For Universities, IP3 offers an array of seminars, courses, and conferences. Working extensively with NSA sponsored Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education, IP3 delivers its flagship seminar series, Strategy to Reality, at 20 of the nation's leading universities. The 2-day seminar addresses the industry's most pressing issues surrounding information system security while providing the university with an opportunity to showcase its programs and offerings in the field. These workshops draw together IT security professionals from the region for intensive, interactive forums.

University of North Texas

Founded in 1890, UNT is a student-centered, public, research university located in Denton, Texas. As one of Texas' largest universities, we offer 97 bachelor's, 101 master's and 48 doctoral degree programs within the university's 12 colleges and schools.  Named one of America's 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years and a "Best in the West" college by The Princeton Review.   UNT’s alumni is honored with numerous prestigious awards including the Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award.  We are the largest provider of online credit courses among Texas public universities and the library system is designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education (6 million cataloged holdings).
http://www.unt.edu/

University of Advancing Technology

The University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a unique, technology-infused private college that was founded by a techno-geek for techno-geeks. Our Mission is to educate students in the fields of advancing technology to become innovators of the future. UAT's campus culture is devoted to continually nurturing a thriving geek community where everyone's personal lives and professional aspirations revolve around technology.

UAT graduates will thrive in the digital age. Our students benefit from their fundamental understanding of both theoretical and applied aspects of technology. We believe to a certainty that UAT graduates will meet and surpass every expectation of their high-technology employers and peers. Our graduates enter the professional world with accredited associate's and bachelor's degrees, and many return to pursue a master's degree at our Graduate Studies.
http://www.uat.edu/

Tennessee State University

The iSchool at Drexel College of Information Science and Technology

Founded in 1891, Drexel is widely recognized for its focus on technology and experiential learning. The first major university to operate a fully wireless campus, Drexel is a leader in integrating emerging technologies into all aspects of its academic enterprise, which includes the nation’s largest private medical college.

The College of Information Science and Technology (IST) offers undergraduate degrees in information systems, information technology and software engineering and graduate degrees in library and information science (MS), online or on campus, information systems (MSIS), online or on campus, and software engineering. The B.S./M.S. Accelerated Degree Program is designed to allow students to complete both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree along with a co-operative educational experience within the traditional five years. In addition, we offer a Ph.D. program and several professional development options.

The College is an exceptional place--it's one of just a few schools in the country where all faculty and students are dedicated to teaching and learning about information and the ways it is used and managed. The College provides students with many state-of-the-art facilities to complete coursework, or conduct research. The College's placement office supports IST students and alumni in all areas of career development. Visit http://www.cis.drexel.edu

Pace University

Founded in 1906, Pace University offers a comprehensive education combining exceptional academics, professional experience, and the New York edge. Nearly 13,000 diverse students take advantage of Pace's college and schools in the liberal arts and sciences, business, law, nursing, education, and computing. Located in Manhattan and Westchester County near world class centers of finance, accounting, media, healthcare, performing arts, and technology, Pace enhances the student experience with one of the metropolitan area's largest undergraduate cooperative education and internship programs.

Visit http://www.pace.edu

Rochester Institute of Technology

Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is an internationally recognized leader in professional and career-oriented education enrolling more than 15,000 students in eight colleges, and nearly 100,000 alumni from all 50 states and more than 100 nations.  RIT’s modern 1,300-acre campus is located in Rochester, New York, the third largest city in the state.  The campus consists of 238 buildings total (5.1 million sq. ft.).

Quality Programs for Successful Careers

A nationally respected leader in professional and career-oriented education, RIT has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report magazine as one of the top university in the North for academic reputation and as one of America’s “Best College Values.” Few universities provide RIT’s variety of career-oriented studies. Our eight colleges offer more than 200 outstanding programs in business, engineering, art and design, science and mathematics, liberal arts, photography, hotel management, computer science, information technology and other areas.

http://www.rit.edu/

The George Washington University

Located four blocks from the White House, The George Washington University was created by an Act of Congress in 1821. Today, GW is the largest institution of higher education in the nation's capital. The University offers comprehensive programs of undergraduate and graduate liberal arts study as well as degree programs in medicine, law, engineering, education, business and international affairs.

Each year, GW enrolls a diverse population of undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 140 countries.
Visit http://www.gwu.edu/ 

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. As of May 31, 2008, 345,300 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.

http://www.phoenix.edu/

Cal Poly Pomona 

Cal Poly Pomona (1938) is internationally recognized for its many outstanding academic programs, including nationally-ranked hospitality management, architecture and engineering programs. One of only six polytechnic universities in the United States, Cal Poly Pomona champions a learning-centered approach that places learning at the center of every program, course and activity on campus. The university’s 2,600 faculty and staff serve close to 20,000 students who earn degrees in bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs. Visit http://www.csupomona.edu/

Regional Information Systems Security Center  

The Regional Information Systems Security Center is funded by a National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education Grant and is dedicated to expanding knowledge of computer security.

