These program seek to entice, excite, educate and enlight (4E's) students towards information technology-related fields of student and careers. Current initiatives target students in the 6th grade through seniors in college. We have formed a strategic alliance with Denton Independent School District (DISD), Mansfield Indepedent School District (MISD), and Lewisville ISD (LISD) Heritage Elementary School.
DFW SIM IT Education Committee Update
The DFW SIM Chapter IT Education Committee released a video (August, 2009), which discussed what IT/IS was all about and Why you should consider a career in IT/IS. Production assistance: Enoch Timothy, CEO, Paladin Consulting, Inc.
Our first completed SIM education committee video featuring Dr Kappelman, his students, CIO's from Dallas Stars/Rangers and Daisy brands and Microsoft personnel. is now on YOUtube at
What is the IT/IS Profession All About? (3 videos)
SIMI Academic Programs
SIMI sponsors a number of exciting academIic programs and partnerships (Click above):
- Academic Workshops at ICIS
- Academic Liasion postions
- Continuing Education Partner Programs
- Academic Paper Competiton
- DFW Chapter Internships Opportunities with Partner Universities (Brochure; pdf file)
DFW Chapter University Alliances
The SIM DFW Area Chapter values its relationships with local universities and information systems research centers. 15% of our chapter's membership is targeted for university professors.
Area professors serve on the SIM Board of Directors and facilitate CIO roundtable discussions during January and August each year. Members also participate in academic research initiatives.
Scholarships totalling $8,000 were provided to information systems majors at the University of North Texas, Baylor University, Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University.
Information Technology and Decision Sciences (IDTS) Department, University of North Texas (UNT)
Information Systems (IS) Department , Baylor University (BU)
Info Systems and Supply and Value Chain Management (IS/SCM) Department, Texas Christian University (TCU)
Information Technology and Operations Management (ITOM) department, Southern Methodist Univeristy (SMU)
For additional information about our Academic Alliances, please contact:
Terry Raines
Academic Alliance Chair
214.589.8711
terry.raines@trin.net