International Technological University
Volume II, Issue 1, Winter 2012
"Success is not a pl ace at which one arrives but rather the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey" - Alex Noble
Journey to the East Since China’s economic reforms in the late 1970s, more Chinese parents are sending their children to study at ITU. Located in the heart of San Jose, ITU is close to many professors’ and students’ workplaces like Google, Intel and Sun Microsystems. As Yau-Gene Chan, ITU President, said, “Our curriculum and instructors are the best educated and most advanced industrial innovators in stateof-the-art Silicon Valley. Our multinational research labs push into unexplored areas of hi-tech advancement. Our cross-disciplinary culture thrives from sharing ideas and utilizing multi-faceted research talents, to create new tools and technologies, ultimately leading to the creation of new industries and generation of wealth. ”
ITU Executive Team visits Chinese Consulate in San Francisco
In October 2011, Mr. Chan led an ITU executive team to visit the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco. Mr. Shao Wei, Educational Counselor, complimented ITU for combining the most advanced Silicon Valley technology with the American educational model to benefit China. A few days later, the ITU Team visited fourteen Chinese universities and the China Overseas-Education Scholars Development Foundation (COSDF). Future possibilities discussed were joint research, coordinated PhD programs, and exchange scholars and students. ITU anticipates continued partnerships and collaborative efforts with China in the years to come. Linda Fan is the Director of ITU’s China Cooperation Center and an ITU Business Administration doctoral student. Angie Lo is the Director of ITU’s Campus Operations and International Project.
Beijing 2011: ITU Team meets with representatives from COSDF
First Electrical Engineering Doctoral Graduate for 2011 Dr. Fred Cheng reports: ITU’s flexible program allowed me to pursue my advanced degree, while continuing to work. I was the founder and Vice President of Winbond Electronics North America (WENA) in Silicon Valley. I also founded my own company, JTEK Technology Corporation, after 11 years with WENA. I sold JTEK and became a consultant three years ago. My research topic at ITU and my work expertise are in the areas of Chip Design, Network and Data Security. I did the preliminary research for my project, Security Attack Safe Cloud-based and Mobile-based One-time Password Tokens Using Novel Rubbing Encryption Algorithm, while studying at ITU. Thanks to the ITU Professors’ help, I published two papers in technical conferences, and had another paper accepted, namely:
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1. “A Secure Mobile OTP Token,” Mobilware 2010, July 2010, Chicago. 2. “A Novel Rubbing Encryption Algorithm and The Implementation of a Webbased One-time Password Token,” IEEE COMPSAC 2010, July 2010, Seoul. 3. “Mobile and Web-based OTP Tokens That Resist Certain Security Attacks Using REAL Encryption Algorithm, ” Special Issue of ACM MONE, to be published.
I am grateful that ITU provided me with an encouraging environment for my research. I will be very happy to see more students join our program to enrich their academic achievement! Fred was supervised by the doctoral committee, chaired by Dr. May Huang.
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Fred Cheng, PhD
LIVING IT UP @ ITU See Page 3
Volume II, Issue 1, Winter 2012
New Executive Vice-President: Greg O’Brien, PhD TEAM Editor-in-Chief: Dr. Amal Mougharbel Manager/Design: Hubert Chang Editorial Board: Dr. Ahmad Reza Chekeni Barbara Arnoldussen Patricia Wiggin Coordinator: Charitha Valluri Chinese Reviewer: Dr. May Huang Contributors: Ahmad Shaar Linda Fan Michael Xia Dr. Frank Aguilera Dr. Fred Cheng Angie Lo Jared Van Lehn Marketing & Distribution: Cindy Dinh Suman Bhargava
International Technological University
“Global Development through Silicon Valley Education”
Congratulations to Dr. Gregory O’Brien, recently announced as Executive Vice President for ITU in the US. In Summer 2010, Dr. O’Brien joined ITU as a consultant as the University prepared for its Greg O’Brien, PhD WASC Educational Effectiveness Review Self Study and Team Visit, in April 2011. Since then, Dr. O’Brien has become increasingly involved in ITU’s programs and development. “The more I came to know about ITU’s faculty, staff, students and values the more involved I wanted to be,” commented O’Brien. In January 2012, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. O’Brien Executive Vice President for ITU’s U.S. activities, including the main campus in Downtown San Jose. He commented, “It is a pleasure to work with so many talented and dedicated people as together we build an even stronger ITU to serve Silicon Valley and the world in 2012.” Dr. O’Brien is Distinguished President Emeritus of the 19-campus Argosy University/Argosy Education Group (2004-07). Before joining Argosy Edu-
cation Group, Dr. O’Brien served as Chancellor of the University of New Orleans (UNO) for 16 years, where he also taught psychology and public affairs. He received a PhD and Master’s degree in social psychology from Boston University. At UNO, Dr. O’Brien led development of its Research and Technology Park, which hosted over fifty high technology firms, generated over 10,000 high tech jobs and was selected as the nation’s top Research Park of the year in 2002. The UNO Technology Enterprise Center, a high-tech incubator, hosted thirty start-up companies, many of which “graduated” to larger facilities in the Research and Technology Park and throughout the metropolitan area. Dr. O’Brien served as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. He previously served as Chair of the Board for the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Chair of the NCAA Presidents Commission and President of The American College of Mental Health Administration. Dr. O’Brien received the US Navy’s Meritorious Service Award.