Through a variety of education and outreach activities, our mission is to raise computer security awareness within our surrounding communities.   RISSC Grant activities are designed to benefit students and educators on our own campus at Mt. SAC, the campuses of our CSU partners and Community College partners (Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State LA, Cal State Northridge and Long Beach City College).   We also reach out to local K-12 students and educators and continue to build partnerships with local industry.

The RISSC website: http://rissc.mtsac.edu/

Portland State University

Founded in 1946, Portland State University is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.  Today, PSU has an enrollment of more than 24,000 students and more than 3,400 faculty and staff.  More than half of its 107,000 alumni are currently living in the Portland metro area. The University offers 124 Degree Programs in eight colleges and schools including: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Graduate School of Education, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Business Administration, School of Extended Studies, School of Fine and performing Arts, School of Social Work.Meeting the Needs of a Diverse Community:  The integration of teaching, research, and outreach at PSU offers students of a diverse age, ethnicity, and experience the preparation to become responsible citizens attuned to the needs not only of their own communities, but those of regional, national and international communities.  Portland State faculty and students engage in national and international research program that apply the benefits of new knowledge to the institution’s learning and outreach goals. 

What Makes Portland State University Special:  What makes our university special is not just what we do, but the way we do it; linking faculty, students, and research to projects in the community.  Our urban location, regional connections, and global partnerships provide students with relevant experience while making a difference in neighborhoods and around the globe.

http://www.pdx.edu/

Michigan State University

Known internationally as a major U.S. public university with global reach, Michigan State University has been advancing knowledge and transforming lives through innovative teaching, research, and outreach for over 150 years. MSU is a member of the Association of American Universities, the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges, and the Big Ten athletic conference.

Health Information Technology
MSU HealthTeam is the multi-specialty medical practice comprised of teaching faculty from MSU’s College of Human Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and College of Nursing. We are continuing to grow, offering primary and specialty health care services to the general public. MSU HealthTeam is comprised of approximately 200 physicians and nurse practitioners from 14 clinical departments, as well as many allied health professionals such as nurses, psychologists, social workers, therapists and nutritionists. MSU HealthTeam providers are also actively involved in teaching and clinical research, keeping them on the forefront of the latest medical advances.

Our providers practice at clinic locations throughout the greater Lansing area. The largest clinical practice is the MSU Clinical Center, which is located on the MSU campus. This site offers multiple primary and specialty services, as well as a pharmacy, laboratory and radiology services. Our practices are open to the general public.

One of the missions of MSU HealthTeam is to provide health care education to graduate physicians in residency training, as well as to medical and nursing students. Under the guidance of staff physicians and nurses, these students often participate in patient care programs.

Libraries Computing and Technology (LC&T) is the steward of MSU’s

• Libraries and archives
• Technology infrastructure for central academic and business information
• Technology services, including support and training for users, in collaboration and sharing responsibility with academic and other support units
• Overall vision for technology at MSU
• Related policy and business practices

LCT Actively

• Develops and implements policy
• Plans technology-related faculty development and instructional technology
• Manages the budget for Libraries, Computing & Technology
• Administers the Teaching and Learning Environment account  

http://www.msu.edu/

Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, University of Texas, San Antonio

The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) is the operational division of the Institute for Cyber Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The CIAS is designed to leverage San Antonio's Infrastructure Assurance and Security (IAS) strengths as part of the solution to the nation's Homeland Security needs and deficit of IAS talent and resources.

The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) was established in June of 2001. The CIAS leads San Antonio’s charge to become the national center for homeland security issues and in March of 2002 the United States National Security Agency (NSA) designated the University of Texas at San Antonio a National Center of Excellence in Information Assurance.

http://cias.utsa.edu/index.html

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University, located in Ypsilanti, MI, is a public, comprehensive university that offers programs in the arts, sciences and professions. Founded in 1949, the University prepares students with the intellectual skills and practical experiences to succeed in their careers and lives, and to be better citizens.Information Security/Assurance at Eastern Michigan University is a major program in the School of Technology Studies. The recently added Information Assurance Undergraduate Degree has three concentrations; IA Management, IA Applied (Forensics and Cybercrime), and IA Encryption. For those at the graduate level, EMU’s NSA-recognized Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance provides three unique opportunities for individuals to pursue Information Assurance/Security studies.

