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The mission of the Computer Science (CS) Department at Talladega College is to strive for excellence in creating, applying, and imparting knowledge in the Computer Information Systems (CIS) program. Graduates of the CIS program will be equipped to make valuable contributions to the field of cybersecurity, cyber operations, database, and networking. The program’s mission is aligned with the college’s mission statement and core values of excellence; to teach high-quality educational programs and perform innovative research, thus being preeminent in all that we do.
The CS Department offers three majors, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Cybersecurity. The department has a partnership with Business Enabled Acquisition & Technology (B.E.A.T.), LLC, a global small business administration cybersecurity and information technology solutions provider headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, which includes offering internship opportunities to Talladega students. Interns engage in a guided work experience using emerging technologies and industry standards.
Additionally, interns are expected to work on weekly projects solo or as team members while contributing to advance the B.E.A.T. Innovation Team and Cybersecurity Division.
Talladega College always strives for innovation and excellence in education. As a result, the institution is in the final stages of planning for a state-ofthe-art Cybersecurity Training Center focusing on cybersecurity education and research, including multidisciplinary programs and certificates, outreach activities, and industry partnerships.
 CAE-Cyber Defense |
 National Security Agency |
Talladega College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through the Academic Year 2022-2023.
The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) program is managed by NSA's National Cryptologic School. Federal partners include the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)/National Initiative on Cybersecurity Education (NICE), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Information Officer (DoD-CIO), and U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM).
Dr. Alison Brown, Dean
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Phone: 256-761-6310
Email: akbrown@talladega.edu
Mr. Anthony Morris, Assistant Professor
Master in Cybersecurity, Virginia College, AL
Phone: 256-761-6311
Email: amorris@talladega.edu
Robert Thomas, Adjunct Faculty
Senior Software Engineer, Infinity Insurance
Master of Science, Computer Systems and Software Design, Jacksonville State University
Phone: (256) 375-9023
Email: rthomas@talladega.edu
Pamela Calhoun, Adjunct Faculty
Assistant Director, Ronald McNair Program, Talladega College
M.S. Information Systems and Technology Management with a specialization in Information Assurance and Security, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Phone: (256) 761-6438
Email: pcalhoun@talladega.edu
Ronald D. Davis, Jr., Adjunct Faculty
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, PAYBLE, LLC, Nashville, Tennessee
Full-Time Faculty: University of North Alabama
Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Engineering, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
Current Status: Ph.D. Candidate (ABD)
Phone: (256) 577-3426
Email: rdavis@talladega.edu
