Chetan S. Sankar

Professor, Department of Management

Editor, Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education &

Director, Geospatial Research and Applications Center

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 36849

 

Phone: (334) 844-6504

E-mail: sankacs@mail.auburn.edu

Website: www.auburn.edu/~sankacs

 

Chetan S. Sankar is a Professor of Management at Auburn University's College of Business.  He is the founder and director of the Geospatial Research and Applications Center and Co-Director of the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE).  He received his Ph.D. from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, in Decision Sciences.  Prior to joining Auburn University in 1989, he worked as a project manager at AT&T Bell Laboratories and an inventory control manager at Balmer Lawrie & Co., Ltd.  He also served as an Assistant Professor at Temple University for four years and a Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta for three years. 

 

Dr. Sankar has published more than 225 publications, including papers in journals, book chapters, books, and conference proceedings, on the topics of telecommunications management, evaluation of innovative instructional methodologies, and challenges in use of information technologies in multiple industries.  His publications have appeared in journals such as MIS Quarterly, Information & Management, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, IEEE Transactions on Education, Communications of AIS, Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, Journal of AIS, Decision Support Systems, The Academy of Management Executive, Management Science, Naval Logistics Quarterly, and the Journal of Engineering Education.  His research interests focus on developing and testing innovative practices to integrate teaching, research, and outreach both locally and globally. 

 

In 2010, Dr. Sankar was appointed as the Director of the Geospatial Research and Applications Center.   He is the Principal Investigator of a grant from the Economic Development Administration that involves developing a regional model of data sharing strategy for coastal communities, and digitally mapping infrastructure data in selected coastal communities in Baldwin and Mobile counties budgeted at $579,000.  This project provides an opportunity for Auburn University students to provide critical outreach support to communities in Alabama and help the communities recover from natural disasters quickly.  He was instrumental in submitting a grant proposal during Dec. 2010 to NSF that proposed use of a Disaster Recovery Integrated Process Platform (DRIPP) to speed up recovery after disasters with partnership from two companies. 


In 1996 Dr. Sankar worked together with Dr. P.K. Raju in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to establish the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education.  This laboratory has attracted twelve grants from the National Science Foundation budgeted at $2.5 million and sixteen grants from the University and private industry budgeted at $125,000.  The LITEE program is exceptional because its educational paradigm consists of developing multimedia cases based on real-world problems. Using the case studies in classrooms leads to perceived improvements in the leadership skills of engineering and technology students at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels. These case studies are available free to educators and students from the website www.liteecases.com.  The case studies have been used by several leading universities, including Purdue University, Harvard University, University of Virginia, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, among others.  The LITEE program is well known as a leader in fostering innovational educational practices and several colleagues from other universities who collaborated with the laboratory have received external funding with a budget of $1.0 million.  The laboratory has sponsored and published the Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research since 2000 and the articles are available from www.jstem.org. 

Dr. Sankar has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching, outreach, and research, including the 2010 Campus Technology Innovator Award, 2006 iNEER Recognition Award by the International Network for Engineering Education and Research, 1998 Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Courseware, 1990 Paper Award Competition by the Society for Information Management, and First-Place winner of the 1995 Decision Sciences Institute Instructional Innovation Education Awards Program.  In addition, he was appointed as the editor of the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education (www.dsjie.org) during 2008 and has been leading the journal with a mission to get it recognized as a top-tier journal in educational and research pedagogies. 

 

 

 

Chetan S. Sankar

 

EDUCATION

 

Ph.D.  University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, 1981

Major Field: Decision Sciences & Management Information Systems

 

MBA   Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, 1973

            Emphasis: Information Systems

 

B.S.     Regional Engineering College, Trichy, India, 1971

            Major Field: Mechanical Engineering

 

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Professor (1996-Present)

Thomas Walter Professor (2000-2009)

Associate Professor (1991-1996)

Assistant Professor (1989-1991)

            Department of Management, College of Business

            Auburn University, Auburn, AL

 

Director (2010-present)

            Center for Geospatial Research and Applications Center

 

Co-Director (and founder) (1998-present)

            Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE)

            Auburn University, AL

 

Member of Technical Staff & Project Manager (1985-1989)

            AT&T Bell Laboratories, Holmdel, NJ

 

Assistant Professor (1981-1985)

            Department of Computer Information Systems

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

 

Graduate Teaching Assistant (1977-1981)

            Department of Decision Sciences & Department of Management

            Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

 

Research Fellow and Consultant (1974-1977)

            Department of Management Information Systems

            Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Calcutta, India

 

Inventory Control Manager (1973-1974)

            Balmer Lawrie & Co., Ltd, Calcutta, India

RESEARCH

 

Journal Articles (in reverse chronological order)

 

1.      Cumbie, B. and Sankar, C.S. (2010). “A Study of Adoption of IT Disaster Recovery Methods by Coastal Communities,” Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, Sept. 2010, 18(3): 155-164.

 

  1. Mbarika, V., Bagarukayo, E., Shipps, B.P., Hingorani, V., Stokes,S.,  Kourouma, M. and Sankar, C.S., (2010). “A Multi-Experimental Study on the Use of Multimedia Instructional Materials to Teach Technical Subjects,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, Special Edition: Winter 2010: 24-37.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., (2010), “Factors that Improve ERP Implementation Strategies in an
    Organization,” International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 6(2): 15-34, April-June 2010.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Clayton, H. (2010), “An Evaluation of Use of Multimedia Case Studies to Improve an Introduction to Information Technology Course,” International Journal of Information Communication and Technology Education, 6(3): 25-37, June. 2010.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Kawulich, B., Clayton, H., and Raju, P.K. (2010). “Developing Leadership Skills in Introduction to Engineering Courses through Multi-Media Case Studies,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research, 11(3): 34-60.

 

  1. Bond, J. , Sankar, C.S., and Le, Q. (2010), “Enhancing Minority Student Leadership Skills Using Case Studies,” Journal of Computer Information Systems, 51(1): 82-90.

 

  1. Clayton, H., and Sankar, C.S. (2009). “Use of Spreadsheets to Enhance Learning in the Affective Domain for Undergraduate Statistics Students,” Informs Transactions on Education, 10(1): 10-17, Sept. 2009.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K., and Clayton, H. (2009). “Preparing Students for Global Research Experiences: U.S.-India Summer Projects,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 25(5): 1046-1058.

 

  1. Cumbie, B, Cegielski, C., and Sankar, C.S., (2009). “An Exploratory Delphi
    Study Among Small Business Executives on Adoption of Disaster Recovery
    Practices,” Journal of Information System Security, 5(1): 61-87.

 

  1. Fuller, M., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2009), “Design and Development of
    the Data Synchronization Case Study,” ASEE Computers in Education Journal, XVIII(4): 22-31.

 

11.  Sankar, C.S., Varma, V., and Raju, P.K. (2008). ” Use of Case Studies in Engineering Education: Assessment of Changes in Cognitive Skills,” ASCE Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education & Practice, 134(3): 287-296.

 

12.  Bradley, R. V., Mbarika, V., Sankar, C. S., Raju, P. K., and Kaba, B. (2007). ”Using Multimedia Instructional Materials in MIS Classrooms: A Tutorial,” Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 20(19): 260-281.

 

13.  Mehta, A., Clayton, H., and Sankar, C.S. (2007). “Impact of Multi-Media Case Studies on Improving Intrinsic Learning Motivation of Students,” Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 36(1): 79-103.

 

  1. Nair, A., Bliedung, N. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S. (2007).  “New Product Development At Briggs & Stratton: Design And Development Of K11 Engine,” International Journal of Information and Operations Management Education, 2(1): 58-72.

 

  1. Bradley, R.V., Sankar, C.S., Clayton, H.R., Mbarika, V., & Raju, P.K. (2007). “A Study on the Impact of GPA on Perceived Improvement of Higher-Order Cognitive Skills.” Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 5(1): 151-168.

 

  1. Cochran, J., Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (2005). “In Hot Water: Plant Vogtle Case Study,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 6(3&4): 41-67.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K., Nair, A., Patton, D., and Bleidung, N. (2005). “Enterprise Information Systems and Engineering Design at Briggs & Stratton: K11 Engine Development,” Journal of Information Technology Cases and Applications, 7(1): 21-40.

 

  1. Sridharan, P.S., Sankar, C.S., and Sankar, S. K, (2005). “Automating Control Systems for Servalakshmi Paper and Board: A Case Study,” Metamorphosis, 4(1): 52-63.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S. and Cook, J.A. (2004). “An Innovative Method to Teach Physics to 4-H Students,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 5(3&4):53-66.

 

  1. Xue, Y., Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K. and Mbarika, V. (2004). “Information Technology Outsourcing and Virtual Team,” Journal of Computer Information Systems, XLV(2):  9-16.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., and Xue, Y (2004). “A Curriculum to Enhance Decision-Making Skills of Technical Personnel Working in Teams,” European Journal of Engineering Education, 29(3): 437-450.

