Degrees, Certificates and Certifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI – August 2023
- Concentration: Higher Educational Leadership
- Dissertation Topic: “Understanding Management Information Systems: The Decision to Pursue, Continue or Leave the Program.”
- Doctor of Business Administration, Argosy University, Santa Ana, CA – 2001-2010
- Concentration: Business and Information Technology
- Dissertation Topic: “A Study of Telecommuting and Information Technology”
- Master of Business Administration , Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI – May 1995
- Concentration: Business Management and Marketing
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI – May 1993
- Concentration: Management, Marketing, MIS
My Teaching Philosophy
It is my desire to utilize my corporate, academic and professional backgrounds to provide a positive learning experience for all my students. I strive to incorporate a combination of content, experience, research, and reflection into coursework providing opportunities to use and apply what is learned. I believe it my responsibility to ensure all students are given every opportunity to be successful and do my best to provide innovative applicable learning experiences. Learning never stops – whether it be professional or personal – and I truly appreciate the opportunity to assist in that development.
As Director of SAP Programs and Initiatives and Associate Professor at Northwood University, I serve my students and community with education and business solutions using SAP software. My qualifications include SAP TS410 Certified instructor/consultant with 25+ years of teaching, training, mentoring and consulting in SAP software, integrated systems and business concepts. It would be my pleasure to assist you in advancing your knowledge and career.
Selected Publications
- “SAP Education and Training for the Working Professional” Presentation at ASUG Michigan Summer Chapter Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI; June 2024
- “Understanding Management Information Systems: Why Do Students Leave the Program?” Presentation and Proceedings in The Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters (MASAL) (Ed.), Vol. 2020-21, Alma, MI; March 2021
- “Bringing Design-Led Innovation into Your Classroom.” Presentation and Proceedings at Lilly Conference on Teaching and Learning, Traverse City, MI; Sep 2018
- “Supporting Veteran Transition to Civilian Workforce through Specialized Training and Certification.” Presentation and Proceedings at MWDSI; Spring 2017
- “A Study of the Effectiveness of an ERP Simulation on Student Learning Experiences in the Classroom.” Accepted for publication in The International Journal of Latest Research in Science and Technology, Vol. 4; April 2015
- “My Favorite Assignment.” Presentation given at the ABC International Conference, Montreal, Quebec, CA; Oct 2011
- “The Revolution of Using Collaborative Sources in Higher Education.” Paper accepted and presented at the IACIS Conference, Las Vegas, NV; Published in Issues in Information Systems, October 2010, Vol. XI(I).
- “Facing Your Facebook Fears: Using Social Media in the Classroom.” Presentation accepted and given at the Lilly Teaching and Learning Conference, Traverse City, MI. Sept 2010; Presentation, training and materials shared through CMU’s Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching (FaCIT). Spring 2011
- “Enterprise Systems Software in a Business School Curriculum.” Paper accepted and presented at the IACIS Conference, Pittsburgh, PA; Published in Issues in Information Systems, October 2009, Vol. X(I).
- “SAP ERP Technology in a University Curriculum and the University Alliance Program.” Paper accepted and presented at the IACIS Conference, Pittsburgh, PA; Published in Issues in Information Systems, October 2009, Vol. X(I).
- “An Assessment of 100 Fortune 500 Company Websites.” Paper accepted and presented at the IACIS Conference, Las Vegas, NV; Published in Issues in Information Systems, October 2003, Vol. IV
- “A Survey of Information Technology Literacy Levels.” Paper accepted and presented at the IACIS Conference, Las Vegas, NV; Published in Issues in Information Systems, October 2003, Vol. IV
Consulting or Research Specialties
- Imbalance of Women in STEM, Information Systems, Technology Programs and Positions
- Student Ethics and Honor Codes
- Pedagogy in the Higher Education Classroom
- Teaching/Learning Styles in Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
- Improving the Learning Experience In and Outside the Classroom
- Technology in the Classroom
- SAP in the Classroom: Teaching Enterprise Resource Planning
- Teaching ERP in Secondary Education
