Major: Management Information Systems
M.S. in Administration, George Washington University, 1971
Major: Systems Management
B.S. in Business "With Distinction", Indiana University, 1966
Major: Quantitative Business Analysis
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Systems Professional (CSP)
Certified Data Processor (CDP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
Certified Computing Professional (CCP)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1997 - Present Professor, Management Information Systems
Department of Decision Sciences
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
1993 - 1997 Associate Professor, Management Information Systems
Department of Decision Sciences
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
1989 - 1993 Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
Department of Decision Sciences
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
1986 - 1989 Instructor
Department of Computer Information Systems
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
1986 - 1988 Manager of Training
Technicon Data Systems, Inc., Atlanta, GA.
1984 - 1985 Assistant Professor of Data Processing
Department of Technology
Clayton College and State University, Morrow, GA
1984 - 1984 Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration
Morris College, Sumter, SC
1980 - Present President and owner
Management/Systems Advisors, Inc.
1976 - 1980 Regional Director of Consulting Services
Fox & Company, Dallas, TX
1971 - 1976 Manager, Associate, and Consultant
Arthur Young & Company, Washington, DC
1970 - 1971 Technical Specialist
RCA Computer Systems Division, Arlington, VA
1966 - 1970 Captain, Supply and Systems Officer
U.S. Marine Corps
TEACHING
Appalachian State University
CIS 5531** - Advanced Systems Analysis & Design
CIS 5440** - Issues in Strategic and Global Information Systems
CIS 5200** - Information Systems for Planning & Control
CIS 4851* - Advanced Systems Design
CIS 4810* - Seminar - Issues in Strategic & International Systems
CIS 4790* - Current Topics - Information Engineering and CASE tools
CIS 4580* - Data Communications and Networking
CIS 4530* - Introduction to CASE and Composer
CIS 3670 - Applications in Business Data Processing
CIS 3550 - Systems Analysis & Design
CIS 3010 - Micrcomputers in Business
CIS 2990 - Information Technology For Business
CIS 2660H - Honors Section of Introduction to MIS
CIS 2660 - Introduction to MIS
CIS 1025 - Computer Skills For Business
Georgia State University
BA867** - Computer-Based Information Systems
BA609** - Introduction to Information Systems
CIS434 - Data Management in Business
CIS400 - Principles of Computer Programming II
BA201 - Introduction to MIS
Clayton State College
ATDP233 - Selected Topics and Problems
ATDP207 - COBOL Programming II
ATDP206 - Systems Analysis and Design
ATDP204 - COBOL Programming I
ATDP101 - Introduction to Data Processing
Morris College
BUS309 - Programming I
BUS322 - Systems Analysis & Design
NOTE: ** denotes graduate-level (MBA) course
* denotes senior/graduate-level course
GRANTS/EXTERNAL FUNDING
Responsible for securing a software license grant from Sterling Software for $1,071,000 of CASE software. Grant allowed the teaching of Sterling Software's COOL:Gen.
Responsible for securing external funding of $68,500 from four companies to join the Texas Instruments (TI) University Program and bring TI's Composer CASE tool to ASU. Work with the companies to enhance the program and CASE capabilities at ASU.
Part of a team to secure a grant from National Science Foundation for $55,305 to develop a Teaching Laboratory within the College of Business. The grant allowed the College to acquire 25 laptop computers for the lab.
Principal grant writer to secure a software licencing grant from Microsoft Corp. for $18,900 of Microsoft software for the Teaching laboratory
RESEARCH/INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Refereed Journal Publications
"Implementing IT-Based Systems: Lessons From the Retail Industry ,"Journal of Computer Information Systems, Accepted for the Winter 1998-99 issue (with A. Aldgidge)
"An Examination of the Cultural Change of Systems Implementation In Retailing,"Review of Accounting Information Systems, Fall 1997, Vol. I, No. 4, pp. 57-66 (with A. Aldridge)
"Multimedia Technology as a Learning Tool: A Study of Demographic and Cultural Aspects," Journal of Computer Information Systems, Summer 1996, Vol. XXXVI, No. 4, pp. 18-21 (with D. Medlin and D. Dave)
"Information Technology Planning in the Manufacturing Industry," International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 1995, Vol. 8, No. 1/2, pp. 12-20
"Developing the Systems Project Course," Journal of Information Systems Education, Winter 1994-95, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 192-197
