ISACA Chicago Chapter Academic Relations
- ISACA Defined:
http://www.isaca.org/Content/NavigationMenu/About_ISACA/Overview_and_History/Overview_and_History.htm - Purpose and Mission of the Academic Relations Committee
- Objectives of the Academic Relations Committee
- ISACA Chicago Chapter Academic Relations Director & Committee Members
- Role of the Academic Advocate
- Student Membership Program
- ISACA Student Groups (new ISACA initiative)
- Key Information Links
- Upcoming Events (future use)
- Student Award Program (future enhancement)
Provide a framework for information exchange among and for the mutual benefit of the Chapter, academic community, and business community in support and enhancement of relationships among the faculty/student bodies of universities with the Chapter and the IS audit and control profession.
Maintain close communication with local university activities, encourage student membership in ISACA, and provide feedback and direction for the ISACA Model Curriculum and COBIT in Academia TM initiatives.
Assist in the development of new education programs for the Chapter and membership.
Create a variety of communication vehicles for promoting information exchange and enhancement of relationships among the faculty/student bodies of universities with the Chapter and the IS audit and control profession.
Support ISACA International initiatives for advancing the Academic Relations program by providing feedback and direction for the ISACA Model Curriculum and COBIT in Academia TM initiatives, as well as any new programs ISACA International introduces.
Develop activities directed toward faculty and students, as well as integration of the academic community, business community and Chapter membership to promote the IT Governance professions, ISACA certifications, career and networking opportunities.
Maintain documentation on all available information materials available via ISACA International, Chapter Academic Advocates, Student members, activities held, and participant feedback.
ISACA Chicago Chapter Academic Relations Director & Committee Members:
Bernadette McGeary – bernadette.mcgeary@chi.frb.org 312-322-5023 – Academic Relations Director and committee chairperson.
Timothy Demas tdemas@deloitte.com
Enrique Escalante eescala@transunion.com
Belton Flournoy belton.flournoy@protiviti.com
Raza Hassan hraza1@nalco.com
Paul Hinds paul.hinds@us.pwc.com
Kumar Setty kumar.setty@solocup.com
Joseph Trebat jvtjr@live.com
Lyn Vallow lyn.vallow@arcww.com
Allyson Zoller allysonzoller@discover.com
Role of the Academic Advocate:
- Promote and use the ISACA Model Curriculums in university programs.
- Model Curriculum for IS Audit and Control
- Model Curriculum for Information Security Management
- Academic Programs Currently in Alignment with the Model Curriculum for IS Audit and Control
- Present COBIT principles and framework within academic course curriculums.
- Highlight/Promote CISA certification as an option for the students.
- Make the IS Control Journal available in the university/college library.
- Communicate with local chapter representatives (i.e., Academic Relations director and committee) on activities that will promote an exchange of information, stronger relationships, and opportunities for integration of the academic community, business community and Chapter membership to promote the IT Governance professions, ISACA certifications, career and networking opportunities.
- Available to full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Students within 50 miles of an ISACA chapter must join that chapter.
- ISACA International student membership annual dues reduced to $25 and new member fee is waived.
- Chicago Chapter student membership dues will be waived with proper identification of student status.
- Student membership information and benefits (professional development, research & knowledge, community leadership) are available at ISACA International’s website.
ISACA Student Groups (look for future enhancement as we embrace this new initiative):