Zipperman Scholars
The Management Information Systems (MIS) Department is proud to announce its Zipperman Scholars Program.
The Zipperman Scholars Program is a competitive program designed to give freshman and sophomore pre-business majors additional exposure to MIS and job opportunities in the field.
The benefits of this program include:
- A $100 scholarship for this semester and both semesters in the sophomore year
- Participation in real-world IT experiences (visits to IT facilities including those in the sports and food industries)
- Luncheons and special gatherings with seminar speakers and other distinguished Eller guests
- Opportunities to shadow executives and IT professionals
- Networking with business professionals, faculty, and students
- One hour of elective credit for each semester in the program
- Opportunities for internships
- Preparation assistance for the admission process to the Eller College Professional Program
- A stronger resume
The Zipperman Program is generously support by Mr. Walt Zipperman, president of DAZ Systems, Inc. DAZ Systems specializes in Oracle E-Business Suite and leveraged industry experience to provide mission-critical business solutions to small and medium sized enterprises. With over 200 successful implementations, DAZ is the largest Oracle Partner in the Western US and provides a variety of proven methodologies and a staff of experienced Oracle professionals for its customer implementations.
Zipperman Scholars are required to participate in Zipperman Scholars Program activities each semester to maintain their status as a Zipperman Scholar.
The Zipperman Program MIS team consist of
- Dr.’s Paulo Goes (MIS Department Head),
- Bill Neumann (MIS Senior Lecturer and MIS Undergraduate Director),
- Patti Ota (Associate Professor of MIS),
- Alexandra Durcikova (Assistant Professor of MIS),
- Pam Slaten (Senior Lecturer and MIS Assistant Department Head), and
- Ms. Anji Siegel (MIS Senior Program Coordinator).
What they're saying
Quotes from some of our Zipperman Scholars on the program
“I am looking to get a degree in something that will provide a stable future for me and I think MIS may be just the major for me.”
Sara Robinson
“My time this semester with the Zipperman Scholars program has been such a great experience for me … I find myself intrigued by the MIS department and very interested in it possibly being a part of my future … I am seriously considering the MIS major. I hope to learn more over the next two semesters and hopefully pursue a career that I will love”
Sara Robinson
“As a student who is looking to double major in finance and management information systems, I felt reassured about my goals when Lance Hoopes mentioned (during his informaiton secruity presentation) how many opportunities in the job market are for MIS professionals.”
Paul Moon
“One thing I like about the Zipperman scholarship program is the access that we have to internships, jobs and training.”
Timothy Stone
For additional information, please contact Patti Ota, Zipperman Program Coordinator.
RSS
Print