"A Comparison of IS Ethic Altitudes Among College Students," Journal of Computer Information Systems, Winter 1994-95, Vol. XXXV, No. 2, pp. 60-64 (with A. Weaver)
"Effects of Computer System Components on the Price of Notebook Computers," Information and Management, 1994, Vol. 18, No. 27, pp. 151-160 (with D. Dave)
"Measuring Price/Performance of Laser Printers in Office Automation in the United States," International Journal of Management, 1993, Vol. 10, No. 4, pp. 464-469 (with D. Dave)
"IT Planning Success: A Comparison Between Manufacturing and Services," International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 1993, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 29-34 (with D. Dave)
"The Impact of the Introduction MIS Course on Students' Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Microcomputers," Journal of Computer Information Systems, Winter 1992-93, Vol. XXXIII, No. 2, pp. 38-41
"Factors Affecting the Success of Information Systems Planning: An Empirical Study," International Journal of Management, 1992, Vol. 9, No. 4, pp. 473-482 (with D. Dave)
"Reducing Mathematics Anxiety With Computer Assisted Instruction," Mathematics and Computer Education, Winter 1987, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 16-27 (with J. Harris)
"What Every Consultant Should Know,"Journal of Management Consulting, 1986, Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 44-48
Non-Refereed Publications
"CIS 2660 Lab and Reference Manual," William C. Hubbard Center for Faculty Development and Instructional Services, 1994, Ver. 3.0, pp. 1-96 (with A. Weaver)
"CIS 2660 Lab and Reference Manual," William C. Hubbard Center for Faculty Development and Instructional Services, 1993, Ver. 2.0, pp. 1-83 (with A. Weaver)
"CIS 2660 Lab and Reference Manual," William C. Hubbard Center for Faculty Development and Instructional Services, 1992, pp. 1-70 (with A. Weaver)
"Measuring Price-Performance of Laser Printers," Modern Office Technology, 1994, Vol. 39, No. 3, pp. 64 (with D. Dave)
"Formula Aids Laser Printer Purchase Decision," Cost Controller, 1994, Vol. 3, No. 5, pp. 6 (with D. Dave)
"College Nets Must Keep Up With Info Needs," Computerworld, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, February 27, 1984, pp.
Meeting Presentations/Proceedings Publications
"Internet Censorship," Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1998, pp. 118-120
"What Traits Are Employers Looking For in Business Graduates?" Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Meeting of the SE InfORMS, October 1997, pp. 175-177
"Data Warehousing: What Are We Really Talking About?," Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1997, pp. 146
"What Does the Marketplace Look Like for IS Graduates?," Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1997, pp. 143-145 (with J. Harris)
"Empirical analysis of Information Systems Planning Success in Medium and Small-sized Organizations in the U.S.," Proceedings of the Global Conference on Small & Medium Industry & Business, January, 1996, pp. 7-12 (with D. Dave)
"An Empirical Investigation of Enhancing IS/IT Planning Success in the Business Environment," Proceedings of the 1995 Pan-Pacific Conference XII, May-June, 1995, pp. 22-24
"Implications of IT Change on Retail Organizations: Lessons From a Case Study, " Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute 1995 Annual Meeting, November, 1995, pp. 614-616 (with A. Aldridge)
"Are We Preparing Our Students for the Real Job Market?," ISECON '95 Proceedings, November, 1995, pp. 145-150
"An Empirical Investigation of Enhancing IS/IT Planning Success in Business Environments," Proceedings of the Pan-Pacific Conference XXII, May-June, 1995, pp. 22-24 (with D. Dave)
"The Use of Body Language in the Systems Analysis Process," Proceedings of the 25nd Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1995, pp. 217-219
"Client/Server Technology: Is It Living up to Its Hype?," Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute 1994 Annual Meeting, November, 1994, pp. 976-978
"IS Ethics: A Comparison of Attitudes Among College Students," Proceedings of the 24nd Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, March, 1994, pp. 169-171 (with A. Weaver)
"Understanding the Fundamentals of Personal Computers," Presentation to the Foothills Chapter of APICS, February 22, 1994, Hickory, N.C.
"IS Planning: Lessons From the Field," Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute 1993 Annual Meeting, November, 1993, pp. 1259-1261
"Measuring Price and Computer Characteristics of Notebook Computers," Proceedings of the 29th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of TIMS, October, 1993, pp. 381-383 (with D. Dave)
"Ethics for Information Systems," Presentation to the Catawba Chapter of DPMA, March 20, 1993, Hickory, N.C.
