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Jerry Chin

Professor & Department Head

Doctor of Business Administration

University of Memphis

Glass Hall, Room 359
Phone: (417) 836-4131
Fax: (417) 836-6907
mailto: jerrychin@missouristate.edu
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Faculty

  • Professors:

 

Tonya B. Barrier, University of Texas, Ph.D. Jerry M. Chin, University of Memphis, D.B.A. Michael Hignite, University of Missouri-Columbia, Ph.D. Richard A. Johnson,  University of Arkansas, Ph.D
Rajeev Kaula, State University of New York, Ph.D. Chung S. Kim, Texas Tech. University, Ph.D. David B. Meinert, University of Mississippi, Ph.D.  Thomas M. Margavio, University Of Alabama, Ph.D
Heidi R. Perreault, Oklahoma State University, Ed.D. John W. Satzinger, Claremont Graduate  School, Ph.D.  Ronald S. Dattero, Purdue University, Ph.D.  

 

 

  • Associate Professor:

 

Randall S. Sexton, University of Mississippi, Ph.D. Sheryl D. Brahnam, City University of New York, Ph.D. Duane R. Moses, University of Missouri, Ph.D.

 

 

  • Assistant Professor:
Hong Zhang, State University of New York - Buffalo, Ph.D.

 

  • Instructors:
Richard Burton, Duke University, M.B.A. Shannon McMurtrey, Missouri State University, M.B.A. Juan Meraz, Missouri State University, M.B.A.

Glenna Vanderhoof,University of  Missouri-Columbia,Ph.D.

Cathy VanLanduyt, Missouri State University, M.B.A.

 

 

  • Emeritus Professor:
James T. Brown, University of Arkansas, Ed.D. William Cornette,  University of Oklahoma, Ph.D Irene A. Francka, University of Arkansas, Ed.S. Ken Douglas, University of Northern Colorado, Ph.D
Lois M. Garrett, University of Missouri-Columbia, M.Ed. Woodfin C. Garrett, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, M.T. Neva P. Maddox Johnson, University of Missouri - Columbia, M.Ed.  
Maxine W. Short, Drury College, M.Ed. Jean C. Swanson, Arizona State University, Ph.D.  Ann L. Wilson, Drury College, M.B.A.  

 


Staff:

Debbie Ellis, Administrative Secretary

Tonya B. Barrier



Professor

Ph.D., University of Texas

Mailto: TonyaBarrier@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Introduction to Computer Information Systems Measuring effectiveness of expert systems
Information Systems Analysis and Design Managerial decision making process

 

Sheryl Brahnam



Associate Professor

Ph.D., City University of New York

Mailto: SBrahnam@missouristate.edu
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 TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS: 

 Management Information Systems Decision Support Systems
 Decision Support Systems Virtual Humans and Embodies Conversational agents
 Programming Languages Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
 Internet for Business Modeling and Simulation
 Distance Education Social, Cultural, and Educational Aspects of Technology

For more information, please go to: http://brahnam.com/

Richard  L. Burton



Lecturer

MBA, Duke University

Mailto: RLBurton@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

Computers for Learning Introduction to Desktop Publishing
Computer Applications for Business Information Systems for Business
Computer Technologies for E-Commerce
 


Jerry Chin



Professor & Department Head

Doctor of Business Administration, University of Memphis

mailto: JerryChin@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Introduction to Computer Information Systems Computer Applications
Introduction to Programming  

  

 

Ronald Dattero



Associate Professor

Ph.D., Purdue University

Mailto: RonDattero@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

 Software Development  Knowledge Management
 Database Management  Human Capital
 Management Information Systems  IT Professional and Personnel Issues

 

 

Mike Hignite



Professor

Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia

Mailto: MikeHignite@missouristate.edu

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 TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS: 

Introduction to Database Design The Characteristics of Students that affect both their
Academic and Professional Performance.
Information Systems Planning  

 

 

Michelle J. Hulett



Instructor

MBA, Missouri State University

Mailto: MichelleHulett@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Computer Literacy and Web Design Benefits of High School Technology
Classes for Computer Literacy Students
   

