Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world-renowned programs. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the founding of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Interprofessional Projects Program. With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300 and total population of just over 7400. Mission: To provide distinctive and relevant education in an environment of scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation. Vision: IIT will be internationally recognized in distinctive areas of education and research, using as its platform the global city of Chicago, driven by a professional and technology-oriented focus, and based on a culture of innovation and excellence.

The Illinois Technology Foundation is a grassroots organization with over 300 passionate volunteers that are focused on developing and retaining the best IT talent and leadership in Illinois by bringing real-world career opportunities to the classroom. In doing this, they enrich the careers of students by helping them find meaningful employment that allows them to pursue their technical aspirations and make valuable contributions to their employers.

The Computer Science Department is one of three principal department-like entities in the School of Informatics, which also includes the Department of Informatics at IU Bloomington and the IUPUI School of Informatics in Indianapolis. In July of 2007, Mike Dunn, the founding Dean of the School, retired, and was succeeded by Bobby Schnabel. They look forward to further developing the strengths of their Department under the new Dean's leadership and to combining the many diverse research areas represented across the entire School to enhance and expand the opportunities for undergraduate and graduate education in Computer Science. Computer Science is a rapidly evolving discipline, and in the coming years an exciting diversity of opportunities will become available for highly-trained computer scientists.

At IU Southeast, you get all the benefits of being an IU student. As one of eight Indiana University campuses, IU Southeast gives you all the excitement of a Big Ten university, a highly respected degree, and world-class resources. Plus you get the personal attention you need to succeed. You'll know your professors- and they'll know you. Their focus is different at IU Southeast. Their focus is on you. They help you do more than complete a degree. They help you surpass your own expectations and reach your true potential. You may even surprise yourself. Impressive IT resources and related facilities are available 24/7 to every IU Southeast student. Everything you need for your classes is at your fingertips. Their 8-to-1 student-to-computer ratio is one of the best in the nation, and Their campus-wide wireless technology lets you check e-mail or surf the Net from almost anywhere on campus, both indoors and out.