The first Rite of Passage Lectures for 2023-24 academic year are set for Wednesday, September 27 in the Schwob Library on CSU's main campus. These events serve to recognize CSU faculty who have been promoted to the rank of full professor during the 2022-23 academic year. Kicking off this year's lecture series are Yesem Kurt Peker, a professor of computer science in the Turner College's TSYS School of Computer Science, and Shannon Godlove, a professor of English. Lunch and fellowship start at 12:00 noon, lectures begin at 12:30 pm. Please join us in celebrating the achievements of our colleagues.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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