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CURRICULUM VITAE KUAN C. CHEN

EDUCATION

1990-1995 Ph.D., Applied and Resources Economics Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan Concentrations: Applied Econometrics, Decision Support Systems, Simulation, System Dynamics Modeling

1984-1986 Master of Business Administration in Management Science National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Concentrations: Logistics, Management Information Systems, Applied Statistics, Mathematical Programming

1980-1984 Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Science National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan Concentrations: Operations Research, Computer Programming

CERTIFICATE • Certificate of Supervisor for Success, Purdue University Northwest• Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison• Certificate of Online Instructor Training, Michigan Virtual University• Certificate of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft• Certificate of Instruction Designing and Learning, Worldwide Instructional Design System• Certificate of Transforming Learning Through Teaching, Lansing Community College• Certificate of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Project Management Institute• Certificate of Intensive of College Teaching Workshops, Purdue University, West Lafayette• Certificate of Tai-Kwon-Do Black Belt of 2nd Degree, World Tai-Kwon-Do Association• Certified Chinese Martial Art Coach, Taiwan Chinese Kung-Fu Association• YAMAHA Folk and Classical Guitar Instructor, Japan YAMAHA Music Company

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE (ADMINISTRATIVE)

2017 – Present Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, College of Business College of Business, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Duties: Responsible for help College meet our AACSB Scholarship requirements and to assist Dean with the management of administrative functions of graduate program.

• Provide administrative leadership in areas of graduate curriculum development, institutionalassessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performanceappraisals, tenure and promotion policy development, and technology facilities planning andmanagement.

• Collaborate with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives for graduate programs.

• Build global collaboration for graduate programs.

• Collaborate with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on collegefundraising.

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• Develop and lead the technology strategy planning efforts for the College and ensuring thatfacilities and initiatives align to teaching and research objectives and strategies; lead thetechnology specialist; manage technology fee.

Accomplishments: • Developed MBA Concentration programs• Revised MBA curriculum to fit in current market needs• Built MACC and MBA 3+2 collaboration with Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan

2015 – 2017 Associate Dean for Faculty and Student Research, College of Business College of Business, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Duties: Responsible for help College meet our AACSB Scholarship requirements.

• Initiated and evaluated faculty research to maintain a quality faculty that meets AACSBstandards and achieves the missions of the College.

• Worked on scholarship section for AACSB final report• Monitored faculty productivity in research and be an advocate for change in systems or support

(corporate support, information technology, COB and University resources), which willenhance productivity.

• Provided greater institutional support for faculty research at each stage of the productionprocess in the form of various initiatives such as a Work-in-Progress Group, SummerScholarship Series, Faculty Workshop Series, Scholar Exchange Program, and Business SchoolWorking Paper Series.

• Promoted our system (COB and University) of scholarly incentives and rewards.

• Developed new scholarly activity plans and methods to evaluate and assist both part-time basisand full–time faculty.

• Developed and lead the technology strategy planning efforts for the College and ensuring thatfacilities and initiatives align to teaching and research objectives and strategies; lead thetechnology specialist; manage technology fee.

• Evaluated student and faculty requests for research funding support; direct the college researchexperience for undergraduates and graduate programs; organize student research activities;writing grant proposals to support new and existing efforts.

• Strengthened the partnerships with community by developing a good working relationship withour partners in the region.

Accomplishments: • Faculty scholarly activities increase 120% compare with 2016 - 2017• Student research records increase 153% compare with 2016 - 2017

2018 – 2019 Interim Director, White Lodging School of Hospitality & Tourism Management College of Business, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Duties: Responsible HTM school operations including:

Faculty: 7 full time faculty members, 10 part-time faculty members and 2 staff members. • Supervised and evaluated all Full Time and Part Time faculty and staff• Worked on PNW program analysis and resources allocation implementation plan• Worked on ACPHA accreditation report• Facilitated curricular development, program review & accreditation• Implemented in all required student learning outcomes assessment

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• Determined staffing needs and recommend faculty and staff to the COB Dean • Managed budget, equipment and supplies • Provided leadership in embracing the use and movement of financial

resources, information, and use of technology within the hospitality and tourism industry

• Supervised the collaborations of industry partnerships

2005 –2016 Department Head of Department of Information Systems, Finance, and Business Analytics College of Business, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Duties: Responsible for departmental operations including:

Faculty: 27 full time faculty members, 15 part-time faculty members and 3 staff members.

Performance appraisals, salary adjustments, faculty recruiting, scheduling.

Curriculum: Experiential learning courses development, In charge of MIS, CIS, Finance, and Business Analytics Programs. Administrative: Responsible for administrating tech money budget of approximately $900,000, approve all expenditures, approve travel requests, supervise technical specialist for labs maintenance, course scheduling, security control, hardware and software control.

External Relations: collaborate local community, international universities, build experiential learning projects with community engagement.

Accomplishments: • Developed AACSB Standards Alignment Plan that moved the College from the Pre-

Accreditation Stage to the award AACSB accredited • Recruited, trained and mentored of 8 new full-time faculty members • Developed six experiential learning courses • Engaged Community with local profit and non-profit business partners • Kept four school dedicated computer labs updated • Controlled budget and resource allocation for College tech money • Developed and maintained ISFBA Department Web site • Hired and supervised lab technical specialist • Implemented a systematic annual evaluation process for all faculty and staff • On-boarded successfully of the Computer Information Systems programs, faculty and

staff from the School of Technology to the College of Business • Established MBA articulation agreements with National Cheng Kung University in

Taiwan • Established 2+2 articulation agreements with five schools from China and Taiwan • Established 2+2 articulation agreements with two local community colleges

2013-2014 Interim Department Head of Graduate Studies of Education

College of Education, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana Duties: Responsible for

departmental operations including:

Faculty: 8 full time faculty members, 9 part-time faculty members and 1 staff members. Performance appraisals, salary adjustments, faculty recruiting, scheduling. Administrative: Responsible for approved all expenditures, approve travel requests, coordinated the collaborative graduate program with College of Education at Purdue University West Lafayette.

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Accomplishments: • Assisted Dean to develop of Education Graduate Studies Standards Alignment Plan that

helped the College to sustain the accreditation.• Recruited, trained and mentored 2 new full-time faculty members• Developed Online graduate program collaborated with Purdue University West Lafayette

2011-2012 Chair, Research Board Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Duties: Responsible for departmental operations including: advocacy for research at PUC; development of research policy; and review of internal research grants and awards nominations. Administrative: Reviewed PUC internal research grant, reviewed PRF research grant, reviewed incentive award for principal investigators, reviewed outstanding sponsored research award, reviewed institutional research centers’ reports, co-sponsoring faculty research forum, organized faculty research network, facilitation of research collaboration.

2007-2008 Interim Department Head of Department of Accounting College of Business, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana Duties: Responsible for departmental operations including:

Faculty: 7 full time faculty members, 4 part-time faculty members and 1 staff members. Performance appraisals, salary adjustments, faculty recruiting, scheduling. Administrative: Responsible for approved all expenditures, approve travel requests. Hired two junior tenure track faculty.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE (TEACHING AND RESEARCH) 2013-Present Thomas M. McDermott Sr. Endowed Chair Professor in Economic Development

Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

2003-Present Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor of Information Systems Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Subjects: Data Mining and Data Warehouse (graduate and undergraduate), Business Analytics (graduate and undergraduate), Decision Support Systems (graduate), Management Information Systems (graduate), System Analysis and Design (graduate and undergraduate), Supply Chain Management (graduate and undergraduate), Database Management (graduate and undergraduate), Project Management, (graduate and undergraduate), E-business Applications, Business Data Communication, Computer Utilization for Business, Knowledge Management, Information Systems Risk Management (graduate), Advanced Spreadsheet Applications, Visual Basic programming for Management, Senior Capstone Project.

2002-2003 Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Computer Programming Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, Indiana

Subjects: Web Development, Web Server Management, Network Administration, Introduction to Network, E- Commerce Architect.

1999-2001 Professor of Computer Information Systems Lansing Community College, Lansing, Michigan

Subjects: Visual Basic programming, JAVA programming, Introduction to Oracle Visual C++ programming, Windows 2000 Server Administration, Computer Information Systems.

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1998-2001 Guest Lecturer of Computer Information Systems Davenport University, Lansing, Michigan

Subjects: Visual Basic programming, PC Maintenance and Management, C++ programming, Network Operation Systems I (NT Workstation); Network Operation Systems II (NT Server), System Analysis and Design.

1996-1998 Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

Subjects: Management Information Systems (Graduate), Hospitality Information Systems, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Managerial Accounting, Financial Accounting.

1996-1998 Guest Lecturer of Computer Information Systems Ivy Tech Community College, Lafayette, Indiana

Subjects: Computer Information Systems; Visual Basic Programming; Business Communication; Electronic Spreadsheet Programming; Data Base Management

1995-1996 Assistant Professor of Recreation and Tourism Administration Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio Subjects: Introduction to Management; Strategic Planning and Marketing in Tourism; Resort and Convention Management; Policy Development for Tourism and Hospitality; Research Methodology.

1992-1993 Research Assistant Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Responsibility: Worked research project on camper behavior in Minnesota State Park. Collected data and implemented SPSS statistical analysis in both IBM PC and Mainframe system. Interpreted the statistical print out and tabulation.

1990-1992 Research Assistant Travel Tourism Recreation Resource Center Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Responsibility: Worked on Michigan Travel Bureau project. Developed data base on business in Michigan’s travel and tourism industry. Conducted improvement of investment and marketing decision and designed computer system to disseminate information about tourism facilities to travelers and travel wholesalers. Conducted focus group sessions with travel wholesales and mail surveys of travel and tourism businesses. Complied and presented marketing and financial strategies for local community economic development plans. Administrated and conducted two mail surveys to statistically estimate critical components of community economic development model. Developed and organized technical manual for Community Options Model.

1988-1989 Research Associate/Instructor

College of Management Science, National Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan

Responsibility: Designed traffic flow and signal control applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Developed population growth, automobile growth, land use regression model and used it to predict the parking spaces supply and demand issues in order to evaluate current and future urban parking policy. Adopted Multinomial Logit model to build disaggregate traffic demand model using published and self-administrated data. Inspected the current parking administration regulation and legislation and proposed the suitable policy of efficient administration. Taught undergraduate courses of

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network analysis and computer programming.

1984-1986 Research Assistant Department of Management Science, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan Responsibility: Designed and implemented research project on global transpiration planning in the Tainan City. Designed and supervised data collection of traffic volume, parking, land use and socio-economics. Developed Logit model to predict and analyze mid- and long-term socio-economic development in the aspect of land use and traffic demand growth. Compared the forecasting performance and explanatory power of aggregate and disaggregate demand model.

NON-ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE 2015 – 2017 President and Board of Director

Northwest Indiana World Trade Alliance Promoted international trade and investment through

1. Education 2. Coordination of world trade efforts and services 3. Communication and marketing of the Council’s activities 4. Direct Assistance, and 5. Innovation and Marketing

2014 – Present Independent Director, Manhattan Hotel Group, Newark, New Jersey

Reviewing the accounts of the company. Calling for additional information where the accounts show less than the full picture. Acting as a check on proposed corporate strategy bearing in mind the economics of any potential transaction. Regular attendance at board meetings to ensure ability to generally monitor of corporate affairs and policies. Participating in the appointment, assessment and remuneration of directors generally.

2000- 2002 Project Manager, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Lansing, Michigan

Project: EDS internal financial management project Responsibility: Worked as a project manager for the EDS Global Financial Management project, which is an EDS internal system development and implement. Responsibilities included developed the Project Plan with the team and managed the team’s performance of project tasks.

Project: General Motors Global Marketing Project/ Lansing, MI Responsibility: Worked as a project leader for GMBuyPower project 3.0 release project. Responsibilities included status reporting, risk management, escalation of issues that cannot be resolved in the team, controlled the project is delivered in budget, on schedule, and within scope.

1998-2000 Systems Engineer, Electronic Data Systems (EDS), Lansing, Michigan

Project: General Motors Global Supply Chain Management Project Responsibility: Worked as a system administrator for the Global Supply Chain Management System project (server side) for 2.6 and 2.7 releases. Responsibilities included high level and detailed technical designs, construction, and writing/executing unit and integration testing for several enhancements.

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Project: Texas State Government Healthcare Information Systems. Responsibility: Worked as a software developer for the Texas State Government Healthcare Information Systems project. Responsibilities included adding new database to integrate with PeopleSoft, and executing the unit case testing, integration tests and system testing.

Project: EDS Intranet Development Responsibility: Worked as a system program developer for the new release of EDS’s HR web site. Responsibilities included design phase, produce phase and optimize phase (writing technical design and unit test case document, unit case testing and integration testing).

