Dr. Edward Harris

 Swedin, Eric; Song, Seokwoo; Harris, G. Edward; Drake, Andrew 

“The Development and Implementation of a Unique Model for Teaching Telecommunications, Network Setup, and Network Administration”  G. Edward Harris, Zhuolin Yu

Conference Presentations and Proceedings:

“An Analytical View of China as a Software Outsourcing Outlet” Taowen Le.  Utah Academy of Science Arts and Letters, Salt Lake Community College, SLC, Ut. (Presentation only) April 8, 2011

“Network Virtualization and Security: Current Status and Future Challenges” Andrew Drake, Seokwoo Song, G. Edward Harris, Eric Swedin.  Presentation at the 52^nd National Mountain Plains Management Conference, Weber State University, Ogden Utah, October 6-8, 2010.

“The Usefulness of Advisory Boards in Academic Departments” G. Edward Harris, Dave Norwood, Tim Martin, Paul Erickson, Panel Presentation at the 52^nd National Mountain Plains Management Conference, Weber State University, Ogden Utah, October 6-8, 2010.

“The Pedagogical Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Virtual Machines When Teaching System Administration, Networking, or Information Security” Eric Swedin, Andy Drake, G. Edward Harris, Matthew Harris, accepted for presentation at the 51^th National Mountain Plains Management Conference, Mesa State College, Grand Junction Colorado, October 7-9, 2009.

“Incorporating a Training Construct into the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology” Matthew E. Harris, Robert Mills, G. Edward Harris, accepted for presentation and published in the conference proceedings at the 50^th National Mountain Plains Management Conference, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, October 8-10, 2008.

“The Development and Implementation of a Graduate Certificate in an Undergraduate Program” G. Edward Harris, Eric Swedin, Matthew Harris, Zhuolin Yu, refereed, presented and published in the conference proceedings, Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters Conference, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2008.

“The Development and Implementation of a Unique Model for Teaching Telecommunications, Network Setup, and Network Administration”  G. Edward Harris, Zhuolin Yu, Matthew Harris, refereed, presented and published in the conference proceedings, Utah Academy of Sciences Arts & Letters Conference, Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah, April 13, 2007.

Chairs

Chair of the 52^nd National Mountain Plains Management Conference, Weber State University, Ogden Utah, October 6-8, 2010.

Member of the board of directors of the Mountain Plains Management Conference, 2008-2012

Professional Development:

2008    Attended the Conference of Information Technology, Oct 19-22, Salt Lake City, UT

2008    Attended Academic Impressions Conference on “Enhancing and Assessing Student Learning Using E-Portfolios” Aug 11-13, Park City, UT

2006    Attended the day-long “Adjunct Faculty Seminar Sessions” Davis Campus, WSU

2006    Attended Seminar on “Organizing your Professional File” by Mike Vaughan, WSU

2006    Joined the Teaching and Learning book club reading and discussing in our group “The Art of Changing the Brain” WSU

2006    Attended 6-day System Administration Network Security (SANS) conference: “Hacker Techniques, Exploits, & Incident Handling” funded by a Vitality Grant, Honolulu, HI.

2005    Attended 2 of 3 seminars on Franklin Covey “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.”

2005    Completed the WebCT Training Module and Examination.

2005    SAM & TOM Training Seminar - Training seminar from Course Technologies on using SAM & TOM testing software (August 10, 2004).

Grants:

Perkins Grant, Weber State University, $33,328 for computer equipment, July 2011 (funded) 

Perkins Grant, Weber State University, $61, 013 for computer equipment, July 2010 (funded).

Perkins Grant, Weber State University, $38, 714 for computer equipment, July 2009 (funded).

Perkins Grant, Weber State University, $44,638 for computer equipment, July 2008 (funded).

Perkins Grant, Weber State University, $33,742 for computer equipment, July 2007 (funded).

Perkins Grant, Weber State University, $23,636 for computer equipment, July 2006 (funded).

Vitality Grant, Weber State University, $4,000 for Information Security Research. November 2005 (funded).

Teaching Assignments

Courses taught:

WSU: MBA 6630 Networking & Information Systems, IST 2010 Business Computer Skills, IST 3610 Networking & Data Communications I, IST 3620 Networking & Data Communications II, IST 4600 Information Security I, IST 4730 Senior Practicum: Project Management & Systems Development  

Professional Consulting for:

• Novell, Inc.                                               Provo, Utah
• Tates, Inc.                                                 Salt Lake City, Utah
• Utah Power and Light                              Salt Lake City, Utah
• Brigham Home Care Center                     Brigham City, Utah
• Experiencing America, Inc.                      Cedar City, Utah
• Duce Marine                                             Salt Lake City, Utah
• Stouts, Inc.                                                Kansas City, Missouri
• Honda of Las Vegas                                 Las Vegas, Nevada
• Young Electric Sign Company                 Salt Lake City, Utah
• Sinclair Oil Company                                Salt Lake City, Utah
• Little America Hotels                               Salt Lake City, Utah
• Honda of Bountiful                                  Bountiful, Utah
• Leavitt Insurance, Inc.                              Cedar City, Utah
• Paiute Housing Authority                         Cedar City, Utah

Committee Assignments

• Member of the Davis Campus Student Affairs Advisory Board, 2010-Present
• Member of the Goddard School of Business & Economics (GSBE) Strategic Planning Committee, WSU 2007-Present
• Co-Chair of the GSBE Infrastructure and Information Technology Committee (IITC), WSU 2006-Present
• Member of the Community Involvement Center  (CIC) Advisory Board, WSU 2007-Present
• Member of the Online Learning Steering Committee, WSU 2007-Present

Extra-University Service

• Institute of Certified Management Accountants, member
• Small Business Institute Directors Association (SBIDA), Regional Seven State Association, Vice President, President
• Industrial Development Board, member
• Steering Committee for the County Association of Governments, member
• American Diabetes Association, Local Chapter Chair
• Boy Scouts of America, Committee Chair