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The Canadian Information Processing Society (C.I.P.S.) is the Information Technology professional society in Canada. The society certifies and regulates the Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.) designation in most provinces. The society also performs accreditation of computer science and software engineering programs at Canadian universities. CIPS is responsible for defining the Canadian IT Body of Knowledge. == History == Calvin Gotlieb helped found CIPS in 1958,〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Founder )〕 serving as its president from 1960 to 1961.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Calvin Gotlieb FCIPS (Fellow's profile) )〕 Calvin was elected as founding fellow in 2006.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 CIPS Fellow Members )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Awards and Accolades May 2006 Gotlieb Elected Inaugural CIPS Fellow )〕 The first President of CIPS was Fred Thomas serving in 1958 to 1959 and the last President and Chair of the National Board was founding fellow〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title = CIPS Fellow Members )〕 Stephen Ibaraki, serving 2007 to 2008.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 title = CIPS National Presidents )〕 2008 was the 50th anniversary of CIPS, and a new governance model was approved by the national board that year where CIPS is governed by the Canadian Council of IT Professionals (CCITP) and its Chair.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 CIPS 50th Anniversary Annual Report 2007-2008 Celebrating 50 Years )〕 Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper provided a message to CIPS on the 50th anniversary. :"I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyone marking the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), the professional association for information technology (IT) practitioners in Canada. This special milestone offers a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon past achievements, while setting goals for the future. Since 1958, CIPS has represented its membership on important issues affecting the IT industry and profession. The association has promoted high ideals of competence and ethical practices through certification, accreditation programs, and professional development. I would like to commend CIPS members for carrying out their responsibilities with integrity, expertise and professionalism. You may take pride in having earned the privilege of joining an organization that ensures its members merit the confidence and trust of those who engage professional IT services. Your efforts have made positive and lasting contributions to Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness."〔(【引用サイトリンク】 Message from the Right Honourable Stephen Harper ) 〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Canadian Information Processing Society」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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