Timothy Sime is a Member of Eastern's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

2012 Mar 1

Timothy Sime '14 of Marlborough, CT, is a member of Eastern's Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP). Sime is majoring in Business Information Systems.

AITP's mission is to give individuals in the Business Information Systems and Computer Systems programs and courses an opportunity to gather information regarding developments in the Information Systems and Technology fields, in their future careers, and facilitate professional networking. Guest speakers provide opportunities to learn about new system and technology practices.

AITP also provides information to Eastern students on advancing technology and business skills, leadership development opportunities, networking, peer mentoring and knowledge sharing, and online resources available through AITP.

More than 30 percent of the full-time students enrolled at Eastern now participate in at least one club/organization, an increase of almost 10 percent since fall 2008. Students who participate in clubs/organizations excel in the classroom and do better academically than students who do not participate. In spring 2011, 1,345 full-time students participating in clubs had an average GPA of 3.06, much higher than the 2.84 average for those students not taking part in any of the nearly 70 clubs/organizations.

Clubs/organizations planned and implemented almost 600 events last academic year. These programs have a direct impact on the daily life of all students on Eastern's campus. The programs range from social to educational, physical to spiritual, and civic engagement programs that equally affect the community.

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state's public liberal arts university. Eastern serves more than 5,500 students each year on its Willimantic campus.