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Félicitations au professeur Sun de la #TelferNation , qui a obtenu la CRC de niveau 2 sur l’analyse des données pour la transformation des systèmes de santé! 🎉 Ses travaux au @HeartInstitute s’appuient sur l’ #IA et l’analytique en santé. 👉 Plus d’info : https://t.co/gPyjYuseYb https://t.co/rYxa6J0Izz

Attention to all @uOttawa students! 📢 Join us for the 2nd edition of the Better Canada Youth Forum and connect with business students nationwide to tackle vital issues. This national bilingual youth dialogue on March 18th is your chance to discuss how to continue building a better Canada and a better future. Mark your calendars! 📅 Date: March 18th 📍 Location: Desmarais Building Room DMS 4101 ⏰ Time: 9:45 am–1:00 pm Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow students from across Canada and engage in meaningful discussions aimed at forging a brighter tomorrow. 👉 Register before March 15th! #LinkInBio - Aux étudiant-es de l’ @uottawa ! 📢 Soyez des nôtres pour la 2e édition du Forum jeunesse pour un meilleur Canada pour aborderez des enjeux importants avec d’autre étudiant-es à travers le pays. 🎓 Ce forum national bilingue, qui aura lieu le 18 mars, est votre chance de façonner l’avenir de notre pays. À vos agendas! 📅 Date : 18 mars 📍 Lieu : Pavillon Desmarais, Salle DMS4101 ⏰Heure: 9:45h–13h Ne ratez pas cette occasion incroyable d’échanger avec d’autres étudiantes et étudiants de partout au pays et de participer à des discussions constructives en vue de bâtir un avenir meilleur pour toute la population canadienne. 👉 Inscrivez-vous avant le 15 mars! #LienEnBio

Calling all future undergraduate students: @uOttawa ’s Spring Open House is happening in-person on March 23rd! 📢 Don’t miss your opportunity to chat with #BCom professors, meet current students, tour the @uocampus , and learn more about #TelferNation . 👋 👉 Discover the BCom experience and register for Spring Open house at the #LinkInBio . - Appel à tous les futurs étudiants de premier cycle : la Journée portes ouvertes du printemps de l' @uOttawa aura lieu le 23 mars ! 📢 Ne manquez pas l'occasion de discuter avec des professeures et professeurs du #BCom , de visiter le @uocampus et d'en apprendre davantage sur la #TelferNation . 👋 Découvrez l'expérience BCom et inscrivez-vous à la journée portes ouvertes👉 #LienEnBio

Congratulations to our #TelferNation 2024 delegates for their achievements at the 2024 @omniumfinancier ! 🎉 Our delegation stood out in the following categories: 🏆 1st place in Stock Simulation 🏆 2nd Corporate Finance 🏆 3rd place in the Surprise Case 🏆 Delegate of the Year award - @ethancainess 🌟 4th place in the Quiz Congratulations to all participants and coaches for their hard work and dedication! ➡️Learn more about the competition and how to register for next year: #LinkInBio - Félicitations à notre délégation de la #TelferNation pour leurs résultats à l’ @omniumfinancier 2024! 🎉 La délégation de Telfer s'est distinguée dans les catégories suivantes : 🏆 1re place pour la simulation boursière 🏆 2e place en finance corporative 🏆 3e place pour le cas surprise 🏆 Délégue de l’année - Ethan Caines 🌟4e place en quiz Félicitations à tous les membres de l’équipe pour leurs efforts et leur dévouement! ➡️ Renseignez-vous sur la compétition et découvrez comment vous inscrire pour l’an prochain : #LienEnBio

