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Terri D. Giddens, Ph.D.

Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
Area: Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences
College: Rawls College of Business
Year Joined the Institution:  Fall, 2001

I. Educational Background

Ph.D. Business Administration:  Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 1994. Major area: Management Information Systems. Minor: Computer  Science.

M.B.A., West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas, 1989. Field of specialization: Computer Information Systems.

B.S. Education, West Texas State University, Canyon, Texas, 1987.  Fields of specialization: Secondary Education,  Computer Science, and Mathematics.

 II. Teaching Experience (19.5 years experience)

Clinical Assistant Professor, Area of ISQS, Texas Tech University, Fall, 2007 - present.

Instructor, Area of ISQS, Texas Tech University, Fall, 2004 - present.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Area of ISQS, Texas Tech University.  Fall, 2001 – 2004.

Associate Professor, Department of Computer Information  Systems, West Texas A&M University.    Network Administrator and lab supervisor for the Computer Information Systems Department. Systems administrator for Novell, NT, and Unix servers.  8/92 to 05/01.  Tenured 1998.

Visiting Professor / Adjunct , College of Business, Wayland Baptist University.  1992 - 1998. 

Corporate Training:  University of Texas (2001): Corporate training at BWXT Pantex Plant. Oracle/ SQL training for current DBA's.
                             University of Texas (2001): Corporate training at BWXT Pantex Plant. Advanced Delphi Programming.
                             Affiliated Foods (2000):  Microsoft Office
                             Panhandle Plains Student Loan Center (2005):  Advanced Microsoft Excel / DB400 integration

Instructor,  Department of Computer Information Systems,  West Texas A&M University, 1/90 to 7/92.

Teaching Assistant, 1/88 to 12/89; West Texas A&M University.

Courses taught include :   Systems Analysis and Design / Object Oriented and Structured, Project Management, Client / Server application development, Over 20 programming languages, Internet Programming / Security, Network Administration (Windows, Unix, Novell) / Security / Integration, Data Communications, Database / Database Administration, Data Structures, Decision Support Systems / Simulation, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems Theory,  Microcomputer Applications, Artificial Intelligence (Genetic Algorithms),  Management Information Systems,  Computer Center Management.

Have a current valid Texas Teacher Certificate for Secondary schools with teaching fields of Computer Science and Mathematics.

 III. Professional Meetings Attended

Southwestern Federation of Administrative Disciplines; Dallas, TX; March, 1990.
Southwestern Federation of Administrative Disciplines; San Antonio, TX; March, 1992.
Western Federation of Administrative Disciplines;  Maui, HA,  March, 1994.
Southern Management Information Systems Association; Gulfport MS, March, 1997
Association of Management; Montreal, Canada, August, 1997
Southern Association for Information Systems (SAIS), Atlanta Georgia, April, 1999

IV.  Publications

Journal articles

  1. J. Craig Potts , Terri D. Giddens and Surya B. Yadav. (1994).  “The Development and Evaluation of an Improved  Genetic Algorithm Based on Migration and Artificial Selection." IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics,  24(1), 73-86.
  2.  Giddens, Terri D. and Gaasch, Kevin. (Spring 2003).  “The Development of a Business Rules Engine: A Condition-Action Rule Algorithm for Finite Static Lists”.  Journal of International Technology and Information Management,  Volume 12 (Number 1), 43-59.

Dissertation

       "Determination of the Invariant Components of the Traditional Genetic Algorithm Using an Adaptive Genetic Algorithm Generator"


Technical Documents from Government Grants (confidential documents)  

  1. “Inventory of Wells.” (July 1995). Contract No. CBB 00136494, U.S. Department of  the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Anadarko Area Office
  2. “Radioactive Material Management Area Tracking System.”  (October 1999).  U.S.  Department of Energy.  Pantex Plant.

