The information systems enrollment crisis: status and strategies

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this panel is review the current status of IT jobs and careers, discuss reasons behind the enrollment gap, brainstorm strategies for increasing enrollment, and identify measures of effectiveness.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management
          Subjects: Staffing

General Terms:
Management

Keywords:
it workforce