VITA

August 5, 1999

DIRK S. BALDWIN

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Personal

 

Home address: 3338 Oakwood Drive
Racine, WI 53406

Office address: Department of Business
School of Business and Technology
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
P.O. Box 2000
Kenosha, WI 53141-2000

Home phone: (414) 598-9416

Office phone: (414) 595-2449

WWW: http://www.uwp.edu/academic/mis/baldwin

email: dirk.baldwin@uwp.edu

 

 

Date of birth: November 16, 1959, Marital Status: Married (wife: Graciela), Children: Gisela, Peter, and Marcus

 

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Texas Tech University, 1989.
Major: Management Information Systems
Minors: Computer Science and Management Science/Operations Research
Dissertation: Principles of Design for a Multiple Viewpoint Problem Formulation Support System

Masters of Science in Business Administration, Texas Tech University, 1983.
Major: Management Information Systems

Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Texas, Austin, 1982. (At University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1978 - 1980).
Major: Accounting

 

Research Interests

The design of multiple view systems to support business decision-making. Improved modeling for individuals and organizations. Other interests include model management systems, data warehouse semantics, enterprise modeling, and education through community engagement.

 

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, Department of Business, University of Wisconsin-Parkside (9/96 to present]

Visiting Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences, Texas Tech (9/94 to 7/96)

Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting, Virginia Tech (9/88 to 6/94)

Part Time Instructor, Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences, Texas Tech (9/87 to 5/88)

Full Time Lecturer, Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences, Texas Tech (9/86 to 9/87)

Part Time Instructor/Research Assistant, Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences, Texas Tech (9/84 to 9/86)

Systems Analyst/Programmer, Center for Professional Development, Texas Tech (6/83 to 8/84)

Research Assistant, Department of Finance, Texas Tech (8/82 to 6/83)

 

Teaching

Principal Courses Taught:

Undergraduate

Management Information Systems (UW-Parkside)
Systems Analysis and Design (UW-Parkside)
Database Management Systems (UW-Parkside)
Application Development Using Client/Server Tools and the WWW (Independent Study, UW-Parkside)
Introduction to Computers in Business: Honors Section (Texas Tech)
Information Systems Project Management (Independent Study, Texas Tech)
Structured Systems Development (Virginia Tech)
Advanced Methods of Analysis and Design (Independent Study, Virginia Tech)
Database Management Systems (Texas Tech)
Systems Analysis (Texas Tech)
COBOL Programming (Texas Tech)
Business Statistics (Texas Tech)

Graduate

Systems Concepts for Managers (UW-Parkside)
Information Systems for Managers (Texas Tech)
Database Management Systems (Texas Tech)
Systems and Information Concepts (Texas Tech)
Object-Oriented Systems Development (Independent Study, Texas Tech)
Information Systems Development (Virginia Tech)
Object Oriented Analysis and Design (Independent Study, Virginia Tech)
Computer Software in Accounting Education (Independent Study, Virginia Tech)

Dissertation Committees:

Chanon Glezer, "A Conceptual Model and an Implementation of an Intelligent Meeting-Scheduler," (member).

Amelia Baldwin-Morgan, "The Impact of Expert Systems on Auditing Firms: An Investigation Using the Delphi Technique and a Case Study Approach," (member). Associate Professor of Accounting, Florida International University, Miami, Florida.

Mary Harsh, "The Impact of Activity Based Costing on Managerial Decisions: An Empirical Analysis," (member). Assistant Professor of Accounting, Moorhead State University, Moorhead, Minnesota.

Dianna Coker, "The Role of Visual-Spatial Aptitude in Accounting Education," (member). Assistant Professor of Accounting, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.

Master Thesis Committee:

Kamala Venkataran "Integrated Circuit Design of a Sequential State Machine," (member), Electrical Engineering student, Intel Corporation, Phoenix, Arizona.

Teaching Awards:

Certificate of Teaching Excellence, The R. B. Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993.

University Doctoral Student Teaching Award, Texas Tech University, 1986. Elected as the outstanding graduate student teacher of the College of Business Administration.

Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Business Administration, Texas Tech University, 1986.

