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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
ADDRESS:
Information Technology & Decisions Sciences Dept.
College of Business Administration
University of North Texas
P.O. Box 305249
Denton, Texas 76203-5249
(940) 565-3110 Fax: (940) 565-4935
E-mail: He can be reached via the departmental receptionist at itdsrecp at unt.edu.
| EDUCATION |
Jan 76 - May 78
University of Texas, Austin, TX., Ph.D., Department of Accounting (GPA: 4.00/4.00) , Major: Accounting, Information and Control Systems, Minor: Statistics and Computer Science, Dissertation: Bayesian Dollar Unit Sampling .
Aug 75 - Jan 76
University of Texas, Austin, TX., Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Computer Science (GPA: 4.00/4.00)
Sep 72 - Aug 75
University of Houston, Houston, TX., Master of Business Administration (GPA: 3.94/4.00)
Jun 64 - May 65
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., Master of Electrical Engineering (GPA: 3.70/4.00), Major: Computer Science and Computer Engineering; Minor: Math.
Sep 61 - May 65
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., B.S.E.E. with honors (GPA: 3.19/4.00).
| PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS |
| ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE |
2001 -
Retired Regents Professor, Department of (Business Computer Information Systems) Information Technology and Decision Sciences, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
1990 - 2001
Regents Professor, Department of Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
1990 - 2001
Director of Information Systems Programs, Professional Development Institute, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
1990 - 97
Associate Director for Information Technology Research, North Texas Research Institute, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
1986 - 90
Founding Director, Information Systems Research Center, College of Business Administration, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
1983 - 90
Professor, Department of Business Computer Information Systems, North Texas State University (University of North Texas), Denton, TX.
1982 - 83
Associate Professor, Department of Business Computer Information Systems, North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
1981 - 82
Associate Professor, Department of Accounting and Information Systems, North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
1978 - 81
Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting and Information Systems, North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
1978 - 80
Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Management, University of Dallas, Dallas, TX.
1976 - 78
Assistant Instructor, Department of Accounting, University of Texas, Austin, TX.
1974
Part-time Instructor, Alvin Jr. College, Alvin, TX. Certified Electronics/Computer Science Instructor by the Texas Education Agency.
| COURSES TAUGHT |
Graduate:
Undergraduate:
| FUNDED RESEARCH |
1994
J. C. Penney grant ($8,000) to study the relationship between communication skills and performance of help desk personnel.
1993
TI grant ($10,000) to study use of GDSS and CASE (IEF) technology.
Ernst & Young joint research project to investigate use and value of CI from an Information Systems perspective.
Departmental summer grant to study secondary data sources relating to IS activities.
1991 - 92
LTV, TI, and ISRC Grant to study impact of CASE on an organization ($12,000 - $4,000 each - for the initial phase of the project with the potential of additional funding).
1988 - 89
"Impact of End-User Computing on Organizations." Dallas Chapter of the Society for Information Management.
"Industry Competitive Position." Arco Oil and Gas.
"A Reassessment of ICs." Texas Instruments.
1987 - 88
"Economic Impact Study." University of North Texas.
"A Comparison of Face-to-Face with Computer Conferencing Communications." New Jersey Institute of Technology and UNT Computing Center Grant for use of the NJIT EIES Computer Conferencing Network.
1983 - 84
An Analysis of Computer Technology Utilization in Tax Practices, awarded by the UNT Research Committee.
1977 - 78
Research Opportunities in Auditing research awarded by Peat, Marwick, & Mitchell Foundation.
| PUBLICATIONS (MAJOR) |
Richard G. Vedder
and Michael T. Vanecek. "Competitive Intelligence for IT Resource Planning: Some
Lessons Learned" Information Strategy, The Executive's Journal Vol 15 No 1
(Fall 1998): 29-36.
Richard G. Vedder,
Carl S. Guynes, and Michael T. Vanecek. "Electronic Commerce on the
WWW/Internet." Journal of Computer Information Systems Vol XXXVIII No 1 (Fall
1997): 20-25.
Carl S. Guynes,
Richard G. Vedder, and Michael T. Vanecek. "Security Issues on the Internet." ACM
- Security, Audit, and Control Vol 15 No 2 (April 1997): 8-12.
Carl S. Guynes, and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Critical Success Factors in Data Management" Information
& Management 30 (1996): 201-209.
Carl S. Guynes,
Richard G. Vedder, and Michael T. Vanecek. "Privacy and Societal Issues on the
Internet." ACM - Computers and Society (March 1996): 13-15.
Carl S. Guynes and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Data Management Issues in Information Systems." Journal
of Database Management Vol 6 No 4 (Fall 1995): 3-12.
Corman, Lawrence S.,
Carl S. Guynes, and Michael T. Vanecek. "A Study of Laterality and Cognitive Style in
Information Systems and Liberal Arts Students." Journal of Computer Information
Systems Vol XXXV No 2 (Winter 1995): 26-34.
