About Asserting CS != Can’t Socialize: Building Community in a Computer Science Program
| Authors | Kihlstrom, Kim Potter |
|---|---|
| Date | 2006 |
| Publication | ACMS Online Journal |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 1-12 |
| URL | https://pillars.taylor.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1017&context=acms-2005 |
| Language | en-US |
Type: Journal Article
Tags: Christian perspective, community, computer science education, diversity, gender, women
Abstract
Reprint of 2005 conference paper. Christians believe that humans are meant to live in community; hence building community is part of God’s calling for computer science programs. This will allow colleges to equip students with the interpersonal skills needed for a productive career and to attract and retain students in computer science programs, particularly female, ethnically diverse, and economically disadvantaged students. This paper outlines a philosophy of community-building and gives examples, with data, of strategies and activities employed to build such a community at Westmont College. [WJB]