Innovations:

--Organized student teams to build applications for business and community (see consulting below)

--Started Usenet newsgroup to support MIS classes

--Created web site that includes syllabus and hypertext version of class notes.

--Used real organizations in systems development courses.

--Introduced case tools in systems development courses.

--Used real cases in information systems for managers course.

--Introduced object-oriented analysis/design and TQM techniques into systems development courses.

--Started using Oracle with PowerBuider in database management course.

--Introduced Access as a development tool in the systems and information concepts course.

 

Recent Consulting

 

Scholarly Activity

 

Books:

[1] Baldwin, Dirk and David Paradice, Applications Development in Microsoft Access 2000-Advanced, Course Technology, Cambridge, MA (forthcoming March 2000)

[2] Baldwin, Dirk and David Paradice, New Perspectives on Applications Development in Microsoft Access-Advanced, Course Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1998 528 pages.

[3] Baldwin, Dirk, Instructors Manual to Accompany New Perspectives on Applications Development in Microsoft Access-Advanced, Course Technology, Cambridge, MA, 1998), 125 pages. Also developed the software to accompany the book.

Book Chapters:

[4] Baldwin, Dirk and Harlan Spotts, The Red Bell, Direct Marketing Cases, Sponsored by The Institute of Interactive and Direct Marketing, Depaul University (forthcoming 2000). (Refereed) First Place in 1998 Case Competition (See Recognitions below).

Refereed Journals:

[5] Baldwin, Dirk and Surya B. Yadav, "The Process of Research Investigations in Artificial Intelligence--An Unified View," IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Vol. 25, No. 5, May 1995, pp. 852-861

[6] Griffin, Robert K., Dirk Baldwin, and Robert T. Sumichrast, "Self-Management Information Systems for the Service Industry: A Conceptual Model," Journal of MIS, Vol. 10, No. 4, Spring 1994, pp. 111-133.

[7] Baldwin, Dirk, "Applying Multiple Views to Information Systems: A Preliminary Framework," Data Base, Vol. 24, No. 4, Nov. 1993, pp. 15-30.

[8] Baldwin, Amelia A., Dirk Baldwin, and Tarun K. Sen, "The Evolution and Problems of Model Management Research," Omega International Journal of Management Science, Vol. 19, No. 6, Nov., 1991, pp. 511-528.

[9] Baldwin, Dirk, and George M. Kasper, "Toward Representing Management-domain Knowledge," Decision Support Systems, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1986, pp. 159-172.

Refereed Proceedings:

[10] Baldwin, Dirk, "Systems Development: Vital MIS Research Method or Medicine Show?" Abstract of panel presentation in Proceedings of the Fourteenth International Conference on Information Systems, Dec. 5-8, 1993, p. 407. Panelists: Joey F. George, Ramayya Krishnan, Jay F. Nunamaker, Jr., and Joel Stroup.

[11] Baldwin, Dirk and Amelia A. Baldwin, "Designing and Managing Intelligent Information Systems: A Decision-Oriented Open Systems Approach," Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, Organizational Systems and Technology Track (edited by Jay F. Nunamaker, Jr. and Ralph H. Sprague) Vol. IV, 1991, IEEE Computer Society Press, pp. 28-37. Nominated for best paper award.

[12] Baldwin, Dirk, "The Development and Architecture of DOVE: A Multiple Viewpoint DSS," 1990 International Society of Decision Support Systems Conference, Austin, TX, Sept. 11-14, 1990, pp. 147-167.

[13] Chatfield, Akemi T., and Dirk Baldwin, "An Operational Definition of Knowledge Base for DSS Research," Proceedings of The Institute of Management Science, S.E. Chapter, 1983, pp. 597-604.

Invited Paper:

[14] Baldwin, Dirk and Charles. T. Stivason, "Architectural Possibilities for a Multiple View Model Management System," 1993 Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, Vol. 2, Washington D.C., Nov. 21-23, 1993, pp. 619-621. Invited by Prof. Gary Klein (Louisiana Tech University).

Invited Presentations:

[15] Baldwin, Dirk and Charles T. Stivason, "A Logic-Based Approach to Managing Accounting Models," ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 1993. Invited by Prof. Frederic H. Murphy (Temple University).

