Nov. 6, 2007 issue
I worked in the insurance and banking information systems industry for
22 years before joining EMU. I'm happy that, at Eastern, I can give back
as a teacher. My students benefit from my practical work experience and,
by teaching, I ensure that my experience won't be forgotten.
I've been teaching for the past six years in the information systems
department of the College of Business, and I also conduct research on
IT strategies, resource management and supply chain management. Research,
I believe, helps us connect the student with the future. Without research,
I don't think we can teach well today for the future.
I like Eastern because it's a friendly and community-oriented toward
quality teaching. Especially in the College of Business, the context of
our mission is "applied, global and innovative," and encourages diversity.
I like being a part of that applied, global and innovative focus in my
teaching and research.
In that context, I've talked with two Korean universities to build academic
partnerships with EMU where Korean students come here for
their junior and senior years, and earn dual degrees. This
(past) January, we received seven students from Keimyung
University in Korea. In January of next year, we are expecting
six more and, the year after that, more than 20 students.
I don't know if many people know Eastern has this kind of
partnership, but I'm proud of these agreements and happy
to have played a role in it.
