Kevin Parker, Higher Education

I'm Kevin R. Parker, Professor Emeritus of Information Systems at Idaho State University and ACM Senior Member.

Kevin Parker's Bio:

Dr. Kevin R. Parker is a Professor Emeritus of Information Systems, with an extensive professional and academic background that spans both Computer Science and Information Systems. He has both a Bachelor's and Master's in Computer Science, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems. Dr. Parker developed a reputation as a visionary leader by successfully shepherding the creation of an interdisciplinary STEM program intersecting multiple colleges across a university. He was responsible for guiding curriculum development, recruiting and hiring multiple faculty members, and developing multiple new graduate programs. Dr. Parker has taught courses in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Geographical Information Systems. He was recognized as 2011 Faculty Member of the Year by the Associated Students of Idaho State University, recognized as an Outstanding Master Teacher by Idaho State University in both 2011 and 2012, and received the ISU College of Business 2002-2003 Outstanding Teacher Award. He has over 75 peer-reviewed publications, and received the ISU College of Business 2005-2006 Outstanding Research Award. Dr. Parker is an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Senior Member, and in 2007 he was awarded a Curtin University Research Fellowship in Perth, Australia. Dr. Parker is the Founding Chair of Informatics and Computer Science, and he served as Chair from 2013 to 2021, and before that as Chair of Computer Information Systems from 2012 to 2013. While leading a department positioned as a STEM cornerstone for Idaho State University, Dr. Parker directed the development of multiple new graduate programs, participated extensively in curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, hired and mentored several faculty members, and earned top evaluations from two deans as well as faculty members serving in the department. He has demonstrated the ability to work effectively and successfully with upper administration, and his nontraditional department was widely considered an exemplary success. As an experienced and innovative technology professional with experience developing software systems for one of the top Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Parker has a thorough understanding of the challenges of STEM education in an increasingly competitive and technologically diverse environment.

Kevin Parker's Experience:

Professor Informatics at Department of Informatics, Idaho State Univertsity
January 2021 - Present | Pocatello, ID
Develop and deliver information systems courses, assist with curriculum development and modifications, advise students in course selection as well as career decisions, serve as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors, interface with local tech industry..
Department Chair, Informatics and Computer Science at Idaho State University
August 2013 - January 2021 | Pocatello, ID
Interface with the deans of the College of Business and the College of Science and Engineering to administer a department that capitalizes on the strengths of two colleges; identify and harness the synergies between two similar but different programs in order to reduce redundancies and strengthen both programs while maintaining their individual identities; analyze and determine factors that differentiate our programs from others in order to promote a competitive advantage; provide vision and dynamic leadership to the department and college; lead and represent the academic programs within the department.;work closely with the dean to map the short and long-term strategies for program growth and expansion.
Department Chair, Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University
May 2012 - August 2013 | Pocatello, ID
Oversee the CIS department, managing curriculum issues, staffing, and course scheduling. I also serve on the Executive Committee of the College to advise the Dean.
Professor of Computer Science at Idaho State University
August 2010 - August 2013 | Pocatello, ID
Develop and deliver computer science courses, assist with curriculum issues.
Professor of Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University
August 2005 - May 2012 | Pocatello, ID
Develop and deliver information systems courses, assist with curriculum issues, advise students in course selection as well as career decisions, serve as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors.
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University
May 2004 - July 2005 | Pocatello, ID
Develop and deliver information systems courses, assist with curriculum issues, advise students in course selection as well as career decisions, serve as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors.
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University
May 1999 - July 2004 | Pocatello, ID
Develop and deliver information systems courses, assist with curriculum issues, advise students in course selection as well as career decisions, serve as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors.
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Saint Louis University
August 1995 - May 1999 | St. Louis, MO
Develop and deliver information systems courses, assist with curriculum issues, advise students in course selection as well as career decisions, serve as a member of the recruiting and interview team for new assistant professors and instructors.
Programmer/Analyst at Conoco, Inc.
June 1982 - August 1984 | Hobbs, NM
Independently performed 50% of all systems development activities including software analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance; trained users regarding technical aspects of software; developed users' manuals and technical documentation; responsible for various development projects including production control software, system interface packages, and report generation packages; participated in a major system conversion, including the design of replacement system software.

Kevin Parker's Education:

Texas Tech University
1992 – 1995
Ph.D.
Concentration: Business Administration (Concentration: Information Systems)
Texas Tech University
1989 – 1991
M.S.
Concentration: Computer Science
University of Texas at Austin
1979 – 1982
B.A.
Concentration: Computer Science

Kevin Parker's Interests & Activities:

Educational leadership, higher education, programming, front-end development, software development, database design, back-end development, IT consultant, expert witness - CS immigration assessment, education technologist

Kevin Parker

Professor Emeritus of Information Systems | Higher Education

I'm Kevin R. Parker, Professor Emeritus of Information Systems at Idaho State University and ACM Senior Member.

Kevin Parker's Bio:

Kevin Parker's Experience:

Professor Informatics at Department of Informatics, Idaho State Univertsity

Department Chair, Informatics and Computer Science at Idaho State University

Department Chair, Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University

Professor of Computer Science at Idaho State University

Professor of Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University

Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University

Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Idaho State University

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems at Saint Louis University

Programmer/Analyst at Conoco, Inc.

Kevin Parker's Education:

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University

University of Texas at Austin

Kevin Parker's Interests & Activities: