Teaching, Supervision and Contributions

Teaching

School of Business and Economics: Nipissing University

ADMN 3856 Information systems

TMGT 2106 Systems analysis / systems design

ADMN 3046 Operations management

TMGT 4126 E-commerce

School of Business and Economics: Wilfrid Laurier University

BU445 E-supply chain management

BU 415: Management Information Systems

BU385: Operations Management

BU255: Introduction to Business Statistics

Faculty of Social Work: Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling and Multivariate Statistics 1997, Wilfrid Laurier University

Department of Psychology: Guest Lecturer Psych 621, 1995 – 1998, Wilfrid Laurier University

School of Business and Economics: MBA introductory computer course: Sept 1991, Aug 1992, May 1992, Nov. 1992, Wilfrid Laurier University

Supervision

Thesis Supervision

―Janet Ross. Master’s Impact of teachers strikes on student crime and pregnancy rates. Nipissing University, North Bay.

―Sanwald, K. (2004) Contributory factors to stress in information technology sales personnel: A structural equation model. Unpublished master thesis. Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo.

―Jonathon Lomotey, (2004). Ph.D. Directed study. Multivariate Statistics: Using structural equation modelling to predict burnout in high-tech information sales representatives. Wilfrid Laurier University

―Sheldene Simola, (2002). MBA Directed Study: Research project: Information systems disaster recovery: A behavioural deconstruction. Wilfrid Laurier University

Undergraduate Supervision

— Devin Pollitt’s master’s thesis. Workplace value differences as a predictor of healthcare worker professional quality of life: a structural equation modelling approach” and was successfully defended in October 2022, University of Northern British Columbia.

―Derek Stacey.  Directed research project.  Project evaluation as applied to insurance companies internal information systems.  Nipissing University, North Bay.

―Rob Edmonstone.  Directed research project.  Project evaluation as applied to insurance companies internal information systems.  Nipissing University, North Bay.

―Tim Foster.  Honours undergraduate thesis. Determinants of stress in OPP 911 call centre phone operators. Nipissing University, North Bay

―Judy Sauder. Directed research project. The embodied, perceptual and formal worlds in the context of information systems.  Nipissing University, North Bay

―David Wigney (current) BBA directed research project. The embodied, perceptual and formal worlds in the context of information systems. Nipissing University, North Bay

―Ayesha Sarangi & Collene Barham, (2002). BBA research project: Direct–To– Home Satellite TV: A Study of Protectionism and Personal Freedoms

―Kim Roberts & Chris Borycheski (2002). Ethical and Legal Issues Surrounding MP3 and Internet File-sharing: Napster Friend or Foe?

―Alina Szober (2001) BBA research project: Information systems project evaluation at Canadian Financial Services: Selecting an e-procurement system.

―Kate Odziemkowska (2001). BBA research project: Waterloo region water services division case.

Contribution to training HQP (highly qualified personnel)

-Andrew Ludrigan Mitac research fellowship (Nipissing University) 2020-2021

-Jessica Plough Post Doctoral Fellow (Nipissing University) (2019-2020) Determining wellbeing of nurses.

– Soumaya Ben Dhaou Post Doctoral Fellow (Nipissing University) (2013) Modeling innovation manager’s risk-actions-success decision process: An artificial neural network approach.

— Anahita Baregheh Post Doctoral Fellow (Nipissing University) (2012-2013) Modeling innovation manager’s risk-actions-success decision process: An artificial neural network approach.

— Kathleen Gallagher, Research assistant (Nipissing University) (2014) Modeling innovation manager’s risk-actions-success decision process: An artificial neural network approach.

— Samantha Brundson. Research assistant (Nipissing University) (2014) Modeling innovation manager’s risk-actions-success decision process: An artificial neural network approach.

— Dakota Shea – research assistant (2012-2014) Modeling innovation manager’s risk-actions-success decision process: An artificial neural network approach.

— Courtney Hewitt (Nipissing University)(2012) Teaching assistant

–Anna Marie Carson (UBC) (2011) Who will care in the end CIHR project and KT grant.

— Chris Bluthardt (MSW student) (2011) Caregiving parents of children with life-limiting illnesses: Beyond stress and coping to growth.

— Jessica Pratt (BBA student) (2010-2011) Teaching assistant.

— Kathleen Wilson (Ph.D. candidate UW) (2007-2011) Caregiving parents of children with life-limiting illnesses: Beyond stress and coping to growth.

–Suzanne Slocum (Ph.D. Post Doc UBC, 2009-2911) Who will care in the end: A Pan-Canadian Study of Palliative Care Providers

–Winnie Chan (MHA) (2009-20011 UBC) Who will care in the end: A Pan-Canadian Study of Palliative Care Providers

–Monica Schneider (Master of Nursing, York University) Thesis: Differences on Psychosocial Outcomes Between Male and Female Caregivers of Children With Life-Limiting Illnesses.

–Kim Kennedy (Master of social work, Wilfrid Laurier) Thesis: Personal growth in couples caring for a child with a life-threatening illness.

–Christie Hayne (2007 – Ph.D. Queens University)

―Mathew Crowley (BBA) (2006-2007 Masters England). Project: Working on SSHRC project.

―Lindsay Pepin (BBA) (2004-2007 Masters Memorial). Project: The use of dual scaling in the modelling of ordinal data.