 

  1. Mbarika, V., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2003). “Role of Multimedia Instructional Materials on Multi-Criteria Technology and Engineering Decisions,” Decisions Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 1(2): 225-258.

 

  1. Marghitu, D. Sankar, C.S.. and Raju, P.K. (2003). “Integrating a Real Life Engineering Case Study into the Syllabus of an Undergraduate Network Programming using HTML and Java course,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 4(1&2), Jan-June 2003, 37-42.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Redman, C.A. (2003). “Results of an experiment comparing the Analysis of Chick-fil-A Case Study by virtual teams versus face-to-face teams,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 4(1&2): Jan-June 2003, 55-61.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Klesius, P., Raju, P.K., Ford, F.N. (2003). “Selection of Operating Systems for POS Terminals to Serve Business Functions at Chick-fil-A,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 4(1&2): Jan-June 2003.

 

  1. Mbarika, V., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2003), “Identification of Factors that Lead to Perceived Learning Improvements for Female Students,” IEEE Transactions on Education, 46(1): 26-36.

 

  1. McCreary, J. and Sankar, C.S. (2003). “Decision Making Strategies of Telecommunications Managers,” Information Technology and Management, 4: 91-112,

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., Halpin, G., and Halpin, G., (2002), “Dissemination of Innovations from an Education Research Project through Focused Workshops,” Journal of STEM Education and Research, 3(3&4): 39-51.

 

  1. McManus, D. J., Sankar, C. S., Carr, H. H., & Ford, F. N. (2002). “Intraorganizational versus Interorganizational Uses and Benefits of Electronic Mail,” Information Resources Management Journal, 15(3), July-Sept. 2002.

 

  1. Rau, K-H and Sankar, C.S. (2001). “Multiple Information Systems Coping with Growing and Changing Business: Robert Bosch Corporation,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2(3&4): 19-38.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2002). “Bringing Real-World Issues into Business Classrooms: An Innovative Multi-media Case Study Approach,” Journal of AIS, 8(14): 1-22,

 

  1. Mbarika, V.W., Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K. and Raymond, J., (2001). “Importance of Learning-Driven Constructs on Perceived Skill Development when Using Multimedia Instructional Materials,” Journal of Educational Technology, 29(1): 67-87.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K., (2001).  “Use of Multi-Media Courseware to Teach Real-World Decision Making Skills,” Information Technology and Management, 2(4): 443-457.

 

  1. Sankar, A., Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K., and Dasaka, V (2000). “Implications and Ramifications of Engineering Design of Field Joint for the Space Shuttle,” Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 1(1): 37-62.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1999). “Banks Mergers: Impact on Global MIS Architectures,” Journal of Information Technology Cases and Applications, 1(2): 47-63.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S., (1999). “Teaching Real-World Issues Through Case Studies,” Journal of Engineering Education, 88(4): 501-508.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K., Kler, M. (1999). “Crist Power Plant: Planning for a Maintenance Outage,” Business Case Journal, 5(1&2): 122-145.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S. (1999). “Impact of Case Studies in Improving Engineering Education,” Invited paper by the journal Creatividad Education Y Desarrollo, Chile.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Liu, L., (1998). “Study of Job Characteristics and Organizational Progressiveness Posture in Singapore and Chinese Companies,” Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 1(3): 27-42.

 

  1. Turner, D.E., Sankar, C.S., and Rainer, K.R. (1998). “The Teaching of Telecommunications Management: Expectations and Delivery,” Journal of Computer Information Systems, XXXIX(2): 81-88.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (1998). “Della Steam Plant: Should the Turbine be Shut-Off?” Case Research Journal, 18(1&2): 133-150.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Ford, F.N., and Terase, N. (1998). “Impact of Video-Conferencing in Teaching an Introductory MIS Course,” Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 26(1): 67-85.

 

  1. Snyder, C.R., Snyder, C.A., and Sankar, C.S. (1998). “Use of Information Technologies in the Process of Building the Boeing 777,” Journal of Information Technology Management, IX(III): 31-42.

 

  1. Hingorani, K., Sankar, C.S., and Kramer, S., (1998). “Teaching Project Management Through an Information-Technology Based Method,” Project Management Journal, March ’98, 29(1): 10-21, Received 1997 Paper of the Year Award.

 

  1. Murali, C.S. and Sankar, C.S. (1997). “Issues in Estimating Real-Time Data Communications Software Projects,” Information and Software Technology, 39(1997): 399-402.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Yeong, W.Y., (1997). “Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction of U.S.A., Singapore, and Indian Technical Personnel,” Engineering Management Journal, 9(3): 15-22.

 

  1. Mohan, R.S., Sankar, C.S., and Polythodorakis, E. (1996). "Challenges to Telecommunications Development in Greece: A Case Study at OTE," Journal of Information Technology Management, VII (2): 35-48.

 

  1. Byrd, T.A., Sankar, C.S., and Loh, L. (1996). “Strategies to Improve Job Satisfaction of U.S. Technical Personnel,” Engineering Management Journal, 8(4): 33-43.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1996). “Alternate Management Structures: The Case Study of a Corporate Executive Turned into a Strategic Partner,” Vikalpa, 21(4): 55-58.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Mohan, J. (1996). “Marketing Challenges Facing AUCNET USA: A Real-Time On-Line Auto Auction Company,” Business Case Journal, 4(2): 44-57.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Mohan, J. (1996). “Information Technology Evolution at AUCNET USA: A Real-Time On-Line Auto Auction Company,” Business Case Journal, 4(2): 36-43.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Ford, N. and Bauer, M. (1995). “A DSS User Interface Model to Provide Consistency and Adaptability,” Decision Support Systems,  13: 93-104. 

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Boulton, W.R., Davidson, N.,  Snyder, C.A., and Ussery, R.W. (1995). “Building a World Class Alliance: The Universal Card-TSYS Case,” The Academy of Management Executive, 9(2): 20-29.

 

  1. Loh, L., Sankar, C.S., and  Yeong, W.Y. (1995). “Job Orientation, Perceptions, and Satisfaction: A Study of Information Technology Professionals in Singapore,” Information & Management, 29:239-250.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Davidson, N., Miller, M. and Pipes, S. (1995).  “Contribution of Information Systems to Measuring Service Quality: Case Study at Total System Services, Inc.,” Journal of International Technology Management, 6(1): 33-40.

 

  1. Hingorani, K. and Sankar, C.S. (1995). “Entry Level MIS Jobs: Industry Expectations Versus Academic Preparation,” Journal of Computer Information Systems, 35(4): 18-27.

 

  1. Kramer, S.W., Sankar, C.S., and Hingorani, K. (1995). “Teaching Project-Management Issues Through Live Cases from Construction Sites," Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 121(4): 250-255.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Whitman. J. (1995). “Global MIS Architecture Evolution at Manufacturers Hanover/Chemical Banking Corporation,” Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 1(3): 56-64.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Kramer, S.W., and Hingorani, K. (1995). “Teaching Real-World Issues: Comparison of Written Versus Annotated Still Image Case Study,” Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 24(1): 31-53.

 

  1. Byrd, T.A., Sankar, C.S., and McCreary, J.D. (1995). “Strategic Risks Associated with Implementing Global Information Technology,” Information Strategy: The Executive's Journal, 12: 39-43.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Whitman, J. (1995). “Show Accountants: Choice Among Information Technology Architectures,” Business Case Journal, pp. 9-20.

 

  1. Ahrens, J. and Sankar, C.S. (1993). “Improving Database Methods and Training for End-User Computing.”  MIS Quarterly, 17(4): 419-439.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Snyder, C., Harris, S., Boyles, W., and Ledbetter, W. (1993). “Transition of Technical Personnel to Managers: An Investigation in Information Technology Companies.” Engineering Management Journal, 5(4): 41-50.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Apte, U., and Palvia, P. (1993). “Alternative Global Information Architectures: Cost Tradeoffs.” International Journal of Information Management, 13: 84-93.

 

  1. McCreary, J., Boulton, W., and Sankar, C.S. (1993). “Global Telecommunications Strategies of Major Carriers.” Journal of Global Information Management, 1(2): 1-13.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Marshall, T. (1993). “Database Design Support: An Empirical Investigation.” Journal of Database Management, 4(3): 4-14.

 

  1. Gastley, J., Snyder, C.A., and Sankar, C.S. (1992). “Providing Services to Users Through Data Networks.”  Journal of Database Management, 3(4): 17-26. 

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Ledbetter, B., Snyder, C., Roberts, T., McCreary, J., and Boyles, W.R. (1991). “Perceptions of Reward Systems by Technologists and Managers in Information Technology Companies,” IEEE Transactions in Engineering Management, 38(4): 349-358.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1991). “Evaluation Criteria for Data Dictionaries,” Journal of Database Administration, 2(1):1-6.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Hawkins, W.H. (1991). “The Role of User Interface Professionals in Large Software Projects,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communications, 34(2):94-100.

 

  1. Apte, A., Sankar, C.S., Thakur, M., and Turner, J.E. (1990). “Reusability-Based Strategy for Development of Information Systems: Implementation Experience of a Bank,” MIS Quarterly, 14(4):420-433.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1990). “A Framework to Integrate Applications, Management, and Movement of Information,” Information Management Review, 5(3): 55-67.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1986). “Integrating Information Systems in Bank Administration,” Information Management Review, 2(1):37-47.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1985). “Analysis of Names and Relationships Among Data Elements,” Management Science, 31(7):888‑899.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1983). “Reduction of Duplicate Names in Data Entry Forms,” IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 26(4):204‑208.

 

  1. Blanning, R.W., Kleindorfer, P.R., and Sankar, C.S. (1982). “A Theory of Multistage Contractual Incentives with Applications to Design‑to‑Cost,” The Naval Logistics Quarterly, 29(1): 1‑18.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Sinha, B.K. (1976). “Linear Programming and MIS ‑ A Case Study,” Decision, Management Thought, Research and Practice, 3(3):253‑282.

 

Research Grants: Funded

 

1.      Principal Investigator of National Science Foundation (NSF) Project, “IRES: U.S.-India Research Program that Helps Improve the Quality of Human Life by Innovative Applications of Engineering Technologies,” Budget: $150,000, Awarded: June 2010, 3 year duration.

 

2.      Principal Investigator of Economic Development Administration Project, “Helping Build a Disaster Resilient Alabama Coastal Economy Using Geospatial Mapping,” Budget: $579,220, Awarded: Sept. 2009, 2 year duration.

 

3.      Co-Principal Investigator in the National Science Foundation (NSF) Project, “Collaborative Research: Development and Testing of Presage-Pedagogy-Process-Product Model to Assess the Effectiveness of Case Study Methodology in Achieving Learning Outcomes,” PI: P.K. Raju, Budget: $283,988, Awarded: July 2009, 3 year duration.

 

4.       “Develop Application for Geospatial Mapping Project,” College of Business, Auburn University, Summer 2009, Budget: $15,000.

 

5.      Co-Principal Investigator in the National Science Foundation Project, “Capability-Focused Real-World-Based Technology-Enabled Instructional Strategy: Development and Testing in Introductory Courses,” Budget: $150,000, April 2008-March 2010, PI: Dr. P.K. Raju, Awarded, April 2008.

 

6.      Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation Grant, “US-India International Research, Education, and Industry Experiences for Students in Acoustics and Non-Destructive Evaluation. IRES,” NSF International Science and Engineering Division, Aug. 2006 to July 2008, Budget: $150,000.

 

7.      “Showcasing Importance of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems to Business and Engineering Students,” College of Business, Auburn University, Summer 2007, Budget: $15,000.

 

8.      Co-Principal Investigator of National Science Foundation Grant, “National Dissemination of Multimedia Case Studies that Bring Real-World Issues into Engineering Classrooms,” NSF Division of Education, July 2005 to Dec. 2006, Budget: $200,000.

 

9.      Senior Personnel of a National Science Foundation Grant, “Initiating and Sustaining Industrial Renaissance through Innovative Partnerships,” NSF Division of Engineering, Aug. 2003 to July 2006, Budget: $600,000.

 

10.  Co-Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation Grant “Educating Engineers for the Information Age: A Real-World Case Studies Based Project,” NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, with P.K. Raju, Feb. 2001 to Jan. 2005, Budget: $525,000.

 

11.  Co-Principal Investigator of a supplementary funding to conduct workshops at Chile, July 2004 to Jan. 2006, National Science Foundation, Budget: $30,146.

 

  1. “Innovative Curriculum Design,” College of Business Summer Award, Budget: $10,000, Summer 2006.

 

13.  Co-Principal Investigator of Planning Grant to study global design with particular reference to India, July 2004 to June 2005, National Science Foundation, Budget: $10,000.

 

14.  Co-Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation Grant to use research methodologies to develop multi-media courseware to bring real-world issues into classrooms, September 1999-August 2003, Total budget: $262,500.

 

15.  Co-Principal Investigator in two supplemental grants to provide research experience for undergraduates, National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education, Jan. 2000 – Dec. 2001, with Raju, P.K. Budget: $25,000.

 

16.  Co-Principal Investigator of a special project to conduct a workshop that brings theory and practice together in engineering classrooms,  National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education, with Raju, P.K. May 2000 - Dec. 2001, Budget: $42,986.

 

17.  Co-Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation Grant to use research methodologies to develop case studies so that theory and practice could be brought together in classrooms, December 1997-August 2001, Total budget: $212,500.

 

  1. “Development of a CD-ROM for Case Studies,” Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. Thomas Walter Center for Technology Development, 1999, Budget: $12,000.

 

  1. “Development of a Video for Crist Power Plant,” Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management, 1998, Budget: $8,000.

 

  1. “An Innovative Instructional Method to Develop Higher-Level Cognitive Skills of Undergraduate Students,” Principal Investigations: Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., Grant from the Daniel F. Breeden Endowment for Faculty Enhancement and Competitive Teaching Grant-in-Aid, 1996, Budget: $4,000.

 

  1. “Bringing Real-World Practices into the Class Room Using Case Studies,” Principal Investigators: Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. Summer grant from the Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management, 1996, Budget: $11,000.

 

  1. “Bringing Noise and Vibration Control Research Results into the Class Room Using Case Studies,” Principal Investigators: Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. Summer grant from the Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management, 1995, Budget: $13,000.

 

  1. “Bringing Real-World Issues to Classroom Using Information Technology: An Innovative Teaching Method,” Principal Investigator: Sankar, C.S., Summer Research Grant, College of Business, 1995, Budget: $5,000.

 

  1. “Disconnect Between Strategies, Implementation, and Use of IT: Study in Construction Industry,” Principal Investigator: Sankar, C.S., Summer research grant from the Department of Management, 1994, Budget: $5,000.

 

  1. “Study of IT Based Teaching Methods,” Principal Investigator: Sankar, C.S., Summer research grant from the Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management, 1994, Budget: $7,000.

 

  1. “Study of Technologists and Manager in Utilities,” Principal Investigator: Sankar, C.S., Summer research grant from Auburn Utilities Research Center, 1992, Budget: $5,000.

 

  1. “An International Survey Research on Reward Systems of Technologists in Information Technology Companies,” Principal Investigator: Sankar, C.S., Summer research grant from the Department of Management, 1991, Budget: $5,000.

 

  1. “Career Perception of Information Technologists,” Principal Investigator: Sankar, C.S.,  Grant-in-Aid from the Office of the Vice President for Research, February 1991, Budget: $500. 

 

  1. “Feasibility of Using the Syntax Computerized Model to Reduce Duplicative Reporting in the Federal Government,” Principal Investigator: A.M. McDonough, Research Assistant: Sankar, C.S., Grant from the Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President, September 1979 to January 1980, Budget: $8,000.

 

  1. “A Theory of Multistage Contractual Incentives with Application to Design‑to‑cost,” Principal Investigators: R. Blanning and P. Kleindorfer, Research Assistant: Sankar, C.S., Grant from the Office of Naval Research., September 1978 to 79.

 

  1. “Study of the Use of MIS by Small Scale Industries,” Principal Investigators: A.K. Agarwal and Sankar, C.S., Grant from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, 1976. Total Budget: Rs. 30,000.

 

 

Books

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S, and Le, Q. (2010). Fundamental Leadership and Engineering Competencies, Tavenner Publishing: Anderson, SC: ISBN: 978-1-930208-81-0.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Rau, K.H. (2006). SAP R/3 Implementations in Multinational Corporations: Lessons from Case Studies, Cybertech Publishing, ISBN: 15914077-X.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Mbarika, V. and Raju, P.K. (2006). Use of Information Technologies in Businesses and Society: Learning through Real-World Case Studies, Tavenner Publishers.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K. (2003). Information Systems in Enterprises: A Case Study Approach, Tavenner Publishers, ISBN: 1-930208-69-3.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (2003). Introduction to Engineering through Case Studies, Tavenner Publishers, ISBN: 1-930208-17-0.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (2000). Integrating Practice, Theory, and Design for Engineers, Tavenner Publishers, ISBN: 1-886855-48-X.

 

Refereed Proceedings (in reverse chronological order)

 

1.      Sankar, C.S., Sood, S., and Bhatia, J.S. (2010). “U.S.-India Research Program to Document and Research Innovative Use of Technologies to Solve Social Problems,” Proceedings of the 2010 Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute Conference, New Delhi, India.

 

2.      Sankar, L.S. and Sankar, C.S. (2010). “Upgrading Expertise of Indian Educators: Online Versus Face-to-Face Training Pedagogy,”  Proceedings of the 2010 Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute Conference, New Delhi, India.