Congratulations to our @telfer .jdcc team for their achievements at the 2024 @jdccentral ! 👏 At the largest case competition in Central Canada, participants are involved in one of the five competition categories: academics, social, sports, participation, or contribution. The Telfer delegation placed 4th overall and stood out in the following categories: 🏆 1st place Pickleball 🏆 1st place All stars competition 🏆 1st place Marketing 🏆 2nd place Volleyball 🏆 2nd place International Business 🏆 3rd place participation 🏆 MVP Delegate Award - @em .obryan Do you want to get involved? Learn how you can get involved with JDC 👉 #LinkInBio - Félicitations à l’équipe de @telfer .jdcc pour leurs résultats aux @jdccentral 2024! 👏 Les participant.e.s à cette compétition de cas, la plus grande dans le centre du Canada, sont impliqué.e.s dans l'une des cinq catégories de compétition : académique, sports, social, participation ou contribution. La délégation de Telfer s'est classée 4e au classement général et s'est distinguée dans les catégories suivantes : 🏆 1ère place : Pickleball 🏆 1ère place : compétition des étoiles 🏆 1ère place : Marketing 🏆 2e place : Volley-ball 🏆 2e place : commerce mondial 🏆 3e place : participation 🏆 Prix de la meilleure déléguée : @em .obryan Vous souhaitez vous impliquer? Découvrez comment vous pouvez y participer 👉 #LienEnBio

Congratulations to our #TelferNation team for their success at the 2024 @jdccentral !👏 They placed 4th overall; 1st place in Marketing, All stars competition and Pickleball; and 2nd place in Volleyball & International Business. To get involved 👉: https://t.co/t5l2CfACR8 https://t.co/zD2y0kwCIv

Are you feeling the winter blues? With the colder days, it can be difficult to stay motivated in school. Remember to prioritize your mental health and make sure to take care of yourself: 💆🏽 Meditate or practice yoga 🚶🏻‍♀️ Go on a walk ‍👫 Get together with your friends Check out more tips and resources for accessing mental health support from @uOttawa ➡️ #LinkInBio - Avez-vous le blues de l'hiver? Avec les journées plus froides, il peut être difficile de rester motivé à l'école. N'oubliez pas de prioriser votre santé mentale et de prendre soin de vous avec des activités de relaxation : 💆🏽 Méditez ou pratiquez le yoga 🚶🏻‍♀️ Allez vous promener à l’extérieur 👫 Faites des sorties avec vos amis Découvrez d'autres conseils et ressources pour accéder au soutien en santé mentale de l' @uOttawa ➡️ #LienEnBio

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Welcome back to school, #TelferNation ! Today is the first day of classes this term. We wish you the best of luck in your studies! ❄️ Start your new academic term by participating in some @uOttawa Wellness Week events from January 22 to 26 like yoga, cooking workshop, pet therapy, laser tag and massages 👉 #LinkInBio - Bon retour à l’école, la #TelferNation ! Aujourd’hui est le premier jour de classe de ce nouveau trimestre. Bon succès dans vos études! ❄️ Commencez votre nouveau trimestre académique en participant à certains événements de la Semaine du bien-être de l’ @uOttawa , du 22 au 26 janvier. Au menu : yoga, atelier culinaire, zoothérapie, laser tag et massages 👉 #LienEnBio

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Psychology students can apply to the following scholarships:

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Also, as a Faculty of Social Sciences undergraduate or graduate student, you have access to faculty-wide scholarships, regardless of your program of study.

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A month before the start of the semester, the Coordinator of Operations or the Academic Assistant will inform students of the posting dates for teaching assistantships. Students must consult the postings on the School’s website.  Courses offered in French are posted on the French site and courses offered in English are posted on the English site. Postings will be up for at least 10 days and only candidates who are offered a position will be contacted by e-mail.  The research assistantships positions can be posted at any time on the School’s website – although we try and post them all at the same time, when possible.

Please note that students who receive an admissions scholarship must complete a job application form since they are guaranteed a TA or RA position.  We assume that scholarship holders who do not submit an application for a TA are declining any position for that semester.

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The Mission of the ISTI is to create an environment for students to thrive and learn more about Information Sciences across all Ottawa campuses by using new technology, student organizations, and the expert knowledge of Technology Professionals.

