Advisory Council

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

Dr. Debra Sowell

ORU VPAA (Retired)

Dr. Debra Sowell is a retired tenured professor in the Department of Computing and Mathematics at Oral Roberts University...

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...