Hard, Nancy J. and
Michael T. Vanecek. "The Implications of Tasks and Format on the Use of Financial
Information." Journal of Information Systems (Fall 1991): [This edition was
printed in January 1993. ]
Smith, Jill Y. and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Dispersed Group Decision Making Using Nonsimultaneous Computer
Conferencing." Journal of Management Information Systems Vol 7.2 (Fall
1990): 71-92.
Smith, Jill Y. and
Mike Vanecek. "racunalniska konferenca, ki ne poteka istocasno za vse udelezence, kot
sestavini del racunalniskih sistemove za podporo odlocanja v skupini." Organizacija
in kadri, 22 (st 4 - 5, 1989): 346-356 (Yugoslavian Reprint: I&M, 1988 article).
Vanecek, Michael T.
"Communication Networks For The Scholar." The Journal of Computer
Information Systems 30.1 (Fall 1989): 40-42.
Smith, Jill and
Michael T. Vanecek. "A Nonsimultaneous Computer Conference As A Component of Group
Decision Support System." Proceedings of the Twenty-second Hawaii International
Conference on System Sciences, Kona-Kailua, January 3-6, 1989, Vol III pp. 370-377,
IEEE Computer Society.
Smith, Jill and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Computer Conferencing and Task-Oriented Decisions: Implications
for Group Decision Support." Information and Management 14 (1988): 123-132.
Vanecek, Michael T.,
Debra White, and Nancy Hard. "So You're Thinking About Buying A Tax Preparation
Package." Journal of Accountancy, (January 1986): 104-110.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"Computer System Acquisition Planning." Journal of Systems Management
(May 1984): 8-13.
Vanecek, Michael T.,
Ira Solomon, and Michael V. Mannino. "The Data Dictionary: An Evaluation From The EDP
Audit Perspective." MIS Quarterly (March 1983): 15-27.
Vanecek, Michael T.,
Ira Solomon, and Paul J. Beck. "A Bayesian Model of Dollar-Unit Sampling in
Auditing." Proceedings of the 14th Annual Meeting of the American Institute for
Decision Sciences, San Francisco, November 22-24, 1982.
White, Debra and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Intended Use: A Uniform Tax Definition of Software." Journal
of Accounting, Auditing, and Finance (Summer 1982): 338-354.
White, Debra and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Taxpayer Beware! The Current State of Computer Software
Taxation." Taxes, The Tax Magazine (May 1982): 373-377.
Vanecek, Michael T.
and Debra White. "Software and Taxation: Beware." Journal of Systems
Management (February 1982): 6-10.
Guynes, C. S. and
Michael T. Vanecek. "Computer Security: The Human Element." Personnel
Administrator (April 1981): 71-79.
Vanecek, Michael T.,
R. F. Zant, and C. S. Guynes. "Changing Technology: Distributed Data
Processing." Journal of Accountancy (October 1980): 75-83.
Guynes, C. S.,
Michael T. Vanecek, and R. F. Zant. "An Elementary Approach to Understanding Data
Storage and Retrieval Techniques in a Data Base Management System Environment." Journal
of Data Education (April 1980): 17-20.
Vanecek, Michael T.
and George S. Scott. "Data Bases: An Auditor's Dilemma." CPA Journal
(January 1980): 26-35.
Guynes, C. S.,
Michael T. Vanecek, and R. F. Zant. "Security of Telecommunications Systems." CPA
Journal (October 1979): 31-34.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"An Overview of Decision Theory for Management Accountants." Management
Accounting (January 1978): 41-48.
| PUBLICATIONS (MINOR) |
Richard Yellen and Michael Vanecek. "Users' Perceptions on the
Reestablishment and Revitalization of an Information Center." Proceedings of the
1995 Information Resources Management Association international Conference, Atlanta,
Georgia, May 21-24, 1995.
Pelley, L., L. Kappelman, and M. Vanecek. "The Impact of Computer Aided
Systems Engineering on Employee Attitudes, Job Commitment, and Turnover." Proceedings
of the ACM SIGCPR 1992 Conference, Cincinnati, April 5-7, 1992.
Hard, Nancy J. and Michael T. Vanecek. "The Use of MBA Students as
Surrogates for Decision Makers." Social Sciences Perspective Journal Vol. 4
No. 1 (1990): 178-191.
Proceedings on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business and Industry,
October 9-11, 1988. Richard G. Vedder, John C. Windsor, and Michael T. Vanecek, editors.
ISRC: Chantico Publishing Company, Dallas, Texas.
Guynes, Steve and Michael T. Vanecek. "Critical Success Factors in Data
Administration." UNT ISRC Working Papers ISRC-WP-88091.
Smith, Jill and Michael T. Vanecek. "A Nonsimultaneous Computer Conference
As A Component of Group Decision Support Systems." UNT ISRC Working Papers
ISRC-WP-88092.
