CIS Mission Statement

To provide state-of-the-art education to our students to excel in key fields of Computer and Information Sciences and engage them in activities that enhance the welfare of Western New York and the society at large. Through student-centered education in an environment that fosters creative thinking and innovative problem-solving, we prepare our graduates for an assortment of career goals, including graduate studies. We view scholarly investigations and software development as an integral part of instruction, providing opportunities to students for active hands-on learning through practicum, research, and internship. Through active involvement in general education and interaction with cross-discipline course work, our programs embody students with life skills that help them become productive citizens and professionals.