1990-1995 Systems Administrator, MSU Computer Center, Michigan State University

Responsibility: Supervised the installation and configuration of personal computers and providing technical assistance to users; developed and directed system tested procedures, configurations and documentation; analyzed and evaluated the interface of new hardware and software requests with existing systems; ensured compliance natural resources research related to software applications.

1993-1995 Computer Assistant/Programmer, Agricultural and Natural Resources Alumni Association, Michigan State University

Responsibility: Conducted WWW (World Wide Web) HTML Home Page Design and Programming. Designed, debugged and tested sections of data base computer program to implement components of job sources and alumni information system searching and sorting in both MS-DOS and MS-WINDOWS environments. Conducted Alumni data survey and efficient data clean up. Implemented common menu-driven user interfaces including mouse support, data entry forms, error checking routines and common data manipulation procedures.

1988-1990 Financial Analyst, Kwan Hwa Investment Consultant Co., Taipei, Taiwan

Responsibility: Analyzed strategies with futures, options, and other financial instruments in domestic and international markets. Developed and applied of computerized financial data model in finance and accounting, and in control activities. Supervised application of marketing decision models in new products development, price distribution, advertising, and sales promotion.

1986-1988 Marine Corps Officer (Second Lieutenant), Kin Man Island

Responsibility: Martial Arts coach for Special Force. Supervised soldier psychological research, including study design, data collection, statistical analysis and preparation of report. Explored abnormal conditions in psychological aspect in order to enhance the morale of military troops.

GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• 2018 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant, Indiana Campus Compact " Building a Business Intelligence Dynamic Web System: A Northwest Indiana Food Bank Service- Learning Project."

• 2017 PNW Catalyst Grant for NSF project “The Development of Mathematical Modeling

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for Changing Societies Using Dynamic and Differential Games.” • 2016 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant, Indiana Campus Compact "Teaching for

Real World: An Importance and Performance Analysis of Course Structure in Serveries Learning Project."

• 2015 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant, Indiana Campus Compact "A Service- Learning Project to Reengineering a Donation Transaction Processing System for Northwest Indiana Food Bank."

• 2014 Spring 2014 Proposal Development Grant Award, Purdue University Northwest.

• 2013 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant, Indiana Campus Compact “Reducing Adult Obesity through a Dynamic Web System: A Northwest Indiana Food Bank Service- Learning Project.”

• 2013 Fall 2013 Proposal Development Grant Award, Purdue University Northwest.

• 2012 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant, Indiana Campus Compact “Implementing the Case Writing Approach in Service-learning for MBA Advanced Project Management Course.”

• NSF Research Development Grant (Purdue University West Lafayette NSF proposal Development), 2012

• Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) International Travel Grant, 2012. Purdue University.

• 2011 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant, Indiana Campus Compact “Project Management in Non-Profit Foundations: A Service-Learning Project.”

• 2011 Experiential Education Design and Development Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “Information Systems Analysis and Practice.”

• 2010 Experiential Education Design and Development Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “ERP Implementation course.”

• 2009 Experiential Education Design and Development Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “Develop e-Auction in Practice course.”

• Research and Professional Development 2009 Summer Research Grant Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “Develop NSF Grant for Supply Chain Management Program.”

• Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) International Travel Grant, 2009. Purdue University.

• Research and Professional Development 2008 Summer Research Grant Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “Text Mining e-Complaints Data for e- Auction Store with Implications for Internet Marketing Research.”

• Water Institute 2008 Summer Research Grant Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “Building Gaming Simulation Model for Environmental Improvement in Water- resources Based Tourism Impact upon Northwest Indiana Region.”

• 2007 Experiential Education Design and Development Award, Purdue University Northwest, Project Title: “Real World Education Design and Development.”

• Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) International Travel Grant, 2007. Purdue University.

• Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) International Travel Grant, 2006. Purdue University.

• Undergraduate Research Grant Award, Purdue University Northwest, 2003 - 2016

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• PUC Academic Affairs 2004 Summer Grant Development Award, Purdue University Northwest.

• Purdue Research Foundation (PRF) International Travel Grant, 2004. Purdue University.

• Academic Software Fund (CTIS in Purdue University Northwest) Grant in 2002 to purchase two research computer software programs: Stella and PowerSim.

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Outstanding Administrative Leadership Award, 2019 Purdue University Northwest. • Nominated for the Outstanding Scholar Award, 2015-2016, Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Administrative Leader Award, 2014 Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Administrative Leader Award, 2013 Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Service Award, 2011-2012, Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Scholar Award, 2009-2010, Purdue University Northwest.

• Outstanding Paper Award, College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference, International Conference, Puerto Rico, March 18-22, 2008.

• Outstanding Paper Award, Applied Business Research, International Conference, Puerto Rico, March 18-22, 2008.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Service Award, 2007-2008, Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Scholar Award, 2007-2008, Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Scholar Award, 2006-2007, Purdue University Northwest.

• Outstanding Teacher Award, 2004-2005, Purdue University Northwest.

• Nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Award, 2003-2004, Purdue University Northwest.

AACSB ACCREDITATION CONSULTANT

• National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan (AOL and faculty qualifications 2009, 2010, 2015) -- Accredited in 2011

• National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan (mission, vision and AOL 2009, 2014) --- Reaccredited in 2010, 2016.

• National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan (AOL and faculty qualifications 2009) – Accredited in 2012.

MEMBERSHIP IN ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2010 – Present Association of Information Systems 2010 – Present Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 2009 – Present Association for Computing Machinery 2004 – Present Project Management Institute 2003 - 2006 Indiana Academy of Social Sciences 2003 - Present Academy of Business Administration 2002 - Present Information Resources Management Association

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2002 - Present International Association for Computer Information Systems 1995 - Present The System Dynamics Society 1994 - 1998 Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education 1996 – 1998 Southern Regional Science Association

PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS

1. Ruan, W. & Chen, K.-C. (2019) “A System of Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman Equations Arising in Mathematical Modeling of Changing Society” Applied Mathematics and Optimization, (Forthcoming)

2. Ruan, W. & Chen, K.-C (2017). A Study of Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman Equation Systems Arising in Differential Game Models of Changing Society, International Journal of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, 11(7), 315-328.

3. Chen, K.-C. &. Chuang, K. -W. (2016) “Building a Cooperative Learning Environment in Flipped Classroom” Academy of Educational Leadership Journal. 20 (2), 8-15.

4. Chuang, K. -W., Mo, S., Chen, K., & Ye, C. (2016), “The Evolving Role of Peer-To-Peer Lending: New Financing Alternative.” Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies. 22(3), 32-38

5. Chen, K.-C. (2015) "Incorporating Service Learning in MBA Course --- Case Writing Approach" International Journal of Arts and Sciences. 8(7), 25-40.

6. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2014) “Development of Soft Skills for Information Systems Education through Service Learning” Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge. 2(2), 25-31.

7. Chang, Q., & Chen, K.-C. (2014) “The Research of Liquidity Risk Management Based on EVA Improvement” Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal. 18(3), 63-75.

8. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2013) “The Impact Analysis of Globalization on Human Resource Management --- A Systems Thinking Model” The Journal of American Business Review, Cambridge. 2(1), 228-234.

9. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2013) “Using Systems Thinking To Analyze Health Care In The United States: Should We Move To A Government Sponsored Health Care System?” Academy of Health Care Management Journal. 9(2), 3-12.

10. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2013) “Designing Service Learning Project in Systems Analysis and Design Course” Academy of Educational Leadership Journal. 17(2), 47-60.

11. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2013) “Integrated systems thinking model for ERP project implementation instruction.” International Journal of Information and Education Technology. . 3(3), 405-408.

12. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2012) “Benchmarking To Improve Profitability --- The System Archetype Approach” International Journal of Arts and Sciences. 5(6), 491-502.

13. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2011) “Integrating Project Management Course into MBA Curriculum” International Journal of Arts and Sciences. 4(12), 229-240

14. Zhao, Xian, & Chen, K.-C. (2011). “New Model of Selecting Corporate Entrepreneur for State-own Enterprises.” International Journal of Business Research. 10(1). 1-8.

15. Woods, D. & Chen, K.-C., (2010). “Evaluation Techniques for Cooperative Learning.” International Journal of Management Information Systems. 14(1). 1-6.

16. Chen, K.-C. (2009). “A Text Mining Application in Complaints of Online Auction Store.” Journal of Business and Economic Research. 7(6). 15-23.

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17. Chen, K. -C. & Chuang, K.-W. (2009). "Building an experiential learning model for project management course." American Journal of Business Education. 2(4). 87-92.

18. Chuang, K.-W. & Chen, K. -C. (2009). "Using general system approach for product lifecycle management software selection and evaluation." Review of Business Information System, 1st Quarter Issue. 13(1), 81-85.

19. Chen, K.-C., Woods, D., Zhao, L., & Chuang, K. -W. (2008). “Human Resource Role in Work-Life Balance: A Case of High Technology Knowledge Workers in Taiwan.” Journal of Business Case Studies. 2(4). 23-28.

20. Chen, K. -C., & Chuang, K. –W. (2008). "The impact of globalization on Taiwan's Hi-Tech industry." The Global Studies Journal. 1(3), 143-150.

21. Yang, X., K.-C. Chen, et al. (2008). "Globalization and development strategy for the China tourism industry." The Global Studies Journal. 1(4), 11-20.

22. Chen, K.-C. (2008). “The dynamic structure of customer relationship management with implications for business implementation.” Journal of Business and Economic Research, 6(6), 129-138.

23. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2008). “Integrating a project management approach to e-business application course.” The College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 4(3), 55-60.

24. Zhang, J., Chen, K.-C., Chuang, K. -W., & Woods, D. (2008), “Nine Dragon theme park: marketing strategy in China.” Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 14(4), 67-71.

25. Chen, K.-C. & Chuang, K. -W. (2006). “A data mining application in international visiting friends and relatives travel market-The Taiwan case.” Journal of the Academy of Business Administration, 11(1), 57-70.

26. Chen, K.-C. (2005). “The structured system approach for the design of knowledge management systems.” International Journal of Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, 4(1), 825-837.

27. Chen, K.-C. (2005). "Outsourcing impacts on information technology - A systems thinking approach" Fortune Journal of International Management, 1(1), 19-32.

28. Chen, K.-C. (2004). “Comparison of object-oriented and procedure-based computer languages: case study of C++ programming.” Issues in Information Systems. 5(1), 70-76.

29. Chen, K.-C. (2004). “Decision support system for tourism development: Systems Dynamics approach.” Journal of Computer Information Systems, 14(1), 104-112.

30. Chen, K.-C. (2003). “Security management in information technology industry: implications for curriculum development.” Journal of the Academy of Business Administration, 8(1& 2), 49-57.

31. Chen, K.-C. (2003). “A Web security system model to assist CIS/MIS courses design.” Issues in Information Systems, 4(2), 404-408.

32. Chen, K.-C. & Conners S. (2002). “A CIS retention system model to assist program planning.” Issues in Information Systems, 3(1), 89-95.

33. Chen, K.-C., Lengfelder, J., & Groves, D. (2000). “A Model of Sports Tourism System with Implications for Research.” Visions in Leisure and Business. 18(1), 34-44.

34. Chen, K.-C., & LaLopa, J. M. (1999). “Convention/Exhibitions Development in Thailand.” Journal of Convention and Exhibition Management, 2(1), 1-13.

35. Chen, K.-C. (1998). “A Convention Knowledge Based System: An Expert System Approach.” Visions in Leisure and Business. 16(4), 35-51.

36. Chen, K.-C. (1998). “Trends in Taiwan's Tourism Market.” Visions in Leisure and Business. 16(3), 16-35.

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37. LaLopa, J., Chen, K.-C., & Nelson, K. (1997). “Economic Impact of the 1996 Oldsmobile Classic Golf Tournament in the Greater Lansing Area.” Journal of Vacation Marketing. 4(2), 175-185.

38. Chen, K.-C., & Groves, D. (1997). “The Importance of Examination the Philosophical Basis of Tourism and Hospitality Curricula.” International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. 11(1), 37-42.

PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED CONFERENCE ABSTRACT OR PROCEEDINGS

1. Chen, K.-C. (2019, January 10-12). “Using Cooperative Learning to Build an Online Learning Community for E-Education” Paper included in the Proceedings of 10th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, Tokyo, Japan. (Keynote Speaker)

2. Chen, K.-C. (2018, June 25-27). “Design Thinking as a Major Skill of Business World” Paper included in the Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on World Conference on e-Education, e-Business and e-Commerce, Bali, Indonesia (Keynote Speaker)

3. Chen, K.-C. (2018, May 28- 29). “Using Business Simulations and Game- Based Learning for Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Training” Paper included in the Proceedings of 20th International Conference on Business Process Simulation, Modeling and Business, Tokyo Japan.