 

3.      Sankar, C.S. (2010). “Tips on Publishing in the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education,” Proceedings of the 2010 I Indian Subcontinent Decision Sciences Institute Conference, New Delhi, India.

 

4.       Sridhar, S., Sankar, C.S., (2010). “Lessons Learned from Running a Workshop to Disseminate a Telemedicine Application,” Proceedings of the 2010 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

5.       White, A., Madisetty, M., Kaushal, V., Sood, S., Bhatia, J.S., and Sankar, C.S. (2010). “Development of a Telemedicine Case Study Through US-India International Research Experience for Students,” Proceedings of the 2010 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Diego, CA. 

 

6.       Bond, J. and Sankar, C.S., “The Relationship between Learning Style and Self-efficacy: The Impact of Race,” Proceedings of the 2010 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

7.       Sankar, L., and Sankar, C.S., (2010). “Should Online Training be Used for Students with No Experience?” Proceedings of the 2010 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, San Diego, CA.

 

8.       Sankar, L., and Sankar, C.S. (2010). “Comparing the Effectiveness of Face-to-Face and Online Training on Teacher Knowledge and Confidence,” Informing Sciences Institute 2010 Conference, Cassino, Italy. 

 

9.       Shil, S.I., Joo, H., Sankar, C.S., and Clayton, H. (2010). “Identification of Influential Factors That Affect Students’ Behaviors in Traditional Classes versus Technology-Mediated Learning (TML) Classes,” Proceedings of the 2010 Southern Association for Information Systems Conference.

 

  1. Marcossi, M., and Sankar, C.S. (2010). “Educational Methods for Design Courses: Functional Dormitories,” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Conference.

 

  1. Clayson, A., Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S., (2010). “National Dissemination of LITEE Case Studies: A Model,” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Conference.

 

  1. Manoharan, A., Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S., (2010). “Use of Multimedia Case Studies in an Introductory Course in Mechanical Engineering,” Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE Conference.

 

  1. Rajan, P., Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (2009). “Educating Engineers on Global Issues Through U.S.-India Research Experience Program Case Studies,” Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Conference, Austin, TX, June 2009.

 

  1. Fuller, M., Sankar, C.S, and Raju, P.K. (2009). “Design and Development of the Data Synchronization Case Study,” Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Conference, Austin, TX, June 2009.

 

  1. Rajan, P., Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S. (2009). “Improving Mechanical Engineering Education through Use of Case Studies,” Proceedings of the 2009 ASME Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL., Nov. 2009.

 

  1. Marghitu, D., Fuller, M., Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S. (2008). “Using Web Technologies to Maximize the Universal Usability and Pedagogy of Auburn University Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education Case Studies,” Integrated Design and Process Technology, IDPT-2008, June 2008

 

  1. Cumbie, B., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2008). “The Role of IT-Related Disaster Recovery in Expediting the Recovery from Hurricanes in Tourist-based Coastal Communities,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Conference, June 2008.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2008). “U.S.-India International Research, Education, and Industry Experiences for Students in Acoustics and Non-Destructive Evaluation,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Conference, June 2008.

 

  1. Le, Q., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2008). “Use of Case Studies at Hampton University: Results of Implementation,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Conference, June 2008.

 

  1. Rajan, P., Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S. (2008). Experiences of a US-India Team in Developing a Case Study that Illustrates Technical and Global Issues in Weld Design, Proceedings of the DEC-2008, 5th Symposium on International Design and Design Education, New York, NY, Sept. 2008.

 

  1. Montgomery,G., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2007). “Design and Implementation Of A Case Study And Multimedia Courseware For The Multidisciplinary Classroom,” Proceedings of the ASEE Conference, June 2007.

 

  1. Cumbie, B., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2007). “Lessons Learned From The Development Of A Knowledge Sharing System (KSS) Used To Develop And Sustain A Cross-Disciplinary Outreach Approach To Engineering Design,” Proceedings of the ASEE Conference, June 2007.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Mbrika, V., and Raju, P.K. (2007). “An Evaluation of a Workshop with a Focus on Fostering Teaching Excellence through Research,” Proceedings of the AMCIS 2007 Conference, August 2007.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K. (2007). “An On-Line Instructor Support System To Support Business/ Engineering Classrooms,” Microsoft Academic Days Conference on Business Applications, Relational Databases, and Security, November 2007.

 

  1. Mbarika, V.W., Sankar, C.S., Datta, P., and Shipps, B.P., (2006). ”Use of Multimedia Case Studies to Teach Technical Subjects – A Multiple Experimental Study,” AMCIS Annual Conference, Acapulco, Mexico.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., & Raju, P.K. (2006). “National dissemination of multi-media case studies that bring real-world issues into engineering classrooms: Pilot study,” ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., & Raju, P.K. (2006). “Introduction to engineering through real-world case studies,” ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

  1. Clayton, H., Sankar, C.S., & Thrasher, E. (2006).  “Integration of business applications and fundamental skills in an undergraduate business statistics course”, ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

 

  1. Swamidass, P., Bulfin, B., Grieve, D., Sankar, C.S., and Vulusa, V. (2005)., “Succeeding in a Cross-Disciplinary, International, Student Design Team Project Across: Auburn University/University of Plymouth Experience,” 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, Portland, OR.

 

  1. Swamidass, P.M. , Sankar, C.S., Bulfin, B., Butler, D., Madsen, N., Raju, P.K., and  Sutton, C., (2005). “Problem solving process in student teams made of business and engineering students: An Investigation,” 2005 ASEE SE Section Conference, Chattanooga, TN.

 

  1. Bradley, R., Sankar, C.S., Clayton, H., Raju, P.K., and Mbarika, V. (2005). “An Empirical Investigation of the Impact of GPA on Perceived Improvement of Higher-Order Cognitive Skills,” 2005 AMCIS Conference, Omaha, NE.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (2005). “Invited Lecture: Bringing Real-World Issues into Engineering Classrooms,” Innovative New Product Development: Marketing Meets Marketing Conference, Chennai, India, December 21-23, 2005.

33.  Swamidass, P., Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K. (2004). “Case-based Problem-Solving Course Sequence in a Joint Business and Engineering Program,” ASEE Southeastern Conference, Auburn, AL.

34.  Halpin, G., Halpin, G., Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., and Beliston, L. (2004). “Real-World Problems in the Classroom: Vital in Engineering Education,” Frontiers in Engineering Education, Savannah, GA, Oct. 20-23, 2004.

35.  Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. and Cook, J. (2004). “Development of IT-Intensive Science and Technology Instructional Materials to Bring Real-World Issues to 4-H Students,” ASEE Southeastern Conference, Auburn, AL.

 

  1. Bradley, R., Sankar, C.S., Clayton, H.R., and Raju, P.K. (2004). “Using Multimedia Instructional Material To Assess The Development Of Students’ Higher Order Cognitive Skills: An Empirical Examination,” Information Resource Management Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K. (2004). “Design and Development of a New Wireless Cell Site for Powertel: A Multimedia Case Study,” 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Conference.

 

  1. Sankar, S., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2004). “Teaching Science Concepts using LITEE Case Studies,” 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Conference.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K. (2004). “Future of Engineering-Business Educaiton in the Technology-Design Fusion Era,” 2004 CII-NID Design Summit, December 2004.

 

  1. Patton, D.W., Sankar, C.S., and  Raju, P.K. (2003). “Connecting Theory and Practice in an Undergraduate Telecommunications Course” American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Macon, GA.

 

  1. Xue, Y., Sankar, C.S., and Mbarika, V.W., (2003). “Multimedia and Virtual Teams: Results of an Experimental Research” American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Macon, GA.

 

  1. Bradley, R.V. and Sankar, C.S. (2003). “Outcomes Assessment: Electronic Surveys Versus Paper-Based Surveys” American Society for Engineering Education, Southeast Section Conference, Macon, GA.

 

  1. Margitu, D., Raju, P.K. and Sankar C.S. (2003). “Use of Web tools to Enhance Student-Instructor Interactions: Experiences with WebCT and FrontPage” Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference, Albuquerque, NM.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K. (2003). “Educating Engineers for the Information Age” Presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Nashville, TN.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Raju, P.K. (2003). “Bringing Information Technology Issues into Engineering Classrooms” American Society for Engineering Education,  Nashville, TN.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. Raju, P.K., Patton, D.W., and Bliedung, N. (2002).  “Design, Development, and Introduction of a New Product at Briggs & Stratton through SAP R/3" at the SAP Innovation Congress, Tampa, FL, Feb. 22-24, 2002.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Snyder, C.A., and Seghal, R. (2002). “Changes in IT strategies as a result of globalization in textile industry:  A case study analysis,” Americas Conference on Information Systems, Dallas, TX.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. Sankar, C.S. Halpin,G. and Halpin,G. (2002). “Dissemination of Innovations from Educational Research Projects: Experience with Focused Workshops” American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Montreal, Canada.

