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| Committee Name | Chairperson | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | Kenneth Sloan | Standing |
| Faculty Affairs | Barrett Bryant | Standing |
| Graduate Assistantship | Barrett Bryant | Standing |
| Level I Examination | Barrett Bryant | Standing |
| MS Admissions | John Johnstone | Standing |
| Nominating | Purushotham Bangalore | Standing |
| Outcomes Assessment | John Johnstone | Standing |
| Ph.D. Admissions | John Johnstone | Standing |
| Steering | Anthony Skjellum | Standing |
Visiting the CIS Department
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences is located on the 1st floor of Campbell Hall on the UAB campus, which is in the Southside neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, just south of downtown.
Arriving By Bus
Airport Express operates a shuttle between the ATL and BHM airports. This is another way to get to Birmingham if you arrive in ATL. Once the shuttle drops you off at BHM, you can take a taxi to UAB. The shuttle fare is $52 one way or $74 round trip. Their web site is http://www.theairportexpress.com/ for more information .Arriving By Car
From the North on I-65 [Huntsville, Nashville]
Take I-65 South towards Birmingham. In downtown Birmingham, take the 4th Ave S exit (Exit #259B). Continue on 4th Ave S for 0.3 miles and turn right onto 13th St S. Continue for 0.3 miles, Campbell Hall is on your left at the intersection of 13th St. S and University Blvd.
From the North on I-59 [Chattanooga]
Take I-59 South towards Birmingham and merge onto I-59 South/I-20 West. In downtown Birmingham, take the I-65 South exit towards Montgomery (Exit #124A). Go 1.4 miles and take the 4th Ave S exit (Exit #259B). Continue on 4th Ave S for 0.3 miles and turn right onto 13th St S. Continue for 0.3 miles, Campbell Hall is on your left at the intersection of 13th St. S and University Blvd.
From the East on I-20 [Atlanta, BHM and ATL Airports]
Take I-20 West towards Birmingham. Continue on I-20 West/I-59 South. In downtown Birmingham, take the I-65 South exit towards Montgomery (Exit #124A). Go 1.4 miles and take the 4th Ave S exit (Exit #259B). Continue on 4th Ave S for 0.3 miles and turn right onto 13th St S. Continue for 0.3 miles, Campbell Hall is on your left at the intersection of 13th St. S and University Blvd.
From the South on I-65 [Montgomery]
Take I-65 North to the University Blvd. exit, Exit #259. Bear right onto University Blvd. and proceed 0.3 miles to 13th St. S. Campbell Hall is on the northeast corner of the intersection.
From the South on Hwy 280 [SE Alabama, Auburn]
Take Hwy 280 West towards Birmingham. Merge onto Hwy 280 West/ Hwy 31 North. Take 280/31 for 2 miles to the University Blvd. exit. Turn right onto University Blvd. and proceed to 13th St. S. Camphell Hall is on the northeast corner of this intersection.
From the West on I-20/I-59 [Tuscaloosa]
Take I-20 East/I-59 North towards Birmingham. Take the I-65 South exit towards Montgomery, exit #124A. Go 1.4 miles and take the 4th Ave S exit (Exit #259B). Continue on 4th Ave S for 0.3 miles and turn right onto 13th St S. Continue for 0.3 miles, Campbell Hall is on your left at the intersection of 13th St. S and University Blvd.
Arriving By Plane
Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
Birmingham International Airport is located 5 miles from the UAB campus. It is served by 7 airlines and offers over 150 flights daily to major cities throughout the US as well as connecting service to destinations worldwide through airports such as Atlanta Hartsfield. More information can be found on their website at http://www.bhamintlairport.com/.
Once at BHM, the airport is serviced by 5 taxi companies as well as 6 rental car agencies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National). For driving directions from BHM to CIS, follow the signs to I-20 West/I-59 South and then follow the directions From the East on I-20 [Atlanta/BHM Airport] above.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world's busiest passenger airport, is located 150 miles east of Birmingham and is approximately a 2 hour, 15 minute drive from UAB. With nearly 2,000 flights daily on 25 airlines to locations throughout the country and the world, ATL can be a convenient and cost-saving alternative to flying into BHM. More information can be found on their website at http://www.atlanta-airport.com/.Once at ATL, you may rent a car from one of the 11 car rental agencies serving the airport. To get to CIS from ATL, follow signs leaving the airport to I-285 North. From I-285 North, take the I-20 West exit towards Tom Murphy Freeway/Birmingham (Exit #10B). Then follow the directions From the East on I-20 [Atlanta/BHM Airport] above.
Parking Information
Permit Parking Lot - CIS guests who have been instructed to do so by the department may use any available parking spot in the student surface parking lot (labeled Lot 15A) that is on the NW corner of University Blvd. and 13th St. directly west of Campbell Hall. There are entrances to this lot from 13th St. just north of University Blvd. and on University Blvd. just west of 13th St. As soon as you park, you need to obtain your visitor parking pass - Kathy Baier and Janet Tatum are CIS front office staff members that can provide you with a parking pass for this lot when you arrive.
Metered parking - Metered parking is available near the department in the following three locations:
- The lower level of the student parking garage located on the SW corner of University Blvd. and 13th St. contains visitor metered parking. The entrance to the garage is on 13th St. Additional metered parking is available along 13th St S on the west side of Campbell Hall
- The student parking lot, labeled Lot 15A, that is across 13th St S from Campbell Hall. There are a small number of meters on the northeast edge of this lot. There are entrances to this lot from 13th St. just north of University Blvd. and on University Blvd. just west of 13th St S.
- There is also metered street parking available on 13th and 14th Streets which border Campbell Hall.
The University Environment
Birmingham is a major metropolitan area of almost 900,000 and is a southeastern center of finance, communications, and medicine. A wide variety of cultural, natural, and sports attractions are available. The area has a pleasant climate all year.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is the public university for the primary urban area of the state. Included within the University are the Graduate School and Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Business, Education, Engineering, Public and Allied Health, Optometry, and Nursing.
The development of Oxmoor Valley Research Park on 1,595 acres of land near the UAB campus is proceeding with recruitment of high technology and engineering firms.
Over 17,000 students are pursuing their education on UAB's 270-acre campus, located between downtown Birmingham and Red Mountain. UAB ranks among the top public institutions in the country for federal research and development support, having attracted more than $100-million in such funds. UAB's Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries (OADI) provides an environment for the initiation of corporate/academic interchange. Many CIS graduate students are supported by OADI firms.
What To See And Do In Birmingham
"Birmingham, Alabama is classic southern charm and hospitality. This vibrant, beautiful city is nestled in the rolling foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and serves up nationally recognized dining, shopping and entertainment, world-class attractions, events and other things to see and do." - Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau
Birmingham truly is an exciting place to visit. Some of the best-known attractions in the city include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Vulcan Park, McWane Science Center, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. However, the city has even more to offer visitors - please visit the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information, and when you get to CIS, be sure to ask us for recommendations.
Where To Stay In Birmingham
UAB has negotiated special rates with several area hotels. Please see the hotels and rates page [opens in new window] on the UAB website.
From this list, we especially recommend the Doubletree (formerly the Radisson) (6 blocks from dept.), the Hotel Highland (8 blocks from dept.) and the Marriott Courtyard (6 blocks from dept.) They are within walking distance of CIS and are in the Five Points South / Medical Center neighborhood, which features many restaurants and shops. The closest hotel to the department is the Medical Center Inn (205-933-1900), which is two blocks from CIS.
If you need assistance with hotel reservations, please contact Kathy Baier in our front office. She can be reached by email at baier (at) cis.uab.edu or phone at (205) 934-8655.