Programs of Study: Program Web Sites

Computer Information Systems and Network Administration

Welcome
to the Alpena Community College (ACC) program page for Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Network Administration (NA).

Our program provides students with the resources necessary to start a career in the exciting world of Information Technology (IT). If you're already working in IT, look at our course offerings. We have a variety of classes designed to meet current industry trends.

The NEW Network Administration Program
Beginning in August of 2009 a new Network Administration curriculum will be available. We listened to area employers and listened to what students wanted to learn. We've talked with four year institutions around the state. The result, a new curriculum!

Our new coursework will be designed around certifications from CompTIA and Microsoft. We offer training that helps prepare students for the A+, Network+, Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist, and Microsoft Certified IT Professional examinations.

New Courses
The following NEW courses have been approved and will be scheduled soon:
CIS155 - Networking Fundamentals
CIS180 - Introduction to Routing and Switching
CIS200 - Open Source Networking
CIS230 - Information Security
CIS235 - Advanced Information Security

Courses Under Development
These courses are currently being developed and reviewed:
BUS262 - Project Management
CIS295 - IT Professional Practice Management

Program Requirements
(2007-2008 Catalog)
- Computer Information Systems AA - link
- Computer Science AS- link
- Network Administration AAS - link
- Network Administration Certificate - link

About the Instructors
The core classes of the CIS and NA programs are delivered by full time instructors and a group of dedicated part-time adjunct professionals. Our adjunct instructors are able to bring their real world experience and knowledge into the classroom to benefit YOU the student.

Dan Tuuri (profile)
With over ten years of industry experience, Dan has worked in multiple roles with micro-business to Fortune ranked companies. He has worked as a Consultant, Helpdesk Agent, Outbound Service Engineer, and IT Manager. He currently holds the A+, CISSP, ITIL Foundations, Network+, Security+, Server+, MCP, MCSA, and MCTS credentials as well as numerous vendor endorsements.

Dan holds a Master in Science degree from Ferris State University in Information Systems Management, a Bachelor in Business Arts degree from Davenport University, and an Associates in Applied Science degree from Grand Rapids Community College. Dan has also completed post-graduate work at Michigan State University.

You may contact Dan at tuurid@alpenacc.edu or via telephone at 989.884.4752.

Lee Kirkpatrick
Lee teaches courses in Business, Business Information Systems, and CIS at Alpena Community College. Lee holds her Master and Bachelor degrees from University of Akron.

You may contact Lee at kirkpatl@alpenacc.edu or via telephone at 989-358-7230.

Mary Jane Thomson
Mary Jane has taught in the Business, Business Information Systems, and CIS programs at Alpena Community College since 1997. Prior to beginning her service at ACC she worked for sixteen years in Information Technology roles within the Banking, Health Care, and Insurance fields. Positions that she has held include Programming, Systems Analysis and Design, and MIS Management.

A trail of high distinction follows Mary Jane; she has earned numerous awards for both academic and professional accomplishments. She has served organizations on and off campus including her church, Ferris State University Honors Program, Girl Scouts, Junior Miss, and Kappa Beta Delta honor society.

Mary Jane obtained her Master and Bachelor degrees in Business Administration from Lake Superior State University. She completed her Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Data Processing from Ferris State University, and also holds an Associate in Arts degree from Alpena Community College. Mary Jane is compassionate regarding challenges that non-traditional learners may encounter as she completed both her Master and Bachelor degree requirements while parenting three young children and working full-time. Her studies have also included post-MBA coursework at Michigan State, Ferris State, Purdue, Boise State, St. Cloud State, UCLA, and she is MCAS-credentialed.

You may contact Mary Jane at thomsonm@alpenacc.edu or via telephone at 989-358-7313.

Ken Momrik
Ken is an adjunct instructor; he may be reached at: kmomrik@gmail.com

Stan Nelson
Susan is an adjunct instructor; she may be reached at: nelsons@alpenacc.edu

Susan Cook
Susan is an adjunct instructor; she may be reached at: cooks@alpenacc.edu

Important ACC links
- WebAdvisor - link - Course schedule and registration.
- Learning Center - link - Tutoring and Learning Support services.
- Admissions Information - link - Information about how to apply to ACC.