 

  1. Mbarika, V., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., “An Interplay of Gender and Multimedia Instructional Materials on Enhancing Higher-Order Cognitive Skills,” 2001 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Boston, MA, Aug. 2001.

 

  1. Ryan, J. and Sankar, C.S. “Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program: How should the ERS Food Database be Modified?” 2001 North American Case Research Association, Memphis, TN, Oct. 2001.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. “Importance of Ethical and Business Issues in Making Engineering Design Decisions: Teaching through Case Studies,” American Society for Engineering Education, Albuquerque, NM, June 25-28, 2001.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., Halpin, G., Halpin, G., and Good, J., “Evaluation of an Engineering Education Courseware Across Different Campuses,” Frontiers in Education 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, Oct. 18-20, 2000.

 

  1. Rau, K.H., and Sankar, C.S., “Multiple Information Systems Coping with Growing and Changing Business: Robert Bosch Corporation,” World Association for Case Method Research and Application, Budapest, July 2-5. 2000.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., Halpin, G., and Halpin, G., “An Innovative Teaching Method to Improve Engineering Design Education,” American Society for Engineering Education, St. Louis, MO, June 2000.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. "Examples and Uses of Technical Case Studies," Society for Case Research, Chicago, IL, March 2000.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S., "A Multi-Media Courseware that Applies Vibration Theories to Real-World Problems," 1999 Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, 106(4): 2196, Nov. 1999.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. "Multi-Media Courseware to Bring Real-World Decision Making into Classrooms," 1999 Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute, Nov. 1999.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S., "Della Case Study: An Experiential Learning Methodology," 1999 Sigma Xi Annual Forum, Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 1999.

 

  1. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., Halpin, G., and Halpin, G., "Bringing Theory and Practice together in Engineering Classrooms," 1999 Frontiers in Education Conference, Nov. 1999.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., "Example of a Multimedia Courseware Built by an Interdisciplinary Team,"  1999 Americas Conference on Information Systems, Aug. 1999.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S., "Case Study Method of Instruction in Engineering Classrooms," Invited paper, 1999 South East Advanced Technological Education Consortium.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S., "Strategies for Using Case Studies in Engineering Classrooms," Invited Paper, 1999 South East Advanced Technological Education Consortium.

 

  1. Hicks, J.C., Sankar, A., Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., "Design of the Solid Rocket Booster Field Joint," 1999 Southeastern Case Research Association Conference, Feb. 1999.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., "Impact of Della Steam Plant CD-ROM in Integrating Research and Practice," 1998 North American Case Research Association, p. 118.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K., "Crist Power Plant: Alternatives in Managing Outage of Unit #4," 1998 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, 3 pages in the CD-ROM.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Kler, M.F., and Raju, P.K. (1997). “Mars Power Plant: Alternatives in Managing Outage of Unit #4,” in the Proceedings of the 1997 North American Case Research Association, p. 67.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S., (1997). “Teaching Real-World Issues through Case Studies,” Winner of 1997 American Society for Engineering Education, Southeastern Section Thomas C. Evans Instructional Unit Award Competition.

 

  1. Krishnamoorthy, M., Sankar, C.S., Prattipati, S.N., and Natarajan, N. (1997). “Global Opportunities for Business Schools: An Evaluation of Market for Management Education in India,” in the Proceedings of the 1997 Decision Sciences Institute, p. 424.

 

  1. Ahmad, H.A., and Sankar, C.S., (1997). “Use and Misuse of Collaborative Technologies in Global Business,” in the Proceedings of the 1997 Informatics in Multinational Enterprises Conference, pp. 43-52.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Jones, C.E., (1997). “The Dynamics of Privatization in the Telecommunications Industry: An Examination of Telebras in Brazil,” in the Proceedings of the 1997 Informatics in Multinational Enterprises Conference, pp. 153-166.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1996). “Video Conferencing in a Classroom,” in the Proceedings of the 1996 International Engineering Management Society, pp. 591-595.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Mohan, J. (1996). “AUCNET USA: Real-Time On-Line Auto Auction,” in the Proceedings of the 1996 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, pp. 154-156.

 

  1. Wagner, A., Templeton, G.F., and Sankar, C.S. (1996), “An Integrative Model of the Impact of Telecommunications on Organizational Innovation,” in the Proceedings of the 1996 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, p. 722.

 

  1. Ford, F.N. and Sankar, C.S. (1996), “Tracking Capital Projects: Lots of Data, Little Information, and Few Answers,” in the Proceedings of the 1996 North American Case Research Association.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Ford, F.N., and Carr, H. (1996). “Design of Chemical Consignment Warehouse System,” in the Proceedings of the 1996 North American Case Research Association.

 

  1. Snyder, C.R., Snyder, C.A., and Sankar, C.S. (1996). “The Boeing 777: Should Global Information Technology Replace Mock-Ups?” in the Proceedings of the 1996 North American Case Research Association.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (1996). “An Instructor's Kit to Aid Development of Case Studies in Engineering and Technical Disciplines,” in the Proceedings of the 1996 North American Case Research Association.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Kramer, S., and Hingorani, K. (1995). “Using Information Technology Based Case Studies to Teach Managerial Issues in Project Management,” in the Proceedings of the 1995 Decision Sciences Institute, Winner of the innovative education award competition, pp. 9-11.

 

  1. Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (1995). “Della Steam Plant: Should the Turbine be Shut Off?” in the Proceedings of the 1995 North American Case Research Association Conference,  p. 66.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Kramer, S., and Hingorani, K. (1995). “An Analysis of the Low Impact of Information Technology in the Construction Industry,” in the Proceedings of the 1995 Information Resources Management Conference, pp. 233-234.

 

  1. Carr, H., Sankar, C.S., and Snyder, C. (1995). “Telecommunication Course for Business Students: What Should We Teach?” in the Proceedings of the 1995 Information Resources Management Conference, pp. 262-263.

 

  1. Whitman, J. and Sankar, C.S. (1994). “Information Technology Choice in SHOW: A Multinational Accounting Firm,” Case Studies Track, in the Proceedings of the 1994 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, p. 208, Atlanta: Decision Sciences Institute.

 

  1. Davidson, N., Miller, M.D., and Sankar, C.S. (1994). “Total System Services, Inc., and the Quality Imperative,” Case Studies Track, in the Proceedings of the 1994 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, p. 205, Atlanta: Decision Sciences Institute.

 

  1. Hingorani, K. and Sankar, C.S. (1994). “The MIS Undergraduate Curriculum: Does it Impart Adequate Skills for Entry Level Jobs?” in the Proceedings of the 1994 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, p. 890, Atlanta: Decision Sciences Institute.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Whitman, J. (1994). “Global MIS Architecture Evolution at Manufacturers Chemical Banking Corporation,” in Proceedings of the 1994 North American Case Research Association, New Orleans, November 1994, p. 92.

 

  1. McCreary, J. and Sankar, C.S. (1994). “A Framework for MIS Research in Telecommunications,” in the Proceedings of the 1994 Information Resources Management Conference. Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, pp. 382-383.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Liu, T-H., and Snyder, C.A. (1994). “IT's Role in Enhancing Quality in Service Industry,” In  The Proceedings of the 1994 Information Resources Management Conference.  Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, pp. 389-394.        

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Snyder, C.A., and Boyles, W. (1993). “Major Human Resource Issues in the 21st Century IT Organizations,” 1993 Information Resources Management Conference, Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, pp. 136-139.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Hingorani, K. (1993). “Technical Personnel to Managers: Transition Issues; Comparison Between Telecommunications and Unregulated Companies,” 1993 Information Resources Management Conference, Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, pp. 231-237.

 

  1. Denson, P., Otte, S., Kim, C., Sankar, C.S., and Snyder, C.A. (1993). “Telecommunications Networking in Cable New Industry,” Southeast DSI Conference, February  1993, Chattanooga, TN, pp. 188-190..

 

  1. Whitman, M., Gehling, R., Sankar, C.S., and Hingorani, K. (1993). “Telecommunications in a University Environment,” Southeast DSI Conference, February 1993, Chattanooga, TN, pp. 194-195.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Snyder, C.A. (1992)."Managing Technologists Effectively: Is It an Issue?" 1992 International Engineering Management Conference, Oct. 25-28, 1992, pp. 54-57.

 

  1. Davidson, N. and Sankar, C.S. (1992). “There's more to Managing Global Networks than Controlling Technology,” 1992 Information Resources Management Conference, May 1992, Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, p. 389.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Rath, D. (1992). “An Empirical Investigation of the Effectiveness of Object-Oriented Database Design,” 1992 Information Resources Management Conference, May 1992, Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, p. 64.

 

  1. Gastley, J., Snyder, C.A., and Sankar, C.S. (1992). “Providing Services to Users Through Data Networks,” 1992 Information Resources Management Conference, May 1992, Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, pp.382-387.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Snyder, C.A., and Ledbetter, W. (1992). “Critical Issues in Managing Technical Personnel,”  IEEE Southeastcon, April 1992, pp. 40-45.