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PhD - St. Louis University MBA - University of Louisville BS - Franklin University

Instructor Bob Armbrust, PhD is an adjunct professor of business at Ottawa University’s Kansas City and online campuses.  Dr. Armbrust earned his doctorate from St. Louis University and his MBA from the University of Louisville with an emphasis in Operations Management.  His corporate career includes senior leadership positions at Fortune 500 organizations such as H.J. Heinz, Coca-Cola and Perrigo Pharmaceuticals. In 2006, Dr. Armbrust decided to make a career change and enter academia. He has since taught numerous online and local modality courses.  His teaching interests include Strategic Planning, Project Management and the MBA Capstone course. In his free time he loves to travel and stays committed to lifelong learning.

Jose “Joe” Ascensio

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Jose “Joe” Ascensio lives in Kansas City, Missouri. He teaches, is the Director of Academic Affairs at an online college, consults and writes. He has a master’s degree in education from Park University as well as a master’s certificate in Project Management from the University of Kansas. Ascensio holds bachelor's degrees in computer technology from Park College. He was a computer programmer and IT professional for 25+ years before moving into education. His passions in life are his family, technology, and teaching. Joe has been married for almost 40 years, has two children that live in the Greater Kansas City area. He is especially proud of his 3-year-old granddaughter (and a new grandson coming in the fall of 2022) that he teaches about using technology and project management concepts!

Gary Berg, EdD

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EDD - University of Nebraska MS - University of North Dakota BS - Minot State University

Dr. Berg grew up in North Dakota.  His experiences are primarily in academic/administrative higher education, entrepreneur/business owner, corporate education/consulting in both domestic and global environments.  University academic experiences include full professor & department chairman, Northern State University; Director of Arizona State University Computer Institute; Dean of Academics at Western International University-Phoenix campus and London England campus; multiple Professor-of-the-Year awards; and, textbook author. 

Dr. Berg has entrepreneurial experiences owning and operating small businesses including a small manufacturing company, a retail western store, and an assisted living care home.  He also worked his way through college in a grocery store and in oil field trucking.  He started and continues to operate a grocery store from scratch in a small town with revenues the first year and following years reaching $1 million. 

Dr. Berg has worked as a national and global consultant and seminar leader doing seminars through Bottom Line Institute LLC with multiple years as a Strategic Planning in IT seminar leader for American Management Association.  Seminars have been held in the USA, Canada, Taiwan, England and Russia in corporate/business/government environments, on these topics: information technology, strategic planning & management, C-Level strategic planning, information management, marketing, leadership, and power & politics.

Dr. Berg has been teaching in Ottawa University’s MBA program since 2006. 

Andrew Black, PhD

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PhD - Capella University MBA - University of Phoenix MSHI - Independence University BA - ITT Technical Institute

Dr. Black earned his PhD in Education in 2010 with a primary focus on higher education administration and distance education technologies. He also has an MBA in Technology Management and an MS in Healthcare Informatics. Dr. Black began working professionally in IT operations support and management in 1990 and entered the higher education and educational technologies arena in 2000. Dr. Black has extensive IT operations and project management experience and has led IT for both Fortune 500 and Research 1 University organizations. In conjunction with teaching and administration in higher education, he currently also works as an IT Director with an IT services outsourcing company in Salt Lake City. Dr. Black enjoys sharing his IT experience as it relates to the topics presented in classes and how they apply in current industry areas.

Nicholas Bowersox, PhD

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PhD - Trident University International MS - Minot State University BS - Wright State University

Dr. Nicholas Bowersox is currently an operations research analyst for the Department of Defense, United States Air Force, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. In this role, he provides statistical and mathematical analyses to analyze the Department of Defense Supply Chain. Additionally, Nicholas is quite active in the academic arena. He has been a college professor for ten years, both  teaching and developing courses from the doctoral to undergraduate level in a wide variety of areas such as general management, leadership, strategic management, business policy, organizational behavior, human resources, knowledge/information management, business ethics, business statistics, and algebra. He has taught both traditional and online students of all types, including both military and civilian, as well as traditional and adult learners in accelerated learning formats.  In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, trail running, disc golf, being outdoors, and spending quality time with his beautiful wife.

