The Computing and Information Deans Council

The Computing and Information Deans Council (CRA Deans Council) was established in an effort to provide leadership and community to emerging and established colleges of computing and information schools. The council was originally arranged as a common interest session at the CRA Conference at Snowbird in 2000. The council is organized around schools of computing, schools of information, and/or schools of information technology with heads that report directly to the Provost or Chief Academic Officer at a university.

The Computing and Information Deans Council meets annually to discuss a range of topics and share their experiences creating independent college/schools for computing/IT units.  The Chair of the CRA Deans Council serves on the CRA Board.

For information on joining the CRA Deans Council, please fill out this form.

Currently, more than 30 institutions from several countries participate in the CRA Deans Council. The group also welcomes participation from those actively considering the establishment of independent schools of computing, information, or information technology.