Carol Buse


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Title
Professor - Computer Information Systems
Department
Computer Information Systems

Education


  • B.B.A. Texas A&M University
  • M.S. Texas A&M University
  • Ph.D. Colorado State University

Previous Positions


PositionStartEnd
Instructor, Department of Management Sciences, Abilene Christian Unversity1984-08-151987-05-15
Instructor, CIS department, West Texas A&M University1989-01-152000-08-31
Professor -- CIS2000-08-152017-08-15
Chair -- Business Systems Emerging Technology Dept2011-01-152017-08-15
Dean - STEM2017-08-152020-08-01

Courses Taught at Amarillo College


Course IDCourse NameTerm
BCIS-1305-003Business Computer Applications2025SU
ITSE-1311-001Beginning Web Page Programming2025SU
BCIS-1305-012Business Computer Applications2025SP
ITSE-1329-002Programming Logic and Design2025SP
INEW-2334-002Advanced Web Programming2025SP
BCIS-1305-015Business Computer Applications2025SP
ITSE-1311-001Beginning Web Page Programming2025SP
ITSE-1311-002Beginning Web Page Programming2025FA
ITSE-1329-001Programming Logic and Design2025FA
INEW-2334-001Advanced Web Programming2025FA
BCIS-1305-008Business Computer Applications2025FA
BCIS-1305-016Business Computer Applications2025FA
EDUC-1100-008FYS - Learning Framework2024SP
BCIS-1305-008Business Computer Applications2024SP
BCIS-1305-009Business Computer Applications2024SP
EDUC-1100-013FYS - Learning Framework2024SP
EDUC-1100-015FYS - Learning Framework2024SP
EDUC-1100-028FYS - Learning Framework2024SP
EDUC-1100-029FYS - Learning Framework2024SP
BCIS-1305-008Business Computer Applications2024FA
BCIS-1305-016Business Computer Applications2024FA
EDUC-1100-020FYS - Learning Framework2024FA
EDUC-1100-067Fys Learning Framework2024FA
EDUC-1100-033FYS - Learning Framework2024FA
EDUC-1100-036FYS - Learning Framework2024FA
EDUC-1100-059FYS - Learning Framework2024FA
ITSE-1311-002Beginning Web Page Programming2024FA
ITSE-1329-003Programming Logic and Design2024FA
EDUC-1100-001FYS - Learning Framework2023SU
EDUC-1100-024FYS - Learning Framework2023SP
BCIS-1305-016Business Computer Applications2023SP
EDUC-1100-013FYS - Learning Framework2023SP
EDUC-1100-014FYS - Learning Framework2023SP
EDUC-1100-030FYS - Learning Framework2023SP
EDUC-1100-027FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
EDUC-1100-055FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
EDUC-1100-062FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
EDUC-1100-028FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
EDUC-1100-053FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
EDUC-1100-037FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
EDUC-1100-038FYS - Learning Framework2023FA
ITSE-2302-001Intermediate Web Programming2022SP
INEW-2334-001Advanced Web Programming2022SP
EDUC-1100-012FYS - Learning Framework2022SP
EDUC-1100-016FYS - Learning Framework2022SP
EDUC-1100-022FYS - Learning Framework2022SP
EDUC-1100-001FYS - Learning Framework2022SP
EDUC-1100-021FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
EDUC-1100-028FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
EDUC-1100-058FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
EDUC-1100-020FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
EDUC-1100-034FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
EDUC-1100-055FYS - Learning Framework2022FA
ITSE-2302-001Intermediate Web Programming2022FA
INEW-2334-001Advanced Web Programming2022FA
ITSE-2302-001Intermediate Web Programming2021SP
INEW-2334-001Advanced Web Programming2021SP
EDUC-1100-037FYS - Learning Framework2021FA
EDUC-1100-061FYS - Learning Framework2021FA
EDUC-1100-062FYS - Learning Framework2021FA
EDUC-1100-064FYS - Learning Framework2021FA
EDUC-1100-007FYS - Learning Framework2021FA
EDUC-1100-020FYS - Learning Framework2021FA
INEW-2334-001Advanced Web Programming2020SP
ITSC-2335-003App Software Problem Solving2020SP
ITSE-2302-001Intermediate Web Programming2020FA

Other Credentials


Credential
CIS 5482 Comp HRDWR/SFTWR DEV
CIS 5495 Hardware analy/mod
CIS 5499 Internet/e com
CIS 5503 Networks/Instr. set
CIS 5505 Info tech/Org Envir
ACCT 689 SP:TP Acct Info Sys
BANA 616 Bus Prog using COBOL
BANA 620 Sys Anl for DA Proc
BANA 668 Bus Comp Mdls and Simul
BANA 689 SP TP: Information Mgmt
CDP - Certificate for Data Processing Professionals
MCP Microsoft Certified Professional, 1998

Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards


PUBLICATIONS 

Buse, AC. (2009). Video game play and computer self-efficacy: college students in computer related and non computer related disciplines. Colorado State University, Proquest, AAT 3400984. 

