Teaching Awards

Nominee, College of Business Administration Annual Teaching Award, Kent State University, 2018 Certificate of Excellence in Accessibility, Kent State University Student Accessibility Services, 2016

Teaching Experience

Kent State University (Dept of Management & Information Systems)

MIS 84266 - Structural Equation Modeling Instructor of Record (Fall 2014 to Present) Course Description:  This course provides students with a foundation in both covariance-based and component-based structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques, using AMOS and SmartPLS. After a brief review of relevant concepts from the linear regression and multivariate analysis courses, we cover SEM topics such as model specification, identification, estimation, fit, and testing of both measurement and structural models. Time is also devoted to understanding formative vs. reflective measurement, high order constructs, interaction, multi-group and multi-level analysis, and assessing common method bias. Prerequisites: MIS 84023 (Linear Statistical Models), MIS 74017 (Multivariate Statistics), doctoral standing

MIS 74017 - Multivariate Statistics Instructor of Record (Spring 2014 to Present) Course Description:  This course introduces PhD students to a variety of multivariate analysis techniques, with a focus on practical application in an academic setting. As such, it is not intended to be a course emphasizing mathematics or statistical programming. Rather, the focus is on proper research design, choice of an appropriate multivariate method, understanding and testing the fundamental assumptions underlying each method, evaluating multivariate data analyses, and interpreting results. Example topics include: ANOVA/ANCOVA (review), MANOVA/MANCOVA, profile analysis, discriminant analysis, logistic regression, cluster analysis, principal components analysis (PCA), factor analysis (EFA and CFA), and an introduction to structural equation modeling (SEM). A variety of statistical tools (e.g., SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS) are used to demonstrate each technique. Prerequisites: MIS 84023 (Linear Statistical Models), doctoral standing

MIS 44292 - Business Experience and Internship Instructor of Record (Spring 2017) Course Description (from university catalog):  Learning by experience by performing activities related to the information systems profession in a cooperating organization. Prerequisites: MIS 24053 (Intro to Computer Applications) and MIS 24065 (Web Programming)

MIS 44043 - Database Management Instructor of Record (Spring 2017 to Present) Course Description (from university catalog):  Development of skills and knowledge associated with the utilization, design, implementation, and administration of database management systems in organizations. Emphasis is on enterprise-level database systems. Prerequisites: MIS 24053 (Intro to Computer Applications) and MIS 24065 (Web Programming)

MIS 34068 - Systems Analysis and Design Instructor of Record (Fall 2012 to Present) Course Description:  This course introduces students to the methods, tools, and techniques used to analyze and develop information systems in organizations today. It can thus be viewed as the cornerstone upon which all subsequent IS activities are based. For students who intend to pursue a career in IS, the skills learned in this class are designed to have immediate applicability. For students who intend to pursue a career in another discipline, the knowledge obtained in this class will help them to better appreciate the role of the IS department in their organization, and better understand how to manage and support IS-related projects. Basic UML modeling techniques are taught using the student version of Astah Professional. Students must also complete a semester-long group project based on a variation of the SCRUM methodology. Prerequisites: MIS 24053 (Intro to Computer Applications) and MIS 24065 (Web Programming)

MIS 24056 - Fundamentals of Business Statistics (online section) Instructor of Record (Summer 2018) Course Description:  Introduction to concepts in statistical methods and their applications to real world problems. Examines both the theoretical and practical side of the different methods. Prerequisites: MATH 11010 (Algebra for Calculus) or MATH 11012 (Intuitive Calculus) or MATH 12002 (Analytical Geometry and Calculus I)

Bucknell University (School of Management)

MGMT 240 - Introduction to Information Systems Instructor of Record (Fall 2008 to Spring 2012) Course Description:  This course fulfills the Technology Elective requirement for Management and Accounting majors, and is also open to students from other academic disciplines. The course can be viewed as an introduction to different types of information systems (IS) and the various business functions for which they are used within organizations. Topics include the use of IS to gain strategic advantage, electronic commerce, supply chain management, data warehousing and analysis, knowledge management, information systems security, and the impacts of IS upon individuals, organizations, and society. Special focus is placed upon current events and hands-on organizational study. A significant portion of the course is devoted to a group project where students explore how a specific organization in the community uses IS to support its business functions. At the end of the semester, each group presents its findings to the rest of the class. Prerequisites: None