Nathan Braun, MBA

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BBA Applied Computer Science - Northcentral University 

MBA - Northcentral University

Nathan Braun is a talented educator with nearly a decade of experience teaching in higher education. His ability to make lasting connections with students is not only impressive, but the measure he uses to gauge his success. Prior to his time in higher education, Nathan served as the IT Director for a national healthcare company and has extensive experience in the world of computer and information security. Nathan looks forward to putting this experience to work for the students of Ottawa University.

Thomas Determan, MS

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MS - University of Wisconsin

BS - University of Wisconsin Parkside 

Dr. Patrick Dicks

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DSc - Robert Morris University  MBA - Webster University  BS - South Carolina State University   

Dr. Patrick Dicks is from South Carolina. His education consists of a Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communications from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA, a Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Information Technology Management from Webster University in Columbia SC, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC. Dr. Dicks has over 25 years of technology experience and has worked for several government agencies, universities, and private companies. He has been a senior computer analyst, programmer, simulation designer, professor, curriculum designer, and a database administrator during his career.

Dr. Dicks has been an adjunct professor since 2014 and has taught thousands of undergraduate and graduate students in the classroom and remotely in field of computer science and technology. In his spare time, he likes to travel, exercise, read and explore the outdoors. 

Jimmie Flores, PhD

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PhD - University of Phoenix

MA - Fielding Graduate University

MS - Regis University

MBA - University of St. Thomas

Dr. Jimmie Flores has extensive background in both Management and IT courses. In fact, he has a doctorate in each of these disciplines. Over the past two decades, he has held professional employment positions in companies like Shell Oil Company, Prudential, and USAA. In 2000, he launched an IT company, which provided IT services to collegiate conferences. Because of his love for education, he decided to change career direction in 2008 and become an IT Consultant / Corporate Trainer. Today, he teaches courses that he developed to organizations, mostly related to Project Management and IT. He also directs global teams in their project management endeavors, and travel frequently to India, The Philippines, and South America. His academic and research interests include Information Technology, Global Business, Project Management, and Organizational Behavior.

Jason Hembree, EdD

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EdD - Grand Canyon University

MAHR - Ottawa University

BA - Intercontinental University

Dr. Hembree grew up in Northern Arizona and proudly served in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he completed his undergraduate degree in business administration and worked as a director of recruitment. After serving years in the operational side of the business, he made a transition to a career in human resources and completed his graduate degree in human resources from Ottawa University. He went on to work in leadership roles in human resources, taught HR courses as an adjunct and earned a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development. Dr. Hembree teaches many human resources and business courses. He has a passion for human resources and loves to provide engaging learning environments.

Rick Hutchison

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MS - University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) MBA - Baker University BS - University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC)

Professor Hutchison has worked in IT for almost 40 years, primarily in data management and architecture roles. He is a decorated US Navy veteran of submarines, specializing in nuclear power plant machinery and welding. His teaching interests include IT, project management, and data visualization courses. When not teaching or taking classes, he builds giant-class model aircraft. He has taught at Ottawa University since 2019.

Matt Keogh, PhD

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PhD - Capella University

MS - National University

MBA - Webster University

BS - University of Virginia

Instructor Keogh grew up in Virginia and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia.  He has held various management positions in Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and General Business Management in the U.S. Marine Corps, at Ford Motor Company, and at United Technologies Corporation.   He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).  He has been teaching university classes since 2003.    He has taught with Ottawa University since 2012.