[16] Baldwin, Dirk and Charles T. Stivason, "Alternative MMS Architectures to Support Multiple Views," ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 1993. Invited by Prof. Richard Ramirez (Iowa State University).

[17] Baldwin, Dirk. "Conceptualizing Models as Views: Advantages, Problems and Opportunities," ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, Anaheim California, Nov. 3-6, 1991. Sponsored by ORSA Computer Science Technical Section. Invited by Prof. Ramayya Krishnan (Carnegie Mellon University).

[18] Invited Participant in the Intelligent Mathematical Programming System Roundtable Discussion (1991-1996): Invited by Prof. Harvey Greenberg, chair of the discussion (University of Colorado at Denver). The discussion is sponsored by a consortium of companies, including IBM, Amoco, The Department of Energy, and GAMS Development Corp.

Presentations:

[19] Sen, Tarun, Amelia A. Baldwin, and Dirk Baldwin, "The Evolution and Problems of Model Management Research," TIMS/ORSA Joint National Meeting, Las Vegas, 1990. Presentation resulted in the paper [6]

[20] Baldwin, Dirk and George Kasper, "A Contingency Approach to DSS Knowledge Representation," ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, Atlanta, 1985. Presentation resulted in the paper [7]

Working Papers:

[21] Baldwin, Dirk and Surya B. Yadav, "Principles of Design for a Multiple Viewpoint Decision Support System."

[22] Baldwin, Dirk, "The Design and Evaluation of a Multiple View Decision Support System."

[23] Baldwin, Dirk, "Exploring Multiple Views: Examples from Accounting, Mathematical Modeling and Systems Analysis."

[24] Baldwin, Dirk, "The Design and Evaluation of Real Time Support Tools for Value Recognition and Ethical Decision Making."

[24] Chatfield, Akemi T., and Dirk Baldwin, "A Conceptual Framework for Research in Expert System Technology Diffusion."

Grants Funded:

COBA Large Grant, Texas Tech, 1994 "The Design and Evaluation of Real Time Support Tools for Value Recognition and Ethical Decision Making."

R.B. Pamplin Summer Research Grant, 1993. "A Comparison of Alternative Multiple View System Architectures."

R.B. Pamplin Summer Research Grant, 1992. "The Design and Evaluation of a DSS to Support Value Recognition and Ethical Decision Making."

Work in Progress:

Common modeling problems: From Novice to Expert. This study attempts to understand modeling problems experienced by novices and IT professionals. Lab and field studies are used to gather data.

 

Professional Service

 

Reviewer for Journal of MIS

Reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man and Cybernetics

Reviewer for Data Base Advances in Information Systems

Reviewer for Information Resources Management Journal, special issue on information system success (February 1996)

Reviewer for Decision Sciences Institute Annual Meeting (1997)

Reviewer for Annals of Operations Research special issue on model management systems (1991)

Reviewer for Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences: 1. Organizational Processes and Artificial Intelligence minitrack (1991), 2. Integrated Modeling Environments minitrack (1991-1993).

Reviewer for other miscellaneous chapters and books.

 

Workshops and Professional Appearances

 

Baldwin, Dirk, Invited presentations for Promotions Unlimited Corporation. Presentations started in 1997 and continue. The topics include: "Models in Business," "IT Strategic Planning," and "Quality Assurance".

Baldwin, Dirk, "Computer Interfaces--DOS, OS/2, Windows?" 20th Annual Virginia Accounting and Auditing Conference, Blacksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1990.

Baldwin, Dirk, "The Design of a Multiple Viewpoint DSS: Implications for Accounting Research," Trends in the Education of Accountants, Blacksburg, Virginia, 1989.

Baldwin, Dirk and Sam Hicks, "Automated Working Papers Using the AICPA's Trial Balance Software," Eighteenth Annual Virginia Accounting and Auditing Conference, Blacksburg and Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1988.

 

Recognitions

First Place: Third Annual Case Writing Competition, 1998 .The Institute of Interactive and Direct Marketing, awarded for The Red Bell (see book chapter [4]) above.

Nomination for Best Paper Award, Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, 1991.