Richard A. Johnson



Professor

Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Mailto: RichardJohnson@missouristate.edu
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 TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Java Programming Technology Acceptance
Visual Basic Programming Object-oriented Systems Development
Object-oriented Application Development Java and Visual Basic Programming
Web Application Development  
Systems Analysis and Design  
For more information, please go to: http://courses.missouristate.edu/raj127f/

 

Rajeev Kaula


Professor

Ph.D. State University of New York, Binghamton

Mailto: RajeevKaula@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Introduction to Computer Information Systems Open Information Systems
Information systems Analysis and Design Distributed Decision Support Systems
Database Management Systems Computer Integrated Manufacturing
COBOL Programming Knowledge Based Systems

Chung Kim


Professor

Ph.D. Texas Tech. University


Mailto: ChungKim@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Introduction to Computer Information Systems Decision Support Systems/Expert Systems
Information Systems Analysis and Design MIS Education/Curriculum
Information Systems in Business  CASE/systems analysis topics
   

Thomas  M. Margavio



Professor

Ph.D. University of Alabama

Mailto: TomMargavio@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:



RESEARCH INTERESTS:


Computer and Network Operating Systems Networking
Data Communications and Networking Mathematical Algorithms in Visual Basic
Programming Design and Development Statistical Algorithms in Visual Basic
Introduction to COBOL Programming Multidimensional Mathematical Modeling
 Windows Programming with Development Tools
End-User Computing

Shannon D. McMurtrey



Instructor

MBA, Missouri State University

Mailto: ShannonMcMurtrey@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

 Software Development  Artificial Intelligence
 Information Security  Biologically Inspired Computing Systems
 Information Systems for Business  Electronic Commerce

David  B. Meinert



Professor & Director of Masters in Computer
Information Systems Degree Program

Ph.D. University of Mississippi

Mailto: DavidMeinert@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Program Design and Development Human Computer Interaction
 Information Systems in Business End-user satisfaction
Information Systems Development Outsourcing
 Seminar in Computer Information Systems  

Duane R. Moses



Associate Professor

Ph.D. University of Missouri

Mailto: DuaneMoses@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Data Communication and Networking Group Decision Support Systems
Integrated Office Systems Telecommunications
Introduction to Computer Information Systems Integrating Systems

 

Heidi R. Perreault



Professor

Ed.D. Oklahoma State University

Mailto: HeidiPerreault@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Information Systems Information Security
Information Management Information Management
Business Education Training
 End-User Training Adult Education
  Educational Technology

John W. Satzinger



Associate Professor

Ph.D. The Claremont Graduate School

Mailto: JohnSatzinger@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Windows Programming User Interface Design
Object-Oriented Systems Object-Oriented Development
 Systems Analysis and Design User Learning and Training 
For more information, please go to: http://www.cis.missouristate.edu/Faculty/satzing.htm

Randy S. Sexton



Assistant Professor

Ph.D. University of Mississippi

Mailto: RandallSexton@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Visual Basic (CIS 224) Genetic Algorithms for Optimization
Advanced Visual Basic (CIS 334) Business applications of Neural Networks
Management Information Systems (CIS 661) Production and Operations Research using Neural Networks
Database (CIS 526)  
Advanced Database (CIS 528)  
Business Process Reengineering (CIS 654)  
Senior Projects (CIS 591)  
Neural Networks Readings (CIS 691)  
   

Glenna  M. Vanderhoof



Instructor

Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia

Mailto: GlennaMVanderhoof@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Computer Applications  Test Anxiety
Business Law  
Principles of Management  
Business Communications  
Business English  

Cathy A. VanLanduyt



Lecturer

MBA, Missouri State University

Mailto: CathyVanLanduyt@missouristate.edu
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TEACHING AREAS:

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

 Business Application Software  Distance Learning; Student Learning

 

Hong Zhang



Assistant Professor


Ph.D. State University of New York - Buffalo

Mailto: HongZhang@missouristate.edu

 

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TEACHING AREAS:


RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Systems Analysis and Design Business Process Integration
Telecommunications Ontology-Driven Information Systems
Fundamentals of Information Systems  Multiagent Systems