SIM NJ - Stevens Academic Executive Session

Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken, NJ | Get Directions »
$65.00

Where does academic theory meet real world IT practice? How long do theories exist before they are tested with practical applications? How often do real world IT results spark new research?

On November 11, Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from New Jersey's top organizations will bring their perspective to an all-day academic executive session at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken to tackle questions like these on key subject areas in IT.

"We're excited to participate in this groundbreaking session," said SIM NJ President Nelly Jefferson. "We view this event as a way to build stronger relationships among the business community, SIM NJ and Stevens and to open doors to additional activities that enable increased interaction and knowledge sharing between corporate executives, academics and students."

Distinguished professors from Stevens will lead four daytime presentations, followed by afternoon interactive breakout sessions that encourage senior executive participation.

Topics for the daylong session include:

• Social Networking, presented by Professor Jeffrey Nickerson, Ph.D.
• IT Skills Entry Level, Mid-Level, CIOs, & Business Execs, presented by Professor Christine Bullen, Ph.D.
• Business Intelligence, presented by Professors Edward Stohr, Ph.D., and Joseph Morabito, Ph.D.
• IT Strategy, Strategic Alignment, IT Governance, presented by Professor Jerry Luftman, Ph.D.

The topics were chosen to reflect key challenges and concerns currently facing chief information officers and the information technology industry in the current business environment.

"The process of attracting, retaining, and developing talent has changed irrevocably and is made even more complex by low university enrollments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math," said

Bullen, who is also a senior lecturer in the Stevens Information Systems program. "The mission of those entering the IT industry today has changed from 'delivering' to 'managing the process of delivery.' "

True to any institution of higher learning, the sessions will provide participants with additional materials that present the topics in greater depth. White papers, topic handouts, books, and presentations will be available to make the information actionable for CIOs and their teams.

Additional actionable research will be provided during the second part of the evening, which features significant  insights and observations from the  annual SIM IT Industry Trends Survey. The survey, which will be presented by Professor Luftman as part of the standard SIM NJ monthly chapter meeting, will examine important IT trends in light of the recession.

"The insights from the survey, (commissioned by the Society for Information Management, www.simnet.org) confirm that the economic downturn is continuing to cause a significant shift in IT priorities," said professor Luftman, who is a former SIM NJ president, SIM international executive VP, executive director of graduate information systems programs and distinguished professor of Information Systems at Stevens. "It is essential to recognize how organizations are leveraging IT during this prolonged economic conundrum, as well as preparing for the impending recovery."

SIM NJ membership is open to senior information executives in private or public sector organizations who are corporate/division heads of an information services organization or responsible for information systems and technology. SIM NJ also accepts memberships from full-time faculty members in colleges or universities who are engaged in teaching and/or research activities that are devoted primarily to areas of senior managerial interest in IT.

The academic executive session is open to SIM membership and their guests. Stevens will provide free parking. More information on the session and registration can be found on the SIM NJ Web site at www.simnj.org For more information about becoming a member or attending as a guest, contact Kevin Schwesinger, kevin@trmconsulting.com, (973) 377- 0040 x440 or Risa Fogel at risa.fogel@cushwake.com, (212) 698-5691.