Show D P M A Data Processing Management Association Goals Invigorate te the mind through learning and involvement Develop integrity through commitment J Create an attitude of professionalism Computer Information Systems or Data p processing is an ever changing dynamic industry which h requires flexible minds and knowledge that goes beyond the classroom is isan isan isan an international organization made up of people managers supervisors systems analysts mers educators vendors who are actively involved in computer inform information tion processing as a career One of of its primary objectives is to foster a better understanding of the vital relationship of information processing to management and society means belonging to a group of like- like minded individuals joined together for the purpose of advancing their knowledge and skills their career and their profession The Stu Student ent Ch Chapter pter program is designed for students planning careers careers in information processing or related fields Intended to compliment nt classroom studies Student Chapters provide students with opportunities to exchange information with members of the information tion processing community and to e explore various career opportunities The rhe program d also gives regular chapter members S an opportunity to provide insights and guidance The Student Chapter pter here at q Utah Utaji J a Technical l College gives the stud student nt many opportunities to interact with information processing processing professionals Chapter meetings include speakers from regular ch chapter pter y mem membership who provide valuable insight insight- and experience into such topics as basic requirements to enter the profession positions graduates may expect to obtain personality S traits sought ought by employers for different processing data-processing positions professional eth ethics cs and topics of technical or r general interest Students are also invited to attend regular chapter luncheons thus allowing them the opportunity to associate with practicing professionals W who o are in a S position to provide possible future employment Activities in include tours of local computer installations r |