Proceedings

  1. Giddens, Terri D. and Potts, J. Craig.  (1992).  "Consideration for MIS Research Design and a Framework for Selection of the Appropriate Research Method."  Decision Sciences Institute - Southwest. San Antonio, TX.
  2. Potts, J. Craig, and Giddens, Terri D. (1992).   “Determination of an Optimal Solution for a File Allocation Problem Using a Genetic Algorithm."  Decision Sciences - National Convention, San Francisco, CA.
  3. Potts, J. Craig and Giddens, Terri D. (1993). "Utilization of a Genetic Algorithm for the Determination of the Weights and Biases in a  Neural Network."  Decision Sciences - Southwest,  New Orleans.
  4. Giddens, Terri D.,  Durrett, John, and Potts, J. Craig. (1993).  "Determination of an Optimal Solution for Quadratic Assignment Problems Using a Genetic Algorithm."   Business and Economics Conference, Urban Business  Association, Baltimore, Maryland, 201-206.
  5. Giddens, Terri  D. and Durrett, John. (1994). "The Use of an Adaptive Genetic Algorithm Generator for the Determination of Invariant Parameters."  Decision Sciences Institute - West.  Maui, Hawaii.
  6. Singhal, Amit, Terri D. Giddens, and Nelson, Lance. (1995).  "Optimally Balanced  AVL  Trees: A   Modified Algorithm."  Association of Management 13th Annual  Conference,  Vancouver,  Canada.
  7. Giddens, Terri D.  and  Bryan, Rusty.  (1997).  “An Object-Oriented Approach to Teaching Computer Concepts.”  To appear in the on-line Proceedings of the Third Annual Southern Management Information Systems Association Conference, Gulfport, Mississippi. 
  8. Giddens, Terri D.  (1997).  “The Impact of Operators and Parameters in Genetic Search: A Critical Review of Genetic Algorithm Research.” Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Conference of the Association of Management and the International Association of Management, Computer Science Division, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 15(1), 34-39.
  9. Giddens, Terri D. and Buse, Carol. (1997).  “Computer Programmers: Creative vs. Non-Creative; Implications for Educators and Information Systems Managers. ”Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Conference of the Association of Management and the International Association of Management, Computer Science Division, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 15(1), 172-174.
  10. Buse, Carol and Giddens, Terri D. (1997). “Use of Multiple Intelligences to Educate/Train Adults in Computer Technologies.” Proceedings of the 15th Annual International Conference of the Association of Management and the International Association of Management, Strategic Issues in IS/IT Management Division, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 15(1), 1-5.
  11. Giddens, Terri D. (1999).  “Computer Literacy in the New Millennium.”  Proceedings of  the Second Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Information Systems.  Atlanta, Georgia.  April, 1999.
  12. Giddens, Terri D. and Hyndman, Bobbie (1999).  "Introduction to Information Science:  A New Course for Development of Technological Research Skills for Higher Education."  International Academy for Information Management, Charlotte, North Carolina. December, 1999.
  13. Brown, Patricia M. and Giddens, Terri D. (2003). “Simplification of E-Commerce Site Development by the Creation of Separate Client-Side/Server-Side Business Rules Engines: A Conceptual Model.”  Decision Sciences Institute – Southwest.  Houston, TX.  March, 2003.  

Articles - Editorials

  1. “Computer Department Keeping up with Advances,”  More Than Brick and Mortar  Column,  Amarillo Globe News, January 31, 1991.
  2. "Student Research Conference," More Than Brick and Mortar Column, Amarillo Globe News, October,1999.
     

V.  Working Papers

Working Papers

1.     “Insourcing after Sign-off:  The Aftermath of an Outsourced Software Development Project.” 
2.     Information and Identity Theft

VI.  Other Research Activity

  1. Reviewer/Discussant, Decision Sciences Institute - Southwest, Dallas, TX, March, 1990.
  2. Reviewer, Decision Sciences Institute - Southwest, San Antonio, TX,  March, 1992.
  3. Reviewer, Decision Sciences Institute - Southwest, New Orleans, LA,  March, 1993.
  4. Reviewer, Academy of International Business - Southwest Conference, Asia Pacific Track,  April,1993.
  5. Reviewer, Decision Sciences Institute - Southwest, Houston, TX,  March, 1995.
  6. Reviewer,  IEEE Transactions (Journal), Spring, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001.
  7. Discussant,  Association of Management - Montreal, Canada, August, 1997.
  8. Reviewer of research grant applications, Sam Houston State's Faculty Enhancement Program, 2003.

