MASTER OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Kathy Weaver MIM Director [email protected] Tetyana Bezbabna MIM Coordinator [email protected] Vedat Diker Shady Grove Program

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MASTER OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Kathy Weaver MIM Director [email protected] Tetyana Bezbabna MIM Coordinator [email protected] Vedat Diker Shady Grove Program Director [email protected] Hussain Abbas Shady Grove Program Coordinator [email protected] Slide 2 MIM Courses and Curriculum Goals Program Requirements Core Courses Specializations Slide 3 MIM Program Goal The MIM program provides the opportunity for students to develop the ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities that use information and technology to improve organizations Slide 4 MIM Curriculum Goal The goal is accomplished by providing: A broad knowledge of technologies, design approaches, and management techniques for addressing information management problems An in-depth study of one or more aspects of information management Project-based learning experiences that integrate theory and practice in an information management leadership role Slide 5 4 Core Courses (12 credits)6 Elective Courses (18 credits)2 Practicum Courses (6 credits) 36 credits (12 courses) MIM Curriculum Structure Slide 6 2-Year Course Plan http://ischool.umd.edu/sites/default/files/page_cont ent_files/2015-2017_two_year_course_plan_- _public.pdf http://ischool.umd.edu/sites/default/files/page_cont ent_files/2015-2017_two_year_course_plan_- _public.pdf Program Checklists http://ischool.umd.edu/content/program- requirements-checklists http://ischool.umd.edu/content/program- requirements-checklists Specializationhttp://ischool.umd.edu/mim- specializationshttp://ischool.umd.edu/mim- specializations Course Planning Slide 7 OBJECTIVE: Curriculum covers information management theories, technologies, and techniques Must be completed in the first 18 credits INFM 600: Information Environments *INFM 603: Information Technology and Organizational Context *INFM 605: Users and Use Context *INFM 612: Management of Information Programs and Services * Can be waived with appropriate course history or work experience MIM Core Courses Slide 8 Provides experience applying, adapting, and extending information management theories, technologies, and techniques in real world context INFM 736: Information Management Capstone 1 (Fall semester) INFM 737 Information Management Capstone 2 (Spring Semester) Capstone Course 2 full semesters MIM Practicum Courses Slide 9 Summer following 1 st full year of MIM program Benefits Learn about field from the inside Decide if this is right career Learn new skills and add to knowledge base Practice communication and teamwork skills Meet new people and practice networking skills Establish a network of professional contacts, mentors, and references Gain valuable experience and accomplishments for resume Potential full time job opportunity Internship Slide 10 International students must have accompanied academic component Options: 1.3 hour Internship elective (recommended) Enhances academic, career, and personal development Curriculum covers high-impact information careers | mentoring | professional development | opportunity identification 2.0 hour iSchool Internship Seminar course (pending approval) 3.0 hour UMD Internship seminar course (UNIV099) - http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=9 http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/page.cfm?page_id=9 Seminar course participation Offer letter Internship Goals | Plan- self evaluation of internship Reflection of internship | Internship and achievements summary Internship Slide 11 Develop depth of knowledge of particular aspect of information management Program offers Labels and descriptions of expertise Curriculum guides Defined & Specified Flexible & Open MIM Specializations Slide 12 Individualized Program Plan With a focus in Information Management Research MIM Thesis Option Technology Design Track User ExperienceTechnology Development Information Analysis Track Data AnalyticsStrategic Management MIM Specializations Slide 13 Data Analytics Manipulation and mobilization of data to support decision-making processes and organizational goals Utilization of quantitative analysis, methods, and tools to examine, clean, transform, and model data, creating valuable and usable information Strategic Management (Includes Project Management) Managerial, administrative, and organizational aspects of information analysis Role information and technology play in management and operation of organizations Knowledge and skills required to support organizations in developing and managing strategic information strategies Information Analysis Track Data AnalyticsStrategic Management MIM Specializations Slide 14 User Experience Design, creation, and evaluation of interactive information systems User interface implementation Technology Development Development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that support information management Technical, design, and managerial issues that arise during creation and implementation of information systems Technology Design User ExperienceTechnology Development MIM Specializations Slide 15 Complete a full research project Well suited for future doctoral degree Learning research methods help if future employment consists of conducting or evaluating research projects Requires active advising from a faculty member Thesis Option Replaces the MIM Capstone Courses Process 1.Identify faculty advisor 2.Inform MIM Coordinator of thesis plan 3.Take INST 701: Introduction to Research Methods 4.Develop a proposal, thesis committee, and complete a research project (INFM 799 x 2) Information Management Research Thesis Option MIM Specializations Slide 16 Design a custom specialization that meets individual interests Combines foundation of general knowledge in Information Management and Technology with customizable options for particular circumstances Individualized Program Plan With a focus in MIM Specializations Slide 17 Curation and Management of Digital Assets Creating, managing, and preserving digital assets in variety of sectors Archives and Digital Curation Archivists, data curation managers and specialists, and other information professionals in contemporary society MIM and MLS Joint Specializations Slide 18 Design a plan of study that explicitly supports professional development goals and aspirations: 1.Sequence the MIM core No more than 2 each semester 2.Select a specialization (and rationale) 3.Construct your ideal course plan Write it out and review with MIM Coordinator if needed What are two specific questions that you have about the MIM curriculum / courses / registration process? How are you going to get them answered? Next Steps Slide 19 Academic Dishonesty Slide 20 Cheating - Intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise Fabrication - Intentional and unauthorized falsification or invention of any information or citation in an academic exercise Facilitating academic dishonesty - Intentionally or knowingly helping or attempting to help another to violate any provision of this Code Plagiarism - Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as ones own in any academic exercise Improper Use of Previous Published Materials Using materials from existing sources for any academic purpose without appropriate markers and attribution Academic Dishonesty Slide 21 Ctrl C - C Slide 22 Slide 23 As Students: Become familiar with generally accepted practices https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/563/01/ Quoting Paraphrasing Summarizing Review the general and course-specific requirements found in the course syllabi and assignments Ask questions Contact your instructor Ask for clarification BEFORE submitting assignment Academic Integrity Slide 24 UMD and the iSchool Provide resources Proper use of external sources and appropriate attribution Located at MIM Central Instructors will remind you about general and course- specific practices to follow Keep record of all incidents in iSchool List maintained by the MIM program Purpose is to document extent of problem Provide information for high-impact interventions If necessary, refer cases to the University Student Honor Counsel for adjudication and sentencing Academic Integrity Slide 25 Academic Consequences Academic probation Suspension from the university Expulsion from the university Immigration Consequences Departure from the USA Loss of immigration status Professional Consequences Legal liability Negative reputation Academic Dishonesty Slide 26 Career Planning International Student Services Writing Center Slide 27 UMD Career Center Hornbake Building 3 rd Floor MIM Career Events Calendar Career Related Workshops Resume Building Internship and Networking Fair MIM Speaker Series Career Planning and Support Slide 28 UMD CAREER CENTER http://www.careercenter.umd.edu/section.cfm?section_id=1 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing 3 rd Floor UMD CAREERS (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS) https://ejobs.umd.edu/ University Human Recourses - 1100 Chesapeake Bldg UMD LIBRARIES (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS) http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/home THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS) http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/jobs MIM CENTRAL (GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, JOB OPPORTUNITIES) http://mim.umd.edu/ Career Planning and Support Slide 29 ISSS 3109 Susquehanna Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301.314.7740 http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/in ternational-students-scholar-services http://globalmaryland.umd.edu/offices/in ternational-students-scholar-services International Student Services Slide 30 Department of English 2119 Tawes Hall College Park, MD 20742 301-405-3809 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/ writingcenter http://www.english.umd.edu/academics/ writingcenter UMD Writing Center Slide 31 JOIN THE MIM COMMUNITY Slide 32 Incoming students (MIM, MLS, HCIM, Doctoral) Existing students iSchool faculty and staff MIM Alumni MIM Community Slide 33 MIM Director Dr. Kathy Weaver, PhD MIM Program Coordinator Tetyana Bezbabna Shady Grove Program Director Dr. Vedat Diker, PhD Shady Grove Coordinator Hussain Abbas MIM Office College Park 4120E Hornbake Building, South Wing College Park, MD MIM Office Shady Grove Building III, Room 5133 Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD MIM Administration Slide 34 Dedicated to advancement of MIM program Create vibrant and interactive environment Ensure and enhance communication and cooperation among the MIM student body, alumni, faculty and staff of the iSchool Encourage students to participate in events that are designed for student development socially, academically and professionally Provide MIM students an opportunity to connect with the professional world MIMSA MIM Student Association Slide 35 MIMSA Executive Board Mohit Juneja (President) Krishnesh Pujari (Public Relations Officer) Akshay Mandke (Marketing Head) Priyanka Baskaran (Secretary) Prajakta Arolker (Webmaster) Sneha Mitthankhediwale (GSG Representative) Dr. Kathy Weaver (Faulty Advisor) Tetyana Bezbabna (Staff Advisor) Slide 36 MIMSYNC: MIM get together with students, faculty, and alumni Resume Building Session: Get tips from MIM Alumni and awareness about key phrases that companies look for in resumes Internship & Networking Fair: Promote employers and a platform for MIM students to practice networking Holiday Party: End of semester get together Project Expo: Display and demonstrate project innovations End of the Year Bash: Event dedicated to the graduating students MIMSA Events & Initiatives Slide 37 Enhance leadership skills and run an organization efficiently Build networking skills and strengthen industry connections Create development opportunities: intellectual, social and professional MIMSA: Work with Us Vice - President Treasurer Event Coordinator Historian Note: Elections 2015 in the first next week of September Slide 38 Social Media: Content with Us Master of Information Management Student Association @umdmimsa MIMSA Master of Information Management Student Association mimsa.umd.edu Slide 39 MIM Central - http://mim.umd.edu/http://mim.umd.edu/ Masters Student Handbook - http://ischool.umd.edu/content/student-handbooks http://ischool.umd.edu/content/student-handbooks Listening Sessions http://mim.umd.edu/mim-calendar/http://mim.umd.edu/mim-calendar/ Office Hours http://mim.umd.edu/contact-us/http://mim.umd.edu/contact-us/ iSchool ListServes iSchoolAnnouncements [email protected] [email protected] iSchoolDiscuss [email protected] [email protected] To subscribe: Send an email to [email protected]@listserv.umd.edu Leave the subject line blank Include in the body of the email SUBSCRIBE ISCHOOLDISCUSSION/ISCHOOLANNOUNCEMENTS Student Resources Slide 40 Advisors Jeff Waters [email protected]@umd.edu Declarations, Waivers, Forms http://ischool.umd.edu/content/declarations-forms-waivers http://ischool.umd.edu/content/declarations-forms-waivers Student Advising Slide 41 What can you do? Participate in MIM events Participate in MIMSA events Become a MIMSA officer Organize a group trip Propose course and curriculum ideas Most importantly Ask questions Have ideas Take initiative Make things better! Your Contribution Slide 42 WELCOME TO THE UMD ISCHOOL