Cyndi Lambach, DBA

Email: [email protected]

DBA - CalUniversity

EMBA - University of Wisconsin

BS - University of Wisconsin

Cyndi Kaye Lambach is an Adjunct Professor at Ottawa’s Wisconsin Campus in the Executive MBA program.  Dr. Lambach earned her doctorate in Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Management.  She has been in academia and worked in the IT field for 30 years, mostly focusing on Network, Security, ITIL and SDLC. When she is not teaching, she enjoys golfing, traveling Europe and home renovation projects.

Rusty Meigs, EdD

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EdD - Baker University

MEd - MidAmerica Nazarene University

BA - MidAmerica Nazarene University

Sharon Powers, MS

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AAS - Johnson County Community College

BS - Ottawa University

MS - Ottawa University

Keith Rieger, MA

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BA - University of New Mexico

MA - University of Alabama

PhD Business Administration ABD 

Professor Keith Rieger earned his bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of New Mexico, his master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Alabama, and completed his PhD Marketing coursework at Texas Tech University. Intertwined with his education he has gained 15+ years experience as an executive & consultant for numerous companies & organizations around the world.

He has been a business professor since 2008, instructing 100+ undergraduate & graduate – online & on-campus – business courses. In addition, he is a full-time Marketing Consultant & Executive Coach helping others to optimize their lives, careers and businesses. Finally, he is the author of several books, including the following:

• You Inc. - A Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Yourself and Developing Your Dream Career
• Optimized Marketing - A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing an Efficient, Effective, and Economical Marketing Plan for your Company
• Optimized Runner - Learn the 10 Keys to Becoming an Optimized Runner from an XTERRA Trail Running World Champion

Most importantly, he is passionate about learning and sharing knowledge to help others be successful and achieve their goals.

Khaled Sabha, MBA

Email: [email protected]

MBA Business Administration 

Mac Shaikh, PhD

Email: [email protected]

PhD - Management of Organizational Leadership

MS - Management Information Systems

MEd - Special Education

BS - Computer Information Systems

Joel Short, MBA

Email: [email protected]

MBA – Southwestern College 

BS – Friends University - Computer Information Systems  

Joel was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, where he currently lives with his wife and son.   

Joel currently holds a position as a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Koch Industries where he works closely in development operations within the Koch Legal Department. His role requires extensive use and knowledge of databases, agile and waterfall development cycles as well as a master-level understanding of requirements gathering and IT management. of His previous positions include litigation technology analyst, application systems analyst, and customer support trainer. He holds several professional certifications and has 11+ years professional IT experience. 

Joel has taught in higher learning for 5+ years, integrating his knowledge of systems administration as well as his experience in project management, computer programming, and training and document creation to the online classroom setting. 

Zachary Smith, MBA

Adjunct - Institute of Information Sciences and Technologies

Email: [email protected]

Zachary Smith grew up in Kansas City. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and an MBA with a dual emphasis in Finance and Information Management Systems from The University of Missouri Kansas City. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Information and Computer Science and a Master of Science in Information Systems and Business Analytics from Park University. I am attending the University of The Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, for my Ph.D. in Information Technology. I work for the Department of the Treasury of the United States in the Information and Security Services area. Before working for the government, I worked in the healthcare industry at the University of Kansas Health Care System and Cerner. Some of my interests include going off-roading and hiking. My professional interests include financial technology, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Linux, and Python programming. I am an active member of IEEE, the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the Linux Foundation. I plan to bring all my knowledge and experience to class, and I’m super excited to be teaching at Ottawa University.

Michael Sthultz, MSCS

Email: [email protected]

MSCS - University of Nevada

BS - University of California - Berkley

BA - Claremont Men's College

Steven Thomas, MS, MBA

Adjunct Professor

Email: [email protected]

Adjunct Professor Steven Thomas, MS, MBA has taught primarily science, engineering, Information Technology, and Mathematics over the last twenty years. His degrees include a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri and a Master of Business Administration from Rockhurst University. Professor Thomas has also worked in the IT field for over thirty years with primarily larger fortune 100 companies. His teaching philosophy stresses a facilitative approach to teaching with an emphasis on critical thinking, analytical skills, and communication skills. His teaching interest include IT, cyber security, and mathematics courses.  In his free time he loves to travel, play guitar, and is a lifelong learning.  