Project Management Through Time by Frank Aguilera, PhD Project Management as a discipline developed from various fields, including construction, engineering, organizational management and operations research. Henry Gantt is referred to as the father of planning and control techniques in the United States, and is known for creating the Gantt Chart as a project management tool. Gantt was an associate of Frederick Winslow Taylor, the founder of scientific management theory. Many modern project management tools, including the work breakdown structure (WBS) and resource allocation, are based on Gantt’s work.
for project cost estimating, cost management, and engineering economics began with pioneering work by Hans Lang and others. In the 1960s, NASA refined existing Project Management tools. They designed many new ones for the nation’s space launch capabilities to reach the goal of moon landing within a single decade.
In 1969, the Project Management Institute (PMI), http://www.pmi.org, was formed to serve the interests of this community. PMI supports the 355 W San Fernando St tools and techniques of Project Management comSan Jose, CA 95113 Prior to the 1950s, projects were managed on an monly used in industries ranging from manufacturhttp://itu.edu ad hoc basis, using Gantt Charts and informal tech- ing to aerospace. Contact: newsletter@itu.edu niques and tools. At that time, two mathematical project-scheduling models evolved: Today, Project Management is at the core of all business entities. Project teams now have a struc(1) “Program Evaluation and Review Technique” ture within which work gets managed and accom(PERT) developed by Booz-Allen & Hamilton as part plished. The modern Project Manager plans, orgaof the United States Navy’s Polaris missile subma- nizes and controls the project, with the team not rine program for the team. In the future Project Management The views expressed in articles are those of skills will be even more critical to effectively manthe writers only and not of ITU or the ITU (2) “Critical Path Method” (CPM) developed in a age knowledge-based activities, or brainwork, such Journal. ITU Journal is not responsible for joint venture by DuPont and Remington Rand Cor- as software and other hi-technology projects. Projaccuracy of information cited in the news and events. The Editorial Board reserves porations, used for managing plant maintenance ect Management is a well-established career field the right to edit submissions, with contri- projects. These mathematical techniques quickly with a bright outlook. ITU offers courses in Project butions capped at 400 words. Plagiarized spread into many private enterprises. Technology Management as part of its MBA curriculum. submissions will be discarded.
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Living It Up @ ITU
Volume II, Issue 1, Winter 2012
by Jared Van Lehn & Cindy Dinh
Like that of Downtown San Jose, ITU is alive with art, culture, sports, and interaction. The fall semester started with plenty of student activities to go around, events that created a fair balance between work and play.
The semester kicked off with Open Gym Nights. Every Wednesday evening students and local professionals gathered to play a game of basketball. For those who can’t dribble, ITU hosted a Salsa Dance Series taught by semi-professional competitors Umesh Lakshman and his partner. The dynamic duo showed that, as Shakira would put it, “hips don’t lie.” Participants accessed new rhythms and movements that will blend easily into the Hip Hop Dance Series coming next. Moonlite Bowling is one of ITU’s newest Good Neighbor partners! Participants knocked down bowling pins while enjoying free pizza. Stay tuned for more Bowling Nights.
Our intercultural “Let’s Celebrate” holiday extravaganza included rich Indian and Chinese cuisine, a live deejay, and a local rock band. The audience quickly crowded around when six highly energetic dancers took to the stage. Event Coordinator Suman thanks the following for co-hosting: Chaitanya Yana, Barbara Gini, Cindy Dinh, Shruti Maheshwari, Hubert Chang, and others who volunteered to make it successful. Students are eager to improve their professional edge now more than ever. The Career Services Center (CSC) hosted workshops ranging from Interviewing Techniques, Personal Branding, and Resume Writing. A Forbes Magazine contributor, Human Resources Manager, and Cisco Engineer all guided students in what it takes to “stand out among a sea of white paper.” Want to know how to win $25? Simply “Like” the ITU Facebook group page and the official ITU Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/itusj). For every 25 new fans, a $25 winner is randomly drawn. Congratulations to the latest winners: Sudharshan Manpaddi and Praneetha Gulipalli! Get plugged in to our Facebook pages to hear about future announcements on new classes, workshops and activities. Live it up at ITU!