4. Chen, K.-C. (2018, January 11- 13). “Business Intelligence Technology Trends: From Internet-of- Things to Artificial Intelligence” Paper included in the Proceedings of 9th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, San Diego, CA. (Keynote Speaker)

5. Chen, K.-C. (2017, October 12-14). “Integrating Flipped Classroom in e-Learning Environment” Paper included in the Proceedings of International Conference on E-Society, E-Education and E- Technology, Chengdu China. (Keynote Speaker)

6. Chen, K.-C. (2017, June17-19). “Impact of Globalization on Human Resources Management--- A Systems Thinking Analysis” Paper included in the Proceedings of International Conference on World Conference on e-Education, e-Business and e-Commerce, Phuket, Thailand. (Keynote Speaker)

7. Ruan, W., Chen, K.-C. (2017, May 21-22). “A Study of Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman Equation Systems Arising in Differential Game Models of Changing Society” Paper is included in the Proceedings of 19th International Conference on Analysis and Partial Differential Equations, Berlin, Germany.

8. Chen, K.-C. (2017, January 5-7). “Creating Business Value from Big Data and Business Analytics: The Opportunities and Challenges” Paper included in the Proceedings of 8th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Keynote Speaker)

9. Chen, K.-C., Thomas, S. (2016, October 7). “Leadership, Ethnicity, Gender, and the Economy: An Analysis of Homicidal Gun Violence in Chicago” Paper is included in the Proceedings of 87th Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of the Social Sciences, Westville, IN.

10. Chuang, K.W., Chen, K.-C. (2016, May 18-20) “Building A Systems Simulation Model for E- Commerce Management Education” Paper is included in the Proceedings of The ICITSM 2016: 18th International Conference on Information Technology, Systems and Management, Berlin, Germany.

11. Chen, E. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2016, January 6-8) “E-Girl Cookies: The E-Business Revolution." Paper included in the Proceedings of 2015 Allied Academies International Conference. Montego Bay, Jamaica.

12. Chuang, K. -W., Mo, S., Chen, K., & Ye, C. (2016, January 6-8), “The Financing Alternative: Peer- To-Peer Lending Case Study” Paper included in the Proceedings of 2015 Allied Academies International Conference. Montego Bay, Jamaica.

13. Chen, K.-C. (2015, November 10-12). Reenginning Donation Transaction Processing System for Northwest Indian Foodbank – A Capstone Service-Learning Project, Paper included in the

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Proceedings 2015 Academy of Business Research International Conference, Boca Raton, FL

14. Chen, K.-C. (2014, April 22-24). The Globalization Impacts on Human Resource Management. Paper included in the Proceedings of 2014 The 10th International Conference on Multinational Enterprises, Taipei, Taiwan. (Keynote Speaker)

15. Chen, K.-C. (2013, July 25-29). Business Education Trends: Integrating Business Analytics Curriculum with Existing Business Program. Paper included in the Proceedings of 2013 The Global Business, MIS, Economics and Finance Research Conference, Tokyo, Japan. (Keynote Speaker)

16. Chen, E., & Chen, K.-C. (2013, July 24-31). Eyes Have A Dream: The Concept Framework to Adopting Gene Therapy for Vision Impairment Treatment. Paper included in the Proceedings of 2013 Allied Academies Internet International Conference.

17. Chu, D., & Chen, K.-C. (2013, July 24-31). FACEBOOK: Can Users Be Segmented by Motivations and Usage? Paper included in the Proceedings of 2013 Allied Academies Internet International Conference.

18. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2013, January 21-24). Building a Decision Support System to Evaluate Interest Rate Risk in a Financial Institution. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2013 Annual Symposium on Management and Operations Research, Taipei, Taiwan.

19. Chen, K.-C. (2012, June 20-23). The Development of a Conceptual Model for Database Security Control --- A Systems Thinking Approach. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2012, 7th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies, Madrid, Spain.

20. Chen, K.-C. (2012, March 29-30). An Integrated System Approach for Cash Management System Internal Control. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2012 IEEE Computational Intelligence for Financial Engineering and Economics, New York City, New York.

21. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2011, July 15-16). Using Systems Thinking to Teach ERP Project Implementation. Paper included in the Proceedings of 2011 International Conference on Education Technology and Computer, Changchun, China.

22. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2010, March 21-24). A System Analysis of Global Supply Chain Management Strategy--- A Case Study. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2010 Global Business Development Institute's GBDI 12th International Conference for Business and Economics, Las Vegas.

23. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2010, March 21-24). Adapting Systems Thinking Approach to Examine Users’ View on Perceptions of Risks in a Social Networking Global Community. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2010 Global Business Development Institute's GBDI 12th International Conference for Business and Economics, Las Vegas.

24. Chen, K. C. (2009, December 14-15). Adopt systems thinking strategy to avoid service-oriented computing project failure. Paper presented at the Proceeding of 2009 IEEE International Conference on Service-Oriented Computing and Applications, Taipei, Taiwan.

25. Chen, K. C. (2009, March 18-19). Using cooperative learning to build an online learning community for information systems education. Paper presented at the Proceeding of The Symposium on Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Conference, Lublin, Poland.

26. Woods, D. & Chen, K.-C., (2009, January 2-4). “Evaluation techniques for cooperative learning.” Paper presented at the Proceeding of Applied Business Research, International Conference, Hawaii.

27. Chen, K. C. (2008, December 14-16). Comparisons of Taiwan and America information systems education. Paper presented at 2008 ASIA Academy of Management Conference, Taipei, Taiwan.

28. Chen, K. C. (2008, July 14-17). Building an e-Learning System Model with Implications for Research and Instructional Use. Paper presented at 2008 International Conference on e-Learning, e- Business, Enterprise Information Systems, and e-Government, Las Vegas.

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29. Chen, K. C., & Chuang, K. W. (2008, March 16-18). Impacts of globalization on Taiwan hi-tech industry. Paper presented at the Proceeding of The Global Studies Conference, Chicago.

30. Yang, B., & Chen, K. C., and Han, W. (2008, May 16-18). Globalization and development strategy for the China tourism industry – the case of Inner Mongolia. Paper presented at the Proceeding of The Global Studies Conference, Chicago.

31. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2008, July 4-6). Building an e-Learning system model with implications for research and instructional use. Paper included in the Proceeding of 5th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, Paris, France.

32. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2008, March 18-22). Building an experiential learning model for project management course. Paper included in the Proceeding of The College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference, Puerto Rico.

33. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2008, March 18-22). Using general system approach for product lifecycle management software selection and evaluation. Paper included in the Proceeding of Applied Business Research (ABR) Conference, Puerto Rico.

34. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2007, May 20-23). An overview of the role of math courses for CIS majors. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2007 International Conference on Information Resources Management, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

35. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2007, May 20-23). Dealing with data warehouse transaction processing truncated data --- case study of SQL Server 2000. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2007 International Conference on Information Resources Management, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

36. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2007, July 3-7). The Outsourcing Information Technology Impacts on the United State Economy: A Systems Study. Paper included in the Ninth International Conference of Global Business and Technology Association, Taipei, Taiwan.

37. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2007, July 24-27). Cultural and Ethical Impacts on Knowledge Sharing: A Systems Thinking Approach. Paper included in the 7th International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organisations, Singapore.

38. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2006, June 26-29). The role of mathematics in information technology education --- teaching and research perspectives. Paper included in the Proceeding of Applied Business Research (ABR) Conference, Florence, Italy.

39. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2006, June 21-23). Evolving a learning community for information technology education. Paper included in the Proceeding of The College Teaching & Learning (TLC) Conference, Siena, Italy.

40. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2006, June 18 - 21). Cooperative learning in information technology courses. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL.

41. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2006, May 21-24). Building career in information security management. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2006 International Resource Management, Washington, D.C.

42. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2006, May 21-24). A systematic view of ERP implementation. Paper included in the Proceeding of 2006 International Resource Management, Washington, DC.

43. Chen, K.-C., & Chuang, K. -W. (2006, January 2-6, 2006). Systems Thinking Perspective of E- commerce management education: A learning organization approach to Internet marketing strategy case study. Paper included in the Proceeding of Applied Business Research (ABR) Conference, Orlando, Florida.

44. Chuang, K. -W., & Chen, K.-C. (2006, January 2-6, 2006). A cooperative learning model to mobile computing learning environment. Paper included in the Proceeding of The College Teaching &

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Learning (TLC) Conference, Orlando, Florida.

45. Chen, K.-C. (2005, July 2-8). Real world pedagogy for e-business applications --- project management approach. Paper included in the Proceeding of the 5th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

46. Chen, K.-C. (2005, June 5-7). Outsourcing impact in global information technology industry. Paper included in the Proceeding of the 6th annual Global Information Technology Management (GITM) World Conference, Anchorage, Alaska.

47. Chen, K.-C. (2005, April 23-24). Customer relationship management system development --- systems thinking approach. Paper included in the Proceeding of the 4th Symposium on Research in Systems Analysis and Design, Cincinnati, Ohio.

48. Chen, K-C & Woods (2004, August 3- 6). Using General System Theory to Build Knowledge Management Framework with Implications for Research. Paper included in the Proceedings of the 2004 The Fourth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations, London, England.

49. Chen, K-C & Woods, D. (2004, May 23- 26). Project Management for M.B.A. Students. Paper included in the Proceedings of the International Conference for Information Resources Management Association. New Orleans, Louisiana.

50. Chen, K-C & Wang, C-C. (2004, May 23- 26). Conceptual Model for Database Security Management Control. Paper included in the Proceedings of the International Conference for Information Resources Management Association. New Orleans, Louisiana.

51. Chen, K-C & Nick Bushby (2004, March 26-27). Using Visual C# Programming To Teach Economic Impact Study. Paper included in the Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Illinois/Indiana Section Conference. East Peoria, Illinois.

52. Wang, C-C., Chen, K-C & Hau, H-M. (2004, March 21-23). Minding Meanings of Text Mining: Association Rule Mining and Multi-Class Categorization. Paper included in the Proceedings of the 2004 IEEE International Conference on Networking, Sensing, and Control. Taipei, Taiwan.

53. Chen, K-C & Woods, D. (2003, October 6-10). Overview of Demand Analysis for Learning Organizations with Implications for Knowledge Management. Paper included in the Proceedings of International Business and Economics Research Conference. Las Vegas, Nevada.

54. Chen, K-C (2003, May 16- 20). Evolving Learning Environments in Information Technology Education, Paper included in the Proceedings of the 2003 International Conference for Information Resources Management Association. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

55. Chen, K-C (2002, May 19- 24). Course Development for Introduction to Computer Information Systems --- A Modulization Approach. Paper included in the Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference for Information Resources Management Association. Seattle, Washington.

56. Chen, K.-C. (1997, February 16-19). A Framework for Travel and Tourism Forecasting. Paper included in the Proceedings of the fifth Convention/Expo Summit. Las Vegas, Nevada.

57. Chen, K.-C. (1996, March 31 - April 2). Theoretical Analysis Of Travel And Tourism Demand. Paper included in the Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Lake George, New York.

58. Chen, K.-C. (1992, April 2 - April 5). System Dynamics of Recreation Systems. Paper included in the Proceedings of the 1992 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium. Saratoga Spring, New York.

59. Telhelm, D., Chen, K.-C., & Schwartz, J. (1991, December 2). Estimated Community Impacts of Tourism-Based Economic Development Options for Caseville, Michigan: A Community Options Workshop. Paper included in the Proceedings of the 1991 Michigan Community Development

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Workshop. Caseville, Michigan.

REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (NOT LISTED AS PROCEEDINGS)

1. Mo, S., Chuang, K.W., Chen, K.C., and Ye, C. (2016, July 24-27) “Investment Decisions in Online Peer-To-Peer Lending: A Data Mining Approach” Paper is presented at the First World Congress and 2016 Asia Pacific DSI Conference, Beijing, China.

2. Chuang, K.W., Mo, S., Chen, K.C., & Ye, C. (2015, Nov. 10) “Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Corporate Disclosure Perspective”, Poster session. Faculty Research Day, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN.

3. Chuang, K. W. & Chen, K.C. (2015, Nov. 10) “Using Conceptual System Model to Analyze ERP Implementation with Implication for Project Operation and Management Use”, Poster session. Faculty Research Day, Purdue University Northwest, Hammond, IN.

4. Chen, K-C, & Chuang, K. W. (2009, April 21-22). Using Google Docs to Evolve Cooperative Learning Environment for Distant Education Courses. 2009 Teaching and Learning with Technology, West Lafayette, Indiana.

5. Chen, K-C (2008, March 3-4). Applying Web Blogs and Discussion Forums to Address Implications Issues. 2008 Teaching and Learning with Technology. West Lafayette, Purdue University, Indiana.

6. Chen, K-C (2007, April 4-3). Adapting Systems Thinking Approach to Better Account for E- Commerce Management Education. 2007 Teaching and Learning with Technology. West Lafayette, Purdue University, Indiana.

7. Chen, K-C (2006, March 1-2). Using Cooperative Learning to Teach Information Technology. 2006 Teaching and Learning with Technology. West Lafayette, Purdue University, Indiana.