 

  1. Nataraajan, R., and Sankar, C.S. (1992). “Interface Information Marketing: A Vital Aspect of a Customer-Oriented Corporate Strategy,” IEEE Southeastcon '92, April 1992, pp. 331-334.

 

  1. Lewis, B., and Sankar, C.S. (1991). “An Integrated and Distributed Information Technology Model for Universities,” 1991 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, November 1991, pp. 430-432.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1991). “Decision Model to Choose Global MIS Centers,” 1991 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, November 1991, pp. 879-881.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Nataraajan, R. (1991). “Marketing Role of a Chief Information Officer,” in the Proceedings of the 1991 Information Resources Management Conference, May 1991, pp. 290-293.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. and Apte, A. (1991). “Strategic Potential of Global Information Networks for Medium and Small Scale Service Businesses,” abstract published in the Proceedings of the 1991 Information Resources Management Conference, May 1991, p. 68.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., and Ford, N. (1990). “The DSS User Interface Language: A Proposal,” in the Proceedings of the 1990 Decision Sciences Institute Conference, November 1990, pp. 330-332.

 

  1. Palvia, P. and Sankar, C.S. (1990). “Architectural Alternatives and Issues in Designing Global Information Systems: Frameworks for Design and Research,” in the Proceedings of the 1990 Decision Science Institute Conference, November 1990, p. 991.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Ledbetter, B., Snyder, C.A., McCreary, J., and Roberts, T. (1990). “Gaps in Expectations Among Managers and Employees in Technology Intensive Industries,” in the Proceedings of the International Engineering Management Conference, October 1990, p. 42. 

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., Snyder, C. and Kahai, P. (1990). “Improving Workplace Literacy in Alabama - Proposal for a Telecommunications Network,” Proceedings of the 1990 ACM Southeast Regional Conference, Greenville, p. 181.

 

  1. Hawkins, W.H., and Sankar, C.S. (1988). “User Interface Screen Design in Software Project Management,” in the Proceedings of the IEEE 1988 International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics, Beijing, China, pp. 980-983, August 1988.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1984). “Information Wheel ‑ A Framework to Identify Roles of Information Systems,” in the Proceedings of the 1984 ACM Annual Conference, San Francisco, pp. 127‑132, October 1984.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. (1984). “On Documenting Programs in Interactive Data Processing Systems,” in the Proceedings of the 1984 IEEE Professional Communications Conference Record, Atlantic City, pp. 90‑92, October 1984.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S., “A Framework to Integrate Bank Information Systems,” in the Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for General Systems Research, International Conference on Systems Applications, New York, pp. 463‑464, May 1984.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “Tools for Program Documentation,” in the Proceedings of the 1983 IEEE Professional Communications Conference Record, Atlanta, pp. 145‑147, October 1983.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “Documenting Relationships Among Data Elements in Federal Reporting Systems,” in the Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Society for General Systems Research, Detroit, pp. 721‑725, May 1983.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “A Method to Document Data Entry Forms,” in the Proceedings of the ACM SIGDOC Second International Conference on Systems Documentation, Seattle, April 1983, pp. 59-62.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “A Method to Improve Communication of Information In Reports,” in the Proceedings of the 1982 IEEE Professional Communication Society Conference, Boston, pp. 89‑91, October 1982.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “Standardization of Names of Data Elements in Federal Reporting Systems,” in the Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Society for General Systems Research, Washington, pp. 322‑326, January 1982.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “Saving Steel in a Fabricating Industry ‑ an Unsolved Problem,” in the Proceedings of the Operations Research Society of India, 1974.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “Sensitivity Analysis in Demand and Lead Time Variation,” in the Proceedings of the Operations Research Society of India, 1973.

 

  1. Sankar, C.S. “Computer Simulation of Material Handling ‑ A Case Study,” in the Proceedings of the Operations Research Society of India, 1972.

 

Book Chapters:

 

1.      Bradley, R., Mbarika, V., and Sankar, C.S. (2005). “A Tutorial on the Use of LITEE Multimedia Instructional Materials to Bring Real-World Issues to IS Undergraduate Classrooms,” a chapter in a book entitled, Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Network, Idea Group Publishing, Hershey, PA, 2005, pp. 717-723.

 

2.      Cumbie, B. Sankar, C.S., and Raju, P.K. (2005), “Facilitating Technology Transfer Among Engineering Community Members,” a chapter in a book entitled, Encylopedia of Communities of Practice in Information and Knowledge Management, Editors: S. Clarke and E. Coakes, Idea Group Publishing. 

 

3.      Raju, P.K., and Sankar, C.S. (2001). “Predictive maintanance: The Case of Della Steam Plant.” Chapter 19 in Innovations in Competitive Manufacturing, edited by Paul M. Swamidass. Boston: Kluwer Academic Press, 2000. p 215-227.

 

4.      Raju, P.K. and Sankar, C.S. (1998). “Della Steam Plant CD-ROM,” Received 1998 Premier Award for Outstanding Engineering Education Courseware.

 

5.      Hamby, J.D. and Sankar, C.S. (1997). “Adopting Simulation Models from Military to Academics and Industry,” In Igbaria, M., and Tan, M. (Editors), The Virtual Workplace, Idea Group Publishing.

 

6.      Sankar, C.S. and Terase, N., (1996). “Information Systems that Support Global Alliances at General Motors,” In Palvia, P., Palvia, S., and Roche, E.M. (Editors), Global Information Technology and Systems Management, Ivy Group Publishing, 592-609.

 

7.      Sankar, C.S. and Whitman. J. (1995). “Global MIS Architecture Evolution at Manufacturers Hanover/Chemical Banking Corporation,” In Elam, J. (Editor), Case Studies in Management Information Technology, Prentice-Hall Publishing.

 

8.      Whitman, J., and Sankar, C.S. (1995). “Information Technology Choice in SHOW: A Multinational Accounting Firm,” In Elam, J. (Editor), Case Studies in Management Information Technology, Prentice-Hall Publishing.

 

9.      Byrd, T., Sankar, C.S., and McCreary, J. (1994). “Risks in Global Organizations,” In Deans, P.C. and Karwan, K.R. (Editors), Global Information Systems and Technology: Focus on the Organization and Its Functional Area. Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, 514-539.

 

10.  Sankar, C.S. and Prabhakar, P.K. (1992). “Key Technological Components and Issues of Global Information Systems,” In Palvia, S., Palvia, P., and Zigli, R.M. (Editors), Global Issues on Information Technology Management, Harrisburg, PA: Idea Group Publishing, 249-275.

 

11.  Sankar, C.S. (1991). “Connectivity and the Distributed Computing Environment,” Computer Systems Series: Software, Datapro Information Services Group, Cherry Hill, N.J. 1050: 1-10.

 

Articles in Editorially-Refereed Journals:

 

1.      Snyder, C.A., Sankar, C.S., and Sehgal, R., (1999). “The Expert Opinion: An Interview with Steve Robinson, Manager of Information Technology Services, Russell Corporation,” Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 2(4): 61-64.

 

2.      Sankar, C.S. and Santella, A.P (1998). “The Expert Opinion: An Interview with M.V. Thomas, Powertel Inc.,” Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 1(4): 56-58.

 

3.      Sankar, C.S., and Sankar, A. (1998). “The Expert Opinion: An Interview with P.S. Sridharan, Megatech Control Limited,” Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 1(1): 45-47.

 

4.      Sankar, C.S. and Mohan, R.S. (1996). “An Interview with S. Sampath Kumar,” for the Expert's Opinion, Published in the Journal of Global Information Management, 4(3): 27-28.

 

5.      Sankar, C.S. (1994). “An Interview with Sam Pitroda, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Technology Missions, Republic of India,” Journal of Global Information Management, 2(2): 42-43.

 

6.      Sankar, C.S., Carr, H., and Dent, W.D. (1994). “ISDN May be Here to Stay.. But It's Still Not Plug-and-Play,” Cover Story in Telecommunications, October 1994, 28(10): 27-34.

 

7.      Sankar, C.S. (1992). “Building Information Systems: Business Needs First,” Dataquest, X(4): 88.

 

8.      Sankar, C.S., and Curlee, J. (1992). “Telecom Needs and Priorities: Telecom Development is Essential if India is to Become a Global Player,”  Dataquest, X(10): 155-159.

 

9.      Sankar, C.S., and Sankarnarayanan, T.R. (1993). “User Needs to be Recognized,” Dataquest, XI(3): 149-150.

 

Articles in Non-Refereed Bulletins

 

1.      Sankar, C.S. (1993). “Managing Engineers and Scientists - Responses,” IEEE Engineering Management Newsletter, 43(3): 5.

 

2.      Sankar, C.S. (1993). “Managing Engineers and Scientists - Current Issues,” IEEE Engineering Management Newsletter, 43(1):6.

