Faculty Survey 2026

Trends in Introduction to Programming Courses 2026

AI is changing who enrolls in intro programming and what CS1 needs to teach. We're gathering data from CS departments on enrollment shifts, AI in the curriculum, and language changes. It takes 3 minutes, and everyone who responds gets the summary report before it's published.

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CS chairs, intro programming course coordinators, and faculty teaching CS1

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Intro programming is changing faster than at any point I can remember. Students are asking whether they still need to learn to code, and departments are rethinking what CS1 should teach. We want to put real data from CS departments behind that conversation and share it back with everyone who contributes.
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What we're asking about
Ten questions, mostly multiple choice, on what's changing in intro programming at your institution.
Enrollment shifts
How Intro Programming enrollment has moved over the last 2 to 3 years, and where students who once chose CS are going instead.
AI in the curriculum
Whether your department teaches programming with AI, how CS1 treats AI coding tools, and whether AI is becoming a Gen Ed requirement.
Languages and materials
Which languages you teach in CS1 today, any planned switch, and whether you're reviewing course materials for next year.
Why take part
What You Get
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An early copy of the summary report
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See what peer CS departments are seeing
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Optional 20-minute conversation about the findings
Who Should Respond
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CS department chairs and associate chairs
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Intro programming course coordinators
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Faculty teaching CS1
Share what you're seeing in 3 minutes
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