Utah State University’s Department of Computer Science returns to the College of Science July 1. University Executive Vice President and Provost Frank Galey said the department’s move, from the College of Engineering back to Science, follows a period of discussions during which students, faculty, administrators and state business and government leaders provided input about the long-term needs of the state and the university.
“This move will emphasize the synergies already established though years of work of professors reaching out between different programs across campus,” Galey said. “It will take advantage of opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations already in place along with those we see as part of our long-term vision for providing for the state’s needs.”
The Computer Science Department was originally housed in the College of Science before moving to the College of Engineering in spring 2012.
Maura Hagan, dean of the College of Science, said the new organizational structure will strengthen both the Computer Science Department and other programs within the College of Science by building upon existing collaborations in the areas of teaching and research. It will also address the state’s workforce challenges as the College of Science continues to work with business and industry sectors to meet their changing needs...
