NewVP joins staff

by Kendra Clark staff writer

Mike Repice, a junior, is one of the five students majoring in internet computing.

Repice wants to be a Web page developer.

"I like working on the Internet and find the things that I learn very interesting," Repice said. "It wasn't until I came to college that my interest in computers really developed."

Dr. Jonnie Guerra has traveled a long path to Cabrini.

Paolucci also hopes that word of mouth will attract some stu-

The Internet Computing majors also take 1ST classes, along with statistics and a few communications dents.

Repice loves working with the computer aspect of his major, but also likes developing his artistic abilities with the graphic design classes.

The new vice president of academic affairs, Guerra came to the school to replace Dr. Mary Alice Muellerleile, who had been holding the position of acting vice president of academic affairs after the permanent position was vacated by Dr. Thomas Boeke.

Guerra's path to Cabrini took her along several routes, including faculty member for 10 years and administrator for six years.

Internet Computing is different than the Information Tech- junior Internet Computing major courses. Some of nology and Resources major.

Internet Computing deals with the students concentrating their studies on Internet technologies, such as Web page development and designing on the Internet, whereas the 1ST major is more of a generalized degree program, the job titles and positions for Internet Computing specialists include Web Master, Web Programmer, Website Developer, Internet Network Administrator, Internet Software Engineer, Internet Consultant and Entrepreneur, Technical Support and Trainer and many others.

Although the Internet Computing major is still developing, the demand for jobs in this field is rapidly growing.

Many people are joining the "virtual global village" by using the Internet and World Wide Web. An Internet Computing background will help students to compete in the expanding field of computers.