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Salt Lake City -- August 15, 2005 -- IDG's CIO magazine today announces Neumont University, formerly Northface University, as a recipient of the 2005 CIO 100 award. The annual award program recognizes organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology(IT). This year's award theme is the Bold 100, which recognizes those executives and organizations who embrace great risk for the sake of great reward. Organizations that are bold are playing not just to survive, but to win.
Neumont University Recognized By CIO Magazine
"The Bold 100 honorees stand out because they have dared to take on the risk for the chance of reward in an extremely conservative business climate," says Abbie Lundberg, Editor-in-Chief, CIO. "The executives leading these organizations are smart, inventive and determined - I offer them my warmest congratulations."
"We're honored to be recognized for our revolutionary approach to Computer Science post-secondary education," said Graham Doxey, Neumont University President. "It could take years for traditional Universities to address the software developer labor shortage, but Neumont graduates will enter the workforce in May, 2006."
Neumont University offers Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degrees. In partnership with IBM and Microsoft, the University built the first-ever project-based curriculum to address the industry shortage of software developers. Students are immersed in an accelerated 28-month program where they learn computer science theory, complete real-world projects using today's tools and technology, and establish the business skills and practices that prepare them for demanding roles in software development.
Looking to tap the benefits of graduates with solid foundations of theory and practice, some of the largest IT employers are working with the University to change the paradigm on how university programs are structured. Neumont University's curriculum is 70% project-based. Students work with enterprises and actively participate in large-scale development projects before graduation. "Experience really is the best teacher," said Doxey. "The ultimate goal is for 100 percent of each graduating class to enter the IT workforce at or above national averages."
The 2005 CIO 100 awards will be presented at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California, on August 23 at the conclusion of the seventh annual CIO 100 Symposium® and Awards Ceremony. Scott McKinley, CEO, and Graham Doxey, President, will attend the ceremony and accept the award on behalf of the University.
About Neumont University
Neumont University, located in Salt Lake City, Utah is educating the most sought-after software developers and informatics professionals. In lockstep with partners IBM and Microsoft, the University offers an accelerated project-based Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree in a state-of-the-art campus. In 28 months students can earn their degrees, the most respected certifications in the industry, and a digital portfolio of real-world projects. Programs focus on advanced modeling technology and business skills and practices that prepare students for today's demanding roles in software development. Admissions requirements are available at www.neumont.edu.
About the CIO 100
The recipients of this year's CIO 100 award were selected through a three-step process. First, companies filled out an online application form detailing their bold practices in both business and IT. Next, teams of CIO magazine editors and writers reviewed the applications in depth, looking for unique practices and substantial results. Finally, the teams met for a day-long meeting to debate the merits of each nominee and vote on the final 100.