Qualifications of Information Technology College Faculties: The Role of Formal Education and Professional Certification

Abstract

The Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals (ICCP) Education Foundation awarded a grant to the Applied Computer Science Department at Illinois State University to survey the qualifications and certifications held by information technology college faculty. The survey instrument was mailed to a random sample of information technology department chairs at two-year and four-year colleges. The overall response rate was 41 percent. Issues covered include faculty composition and qualifications, ways of certifying information technology faculty, continuing education requirements and recognition of ICCP certification. Survey results show major diversity in faculty composition and qualification requirements.

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