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Recommended Citation: Tesch, D B, G F Braun, and J R Skeldon.  MIS Curriculum Evaluation: A Methodology for Ongoing Web-based Alumni Assessment.  In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2000, v 17 (Philadelphia): §905.
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MIS Curriculum Evaluation: A Methodology for Ongoing Web-based Alumni Assessment

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 		Debbie B. Tesch    [a1] [a2]
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Xavier University    [u1] [u2]
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA    [c1] [c2]

Gerald F. Braun    [a1] [a2]
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Xavier University    [u1] [u2]
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA    [c1] [c2]

Jay R. Skeldon    [a1] [a2]
Department of Accounting and Information Systems
Xavier University    [u1] [u2]
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA    [c1] [c2]

Information systems curricula at schools of higher education are constantly under pressure to update curricula to reflect current industry trends. This pressure comes from knowledge of industry expectations, requirements of accrediting bodies to provide evidence that graduates are provided with necessary knowledge and skills opportunities, and self-imposed expectations of IS faculty to prepare graduates for future employment. This paper adds to the body of research by introducing a mechanism for ongoing curriculum assessment by information systems alumni. The study involves conversion of a previously paper-based survey to a secure web site designed to capture alumni curriculum perceptions following a one-year period of employment.

Keywords: IS education, IS curriculum, curriculum assessment, online questionnaires, IS skill requirements

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