Did You Know? Assessment Tools: Pre/Post-Test One assessment tool is the Pre/Post-Test, used to measure student learning outcomes, and to demonstrate student success. These tools provide real-time feedback to assess student learning from the beginning of the course until the end. At the beginning of the semester, the pre-test is used to evaluate the level of student knowledge and understanding about the content, ideas and theories they will study during the semester. At the end of the semester, a follow-up post-test, similar to the pre-test is given to compare the results. Use of these tools is considered an efficient way to show student achievement.
Student Learning Outcomes
”At the end of the course students should be able to do...” is a statement reflecting the development of a student learning outcome. All academic institutions are aware of the importance of student learning outcomes, considered the standard guide for developing assignments and assessments. Student learning outcomes are not the same as student learning objectives. Objectives are facultybased, while outcomes are student-based. To assess the validity of student learning outcomes, faculty use direct and indirect assessment methods. The direct method requests that the students express their learning. The indirect method requests that the students demonstrate their learning. Rubrics are tools of the direct method, and are used to score the students’ assignments such as essays, skill demonstrations, exams, portfolios, projects, and presentations.
New Program in Organizational Development ITU will offer MBA courses in Organizational Development with an emphasis in Professional and Personal Coaching. Coaching begins with establishing a relationship and asking the right questions. The goal is to problem-solve together in the area of skill development, performance, work or personal improvement. The outcome will enable students to combine finance, marketing, technology or any expertise with the ability to overcoming difficult work-related or personal obstacles.
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Volume II, Issue 1, Winter 2012
ITU Travels
The path traveled by ITU’s Executive Team along China’s eastern coast.
Chinese Consulate General,
Northeastern China
San Francisco
October 27, 2011
November 14 - 15, 2011
1. China Overseas-Education Scholars Development Foundation 2. Tsinghua University 3. Peking University
Southeastern China
November 03 - 04, 2011 1. Shenzhen University 2. Zhuhai University of Jilin University 3. International Educational College of Research Institute of Tsinghua, University of Shenzhen (RITS) 4. Nanshan Polytechnic Training School
November 5 - 13, 2011
1. 2. 3. 4. Photo and editing courtesy of Dr. Nabil Haddad
Jeita Grotto: “Out of this World!”
Mid-Eastern China
by Ahmad Shaar Lebanon is a small country with so much beauty, it is called “Heaven on Earth. ” Also called the “Switzerland of the Middle East,” it is rich in natural beautiful places, and historic sites from thousands of years of civilization. One of these attractions is the Jeita Grotto, managed through MAPAS Co.- Liban, headed by Dr. Nabil Haddad, owner. Jeita Grotto is 14 miles north of the capital of Beirut. It is ranked as one of the 10 World’s Natural Wonders. Visitors can take a river tour of its lower and pedestrian tour of its upper caves to view the extraordinary karstic limestone forms. Visitors can see stalactite forms that resemble tiny candles, large pillars -- like Roman columns, or even flowing stone draperies. There is a huge stalagmite formation that leans to one side, similar to the Tower of Pisa. The huge upper cave includes the world’s largest stalactite measuring 24.6 ft and a cave height of 324 feet from the ceiling to the lower water level. Extraordinary motifs and a variety of Stalactites and stalagmites in “galleries” form the entire inside chambers in the Grotto. Whether you take the boat cruise or stroll on the walkway, those calm, fresh places will make you feel like you’re out of this world. The editors would like to acknowledge Dr. Haddad for his content and photo contributions.
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The Greatest Arab Traveler Ibn Battuta By Amal Mougharbel, PhD
The ITU team trip to China reminds me of the travels of Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta. In 1325, at the age of 24, Ibn Battuta started a 29 year trip that spanned 75,000 miles. He visited Africa, Turkey, Eastern Europe, the Arabian Peninsula, India, Asia and China and wrote a travelogue known as “The Journey.” Ibn Battuta’s goal was learning, expanding his horizons, and studying abroad. To memorialize his extraordinary accomplishments in voyaging, contemporary scientists named one of the Moon’s craters after him. In Dubai, the Ibn Battuta Mall has changed the retail and entertainment experience. Considered the world’s biggest themed shopping center, the mall highlights architectural, cultural and historical aspects inspired by the travels of this medieval scholar.
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