Interactive Study Guide for Database Processing 9th edition, by David M. Kroenke, Prentice Hall, 2004. 

Buse, A.C. & Giddens, T. (1997, August). Use of Multiple Intelligences to educate/train adults in computer technologies. Proceedings of Association of Management 15th Annual International Conference. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 

Buse, A.C., Singhal, A., & Jeppson, R.B. (1994, March 28-April 2). The negative side to downsizing. Proceedings of 23rd Annual Western Decision Sciences Institute. Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, March 28 - April 2, 1994, p. 574. 

Giddens, T., & Buse, A.C. (1997, August). Computer programmers: Creative vs. non-creative implications for educators and information systems managers. Proceedings of Association of Management 15th Annual International Conference. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

 

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS/PARTICIPANT

“Innovating a Curriculum for Coding and Development”, with Mark Nair, Fast Track to Success, Austin, TX, June 2020.

Steering Committee Member, Leveraging Innovation in Higher Education, Austin, TX, April 2018.

“One Approach to Implementing Micro-credentials”, with Dewayne Higgs, Leveraging Innovation in Higher Education, Austin, TX, April 2018.

“Dipping a Toe in CBE Waters”, with Lynne Seal, Leveraging Innovation in Higher Education, Austin, TX, April 2018.

Panel participant, Faculty Leadership Conference of TCCTA, Austin, TX, October 2011.

US Department of Education: NAEP 12th Grade Preparedness Judgmental Standard Setting, St. Louis, Missouri, June 27, 2011 - July 1, 2011.

"Are video games to blame for the lack of women in computer fields?", Women in Education Leadership Conference, Omaha, NE, October, 2010.

Session chair at the Association of Management 15th Annual International Conference. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. August 1997.

"Use of Multiple Intelligences to educate/train adults in computer technologies", Association of Management 15th Annual International Conference. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 1997.

"The negative side to downsizing",Proceedings of 23rd Annual Western Decision Sciences Institute. Wailea, Maui, Hawaii, March 28 - April 2, 1994.

Discussant, Microcomputer Applications session and the Management Information Systems session of the Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Southwestern Federation of Administrative Services; San Antonio, Texas; March 5-8, 1992.

Discussant, Management Information Systems area of the Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Southwestern Federation of Administrative Services;  Dallas, Texas;  February 29 - March 3, 1990.

"The Effectiveness of Motivational Factors Impacting Ethics in Information Processing", Paper presented for presentation at the joint national meeting of Operations Research Society of America/The Institute of Management Sciences;  New York,  New York;  October 16-18, 1989.

Represented the Pantex Plant in a presentation of their communications network at the DOE E-mail Working Group Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico;  June 20-22, 1989

CERTIFICATIONS 

MCP Microsoft Certified Professional,  received 1998.
CDP Certificate for Data Processing Professionals,  received 1985.

IT CONSULTING 

Panhandle Plains Student Loans - contract programmer (2006-2007)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences - developed tracking system for residents (2004)

Blue Haven Youth Camp - developed camper registration/alumni tracking system (2003-2004)

Southwest Church of Christ - provided training and support to office (1997-2000)

Money Method$ - system conversions, installations, developed small databases, provided support as needed (1996-1998)

McCoy Myers, and Associates - contract training as needed (1997)

Command Systems, Inc., - developed realtor system (1994)

Turnkey Computer Systems, Inc - contract programmer (1990-1992)

Amarillo Symphony - developed system for membership tracking and ticket purchases (1992)

Potter/Randall County Appraisal District- worked on programmer team for massive system conversion (1990-1991)

Pantex Plant - developed automated forms system (1989-1990)

The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center - developed database (1990) 

REVIEWS 

Reviewer for Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2009-present. 

Deitel, H.M, Deitel, P.J., Listfield, J.A., Yaeger, C.H., & Zhang, S. (2004). Simply JavaT Programming. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. 

Gaddis, T. (2008). Starting Out with Alice, A Visual Introduction to Programming. Boston, MA: Pearson Education. 

Books reviewed for Course Technology:

                XML/XSL Programming
                Java OO
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