MISSION STATEMENT
The Computing & Mathematics Advisory Council is an external group of alumni and friends of the Department of Computing and Mathematics at Oral Roberts University. The Council supports and advises the faculty in developing and accomplishing department goals and objectives, promotes the department in the community, and contributes to the well-being of the department and its students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Council members contribute by doing the following:
- Providing advice and counsel to the faculty and department chair on important issues related to the programs, students, and outreach of the department.
- Providing information regarding relevant required knowledge, needed skills, and trends in technology industries to help guide academic offerings.
- Promoting and participating in new initiatives, such as initial and continuing accreditation.
- Promoting and participating in extending the reach and influence of the department to the larger community.
- Providing advice and counsel on broader STEM issues, programs, and initiatives.
- Engaging and actively supporting the fundraising efforts of the department.
Membership
Suzanne Behr
(Retired), VP of Engineering, Sercel GRC
Suzanne Behr has a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and chemistry from ORU, an MBA from OSU, a Masters of Science engineering from TU, and a Certificate in Theology and...
Andrew Morris
Software Engineer, Flight Safety
Andrew Morris is a Staff Software Engineer at FlightSafety International Simulation. He graduated summa cum laude from Oral Roberts University...
Dane Boswell
Senior Global Process Consultant, Hilti, Inc.
He holds a B.S. degree in Management Information System (Class ’93) and MBA from Oral Roberts University. He is currently employed as Senior Global Process...
Andy Tripp
Senior Vice President of Technology, TTCU Federal Credit Union.
He has over 20 years’ experience in both Information Technology and management, with a diverse background in various...
Kim Sellers
Database Consultant Sellers Consulting
Kim Sellers graduated from ORU in 1981 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree...
Trey Bomier
Executive Director of Operations, Saint Francis Health System - Muskogee Hospital
Trey Bomier serves as the Director of the Institute for Emerging Technologies at Saint Francis Health System...
Brien Brown
VP and Chief Information Officer, ONEOK
Brien Brown is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer for ONEOK...
Brent Lewis
Director of Digital Platform Technology and Innovation, BOK Financial
Brent Lewis serves as the Director of Digital Platform Technology and Innovation for BOK Financial. In his role....
All full-time Computing and Mathematics faculty also serve on the Advisory Council:
- Dr. Andrew Lang, Department Chair, Mathematics Professor
- Dr. William Collier, Senior Professor of Chemistry
- Dr. JayneAnn Harder, Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Professor LeighAnne Locke, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- Professor Sasha Turtova, Lecturer of Mathematical Linguistics
- Dr. Enrique Valderrama Araya, Associate Professor of Mathematics
- Eric Walker, Director of Game Design and Development
- Dr. Stephen Wheat, Professor of Computer Science
- Dr. Jan Woerner, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
MEETINGS
March 6, 2023
Attendees:
Front row, left to right - Eric Walker, Suzanne Behr (CMAC Chair), Jayne Ann Harder, Kim Sellers, Sasha Turtova, Bryan Osborne
Middle row, left to right - Leighanne Locke, Kenny Mullican, Brien Brown, Debbie Sowell, Dane Boswell
Back row, left to right - Andrew Lang(Department Chair), Enrique Valderrama, Stephen Wheat, Jan Woerner, Trey Bomier, Brent Lewis, Andrew Morris
Unable to attend - Andy Tripp