MGMT 243 - Social Media for Managers Instructor of Record (Spring 2010, Spring 2011) Course Description:  New technologies such as Web 2.0 allow individuals to take advantage of new forms of collaboration that cross organizational, geographic, and cultural boundaries. This course will explore how project managers within organizations can harness the power of mass collaboration and “peer production” to offer new and improved products and services in the marketplace. We will examine such trends as blogging, wikis, virtual worlds, open source software development, scientific collaboratories, distributed computing, team buying, and crowdsourcing. However, along with new opportunities come new challenges and risks, including concerns over quality assurance, coordination of work, and exploitation of unpaid labor. We will also discuss the impact of cultural differences on the development and use of such systems in organizational, e-commerce, and social settings. Prerequisites: None

MGMT 343 - Information Systems Analysis and Design Instructor of Record (Spring 2009) Course Description:  This course introduces students to the methods, tools, and techniques used to analyze and develop information systems in organizations today. Upon completion of the course, students should understand the basic concepts and principles of the systems development life cycle (SDLC), including systems planning, analysis, design, implementation, and support. They should also be able to apply what they have learned in a practical manner, by identifying a need for a new or improved information system in a specific local organization, documenting and modeling the business requirements for that system, performing a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed system, and presenting their final proposal before a group of their peers. Prerequisites: MGMT 240 (Intro to IS) or its equivalent

MIDE 343 - IS Project Management Instructor of Record (Spring 2012) Course Description:  This course covers project management topics from an IS perspective. Students completing this course should: (1) Understand the role IS project managers play in the design, development, and implementation of new information systems in organizations, as well as the tasks that IS project managers commonly perform. (2) Be able to model simple business processes using common UML modeling techniques, including use case diagrams, class diagrams, activity and sequence diagrams, and user interface diagrams. (3) Gain hands-on experience managing the systems development life cycle (SDLC) through a semester-long, real-world group project. For students intending to pursue careers in IS or computer science / engineering, the skills learned in this course are designed to have immediate applicability. For students intending to pursue careers in management, the knowledge obtained in this course will help them better appreciate the role of the IS department in their organization, and better understand how to manage and support IS-related projects. Prerequisites: MGMT 240 (Intro to IS) or its equivalent

IDPT 351 - Interdepartmental Major Project Instructor of Record (Fall 2011) Course Description:  Independent research designed to unify and integrate the various courses that comprise the interdepartmental major.  Prerequisites: Senior standing

University of Georgia (MIS Department)

MIST 4620 - Systems Analysis and Design Instructor of Record (Spring 2007, Summer 2007, Spring 2008) Course Description:  This course should be viewed as the cornerstone upon which all subsequent MIS activities are based. Methods of system documentation are examined through the use of object-oriented and structured analysis tools and techniques for describing processes, use cases, data structures, system objects, file designs, input and output designs, and program specifications. A major focus of the course is a group project, in which students identify a system that will address a business need in a company or organization to which they have access. Major deliverables include a Project Description & Business Analysis, System Analysis & Database Design, and System Design along with a Functioning Prototype. Prerequisites and corequisites: MIST 4600 (Java Programming), MIST 4610 (Data Management), MIST 4630 (Network-Based Application Development)

MIST 4700 - Management Information Systems Internship Instructor of Record (Summer 2007, Fall 2007) Course Description:  Students are permitted to enter businesses, governmental agencies, or other organizations for the purposes of obtaining practical and applied management information systems experience. A paper or suitable project associated with a description and analysis of this experience is required. Prerequisites: MGMT 3000 (Management of Organizations and Individuals), MIST 4600 (Java Programming), MIST 4610 (Data Management), and permission of department.

University of South Florida (ISDS Department)

QMB 3200 - Business and Economic Statistics II Teaching Assistant (Fall 1999 to Spring 2002) Course Description:  This course builds upon the statistical foundation established in the introductory course and familiarizes students with advanced topics in statistics which are relevant to their academic program in the business school. Topics include simple linear regression and correlation, multiple regression and model building, forecasting models, analysis of variance, chi-square tests, and nonparametric methods. A "cookbook" approach is not employed; this is not an exercise in memorizing formulas. A thorough understanding of the methods, concepts and interpretation of results is emphasized. Prerequisites: MAC 2233 (Business Calculus) or MAC 2241 (Life Sciences Calculus I), QMB 2100 (Business and Economic Statistics I)

ISM 4920 / 6930 - Multimedia Applications Research / Teaching Assistant (Summer 1999 to Summer 2001)  Course Description:  Multimedia continues to be an emerging technology that integrates audio, video, text, and graphics to enhance the human computer interface. This course addresses the development of multimedia concepts, hardware and software components, cognitive and pedagogical issues, and the planning, design and implementation of effective multi-hyper media interfaces. Students are involved in multimedia authoring, and presenting on various components of multi and hyper media applications. Prerequisites: ISM 3113 (Systems Analysis and Design) or equivalent