Computer Information Systems

Immerse yourself in core courses that provide the basic technology skills that will prepare you for more advanced theory and technology training in programming, database administration, systems analysis, networking, and Web design and development.

Degrees Offered:  B.S. and A.S.
Certificates Offered:  Health Information Systems
Minor:  Computer Information Systems
Offered in Augusta, Bangor, at sites statewide and online

 

Computer-Information-Systems

Diana  Diana Kokoska

  Program Coordinator 

  Computer Information Systems

Office:

210 Lewiston Hall
Bangor Campus

Phone:

(207) 262-7864

Fax:

(207) 262-7790

E-mail:

dkokoska@maine.edu

Office Hours:

M 9 - 12:30 (Bangor)
T 9 - 12:30 (Bangor)
and by Appointment

 

 

Professionally, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education from the University System and a Master's of Science in Business Administration from Husson College. Fifteen years of industry experience and over 25 years of post-secondary teaching have provided a solid background in business and computer-related fields.

My academic area of expertise is Web Design and Development, from basic HTML scripting to online shopping sites.  My professional responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the CIS program; designing, developing, and maintaining the program Web site; and serving as a faculty mentor for an internship experience in the information technology field.

Personally, I have been married to a wonderful man named John for over 34 years and have wonderful family:  John III, who is a fireman at the Old Town Fire Department and his wife, Kelly (who have a son, Johnny - my first grandson) and Jodi, who is a Captain in the Army and her husband, Steve Krippel (who have a daughter, Katelyn - my first grandaughter) stationed at Fort Benning.  So I am both a boy grammie and a girl grammie.

When I am not pursuing my academic aspirations, you will find me powerwalking, shopping at the mall, or hanging out at the office.

Professional Achievements

  • In 2011 co-authored the PHP Programming with MySQL textbook for Cengage Learning

  • Presented at the Cengage Spring Technology Conferences in Las Vegas and Nashville (2007 and 2008)

  • Authored the From Shoebox to Showcase e-Portfolio Management System

  • Published Grandpa's Work Bench Portfolio Builder for Pearson Prentice Hall Publishing Company

  • Presented the From Shoebox to Showcase e-Portfolio Management System at the New England Association of Cooperative Education and Field Experience (NEACEFE) and the Prentice Hall Spring Technology Conference

  • Received the Dr. P. David Defroscia Students' Choice Award

  • Serve on the Course Technology HTML Advisory Board

  • Received a national Teacher of Excellence (NISOD) award in Austin, Texas

  • Served on the New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation team