Advisory Council
MISSION STATEMENT
The CIT/MAT 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 wellbeing 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.
Dr. Debra Sowell is a retired tenured professor in the Department of Computing and
Mathematics at Oral Roberts University... 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... Ben Hoffman has a Bachelors in Information Technology and an MBA from Western Governors
University... VP and Director of Architecture & Core Development, BOK Financial Andrew Morris is a Staff Software Engineer at FlightSafety International Simulation.
He graduated summa cum laude from Oral Roberts University... Software Engineer, Flight Safety Kenny Mullican graduated from ORU in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer
science. He is an expert in systems analysis and design, project management, enterprise
information... Matthew Sterns is a results-driven professional with a broad programming background,
excellent communication skills and a... Senior Estimator, DynCorp InternationalMembership
Dr. Debra Sowell
Suzanne Behr
Ben Hoffman
Andrew Morris
Kenny Mullican
Matthew Sterns
MEETINGS
January 25, 2019
Attendees: Dr. Debra Sowell (Chair), Suzanne Behr, Ben Hofmann, Andrew Morris, Kenny Mullican, Matt Sterns (via Kubi), Dr. Andrew Lang, Dr. Stephen Wheat, Bryan Osborne, Dr. Jayne Ann Harder, and LeighAnne Locke.