Mission

The Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) shares in the missions of Miami University, of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and of our regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown. The department focuses on meeting the information technology education needs of Hamilton, Middletown, and surrounding communities by offering high quality, technically relevant courses and programs in information technology. We are committed to teaching, learning, and scholarship that is interactive and innovative and in which our faculty, staff, and students realize their full potential. We are dedicated to providing a technical education integrated with Miami University's traditional strength in liberal education.

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Vision

The Computer and Information Technology Department will be recognized as the premier computing and information technology program by both students and employers in Southwest Ohio. The CIT department will be known for its leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-responsive, technically relevant courses that will prepare students for lifelong learning.

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Values

The Computer and Information Technology Department is committed to:
• advancing life-long learning principles for both traditional and non-traditional students.
• fostering high quality teaching by energetic, committed, and knowledgeable faculty.
• creating an intellectually stimulating and challenging learning environment.
• supporting continual faculty growth and development to ensure currency in our dynamic discipline.
• providing a flexible and dynamic curriculum that is responsive to the changing IT work force needs.
• involving local IT industries in curriculum development and delivery.
• providing student co-op and internship opportunities to complement their CIT education
• fostering ethical behavioral principles.
• promoting diversity of its staff, faculty and student bodies.
• pursuing a collegial decision making model in its governance.