About Asserting CS != Can’t Socialize: Building Community in a Computer Science Program
| Authors | Kihlstrom, Kim Potter |
|---|---|
| Date | 2005 |
| Proceedings | ACMS Conference Proceedings 2005 |
| Vol / Pages | pp. 249-257 |
| URL | https://pillars.taylor.edu/acms-2005/16/ |
Type: Conference Paper
Tags: Checked, Christian perspective, Communication, community, computer science education, diversity, gender, minorities, women
Abstract
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]