Gordon And Mike's ICT Podcast
A Conversation with Computer Forensics Professor Paula Velluto [3:46]
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September 02, 2008 6:55pm
3m
The project is a regional collaboration of Middlesex Community College, Bristol Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Northern Essex Community College and the University of Massachusetts Boston to meet the regional need of law enforcement for trained computer forensics (CF) technicians. The programs uniquely combine the disciplines of Information Technology and Criminal Justice and are tailored to the needs of each institution.
The CFATE NSF project focuses on achieving three goals:
To
create computer forensics programs that align with law enforcement,
public safety, private industry and homeland security needs to ensure
consistent, current and flexible training. CFATE works with
local/regional law enforcement agencies and industries to determine the
needed skill set. Faculty workshops are being conducted to facilitate
integration of CJ and IT into courses and expedite curriculum
development on a consortium wide basis. CF experts work with the
colleges to ensure that materials are rich in real world content. UMass
Boston is developing baccalaureate programs that accept community
college graduates and provide them with career pathways. In addition,
CFATE is developing stand-alone courses and programs for IT
professionals and CJ practitioners.
To offer regional professional development opportunities for educators to develop expertise needed for teaching these programs. In addition to workshops on CJ and IT integration, extensive workshops on CF and the use of state-of-the-art software are being offered. Curriculum development workshops emphasize learner-centered pedagogy that give students needed skills. CF experts work individually with faculty and mentor them as they deliver CF courses.
To expand the capacity in the region to attract students from diverse backgrounds to CF programs at each institution and support them in gaining employment in related positions. CFATE is creating recruitment materials such as CDs, brochures, and interactive websites to reach local schools and local and regional community organizations. This is combined with targeted personal outreach to schools and organizations.
To offer regional professional development opportunities for educators to develop expertise needed for teaching these programs. In addition to workshops on CJ and IT integration, extensive workshops on CF and the use of state-of-the-art software are being offered. Curriculum development workshops emphasize learner-centered pedagogy that give students needed skills. CF experts work individually with faculty and mentor them as they deliver CF courses.
To expand the capacity in the region to attract students from diverse backgrounds to CF programs at each institution and support them in gaining employment in related positions. CFATE is creating recruitment materials such as CDs, brochures, and interactive websites to reach local schools and local and regional community organizations. This is combined with targeted personal outreach to schools and organizations.
You can get more information on the CFATE rogram at Bunker Hill Community College here. The project website at CFATE.ORG will also be up shortly.
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