Dissertation submitted to the Association for Computing Machinery dissertation competition by Texas Tech, 1989.

Second prize student paper competition at S.E. Regional Conference of The Institute of Management Science, 1983.

Beta Alpha Psi (honorary fraternity), 1989.

Beta Gamma Sigma (honorary fraternity), 1985.

Thomas Abraham Scholarship, Texas Tech University, 1982-1983.

Highest honors, University of Texas, 1982.

Sophomore honors, University of Wisconsin, 1980.

 

Community Service

Developed several systems for Racine and Kenosha area not for profit organizations (see Consulting above).

Member of the Sustainable Racine Oversight Team (Information Systems Advisor). Helped develop a small Access program to record and analyze survey data (Spring 1997)

Investigated and recommended an accounting system for the Center for Health and Education in Burlington, WI (Spring 1997).

Discussed IS planning and Initiated student projects for the following companies in 1997: Kenosha News, Wysocki Chiropractic, The Red Bell toy store.

Supervised the development of a salary survey system for the city of Lubbock (1995 to 1996).

Calvary United Methodist Church, Christainsburg: administrative council chairperson (1993-1994), finance chairperson (1993-1994), outreach committee chairperson (1989-1994), lay leader (1990-1992).

United Methodist Church, Roanoke District: Member, religion and race conversations group.

 

University Service

Grants Written For University:

Improving Student Enrollment and Retention through a Comprehensive Student Information System, Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (1999), submitted to the U.S. Dept. of Education. Grant Amount $1,598,760. I was the principal author of this grant. Status: Under Review. (123 manuscript pages)

Departmental Committees:

Member, UW-Parkside/UW-Milwaukee Nursing and MBA joint program committee

Member, Technology Committee, UW-Parkside, 1997-present

Member, Graduate Curriculum Committee, UW-Parkside, 1997-present.

Member, Promotions Committee, UW-Parkside, 1997-present.

Member, Business Education Interaction Committee, UW-Parkside, 1996-1997.

Member, BA 100 Curriculum Committee, UW-Parkside, 1996.

Faculty advisor to Accounting Society for Information Systems, Virginia Tech, 1989-1994.

Chairman, Seminar Series Committee, Virginia Tech, 1992-1994.

Member, Seminar Series Committee, Virginia Tech, 1988-1989, 1990-1992.

Member, Accounting Information Systems Committee, Virginia Tech, 1988-1994.

Member, Trends Conference Committee, Virginia Tech, 1988-1994. (organized sessions on Accounting Information Systems and the use of Multimedia for accounting education)

Member, MIS PhD Committee (joint committee with Management Science), Virginia Tech, 1989-1990.

Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Virginia Tech, 1991-1994. (coauthored advising handbook).

College Committees:

Member, College of Business Admin. Technologies Strategic Planning Committee, Texas Tech, 1995

Member, Multimedia Classroom Committee, Texas Tech, 1994-1995

Member, World Wide Web Committee, Texas Tech, 1995

University Committees:

Chair, Title III Technology workgroup 1999.

Member, University Planning Council 1998-current.

Member, Incubator Policy committee 1999-current

Member, Community Educational Technological Labs workgroup 1999-current

Member, Registrar Search and Screen Committee 1999.

Member, Information Technology Workgroup, UW-Parkside, 1997 to 1998. Developed strategic IT plan.

Member, Institutional Research Group, UW-Parkside, 1996-1997.

Member, University Committee Data Workgroup, UW-Parkside, 1996.

Chair & member of many Interdisciplinary Study comp. exam committees, Texas Tech, 1994-1996.

Marshall in university commencement, attended organizational meetings, Virginia Tech, 1991-1992.

Other University Service:

Organized and taught Microsoft Office workshop for computer service, secretarial, and library staff. UW-Parkside, Fall 1997.

Developed and maintain What's New WWW page for Department of Business (http://www.uwp.edu/academic/business/news/news.html). UW-Parkside, Fall 1997.

 

Memberships

 

Association for Computing Machinery.

American Society for Information Systems.

ACM Special Interest Group on Business Information Technology.

Institute for Operations Research and the Management Science