The Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center at Capitol College was established to address the technical and managerial needs of the information assurance workforce, particularly working professionals who do not desire or have the resources to participate in formal degree-bearing academic programs. If you are an information assurance professional looking to step up in your career, check out the CICPC's examination review offerings in CISSP, SSCP, and Security+, or earn a FISMA certificate. Just like Capitol's graduate degree programs, CICPC courses are delivered online through real-time classes recorded for later playback, making it easy for you to balance all areas of your life - home, work, and education. View course schedules starting in January 2010!

In an effort to increase international efforts, representatives from both China and Japan were welcomed to campus in late 2009. Representatives from Shandong University of Science and Technology visited with Capitol leadership with the intention of fostering international cooperation and exchange in education and research. On this visit, the first of many more to come, all representatives signed an agreement that begins the process of negotiation for a future partnership.

Also visiting campus in December was Takaaki Matsuzawa, deputy director of Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), who visited to tour the Space Operations Institute and learn more about the institute's partnership with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the new Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach.

Graduate students, now is the time to continue your education! Capitol College is offering one free credit towards your first enrollment in a master's degree program when you attend a Virtual Open House. Just like an on-campus Open House, a VOH is Capitol College's way of acclimating potential graduate students to the online learning environment, helping you to make the hard decision of choosing a college that will advance your education and career. Learn about our programs, speak directly to faculty and deans, ask questions, and most importantly experience first-hand our unique online platform, Capitol Live. Earn a $549 credit towards your first course in a master's degree program when you apply for admission and attend a VOH, awarded only for enrollment in the semester following your VOH attendance. You must meet the admissions requirements of the academic program to receive this credit. Register now for one of the following VOH dates:

Questions? Contact graduate admissions for more information.

Capitol College was recently named to Military Advanced Education magazine's 3rd Annual Guide to Military-Friendly Colleges and Universities. The 2009 Guide, a special section in the monthly Military Advanced Education magazine, is a listing of those colleges and universities across the United States that best serve military service members, veterans, and their spouses and dependants. In addition to being noted, Capitol was designated as one of a select few institutions providing "Top Academics." Read the full story here.

Capitol thanks the M&T Charitable Foundation, which donated $5,000 to the college as a first installment of a three-year long commitment to support various campus scholarship programs. Visit Capitol's community partnerships webpage to see how other local companies are aiding the cause of educating America's future technical workforce.