VII. Consulting

  1. Texas Panhandle Sports Network (2002 – current).  Co-owner.   Company provides exclusive radio broadcasting of all Amarillo, Borger and Canyon Independent Schools’ athletic events.
  2. Panhandle Student Loan Center/ Technology Corporation (2001 - current):  Administrative advisory and technical assistance for a J2EE/.NET and Crystal Enterprise student loan origination system and loan servicing system to meet regulatory guidelines of the Department of Education.
  3. Expert Witness  (2001-2004):  Cost Effective Programs, Inc. vs. Sun Microsystems.
  4. Export Witness List:  Silicon Valley Expert Witness Group
  5. Opportunity Plan (2004- current):  Donation Tracking System / System Integration for non-profit Student Loan organization.
  6. University of Texas (2001): Corporate training at BWXT Pantex Plant. Oracle/ SQL training for current DBA's.
  7. University of Texas (2001): Corporate training at BWXT Pantex Plant.  Advanced Delphi Programming.
  8. Amarillo Little Theatre (2000):  Provided database support for system conversion.
  9. Affiliated Foods (2000):  Provided on-site computer training to approx 180 employees .
  10. Ultramar Diamond Shamrock (1999):  Provided an independent audit of Year 2000 procedures, test plans, test results, and contingency planning for The Diamond Shamrock Credit Card Center in Amarillo.  Reporting is for the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) as mandated by the Comptroller’s Office of the Currency (OCC).
  11. Herring National Bank (1999) and First State Bank of Hereford (1999):  Year 2000 Audit for FFIEC.  (Same as above)
  12. U.S. Department of Defense, Mason and Hangar (now BWXT),  Pantex Plant (1998).  Designed and developed a Radioactive Material Tracking System for the Radiation Material Management area.
  13. U.S.  Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs / OA Systems (1995):  Provided database programming, analysis and management to provide an inventory of wells on and around Indian reservations in Oklahoma.
  14. High Plains Baptist Hospital (1993- 1996):  Provided community and county survey results analysis and reporting.
  15. Saint Anthony’s Hospital (1993-94):  Designed and developed  three systems for the Quality Management department.  Systems developed were for patient record review to meet guidelines for accreditation, physician credential reporting, and patient survey analysis and reporting.
  16. Various consulting to over 30 local businesses.  

  17. Microsoft Beta Tester of new Microsoft software.

VIII. Professional Growth Activities

      Novell Training:  4 classes, Dallas, TX.
      Java Training:  2 classes, San Francisco, TX.

IX. Professional presentations, speeches

  1. Women's Financial Series.  May, 1993.   Topic:  Genetic Algorithms.

  2. Epsilon Delta Pi Distinguished Lecture Series.   February, 1993. Topic: Genetic Algorithms.

  3. Business Advisory Board.  November, 1993.   Topic: Genetic Algorithms.

  4. Panhandle Information Network.  May, 1996.   Topic:  Internet.

  5. Association of Information Technology Professionals, Amarillo Chapter.  May, 2001.  Topic:  XML.  

X. Institutional services performed

    Texas Tech University

  1. Member of the College of Business Security Committee
  2. Member of the Department Curriculum Committee 
  3. Member of the Department Scholarship Committee
  4. Co-Chair of the Department Advisory Board Committee
  5. Faculty sponsor of the Texas Tech student organization “Software Group”
  6. Faculty sponsor of the Texas Tech student organization  “Sigma Alpha Lambda”

    West Texas A&M University

  1. Member of the Faculty Senate, West Texas A&M
  2. Chair of the General Concerns Committee, Faculty Senate
  3. Advisory member of the University Technical Committee
  4. Member of the College of Business  Curriculum Committee
  5. Member of the College of Business Post Tenure Review Committee 
  6. Member of the College of Business ACBSP Reaccredidation Committee
  7. Member of the University Athletic Committee
  8. Member of Graduate Faculty
  9. Faculty Advisor for the College of Business Student  Executive Cabinet
  10. Member of the Teacher Education Unit
  11. Member of the Nursing Curriculum Unit
  12. Member of the University Code of Student Life Committee
  13. Member of the COB Dean Selection Committee
  14. Chair of the Student Research Conference Committee

XI. Recognition and honors

  1. 1990: Favorite Business Professor: Spring Convocation  Awards, T. Boone Pickens, College of Business, West Texas A&M University.
  2. 1991: Teaching Excellence Award, University wide,  West Texas A&M University.
  3. 1992: Mortar Board Outstanding Faculty Member,  T. Boone Pickens College of Business, West Texas A&M University.
  4. 1993  Research Excellence Award, University wide,  West Texas A&M University.
  5. 1995  Favorite Business Professor: Spring Convocation  Awards, T. Boone Pickens College of Business,  West Texas A&M University.
  6. 1999  Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers