Inertia! It is a powerful force. We are all subject to it. It has been nearly four years since a post appeared on this blog! I am giving this blog another push and hope the momentum will move it forward.

We are in a new decade. There was even a movie made over this name -- 2010 Odyssey. 2010 brings changes, changes to program, changes to administration, changes to name, just to name a few.

Our MIS program is changing, the change to reflect the changes in the field. We are no longer subject to the vagaries of Computer Science department when it comes to getting the first programming course. Starting now you will not have to go through a gate controlled by another department, unless you choose it so. We have added two courses, Web Application Development  (MIS 431) and Project Management (MIS 437) to the choices. We have renamed and repurposed many of the existing courses.


We have a new department Chairperson. Dr. Qing Hu took over the chairman position on July 1, 2009. He is a professor of Information Systems. He gave up the warmth of Florida to savor the four seasons of Iowa! Since joining ISU, Dr. Hu has been busy establishing connections to the industry (recruiters) and alumini.

We are also changing the department name from LOMIS to Supply Chain and Information Systems. THat means from now on we are to be called Information Systems.

Starting this year (January 29, 2010) we will begin an informal advising session for all interested students (current majors and potential majors) at the Gerdin Cafe. This will be a once a month activity. Look for one or more IS faculty there.

So, lets get this ship moving again!