8. Chen, K-C (2005, February 15-16). Effective E-learning System Model. 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology. West Lafayette, Purdue University, Indiana.

9. Chen, K-C (2003, December 18-23). Information Security Management as an Occupation. Academy of Business Administration. Puerto Vallarta , Mexico.

10. Chen, K-C (2003, October 17). Using Visual Programming to Teach Economic Impact Study. 2003 Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Social Sciences. Fort Wayne, Indiana.

11. Chen, K.-C. (1998, July 31-August). Simulation Model for Tourism System. 1998Annual Conference of CHRI, Miami, Florida.

12. Chen, K.-C. (1998, April 2-4). The Community Economic Impacts of Sport Activity: A Sports Tourism System Approach. Annual Meeting of Southern Regional Science Association, Savannah, Georgia.

13. Chen, K.-C. (1997, May 24-25). Trends of Hotel Information Systems. Ohio Academic and Professional Association, Akron, Ohio.

14. Chen, K.-C. (1997, April 19-21). A System Dynamics Model to Support Economic Development for Coastal Community Systems. Southern Regional Science Association, Memphis, Tennessee.

15. Chen, K.-C. (1997, Feburary 25 - March 1). Gaming Simulation Modeling for Natural Resource Management. Paper presented at the 1997 International Symposium on Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management in the America. Belize City, Belize.

16. Chen, K.-C. (1996, July 15-19). A Gaming Simulation Modeling of Tourism And Recreation Systems. World Leisure and Recreation Association 4th World Congress., Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

17. Chen, K.-C. (1996, January 23). Marketing Sports Tourism: An Educational Model For Tracking The Sport Tourists. Ohio Park Recreation Association, Toledo, Ohio.

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EVIDENCE OF INVOLVEMENT IN GRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS

• Completed master thesis or projects as (faculty chairperson) --- West Lafayette

• Chair of master research project --- Lily Lee o Title: Effects of computer experiences on RHIT students computer-related attitude and

self-efficacy. • Chair of master research project --- Mei-Ling Shyu

o Title: Computerized educational tool for tourism and hospitality economic impact modeling: An input-output analysis using Excel Visual Basic Applications

• Chair of master research project --- Wenquing Chen o Title: Location evaluation of hotels based on Geographic Information System

• Completed master thesis or projects (faculty committee member) --- West Lafayette • Member – master thesis --- Jun Hwan Jong

o Title: A study of the four different operating arrangements among upscale chain hotels in the United States: A strategic comparison

• Member – master thesis --- Thomas Chang

o Title: Economies of scale in food service industry • Member – master thesis --- Mehmet

o Title: Pleasure Travel Marketing Segmentation --- Australian Case

EVIDENCE OF INVOLVEMENT IN UNDERGRADUATEESEARCH PROGRAMS

• Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Derrik and Chris (Fall 2017) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Dominique and Tiffany (Fall 2017) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Jasmine Cervik (Fall 2017) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Kelsi and Adam (Spring 2017) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Ashley and Michaela (Spring 2017) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Tom Heldon (Spring 2017) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Nick and Scott (Fall 2016) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Shelisa Thomas (Fall 2016) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Shelisa Thomas (Spring 2016) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Haodong Chang (Spring 2016) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Boban, Steven, Manny (Spring 2016) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Michael, Nick and Suggett (Spring 2016) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Nick and Scott (Fall 2015) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Shelisa Thomas (Fall 2015) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Michael, Jennifer, Manny (Fall 2015) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Jesus and Eric (Spring 2015) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Wentao Li (Fall 2014) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- James Pierzchalski (Fall 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Nick Linden (Fall 2014) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Boban Krsteski (Fall 2014) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Boban and Jesus (Spring 2014) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Amita, Tanisha, Paul (Spring 2014) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Jianfeng Jin (Spring 2014) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ----- Mike Morasan (Spring 2014)

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• Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Boban Krsteski (Fall 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Katie Silaj (Fall 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Ahmad, Tanisha. Douglas (Fall 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ----- Kevin, Laila, Cynthia (Fall 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Benjamin & Bradley (Spring 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- John Vode (Spring 2013) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Bradley Johnson (Fall 2012) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Benjamin Oprinovich (Fall 2012) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Bradley Johnson (Spring 2012) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- James Liming (Spring 2012) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Joseph Kelley (Spring 2012) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Benjamin Oprinovich (Spring 2012) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Joseph Wolff (Spring 2011) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Jing “Joy” Ma (Spring 2011) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Joseph Wolff (Fall 2010) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Jing “Joy” Ma (Fall 2010) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Teresa Brudd (Fall 2005) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant ---- Dave Crosch (Spring 2005) • Chair – Undergraduate Research Grant --- Nick Bushby (2003 –2004)

BOOK PUBLISHED

• Chen, K.-C (2016) Chapter 3. Big data and cloud computing. (in Chinese, Published by Career publisher, Taipei.)

• Chen, K.-C. (2015). Management Information Systems --- Exploring Information Systems

through Business Process Perspective (in Chinese, Published by Hwa Li publisher, Taipei.)

• Chen, K.-C. (2015). How build hotel kingdom in the US (in Chinese, Published by Manhattan Hotel Group, New York.)

BOOK CHAPTER

Chen, K.-C (2003) Chapter XXI. Using modulation approach to design instructional systems for computer literacy courses. In Tanya McGill, “Current Issues in IT Education. IRM Press, ISBN: 1- 931777-53-5.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL REVIEW

• Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) • U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)

TEXT BOOK REVIEWS

• John Wiley “Information Technology for Management, 8e by Efraim Turban” 2017 • Pearson Education “Business Data Communications, 6e by William Stallings” 2010 • John Wiley “Efficiency of Network Resource Utilization” 2010 • SAGE, “Managing Internationally: Succeeding in a Culturally Diverse World” in 2007.

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• Prentice Hall, “Information Project Management” in 2006. • McGraw-Hill/Irwin, “Information Systems Essentials by Haag and Cummings” in 2006. • Prentice Hall, “Information Systems Today” in 2005. • Course Technology, “Problem Solving With Excel” in 2004 • John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Turban, “Introduction to Information Technology” in 2004

JOURNAL PAPER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

International Journal of e-Education, e-Business, e-Management and e-Learning (http://www.ijeeee.org/editor.htm)

JOURNAL PAPER REVIEWER BOARD

Cluster Computing (2010 – Present) Journal of Managerial Psychology (2009 – Present) Journal of Management Information Systems (2002 – Present) International Journal of Electronically Commerce (2002 – Present) Journal of Quality Management (2003 – Present) Advances in Hospitality and Leisure (2003 – Present) Journal of the Academy of Business Administration (2004 – Present) Associate Editor, International Journal of Technology (2005 – 2009) MountainRise e-Journal – (2005 – Present)

PARTICIPATION AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE-SESSION CHAIR

1. Conference Chair, 2019 10th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E- Management and E-Learning, Tokyo, Japan.