Dennis J. Tyner, PhD

Campus President, OUAZ Professor of Science

Telephone: 623-233-7549

PhD - Electrical Engineering - Northeastern University MS - Electrical Engineering - Northeastern University BS -Electrical Engineering - Northeastern University

Dr. Dennis J. Tyner was named president of Ottawa University-Arizona in May 2019. This came after Tyner had served as senior vice president and provost of OUAZ from its inception in February 2017, helping build the university’s new Surprise, Arizona, residential campus from the ground up. His tireless work in OUAZ’s first two years of existence led to him being named “Most Influential Person in Valley Education” by Arizona Foothills Magazine in its “Best of Our Valley 2020” awards.

Tyner joined Ottawa University in January 2007 as vice president and provost of the university’s 155-year-old campus in Ottawa, Kan.  He has been teaching at the collegiate level since 1986, when he began lecturing at Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. Immediately prior to coming to Ottawa University, Dr. Tyner served for eight years as dean of the David Crawford School of Engineering at Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the nation. In that capacity, he helped to reverse a decade long trend of declining enrollment, and was able to substantially increase the number of undergraduate engineering students enrolled at the school. During that time, he was instrumental in the development of new undergraduate program offerings. He also designed an annual Engineering Summer Camp and a semi-annual Engineering Showcase, and he established the school’s first online graduate program.

The Boston native earned his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University in 1985, 1986, and 1992, respectively.  His primary research focused on applying digital communication methods in magnetic storage systems to increase the storage capacity of magnetic media. He published several articles on his research and presented his results at national and international conferences.  While pursuing his bachelors and masters degrees, Tyner was employed by GTE as a member of the Radio Products Group within the company’s Communication Systems Division. There, he was part of a team that developed the secure communication radios for the aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, and for the NASA Space Shuttle.

After earning his doctorate, Tyner joined the faculty at Norwich University as an assistant professor of Electrical Engineering, where he developed and taught new courses in communications and digital signal processing. In addition to his academic work, he served Norwich University in several other areas during his 14 years of employment with them, including admissions, facilities operations, student activities and athletics.  He also served as a textbook reviewer for Prentice Hall Publishers, and authored two solutions manuals for electric circuits textbooks that he evaluated.

Tyner is a member of Tau Beta Pi, the National Engineering Honor Society, and he served as advisor to Norwich’s student chapter from 1994 to 2006. He was instrumental in helping the chapter achieve national recognition, as they were twice voted as the R.C. Matthews Most Outstanding Chapter, and were twice runners-up.  In 1997, Tyner received Tau Beta Pi’s “Most Outstanding Advisor” award. That same year, he was also selected to serve the organization as a facilitator for their award-winning “Engineering Futures” program, whereupon he traveled to schools across the nation to deliver seminars on public speaking, interpersonal skills, analytical problem solving, meeting management, and team chartering. Additionally, he has taught engineering students for more than 20 years at every institution for which he has served.

Tyner and his wife, Patricia, reside in Surprise, Ariz. They have eight grown children, and a grandchild. His wife and five of their children are graduates of Ottawa University.

Amal Yagub, PhD

Assistant Professor of Engineering

Email: [email protected]

Wayne State University:

  PhD & MSc - Mechanical Engineering

  MSc & BSc - Aeronautical Engineering

  Graduate Certificate - Alternative Energy Technology

Petrina Youhan, MBA

Email: [email protected]

MBA - University of Utah

BS - Westminster College

Academic Programs Advisory Board

The primary objective of the Industry Advisory Board (IAB) is to support ISTI in the development and revision of its academic programs. The IAB leverages its industry-specific knowledge and expertise to guide the curriculum development process, ensuring that all programs align with industry standards and equip students with the necessary skills for a rewarding career in Engineering, Management Information Systems, and Computer Science Technology. The IAB convenes biannually with the ISTI to review industry trends and assess the effectiveness of the programs. Moreover, the members offer valuable feedback on senior projects, including recommendations on product enhancements, technological advancements, engineering initiatives, and technology distribution strategies within the industry.

