The Department of Computer Science is located in Copley Hall. The following areas of study are supported by this department:
Department of Computer Science
Computer Science Department Chair

Rance Necaise
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Computer Science, College of William and Mary
- M.S., Computer Science, University Of Southern Mississippi
- B.S., Computer Science, University Of Southern Mississippi
Phone: (804) 752-3277
Email: RanceNecaise@rmc.edu
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Computer Science Department Faculty

Maha Elouni
Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Computer Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- M.S., Mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Robin M. Givens
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Computer Science, College of William and Mary
- M.S., Computer Science, College of William and Mary
- B.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Richmond
Phone: (804) 752-7328
Email: RobinGivens@rmc.edu
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John W. McManus
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Computer Science, College of William and Mary
- M.S., Computer Science, College of William and Mary
- B.A., English, Randolph-Macon College
Phone: (804) 752-3158
Email: JohnMcManus@rmc.edu
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John Palesis
Visiting Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Romance Languages, University of Pennsylvania
- M.S., Computer Science, University of Virginia
- B.A., French and Mathematics, Dickinson College
Phone: (804) 752-7359
Email: johnpalesis@rmc.edu
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La Toria H. Tookes
Senior Lecturer
Education
- Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, Nova Southeastern University
- M.S., Computer Science, Nova Southeastern University
- B.S., Computer Science, Georgia Southwestern State College
Phone: (804) 752-3296
Email: LaToriaTookes@rmc.edu
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