2. Conference chair, 2018 2nd World Conference on e-Education, e-Business and e-Commerce (WCEEE 2018, the annual meeting of IJEEEE Editorial Board), Bali, Indonesia.

3. Conference Chair, 2018 9th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, San Diego, CA.

4. Conference Chair 2017 World Conference on e-Education, e-Business and e-Commerce, Phuket, Thailand.

5. Session Chair, 2017 International Conference on E-Society, E-Education and E-Technology, Taipei, Taiwan.

6. Program Chair, 2017 8th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

7. Session Chair, 2014 10th International Conference on Multinational Enterprises Presentation in Taipei, Taiwan.

8. Session Chair, 2013 Annual Symposium on Management and Operations Research in Taipei, Taiwan. 9. Session Chair, 2010 Global Business Development Institute's GBDI 12th International Conference for

Business and Economics in Las Vegas. 10. Session Chair, 2008 Applied Business Research and College Teaching & Learning Conference in San

Juan, Puerto Rico. 11. Session Chair, 2007 International Conference of Resource Management Association in Canada. 12. Session Chair, 2006 European Applied Business Research and College Teaching & Learning

Conference in Florence, Italy. 13. Session Chair, 2006 International Conference of Resource Management Association in Washington

D.C. 14. Session Chair, 2005 IEEE International Conference of Information Systems Teaching and Learning in

Taipei, Taiwan 15. Track Chair, 2004 The Fourth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in

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Organizations in London, UK. 16. Chair, 2004 International Conference of the International Association of Computer Information

Systems, Cancun, Mexico. 17. Chair, 2003 International Conference of the International Association of Computer Information

Systems, Las Vegas.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• AACSB’s Associate Dean Conference, New Orlean, November 13-15, 2019. • AACSB’s Redesign MBA Curriculum, Salt Lake City, May 9-11, 2018. • AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM), Boston, April 3-5, 2016. • AACSB's Impact Forum, Tampa, June 3, 2016. • ACE Leadership Academy for Department Chairs (LADC). La Jolla, CA, January 13- 15, 2015 • AACSB's Leading in the Academic Enterprise Series, Tampa, June 2-3, 2014. • AACSB's Research Impact Workshop, Tampa, October 1-3, 2014. • AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM), Chicago, April 7-9, 2013. • AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM), San Diego, April 29-May 1, 2012. • AACSB’s International Conference and Annual Meeting (ICAM), New York City, April 28-30, 2011. • AACSB International Business Accreditation—Business Assessment Conference, New York City,

March 8-10, 2010. • AACSB International Business Accreditation—World Class Practices in Management Education

Conference, Shanghai, China, June 2-5, 2009. • Completed a two-day workshop on Think Forward – Innovation, Learning and Assessment in Las

Vegas, November 1-2, 2009. • Supervise for Success, Purdue University Northwest, 2009. • AACSB International Business Accreditation—Cooperate Social Responsibility Seminar, New York

City, NY, December 4-6, 2008. • AACSB International Business Accreditation—Business Accreditation Seminar, Tampa, FL,

February 21-22, 2008. • Completed a one day workshop on Current IT Education Issues at Prentice Hall in Chicago, March 7,

2008. • AACSB International Business Accreditation—Faculty Qualification Seminar, Tampa, FL, October

10-13, 2007. • AACSB International Business Accreditation—Accreditation Process Seminar, St. Louis, MO,

September 20-22, 2007. • Completed a two-day workshop on Think Forward – Innovation, Learning and Assessment in Las

Vegas, November 1-2, 2007. • Business Driven MIS Prep Camp in Burr Ridge, IL, June 11-12, 2006. • Completed a two-day workshop on Prentice Hall Information Technology Seminar at Tucson,

Arizona, February 16 –18, 2007. • McGraw-Hill/Irwin Management Information Systems Symposium in Santa Fe, New Mexico,

October 26-29, 2006. • Completed a one day workshop on Current IT Education Issues at Prentice Hall in Chicago. • Completed a week-long training program on WIDS Designing and Learning Workshop at Lansing

Community College, 2001. • Completed a semester-long training program on Michigan Virtual University Online Instructor

Training at Lansing Community College, 2000. • Completed a semester-long training program on Transforming Learning Through Teaching at Lansing

Community College, 2000. • Completed a week-long project manager training program on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective

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People at Franklin Covey Education Unit. 1999. • Completed an Intensive College Teaching Workshops conducted by Center for Instructional Services

at Purdue West Lafayette, 1998.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• President, World Trade Alliance

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

• Graduate Committee and Graduate Council PNW representative to West Lafayette • Member, Purdue University Northwest Web Task Force • Chair, Project Management Program Analysis Task Force • Member, Web Redesign Advisory Task Force • Chair, Technology Fee Allocation Committee • Chair, Research Board • Chair, Time Release Award Grant • Graduate Council • Education Technology and Research Committee • Tenure and Promotion Task Force Committee • Campus Appeals Board • Academic Computing Council • Educational Technology Advisory Committee PUC's Representative to West Lafayette • GoPrint Implementation Task Force Committee • Information Technology Strategic Plan Committee • Faculty Research Abroad Program in Taiwan Committee • International Student Research Forum on Globalization • Laptop Implementation Task Force Committee • Distance Education Task Force Committee • Wireless Implementation Task Force Committee • International Program Advisory Board • Chair, Outstanding Teacher Award • Member, Outstanding Teacher Award • Member, Scheduling Advisory Committee • Member, DEEL Advisory Committee • Flash Light Implementation Task Force Committee • Learning Space Task Force Committee

COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT SERVICE

• Chair, COB Clinical Faculty Promotion Process and Policy Committee • Chair, COB Tenure/Promotion Process and Policy Committee • Chair, AACSB Faculty Qualification Task Force • Graduate Committee • Undergrad Steering Committee • AACSB accreditation Implementation Task Force • Undergraduate Curriculum Committee • Reorganization Committee • Chair, Grade Appeal Committee • Strategic Planning Committee, School of Technology • Chair, Retention and Remediation Committee • Internet/Web Option Committee