Students | Community Engagement

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

Technology Club (TechClub)          

This club consists of OU students majoring in or interested in technology and its impact on the world around us. Below are some photos of some of the Club members and their activities.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

OU ISTI & Schools Districts Partnership Tech-Events

The technology and engineering students of the Information Science & Technology Institute (ISTI) programs partner with high school students whose concentrations are in engineering, computer science, and technology to carry out activities at the academic level. These educational activities are based on programming learning, UI/UX design, innovative technologies, and emerging technologies, with fun and impressive results at the academic level.

OU STEAM Camp Program

Attendees from local school districts (middle and high school students) participated and learned STEAM aspects, such as how to code, design robots and troubleshoot problems. Participants work with technology and engineering students as STEAM advisors and instructors to complete projects designed for this camp.

CAMPUS LIFE

Ottawa University (Ottawa, Kansas)  Campus Life       |  Ottawa University (Surprise, Arizona)  Campus Life

2021-22 Esports | Ottawa University Athletics

In 2019, the University of Ottawa added an esports varsity athletic program to expand the variety of sports to include esports. The Institute of Information Science and Technology is proud to support the esports program, its athletes, and activities.

Resources | Internship | Jobs | Community Service

HOW TO OU RESOURCES

How to enroll clases using OU portal

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OU STUDENTS RESOURCES

Ottawa University is OnTheHub  / Academic Software Discounts 

The Gangwish Library

INTERNSHIPS

Government Internship Opportunities with the Federal Government Intelligence Agencies

Executive Office of The President Internship Program

Burns & McDonnell Intern Program Opportunities

JOBS OPENINGS

Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration)

Full STEAM Ahead! Tech Clubs Join Forces for Sci-Tech Festival

The annual Sci-Tech Festival is designed to celebrate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in the community by offering interactive exhibits and demonstrations to showcase the exponential growth of technology

Posted on December 28, 2022

Updated on January 18, 2023

Ottawa University CS students visit College Prep Academy (Topeka, KS)

In partnership STEAM program, Ottawa University Computer Science first-year students visit the College Prep Academy in Topeka, Kansas.

Posted on November 28, 2022

Updated on November 28, 2022

ISTI | TechClub | FUTURE TOGETHER GRANT

This fall 22, the OU TechClub, thanks to the support of the Information Science and Technology Institute (ISTI), received the FUTURE TOGETHER 2022 award. AE is proud to announce a year-long philanthropic program to support and inspire causes that matter. The Future Together program is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.

Posted on September 5, 2022

Business Data Analytics Master Program Student Kalmar Internship

In his own words, an Information Science Technology Institute (ISTI) MBA student in a Business Data Analytics concentration tells us about his internship experience at the engineering company KALMAR. The Institute of Technology helps students in its programs connect not only with internships but also with possible jobs in the future.

Posted on July 27, 2022

Computer Science Student Internship at Elkridge Country Club | Baltimore, MD

Information Science and Technology Institute (ISTI) prides itself on connecting students in its programs with internships in their disciplines of study. In words of the student, she tells us about her internship experience at Elkridge Country Club in Baltimore, MD.

Posted on July 25, 2022

Starting Early with 21st Century Learning Skills

Posted on May 23, 2022

Updated on July 27, 2022

Career Outlook

• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  projects employment of computer and information systems managers to grow 10 percent through 2029, which is faster than the average for all occupations. New applications of technology in the workplace will continue to drive demand for workers, fueling the need for more managers. Most computer and information systems managers work full time. If problems arise, managers may need to work more than 40 hours a week to come up with solutions.
• The median annual wage for computer and information systems managers was $146,360 in May 2019. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $87,480, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $208,000.