of banking and not-for-profit organizations. She holds multiple certifications and awards and is a published author, researcher and presenter in the field of computing and informatics. She belongs to multiple academies, industry organizations and publications. Among the strengths Stroup brings to the classroom is her global perspective, developed through her work with international auto supplier Delphi and her study abroad at Telecom Bretagne in Brest France, a sister university for Ball State. "My work with the new school gives me the opportunity to bring my education and experience to offer real-life instruction to Ivy Tech students," Stroup said. "And the subject matter is ripped right out of the news. Our students can work to address everything from the development of mobile apps to how to find and thwart hackers and cyber criminals threatening our privacy and our economic security. It's an exciting place to be!" ___ (c)2014 the Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Ind.) Visit the Kokomo Tribune (Kokomo, Ind.) at www.kokomotribune.com Distributed by MCT Information Services |