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Defining The Competencies, Programming Languages, And Assessments For An Introductory Computer Science Course, Simon Sultana
Defining The Competencies, Programming Languages, And Assessments For An Introductory Computer Science Course, Simon Sultana
STEMPS Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to define the competencies, programming languages, and assessments for an introductory computer science course at a small private liberal arts university. Three research questions were addressed that involved identifying the competencies, programming languages, and assessments that academic and industry experts in California’s Central Valley felt most important and appropriate for an introduction to computer science course.
The Delphi methodology was used to collect data from the two groups of experts with various backgrounds related to computing. The goal was to find consensus among the individual groups to best define aspects that would best comprise …
Competencies Required Of Human Resource Professionals In The Government Contracting Industry, Dawn Denise Boyer
Competencies Required Of Human Resource Professionals In The Government Contracting Industry, Dawn Denise Boyer
STEMPS Theses & Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine if a unique set of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) were required of Human Resource Practitioners (HRPs) in federal-level Government Contracting Companies (GCC) in the United States. Study results identified additional sets of HR-related KSAs to perform with minimum competency within a government-contracting environment. The results of this study can assist in creation and development of training or education curriculum for HRPs interested in or currently working in GCCs. Study results provided parameters for job descriptions for HRP recruitment within GCCs and HRP promotional opportunities.