At the master’s level, students may incorporate a concentration in Information Assurance/Security within the Master’s of Liberal Studies degree. Three tracks may be pursued: 

• Management and Supervision of Information Assurance operations, 
• Computer Forensics, and 
• Cyber Crime Investigation. 

At the doctoral level, students may specialize through the Information Assurance Track in the Ph.D. Technology program. This contains a research specialization for those individuals who want to pursue a terminal degree. 

The Information Security Graduate Certificate, which provides professionals with instruction necessary to participate in a team-based information security or protection program in larger organizations and to initiate and manage programs in smaller organizations. 

• The program is appropriate for professionals with special needs (as for example, those in legal fields, law enforcement, computer training and education, marketing or other fields concerned with information security-related issues and or products and services). 
• The program can also, with appropriate preparatory experiences, serve a general educational role for individuals who want to become better decision makers and more knowledgeable participants/discussants in legislative and ethical issues.

http://www.emich.edu/cerns/

York University

With its 50th anniversary fast approaching in 2009, York University is Canada's third largest university offering full and part-time graduate and undergraduate degree programs to over 50,000 students in 11 Faculties. Housed within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science and computer engineering: the BA and B.Sc. in Computer Science, the BA and BSc in Computer Security, the BASc Computer Engineering, and the innovative iBSc in Computer Science, as well as graduate MSc and PhD programs. Honours BA and BSc programs are accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council while the BASc program is accredited by the Computer Engineering Accreditation Board. The Department prides itself for strong undergraduate education to a diverse body of over 1500 undergraduate students as well as a dynamic research environment with some 30 research faculty and over 125 graduate students and research staff.

http://www.yorku.ca/web/index.htm

University of California

When it first opened its doors in 1869, the University of California had just 10 faculty members and 38 students. Today, the UC system includes more than 209,000 students and more than 170,000 faculty and staff, with more than 1.4 million alumni living and working around the world.From its inception 20 years after the California Gold Rush, UC faculty and students have looked to cross the horizons of what we know about ourselves and our world, and what we can do in it. That was the vision of the pioneers living at the farthest frontiers of the American continent when they created a University for the Golden State. As we chart our course through the 21st century, the University of California is still at the frontier. UC researchers are pioneers in agriculture, medicine, technology and the environment. Thousands of California jobs, billions of dollars in revenues, and countless everyday household items – from more plentiful fruits and vegetables to compact fluorescent light bulbs – can be traced back to UC discoveries. Similarly, many of the state’s leading businesses have connections to UC. Those companies were either based on technology developed by the university, were founded by our faculty or alumni, or are headed by UC graduates.UC’s ten campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara provide exciting environments that foster world-class educational and research opportunities and generate a wide range of benefits and services that touch the lives of Californians every day.

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/

DePaul University

Founded in 1898, by the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian) religious community, which follows the teachings of 17th century French priest St. Vincent de Paul, the university's mission emphasizes academic excellence, service to the community, access to education and respect for the individual.

DePaul University is the nation's largest Catholic institution of higher education and is the ninth largest private, not-for-profit university in the nation. Of the 10 largest private universities, all except DePaul are classified as "research extensive" universities, making DePaul the nation's largest university with a primary mission of teaching and service.lt;/p>

Named for St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), the university derives its title and fundamental mission from Saint Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, a religious community whose members, Vincentians, established and continue to sponsor DePaul.DePaul has eight Schools and Colleges including College of Liberal Arts & Sciences; College of Commerce; College of Law; School of Computer Science, Telecommunications and Information Systems; School for New Learning; School of Education; School of Music and The Theatre School.Programs of Study:  DePaul University uses the quarter system of class scheduling, offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. The five most popular undergraduate majors are: communications, psychology, accounting, political science and finance. The five most popular graduate majors are: computer science, elementary education, information systems, finance, and public service.

http://www.depaul.edu/

University of Washington Tacoma

Since opening our doors in 1990, the University of Washington, Tacoma has provided high-quality programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees. UWT is closely linked to the South Puget Sound community—most of our students come from Pierce and surrounding counties, and the majority of them remain in the area, using what they've learned in the classroom to make important contributions to their communities.

UWT's strong commitment to its hometown has provided a cornerstone for the city's revitalization. UWT is located in the heart of Tacoma's waterfront historic district, and the university's renovation of 19th-century warehouses into 21st-century learning space has won national recognition. The UWT neighborhood features museums, the Tacoma Community College Downtown campus and classic old warehouse buildings that are being reclaimed from Tacoma's historic past. Visit http://www.tacoma.washington.edu

Polytechnic University 

Polytechnic University, the nation's second oldest private engineering university, was founded in 1854 in Brooklyn, New York. Today, it is the New York metropolitan area's preeminent resource in science and technology education and research.

