Robert Burrows
I am currently teaching CIS2531-001 in the fall of 2025. Click course links to see course descriptions and syllabi.
I don't have formal office hours this semester, but you can contact me by email at burrows@cod.edu to make arrangements for outside class assistance.
Professional Background
1989-present adjunct faculty COD
1996-2017 Sr Project Manager - BMO/Harris Bank Chicago PMP
1983-1996 Software Developer/Operations Manager Unisys
1978-1982 Academic Computer Coordinator Triton College
1974-1978 Burroughs now Unisys Corporation Sr System Representative
Educational Background
1981 MBA University of Chicago specialization Information Systems
1974 BS University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana Computer Science Engineering
Other COD courses I have taught
I have taught CIS1400, C programming, Java programming and Advanced Java programming,The
Internet
Teaching Style
My Teaching Style is to have fun and do what it takes to help every student in my
class to learn programming. I am very understanding of your commitments in both your
work and personal life and we will try to work class around these life priorities
- yet still complete the classwork.
Projects and Hobbies
My hobbies include x-country skiing, biking, yoga, tennis, traveling, reading, computer
pictures and movie making on my Mac, Monarch Butterfly restoration, playing with grandson,
Roger, and granddaughters, Dayton, Vivi and Noah.
Awards 2024-2025 innovative teacher of year award
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