―Melissa Spack (BBA). Project: E-mail privacy: University faculty, staff and students what levels of privacy are you afforded?

―Jacqueline Emes (BBA). Project: E-monopoly; implementation of an e-commerce strategy.

―Laina Majnovic (BBA). Project: Contributory factors to stress in information personnel: A structural equation model.

―Angelo D’Marco (BBA). Project: Ethical and Legal Issues Surrounding MP3 and Internet File-sharing: Napster Friend or Foe?

―Angela Cicino (BBA) Project: Point of sales system: Is it right for Levi Home Hardware?

―Daniele Chan (BBA), Shelly Khindri (BBA) and Kelly Allen (BBA)

Committees and Service Contributions

* Note: Since I have a cross appointment in both Schools of Business and Nursing, as possible, I attend all faculty meetings and contribute to committee work in both Schools.

  • Reviewer: of Improving the reliability and construct validity of the ProQOL in rehabilitation health professionals for Evaluation and the Health Professions (2019)
  • Reviewer: A short version of the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL) Scale: Development and measurement invariance in palliative care professionals for British Medical Journal (MBJ) (2019).
  • Duke of Edinburgh 2018 Costa Rica: Kids helping kids (built a high school)
  • Discussant International Business & Education Conference, London UK. 2015
  • Duke of Edinburgh 2014 Costa Rica: Kids helping kids (built a high school)
  • Co-Chair ASAC 2014
  • Proceedings editor ASAC 2014
  • SB research committee chair (2013-201)
  • Faculty tenure and promotions committee (2014-2015)
  • Senate faculty search committee for General Business (TT) 2014
  • Senate faculty search committee for Technology Management (TT) 2014
  • Senate Faculty review committee (PPP) (2014 -)
  • Senate faculty search committee for Managerial accounting (TT) 2014
  • Senate faculty search committee for Financial accounting (TT) 2014
  • Senate faculty search committee for Quantitative methods (TT) 2014
  • Senate faculty search committee for Finance (LTA 2) 2014
  • Senate faculty search committee for Human resources (LTA 2) 2013
  • Senate faculty search committee for Managerial accounting (TT) 2013
  • Senate faculty search committee for Financial accounting (TT) 2013
  • Senate faculty search committee for Managerial accounting (TT) 2012
  • Senate faculty search committee for Financial accounting (TT) 2012
  • School of Business research committee chair 2012-present
  • TGMT co-ordinator 2005 – present
  • Attended Associate Dean’s of Research conference in Toronto for 2 days. 2013
  • Reviewer for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research (SSHRC) grant adjudication committee (2012).
  • Reviewer International Journal of Business Insights and Transformation (2012)
  • Senate Faculty Review Committee (FRC) member (2011)
  • ILead committee member (2011)
  • Session Chair European Health Sciences Conference (2011)
  • IPad task forcé member (2010-2011)
  • Senate University Review Committee (URC) member (more meetings than I can remember). (2008-2010)
  • Reviewer ASAC conference (2010) Regina.
  • Senate Nipissing University Research Committee NURC (2008 – 2010)
  • Nipissing University School of Business and Economics, Accounting search committee ,2010
  • Nipissing University School of Business and Economics research committee, 2010.
  • Nipissing University School of Business and Economics, Marketing and Human Resources; Economics search committee, 2007,2009
  • Nipissing University Faculty of Education, Information systems search committee, 2007
  • Nipissing University School of Business and Economics, Integrated Management search committee (Chair), 2006
  • Coordinator of the Management of Technology Department Area, Nipissing University (2003-present)
  • North Bay Youth Soccer Association. Head Coach, U12 Girls (2004-2007).
  • Nipissing University Curriculum Committee (2004-2005)
  • Nipissing University Faculty of Education, search committee member, 2005.
  • Administrative Science Academic Council (ASAC): Reviewer (3 articles) (2005)
  • Social Science and Humanities Research Council: standard research grant, Reviewer Business discipline (2004).
  • Senator, Nipissing University 2003- present
  • Administrative Science Academic Council (ASAC): Reviewer (3 articles) (2004).
  • Reviewer (2004) The Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education
  • Reviewer (2004) Enterprise Information Management: An International Journal
  • Reviewer (2004) European Journal of Information Systems please
  • Rural taxpayers of North Bay: Co-chair, taxpayer insight committee. (2004)
  • Search committee: Associate Dean of Arts and Science (2003-2004), Nipissing University.
  • Reviewer and session chair ASAC conference (2003). Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  • Member, SBE Admissions Committee (2002-2003).
  • WLU SBE faculty hiring committee (2003)
  • TBES, Operations and decision sciences guest speaker / representative (2003).
  • Girls Soccer coach (winning house league team 2003) (2001-2003)
  • Board member (volunteer), Integrated case exercise (2002).
  • Member, Deferred examination petitions committee task force, to examine deferred examination policies at WLU 2002.
  • Member, Curriculum committee e-commerce task force, School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2000-2001.
  • Member, Information systems BU415 committee, School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2000.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Praxis Data Corporation, Toronto, Canada, 1997-2000.
  • Member, Board of Directors, Market Feedback, Toronto, Canada, 1997-2000.
  • Member, Psychology Information Systems Committee, Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1998-1999.
  • Chair, (Chief Negotiator), Wilfrid Laurier Staff Association Salary and Benefits Negotiation Committee, 1994-1995.