Cyber Workforce and Education Pathway
We are strengthening the transfer pathways for Georgia's technical colleges and Augusta University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences.
Augusta University ranks among the top 5% of U.S. universities in the new economic mobility index.
The collaboration between the Technical College System of Georgia and Augusta University will allow a strong pipeline of college graduates ready to contribute to the Cyber workforce and greater economic mobility. Students who transferred from Georgia's technical colleges after earning an associate's degree have transferred to Augusta University's School of Computer and Cyber Sciences and have earned prestigious Scholarship for Service awards and have become cyber professionals.
Augusta Technical College and Augusta University (through their past success) are leading the effort to create a technical college system-wide transfer pathway for all Technical sister institutions so more students can earn a Bachelor' degree in Cybersecurity and ensure that college graduates fully reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the Georgia's Cybersecurity workforce.
About CWEP 2024
Location
Date
Workshop Agenda
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9:30 am |
Check-In Location: Hull McKnight Lobby Dr. Susan Davies, Vice President, Enrollment and Student Affairs, Augusta University Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston, Provost, Augusta Technical College |
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| 10:00 am - 10:30 am |
Welcome Location: Virtual World Dr. Brooks Keel, President, Augusta University Dr. Jermaine Whirl, President, Augusta Technical College |
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| 10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Augusta University’s (AU) School of Computer and Cyber Sciences Growth Dr. Alex Schwarzmann, Dean, School of Computer and Cyber Sciences Dr. Gursimran Walia, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs & Director of Graduate Studies Dr. Michael Nowatkowski, Head of Cyber Programs and Director of Cyber Institute |
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| 11:00 am - 11:20 am |
Discussion of Existing ATC-AU Cybersecurity Articulation Agreement Jim Poarch, Director of Cyber Institute, Augusta Technical College Tammy O’Brien, Dean School of Cyber and Design Media, Augusta Technical College |
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| 11:20 am - 11:45 am |
National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Lynne Clark, Chief of the NSA/DHS National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) Program Office |
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| 11:45 am - 12:05 pm |
CAE Community of Practice in Cyber Defense (CoP-CD) Initiatives Dr. Yair Levy, Professor of IS & Cybersecurity, and Director, Center for Information Protection, Education, and Research (CIPhER), Nova Southeastern University |
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| 12:05 pm - 1:00 pm | Lunch Location: Shaffer MacCartney Lobby | ||||||
| 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm |
Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center (GCITC) Career Panel Location: Virtual World Moderator: AU Career Services and Cyber Career Success Coordinator Panelists: Security Operational Center, Scientific Research Corporation, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Savannah River National Laboratory. |
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| 1:40 pm - 1:45 pm | Break | ||||||
| 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm |
Breakout Sessions
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| 2:30 pm - 2:55 pm | Feedback and AU Security Operational Center Immersive Experience Location: Virtual World | ||||||
| 2:55 pm - 4:15pm | Walking Tour of GCITC |