Deadline is Tomorrow! - CIPS 60th Anniversary Logo Competition
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Design a logo for CIPS’ 60th anniversary!
CIPS will be celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2018! In September of 1958 a conference was held at the University of Toronto to talk about common concerns of data processing workers. That conference demonstrated the value of sharing ideas, networking with fellow professionals and learning about coming changes in technology, and the practices and management of information systems. This event sparked the formation of the Computing and Data Processing Society. In 1968 the Society changed its name to the current “Canadian Information Processing Society”.
As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations CIPS is
looking for a special 60th anniversary version of the CIPS logo which will be used by CIPS throughout 2018. CIPS invites members of CIPS Provincial Societies to put their graphic design skills to use and design a CIPS 60th anniversary logo.
If your logo is selected you will receive a $250 Amazon Gift Card!
All designs are to be submitted by 11:59 pm ET on Friday January 5, 2018 to
[email protected].
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CIPS Accreditation Process Receives Seoul Accord Accreditation
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CIPS' accreditation process underwent an accreditation review by the Seoul Accord. This review was conducted by a three member international team comprised of representatives from ABET (USA), IEET (Taiwan), and ACS (Australia). The accreditation review found that the CIPS Computer Science Accreditation Criteria aligned well with Seoul Accord standards. The Seoul Accord team were complimentary of the CIPS accreditation process, the experience and professionalism of the CIPS accreditation teams, and the thoroughness of the final reporting and decision making process. No deficiencies or weaknesses were identified with the CIPS Accreditation process. As a result of this successful review the Seoul Accord has formally confirmed CIPS' status as a full signatory to the Seoul Accord until 2023. Congratulations are extended to the members of the CIPS Computer Science Accreditation Council and all CIPS members who participate in accreditation visits to Universities across Canada.
The Seoul Accord was formed in 2008 with CIPS being a founding member. The primary purpose of the Seoul Accord is to contribute to the improvement of computing education worldwide through mutual recognition of accredited academic computing programs that prepare graduates for professional practice. By establishing desired attributes for graduates of computing programs that prepare graduates for professional practice, and by sharing best practices for computing education, the members of the Seoul Accord hope to contribute to the acceptance of international standards for the academic preparation of computing professionals and efforts to achieve these standards in computing education throughout the world. For more information on the Accord see: https://www.seoulaccord.org/
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Call for Nominations for the CIPS Fellowship Award
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The CIPS Fellowship Electoral Committee is seeking nominations from CIPS member societies and members.
Being awarded the CIPS Fellow status is earned recognition of significant development or outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession, computer technology, the ICT sector or the adoption of ICT. Contributions can be made at a local, provincial, national or international level. Contributions can be made within or for the profession, business or government or industry. They can be made through research, systems development, education, authorship, public policy or advocacy.
CIPS Fellowship Awards are open to members of CIPS member societies.
Applications are being received until February 1, 2018
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