"The Measurement of Ethics in the Use of Information Systems," Proceedings of the 23nd Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1993, pp. 131-133 (with A. Weaver)
"Evaluating 486 Microcomputer Price and Characteristics," Proceedings of the 23nd Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1993, pp. 185-187 (with D. Dave)
"Organizational Context of Information Systems Planning," Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute 1992 Annual Meeting, November, 1992, pp. 891-893 (with K. Kumar)
"Attitudes and Perceptions of College Students Towards Microcomputers," Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of TIMS, October, 1992, pp. 402-404
"Evaluating Laser Printer Prices in Office Automation," Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of TIMS, October, 1992, pp. 298-300 (with D. Dave)
"Using Management By Constraints to Improve IS Planning," Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1992, pp. 261-263
"Factors Influencing Information Systems (IS) Planning Success In Manufacturing Industries," Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February, 1992, pp. 256-258 (with D. Dave)
"Information Systems (IS) Planning: Contents of the IS Plan," Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute 1991 Annual Meeting, November 24-26, 1991, pp. 781-783
"Attitudes and Perceptions of Introductory MIS Students Towards Microcomputers," Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of TIMS, October 3-4, 1991, pp. 53-55
"Information Systems (IS) Planning: Areas/Aspects Included in the IS Plan," Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of TIMS, October 4-5, 1990, pp. 239-241
"Information Systems Planning Success: A Comparison Between Competitive and Non-Competitive Companies," Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Chapter of TIMS, October 4-5, 1990, pp. 270-272
"Future Directions of Computing, " Presentation to the Phi Beta Lambda Fall Membership Training Conference, October 27, 1990
"Organizational Context and the Success of Information Technology (IT) Plan-ning," Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual Meeting, Southeast Region of the Decision Sciences Institute, February 22-24, 1989, pp. 183-185
"Information Systems Planning in the 1990's," Presentation to ASM's 1989 information Systems Conference, May 9, 1989
"Reducing Learning Anxieties With Computer-Based Instruction," 27th ADCIS Conference Proceedings, February, 1986, pp. 27-32
"Microcomputer Networks: A Technological Breakthrough," Issues in Higher Education, Vol. XIV, June, 1984, pp. 135-144
"Can a Mainframe and Distributed Processing Co-Exist?" Presentation to the 1993 Midwest Decision Sciences Institute meeting, April 11, 1993
"Microcomputers In The College Environment," CAUSE/EFFECT, June 1983, pp. 6-11
"Networked Microcomputers: The Next Generation in College Computing," Information Resources and the Individual, Proceedings of the 1983 CAUSE National Conference, December, 1983, pp. 453-464
"Improving the Impact of Administrative Support," Proceedings, CUMREC/ 83, May, 1983, pp. 142-152
"Microcomputers in the Small College Environment," The Information Resource: A Management Challenge, Proceedings of the 1982 CAUSE National Conference, December, 1982, pp. 401-414
SERVICE
University Service
University Technology Committee (1995-97)
University Admissions Committee (1994-97)
Advisory Committee for Academic Computing (1991-1996)
Director of Computer and Management Services Search Committee (1993)
Task Force on Student Computer Accounts (1993)
College Service
Faculty Composition and Development Committee (1996-99)
Study Abroad Committee (1996-97)
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (1995-96)
Honors Advisory Committee (1992-93)
Technology Committee (1994-96)
Grade Appeals Committee (1993-94)
Graduate Curriculum Committee (1992-93)
Department Service
Decision Sciences Chairperson Search Committee (1995-96)
Departmental Personnel Committee (1992 [alt.],1993-95, 1995-96 [alt.])
CIS Curriculum Committee (1992-96)
Research Grant Committee (1993, 1995)
Departmental Advisor for CIS Majors (1993-96)
Other University Service
Faculty Advisor - Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity (1993-97)
Participant in the Beta Gamma Sigma induction (1996)
Presented two Computer Workshops to entering MBA students during MBA enrichment Week (1995)
InterFraternity Scholarship Advisor Committee (1995)
Advisor, COB and University Honors Thesis (1993-94)
Reader, Mathematics and University Honors Thesis (1995)
Service at Professional Meetings
Program Chair for Workshops & Panels - ISECON (1996)
Track Chair - Southeast DSI (1993, 1995)
Doctoral Consortium Faculty - National DSI (1993-94)
New Faculty Symposium - National DSI (1993)
Session Chair - National DSI (1992, 1994, 1996)
Southeast DSI (1992, 1994, 1996)
National DSI (1994)
SE TIMS (1992-93)
Paper Reviewer - National DSI (1993-96)
Southeast DSI (1992-97)
Paper Discussant - National DSI (1993, 1995, 1996)
Southeast DSI (1992, 1994, 1996)
Southeast TIMS (1992-94)
PROFESSIONAL
Memberships
The Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS)
Decision Sciences Institute (DSI)
Data Processing Management Association (DPMA)
Institute for Management Consultants (IMC)
International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS)
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Meetings Attended
National DSI Annual meeting (1993-96)
SE DSI annual meeting (1992-97)
SE TIMS annual meeting (1992-93)
ISECON annual meeting (1995-96)
Association for Information Systems annual meeting (1995)
National CONNECT Conference (1996-97)
Carolinas CONNECT Users Conference (1994-97)
North Carolina Information Systems meeting (1992, 1994-97)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Graduated from Indiana University 'With Distinction"
Beta Gamma Sigma (Indiana University)
Nominated for Outstanding Teacher, College of Business (1995-97)
Nominated for SGA Outstanding Teacher (1994-97)