 

3.      Sankar, C.S. and McCreary, J. (1993). “Sources of Information for Pursuing Research in Global Telecommunications Management,” Information Management Bulletin, 13,19,21.

 

4.      Sankar, C.S. (1990). “Telecommunications in Developing Countries,” Opus, A publication of the Manipal Institute of Technology, 47-48.         

 

5.      Sankar, C.S. (1984). “A Method to Simplify Filling Data Entry Forms,” ACM SIGDOC Newsletter, 10(4): 15-21.

 

 

Book Reviews Published

 

1.      Art and Craft of Case Writing, Naumes, W. and Naumes, P. Decision Line, Oct. 2006, 37(5): 18-20.

 

2.      Management of Information Technology, with M. Whitman,  Journal of Information Technology Management, April 1994, 5(2): 37-38.

 

3.      MIS: Readings and Cases: A Managerial Perspective, Interfaces, September 1992, 22(5): 87.

 

4.      How to Model It: Problem Solving for the Computer Age, Interfaces, July 1991,

21(4): 155-156.

 

Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

 

1.      Sankar, C.S. “Engineers in Management Positions,” presented at TIMS/ORSA 1990 Joint National Meeting, Las Vegas, May 1990.

 

2.      Sankar, C.S. “Verbs in Information Systems,” presented at TIMS/ORSA 1990 Joint National Meeting, Las Vegas, May 1990.

 

3.      Sankar, C.S. “Global Information Systems,” presented at TIMS/ORSA 1990 Joint National Meeting, Las Vegas, May 1990.

 

4.      Sankar, C.S.,  Snyder, C.A. and Kahai, P. “Improving Workplace Literacy in Alabama - Proposal for a Telecommunications Network,” abstract published in the Proceedings of the 1990 ACM Southeast Regional Conference, Greenville, p. 181, April 1990.

 

Invited Presentations and Workshops

 

1.      “Pedagogy Research in the Colleges of Business,” ValParaiso University Seminar Series, ValParaiso University, Oct. 16, 2009.

 

2.      “DSJIE Editorial Panel,” Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.,  Nov. 25, 2009.

 

3.      “Geospatial Mapping of Coastal Alabama,” Meeting of Stakeholders, Gulf Shores, AL, Oct. 23, 2009.

 

4.      “Bringing Theory and Practice Together Using Telemedicine Applications,” Invited Workshop, Center for Development of Advanced Computing, Mohali, India, August 18, 2009.

 

5.      “Use of LITEE Case Studies in Business & Engineering Classrooms,” Invited Workshop, National Institute of Technology Kozhikode, India, August 8-9, 2009.

 

6.      “Tips on Publishing in DSJIE,” Invited Panel, DSI Annual Conference, Nov. 25, 2008, Baltimore, MD.

 

7.      “How LITEE Case Studies foster Leadership Skills,” Invited Presentation at NSF Special Forum on Leadership, Sept. 10, 2008, Washington, DC.

 

8.      “Tips on Publishing in DSJIE,” Invited Panel, DSI Annual Conference, Nov. 18, 2008, Phoenix, AZ.

 

9.      “Bringing Together Theory and Practice in Engineering Classrooms: Regional Workshop,” University of Denver, Oct. 28, 2005, Denver, CO.

 

10.  “Educating Engineers for the Information Age: Designed for Spanish-Serving Institutions through a Workshop,” University of Santiago, Sept. 26-27, 2005, Santiago, Chile.

 

11.  “Use of LITEE Case Studies in Engineering Classrooms,” Workshop, June 18-19, 2005, Auburn, AL.

 

12.  “Initiating and Sustaining Industrial Renaissance in Alabama,” Workshop, April 20, 2005, Auburn, AL.

 

13.  “Implementation Strategies for SAP R/3: Academic lessons from a real-world case study,” SAP Academic Congress, March 5, 2005, Atlanta, GA.

 

14.  “Use of LITEE Case Studies in Design Classrooms,” Design Summit Conference, Dec. 9, 2004, New Delhi, India.

 

15.  “Writing NSF Proposals,” Minority Ph.D. Program, Aug. 3, 2004, New York, NY.

 

16.  “Bringing Real-World Case Studies into Engineering Classrooms,” ASEE Southeastern Conference, April 4, 2004, Auburn, AL.

 

17.  “Using Case Histories for Design,” ASEE Southeastern Conference, April 6, 2003, Macon, GA.

 

18.  “Use of LITEE Case Studies in Civil Engineering Classes,” IIT Madras, July 29, 2003, Madras, India.

 

19.  “Fruitful Experiments: Energy Warrior Camp,” 4-H Camp, Sept. 7, 2002, Birmingham, AL.

 

20.  “Bringing Real-World Issues into Engineering Classrooms,” ASEE Southeastern Conference, April 7, 2002, Gainesville, FL.

 

21.  “Case Studies for 2-year Colleges,” Nashville State Technical Community College, Aug. 14, 2002, Nashville, TN.

 

22.  “Bringing Real-World Issues into Classrooms: National Dissemination Proposal,” Workshop, Feb. 24-25, 2003, Auburn, AL.

 

23.  “Bringing Real-World Issues into Engineering Classrooms,” Share the Future IV Conference, March 16-18, 2003, Phoenix, AZ.

 

24.  “Bringing Real-world Issues into IT Classrooms:  A Multimedia Case Study Approach,” SITE Conference, March 23, 2003, Albuquerque, NM.

 

25.  “Bringing Real-World Issues into Engineering Classrooms,” March 21-23, 2002, Auburn, AL.

 

26.   “Bringing Real-World Issues into Engineering Classrooms,” Sept. 27-29, 2001, Auburn, AL.

 

27.  “Information Systems in Enterprises: A Multi-media Case Study Approach,” Bentley College, Aug. 2, 2001, Boston, MA.

 

28.  “Use of STS 51-L Case Study,” Mercer University, Sept. 21, 2001, Mercer, GA.

 

29.  “Use of LITEE Case Studies in 2-year Colleges,” Nashville State Technical Community College, Aug. 9-11, 2001, Nashville, TN.

 

30.  “Use of Case Studies to Develop Leadership Skills,” Hadeed Corporation, Feb. 26-28, 2001, June 6-8, 2001, Birmingham, AL.

 

31.  “Characteristics of an Effective Case Study,” South East Advanced Technological Education Consortium, Jan 1999, Nashville, TN.

 

32.  “Strategies for Using Case Studies in Teaching and Learning,” South East Advanced Technological Education Consortium, Feb. 1999, Nashville, TN.

 

33.  “Use of Case Studies in High Schools,” High School Teachers, July 1999, Auburn, AL.

 

34.  “Use of Case Studies in 2-year Colleges,” South East Advanced Technological Education Consortium, April 1999, Auburn, AL.

 

35.  “NSF Project Results,” Presentation to Dr. Elizabeth J. Teles, Lead Program Director for Advanced Technologial Education, NSF, April 1999, Nashville, TN.

 

36.  “Use of Case Studies in Minority Institutions,” Tuskegee University, Oct. 1998, Tuskegee, AL.

 

37.  “Use of Case Studies in Engineering,” 1998 Committee on Science and Technology in Developing Countries (COSTED) Program on Technology Management organized by the United States International University, Sept. 1998, San Diego, CA.

 

Research: Honor s and Awards

·         2010 Campus Technology Innovator Award.

·         Awarded 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award by the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India

·         Appointed Editor of the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2008.

·         Mini-track chair of “IT in Education” track at Americans Conference on Information Systems, Every year from 2001 to 2010.

·         iNEER Recognition Award by the International Network for Engineering Education and Research, 2006.

·         First-Place winner of the 1995 Decision Sciences Institute Instructional Innovation Education Awards Program

·         Winner in the 1990 Paper Award Competition by the Society for Information Management.

 

 

TEACHING

 

Teaching Experience

 

  • Implementation Issues in Use of ERP Systems
  • IT Project Management
  • Integrating Information Technologies to Provide Competitive Advantage
  • Integrating Business and Engineering Theories with Practice
  • Telecommunications Management
  • Integrating IT and Strategy
  • Competitive Strategies through IT
  • Introduction to MIS
  • Introduction to programming
  • Database Management
  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • MIS Projects

 

Courses and Curricula Developed

Institutional

Appointed as Thomas Walter Professor in order to design and implement a cross-disciplinary Business-Engineering-Technology Minor Program, 1999-2002.  This program has been approved and the program has been on-going since 2001.

 

Disseminated instructional materials developed by LITEE to faculty members at FIE Conference during 1999 and 2000, Sigma Xi Conference during 1999 and 2000, and NEC Conference during 1999, and exhibit booths at ASEE Annual Conference each year starting1999.

 

Helped develop the instructional materials and strategies related to Introduction to Engineering course in the Department of Mechanical Engineering from 1999 to current.