A private, co-educational institution, Polytechnic has a distinguished history in electrical engineering, polymer chemistry and aerospace and microwave engineering. Currently, it is a leader in telecommunications, information science and technology management.

The University is also known for its outstanding research centers as well as its outreach programs to encourage math and science education in New York elementary and high schools. In addition to its main campus at MetroTech Center in Brooklyn, Polytechnic offers programs at sites throughout the region, including Long Island, Manhattan and Westchester. Additionally, the University offers several programs in Israel. Visit http://www.poly.edu/

Illinois Institute of Technology 

The IIT Center for Professional Development (CPD) is an academic unit of Illinois Institute of Technology that encompasses Information Technology and Management Degree Programs, Manufacturing/Industrial Programs including Manufacturing Technology & Management Degrees and CEU-bearing (Continuing Education Units) Professional Learning Programs extending to Information Technology Certificates as well as short courses in all of the university's disciplines. The CPD is based at the Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Campus in Wheaton.

Illinois Institute of Technology is a private, Ph.D.-granting university founded in 1890, offering programs in engineering, science, architecture, design, psychology, public administration, technical communication, business (through the Stuart Graduate School of Business) and law (through the Chicago-Kent College of Law). IIT is a member of the prestigious Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU). Visit http://www.iit.edu/ 

Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota 

The MISRC (www.misrc.umn.edu), is a non-profit organization in the Carlson School of Management (www.CarlsonSchool.umn.edu), University of Minnesota (www.umn.edu). It was founded in 1968 as part of the MIS curriculum development at the Carlson School. The MISRC has built its success from the solid support of IS professionals working in the industry in the Twin Cities. Today, the MISRC plays a leadership role in applied research on MIS, IT and e-business management among business school research centers in the United States.

University of Washington

Founded 4 November 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the Pacific coast. The University is comprised of three campuses: the Seattle campus is made up of sevente en schools and colleges whose faculty offer educational opportunities to students ranging from first-year undergraduates through doctoral-level candidates; the Bothell and Tacoma campuses, each developing a distinctive identity and undergoing rapid growth, offer diverse programs to upper-division undergraduates and to graduate students.

The primary mission of the University of Washington is the preservation, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge. The University preserves knowledge through its libraries and collections, its courses, and the scholarship of its faculty. It advances new knowledge through many forms of research, inquiry and discussion; and disseminates it through the classroom and the laboratory, scholarly exchanges, creative practice, international education, and public service. As one of the nation's outstanding teaching and research institutions, the University is committed to maintaining an environment for objectivity and imaginative inquiry and for the original scholarship and research that ensure the production of new knowledge in the free exchange of facts, theories, and ideas. Visit http://www.washington.edu/

Capitol College 

Capitol College is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to engineering, computer science, information technology and business. Founded in 1927, Capitol offers bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as professional development training and certificates. Capitol College blends excellence in teaching with practical learning through collaboration with business and government agencies, making Capitol College a leader in information technology education. Capitol College's information assurance curriculum maps to the five CNSS domains and the 10 CISSP domains.About the Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection CenterThe center offers education, tailored training programs and certification testing to information technology professionals, and conducts community outreach seminars focused on the nation's critical and cyber infrastructures.

The center partners with businesses, government and academic institutions to conduct research and studies involving physical security, cyber assurance and critical infrastructure issues. Visit  http://www.capitol-college.edu/

Colorado Technical University 

Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has helped thousands of students soar to achieve career success in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, health and sciences, computer networking, information technology and visual communications. Whether you are a beginning freshman, an experienced professional seeking to retain your competitive edge, a degree holder ready for the challenge of graduate school or someone preparing to enter the career world, CTU has the Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate degree programs and the learning style that could work for you. Visit http://www.coloradotech.edu/

Webster University Center for Professional Development

Webster University is a private, nonprofit, accredited University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in many fields including business, computer science, psychology, communications, international relations, science, education, fine and performing arts, and liberal arts.The home campus is located in Webster Groves, a picturesque suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1915 as a small private college, Webster has grown into an international network of over 100 campuses across the United States, Europe, China and Thailand.Currently the University enrolls approximately 22,000 students worldwide who range in age from traditional college age students to adult learners, and represent over 100 nationalities.

Webster University is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation in higher education, meeting the needs of students in an ever-changing world and incorporating an international perspective throughout the curriculum. Visit http://www.webster.edu/cfpd