PREPARING FOR THE SERVICE CALL: CIS FACULTY IN THE GENERAL STUDIES PROGRAM
Lynn R. Heinrichs, Michele Kleckner · Issues in Information Systems · 2006
In today's environment, many schools are placing emphasis on transforming undergraduate education through innovative general studies programs.Computing faculty members may find themselves in unfamiliar territory when asked to teach a course outside of their discipline.What questions should faculty consider before answering the service call?The authors describe experiences at their own institution involving an interdisciplinary course entitled, "The Global Experience."Differences in time requirements, pedagogy, and student audiences are discussed.Implications for junior faculty are considered.