 

MECH 2210 – Concepts in Design and Manufacturing:  I have worked with Dr. P.K. Raju in order to develop the contents for this course.  The instructional methodology for this course uses case studies developed as part of our joint work. 

 

ENGR 1110 – Introduction to Engineering: This freshman-level class provides students with “hands-on” experiences that show how the science, math, and information technology concepts relate to engineering practice.  Case studies developed as part of the NSF contract are used in this course.  A textbook co-authored with Dr. Raju is used as the required book in this course.

 

BUSI/ENGR 3520 – Integrating Engineering and Business Theories with Practice: The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to participate in decision-making scenarios involving technical and non-technical issues in companies by working with case studies.

 

Courses in other Universities – Several faculty members around the country (including statistics and Mechanical Engineering departments at Auburn University) use the case studies developed by the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE) team in their classes.  Further information is available at ww.litee.auburn.edu.

 

 

Departmental

(a)   ISMN 3140 – Introduction to MIS: I am integrating case studies into this course so that all business students can obtain a better appreciation of the role of MIS in business.

(b)   ISMN 3040 - Telecommunications Management: I use real-world problems and companies in order to make this course interesting and exciting to students.

(c)    ISMN 4850 –Competitive Strategies through Information Technologies:  I developed this senior-level course so that students work on three case studies during the course.  Students report that this course is very helpful to them in preparing for their career.

(d)   ISMN 5270/627 – Current Issues in Information Technologies.  This course focuses on project management; students work on real-world projects. 

(e)    ISMN 7380 – Integrating Information Technologies to Provide Competitive Advantage:  The course includes seven case studies developed by me with co-authorship of other students and faculty members. 

(f)    MNGT 8020 - Telecommunications Management Seminar: The objective of this course is to make Ph.D. students proficient in telecommunications technologies so that they can become effective instructors in this field.

(g)   ISMN 7020 - Data Communications: This is a graduate course on data communications management.  I have published articles that evolved out of this course.

 

Dissertations and Thesis Committees

 

·         Chair, Dissertation Committee, Justin Bond, Current

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Satish Kuchi, Current

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Donald Dyer, Current

·         Member, MMIS Committee, David Rose, Current

·         Member, Master’s in GIS Committee, Darrell Rigsby, Current

·         Member, Dissertation Committee, Pramod Rajan, Current

·         External Examiner for Ph.D., M. Hemalatha, NIT Trichy, India. 2010

·         External Examiner for Ph.D., M. Prasanna Mohan Raj, NIT Trichy, India, 2009

·         Chair, Dissertation Committee, Barry Cumbie, Completed 2008

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Steven Carter, 2007

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Zachery Byrd, 2007

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Matt Dyer, 2006

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Seema Hegde, 2005

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Gina Montgomery, 2005

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Srinivas Kumarasetty, 2005

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Chris Dillard, 2005

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Nitesh Ahuja, 2005

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Phani Bhusan, 2005

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Patrick Noll, 2004

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Barry Cumbie, 2004

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Scott Waitts, 2004

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Jason Hoover, 2002

·         Chair, BS (Honors), Andy Redman, 2002

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Jay Henderson, 2002

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Nadja Bliedung, 2002

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Chet Plank, 2002

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Justin Williams, 2001

·         Member, MMIS Committee, David Patton, 2001

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Patrick Klesisus, 2000

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Justin Cochran, 2000

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Anthony Santella, 1999

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Szu Huey, 1999   

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, LaTonia Alexander, 1999

·         Member, Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Vamsee Dasaka, 1999

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Mike Kler, 1997

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Jai Mohan, 1997

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Jeffrey Moreno, 1997

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Jeffrey Hukill, 1997

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Brad Henderson, 1996

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Liu Li, 1995

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Cynthia Jones, 1995

·         Member, Dissertation Committee, Lucretia Zienert, 1995

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Barry Hoffman, 1995

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Jay Whitman, 1995

·         Chair, Dissertation Committee, Kamal Hingorani, Completed 1995

·         Chair, Dissertation Committee, Jerry McCreary, Completed 1994

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Suzie Liu, 1994

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, Chien-Ting Chen, 1994

·         Chair, MMIS Committee, William Dent, 1994

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Balaji Chanamolu,1993

·         Member, Dissertation Committee, Thomas Roberts, 1993

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Hunter Gasser, 1993

·         Member, MMIS Committee, Susan Denson, 1993

 

Teaching: Honors and Awards

·         Mentor of Post-graduate scholar, Jian Yu, Tsinghua University, China, during Sept. 2010-May 2011.

·         Geospatial Mapping of the Coastal Communities of Alabama, Winner of the Campus Technology 2010 Innovators Award, Boston, MA. 

·         Appointed Editor of the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 2008-current.

·         Nominated for 2008 National Academy of Engineering Gordon Prize Award for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education. 

·         Editor-in-Chief of Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2000-2008 and Managing Editor, 2008-current.

·         Mini-track chair of “IT in Education” track at Americans Conference on Information Systems, Every year starting in 2001 to current.

·         iNEER Recognition Award by the International Network for Engineering Education and Research, 2006.

·         1998 Premier Award for Excellence in Engineering Courseware, “Della Steam Plant Case Study.”

·         Winner of the 1997 American Society for Engineering Education Instructional Unit Award Competition.

·         First-Place winner of the 1995 Decision Sciences Institute Instructional Innovation Education Awards Program

 

 

SERVICE

 

Professional Activities

 

·         Journal Editorship/ Boards

 

Editor

                        Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, since 2008

                        Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2000-2008

 

            Editorial Review Board

                        Academy of Management Learning and Education, since 2008

                        Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research, since 2004

                        Case Research Journal, 1997-1999

Journal of Global Information Technology Management, 1997-2000

 

·         Mini-track chair of IT in Education at the Americas Conference on Information Systems,  since 2000.  Sent an average of 20 papers each year through the review process and selected papers for presentation at the conference

 

·         Reviewed  more than 100 articles for following Journals/ Foundations: MIS Quarterly, DSI Journal of Innovative Education, Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research,  National Science Foundation, Business Case Journal, Case Research Journal, Communications of the ACM, Systems Research, AT&T Technical Journal, Interfaces, Systems Analysis and Development, Decision Sciences Institute conferences, American Society for Information Systems Conference, Journal of Global Information Management, Information Resources Management Association Conferences, Telecommunications Management, Academy of Management Conference, North American Case Research Association Conference, and IEEE Transactions on Education.

 

·         Evaluated tenure/promotion applications of faculty members from Drexel University, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of New Hampshire, and Penn State University.

 

·         Organized international research/educational trips:

1.      Led a group of 7 Business-Engineering-Technology students to India and U.K. for project work, 2004-2006, one week duration.

2.      Led a group of 17 Auburn University students for two months summer internship in a company and an academic institution, India, every year during 2007-2009.

 

·         Helped graduate students develop 19 multi-media case studies that are now available for use by faculty members and students at www.liteecases.com

 

·         Served as the coordinator during 2010 and judge in the 1996 and 1997 Decision Sciences Institute Instructional Innovative Education Awards Program.

 

·         Served as the Semifinalist judge in the 1998 Global Information Infrastructure Awards.

 

·         Serve as the coordinator of the 2010 Decision Science Institute Instructional Innovative Education Award Program.

 

Membership in Professional Societies

1.      Decision Sciences Institute, from 1987 to current.

2.      Senior Member, Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers, from 1984 to current.

3.      Member, American Society for Engineering Education, 2001-current.

4.      Member, Association of Information Systems, 1996-current.

5.      Member, North American Case Research Association, 1991 to 2005.

6.      The Institute of Management Sciences, from 1987 to 2009.

 

Institutional Services

 

Department

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, Since 1993

Member, MIS Group, Since 1989

 

College

Member, College of Business Space Allocation Committee, 2011.

Member, College of Business Priorities and Goals Committee, 2008-2011.

Member, College of Business Priorities and Goals Committee, 2001-2003.

Member, College Performance Review Oversight Committee, 1998.

Chair, College of Business Library Committee, 1993-1997.

Member, College of Business Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 1992-94.

Committee Member, Department Head Selection Committee, 1994

Member, College of Business Graduate Curriculum Overseer Committee, 1993.    

Chair, Moving Committee, 1992.

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College webmaster, 1993-1995.

Member, Graduate Curriculum Overseer Committee, 1993.

Chair, Graduate Programs in MIS, Temple University, 1982-84.

 

University

Chair, University Scholarship Committee, 2009-Current.

Member, University Research Committee, 2010-current.

Member, Distinguished University Professors Committee, 2008-2010.

Member, University Trustees Investment Committee, 2005-2007.

Member, University Budget Committee, 2004-2006.

Member, University Curriculum Committee, 2000-2002.

Member, University Sponsored Program Services Training Committee, 2001-2002.

Chair, University Scholarship Committee, 1998-2000.

Member, University Core Curriculum Committee, 1998-2000.

Chair, University Calendar Committee, 1996-97.