Initiative Description:

• Substantially increase the number of USNA graduates each year with significant expertise in Information Technology (IT); achieve by graduating class of 2010
• Applicable academic programs include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, and potential new programs in Information Systems and/or Information Technology
• Integrate and co-locate academic disciplines contributing significantly to this goal
• Develop next generation Knowledge-Centric Warfare laboratory
• Include military construction of new academic building to house these activities

Expected Outcome/Benefit:

• Satisfy current and urgent Navy and Marine Corps need for officers having significant expertise in Information Technology
• Expand cadre of naval officers who will develop and lead employment of knowledge-centric naval forces

Executive Sponsor:  Academic Dean and Provost