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Kenneth J. Sousa, Ph.D.

Education

• Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Rhode Island, 2003
• M.B.A., Bryant College, 1987
• B.S., Business Administration, Roger Williams University, 1982

Academic and Professional Experience

• Associate Professor, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, 2007 - Present
• Coordinator, The Honors Program, Bryant University, 2006 - Present
• Assistant Professor, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, 2001 - 2007
• Lecturer, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI, 1994 - 2001
• Senior Systems Analyst, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, 1985 - 1993
• Programmer Analyst, The Kendall Company, Boston, MA, 1984
• Advanced Staff Consultant, Ernst & Whinney, Providence, RI; Boston, MA, 1980 - 1983

Areas of Interest

Customer Relationship Management, Electronic Commerce Integration, Project Management, Relational Databases, Strategic Uses of Information Technology

Courses

• Graduate
• MPAC 615, Proj. Mgt. for Acc. Leadership
• MSIS 620, Project and Change Management
• Undergraduate
• BUS 101, Introduction to Business
• CIS 201, Fundamentals of Computer Information Systems
• CIS 203, Honors: Business Information Technology
• CIS 310, Microbased Software
• CIS 332, E-Business
• CIS 341, Database Management System Principles
• CIS 342, Software Applications Development
• IT 442, Project Management and Practice
• MKT 381, E-Marketing

Intellectual Contributions

• Refereed Journal Articles
• Sousa, K. J., MacDonald, L. E. & Fougere, K. T. (accepted, awaiting publication). Internet PrivacyConcerns versus Behavior: A Protection Motivation Approach. International Journal ofInformation Systems & Social Change. 3(1)
• Fougere, K. T., Sousa, K. J., & MacDonald, L. E. (2008). Small Business and the Internet: AMeasurement of Use. Business Quest.
• MacDonald, L. E., Fougere, K. T., & Sousa, K. J. (2007). Managing Instant Messaging Security: A Pilot Study Of Recommended Practices. Business Quest.
• Sousa, K., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2006). An Examination of the Factors Affecting the Adoption of Electronic Business Technology by Purchasing Professionals. Journal of Digital Business, 1(1).
• Sousa, K., & Mirmiriani, S. (2005). The Impact of Technology on Teaching Freshman Economics: A Quantitative Approach. Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2(12), 17-24.
• Fougere, K. T., MacDonald, L. E., & Sousa, K. J. (2003). COBOL's role in a college curriculum: A pilot study. Journal of Education for Business, 78(3), 164-169.
• Sousa, K. J., Chen, S. K., Ebrahimpour, M., & Fougere, K. (2002). An examination of web-based application development skills by industry professionals: A pilot study. Journal of International Technology and Information Management, 11(1), 121-134.
• Behling, R., Behling, C., & Sousa, K. (1996). Software re-engineering: concepts and methodology. Industrial Management + Data Systems, 96(6), 3.
• Book Reviews
• Sousa, K. J. (2007). The Google Story. Journal of Product & Brand Management, 16(1), 70-71.
• Proceedings
• Sousa, K. J., Coakley, L. A., & Rubin, A. S. (2007). Re-Inventing Business Education: The Role of Experiential Learning in the Delivery of a Foundation Business Course. Paper presented at the 2007 Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, Baltimore, MD.
• Arakelian, S., & Sousa, K. (2006, 11/20/06). The Influence of Project Management Techniques on the Success of a Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Audit. Paper presented at the Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.
• Sousa, K., Fougere, K., & MacDonald, L. E. (2006). Use of Internet Technology in Business Operations by Small Businesses. Paper presented at the 2006 Northeast Decision Sciences, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Robinson, C., & Sousa, K. (2005, March 30, 2005). An Examination of XML Technology Integration: A Framework of the Issues. Paper presented at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, Philadelphia, PA.
• Sousa, K. (2005). A "Real World" Environment for Teaching Application Development for Information Systems Majors. Paper presented at the 2005 Decision Sciences Institute, San Francisco, CA.
• Sousa, K., & Mirmiriani, S. (2005). The Impact of Technology in Teaching Freshman Economics Courses: A Quantitative Approach. Paper presented at the 2005 College and Teaching Learning Conference, Cancun, Mexico.
• Sousa, K., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2004, 3/25/04). An Examination of the Electronic Commerce Use within Two Manufacturing Industries. Paper presented at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, Atlantic City, NJ.
• Sousa, K., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2002, 03/27/02). The Effect of Electronic Business on Purchasing Activities in a Manufacturing Organization. Paper presented at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, Providence, RI.
• Sousa, K., Chen, S. K., Ebrahimpour, M., & Fougere, K. (2001, 3/21/01). Electronic Commerce: An Examination of Skills for a Successful Developer. Paper presented at the Decision Sciences Institute, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Sousa, K., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2001, November 2001). Role of Information Technology and Supply Chain Management in an Electronic Business Environment. Paper presented at the Decision Sciences Institute.
• Sousa, K., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2000, November 2000). Business to Business Electronic Commerce: An Examination of Successful Strategies. Paper presented at the Decision Sciences Institute.
• Sousa, K., Mirmiriani, S., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2000, March 2000). Teaching Principles Of Economics With Technology Or Not: A Quantitative Approach. Paper presented at the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, Atlantic City, NJ.
• Sousa, K., Peckham, J., & Ebrahimpour, M. (1999, November 1999). Data Warehousing: Practical Perspectives. Paper presented at the Decision Sciences Institute, New Orleans, LA.

Awards, Honors, Fellowships, and Grants

• Sam M. Walton Fellow, Students in Free Enterprise, 2004
• Elwood S. Buffa Doctoral Dissertation Award (Honorable Mention), Decision Sciences Institute, 2004
• Nelson Gulski Service Award, Bryant College, 1998

Professional Memberships

• Omicron Delta Kappa, 2010
• Delta Sigma Pi, 2009
• Beta Gamma Sigma, 2003
• Northeast Decision Sciences Institute, 1999
• Decision Sciences Institute, 1999
• Order of Omega, 1993
• Delta Chi Fraternity, 1991