Vanecek, Michael T. "Information Sources in Information Systems." Interface,
The Computer Education Quarterly (Fall 1985): 2-6.
Vanecek, Michael T. and C. S. Guynes. "Job Selection Strategy for Ph.D.
Students." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly (Fall 1984): 14-20.
Vanecek, Michael T. Review of Introduction to Local Area Networks, John Wiley
& Sons, by K. C. E. Gee. Computing Reviews (October 1984).
Vanecek, Michael T. Review of "Towards a New Approach to Secure Database
Design," Computer Security, by Umberto Bussolati and Giancarlo Martella. Computing
Reviews (August 1984).
Vanecek, Michael T. "CISA Rectification Reviewed." EDP Auditor
Update 1 (1984). (Reprinted in CISA Education Bulletin, Vol I, 1984).
Vanecek, Michael T. and C. S. Guynes. "Telecommunications Update: Tariffs
and Taxes." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly (Spring 1984):
26-29.
Vanecek, Michael T. Review of "Shared Resource Matrix Methodology: An
Approach to Identifying Storage and Timing Channels," ACM Transactions on Computing
Systems, by Richard A. Kemmerer. Computing Reviews (March 1984).
Vanecek, Michael T. Review of Understanding Computer Systems, by Harold W.
Larson. Computing Reviews (September 1983).
Guynes, C. S., Michael T. Vanecek, and R. F. Zant. "A Comparison of the
ACM's Curricula in IS and CS." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly
(Fall 1983): 36-39.
Guynes, C. S., Michael T. Vanecek, and R. F. Zant. "A Summary of the ACM's
Model Curricula in IS and CS." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly
(Spring 1983): 16-20.
Vanecek, Michael T. Review of Designing Controls Into Computerized Systems, by
Jerry Fitzgerald. Auditing, A Journal of Practice & Theory (Winter 1982).
Zant, R. F., Michael T. Vanecek, and C. S. Guynes. "Thoughts on The Maturing
Process of The Information Systems Academic Discipline." Interface, The Computer
Education Quarterly (Summer 1982): 24-26.
Vanecek, Michael T. and C. S. Guynes. "Business Computer Information Systems
DPMA vs ACM: Now What?." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly (Winter
1981-82): 18-22.
Vanecek, Michael T. and C. S. Guynes. "The Professional Organization
Dilemma." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly (Fall 1981): 22-24.
Vanecek, Michael T. and C. S. Guynes. "Business Computer Information
Systems." Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly (Summer 1981): 2-5.
Vanecek, Michael T. "Business Information Systems, Course Outline." Accounting
Trends XIV (T. J. Burns, ed.). (August 1980): 44-48.
Vanecek, Michael T. and A. J. Estes. "A Simple Approach to Sampling."
Applied Research Laboratories, University of Texas. Informal Technical Memo
(March 1976): 1-23.
| ADDRESSES TO ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL GROUPS |
Vanecek, Michael T.
"Training Opportunities for Computer Audit Staff." Federation of Tax
Administrators, 1999 Compliance Workshop, Nashville, TN, 28 February - 2 March, 1999.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"Introduction to Microcomputer Data Communications" and "Advanced
Micro-to-Mainframe Data Communications." 17th Annual Conference on Computer
Audit, Control, and Security, Boston, Mass., 25 - 27 April, 1987.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"Introduction to Microcomputer Data Communications." 16th Annual Conference
on Computer Audit, Control, and Security, Fort Worth, Texas, 28 April - 2 May, 1986.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"Distributed Systems and Teleprocessing." National Computer Educator's
Institute, California State University at Fresno, June 10-21, 1985; at Central State
University, Edmond, Oklahoma, July 30 - August 12, 1983; and at James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 13-25, 1982.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"An Introduction to Data Communications." National Conference on Information
Systems, Chicago, March 1982.
Tape Labeling
Standards Committee. "Tape Labeling Committee Proposal," Technical Papers of USE
Conference, Univac Users Conference, Minneapolis, Minn., October 1973.
Vanecek, Michael T.
"What Has Shell Done to Exec II?" Technical Papers of USE Conference, Univac
Users Conference, Montreal, Canada, September 1971.
| COMPLETED DISSERTATIONS AS MAJOR PROFESSOR |
Troboy, Kim.
"A Study of the Differences Perceived by Information Systems Development
Professionals in the Systems Development Job Environment Due to the Use of ICASE
Technology." Ph.D. (BCIS) August 1997
(Chairman and Major Professor).
Kemm, Elizabeth.
"A Study of the Effects of Using Information Technology to Support Evaluation of
Feedback and Implementation of Adjustments in an Organization's Strategic Management
Processes." Ph.D. (BCIS) May 1997 (Chairman and Major Professor).
Bailey, Janet.
"Computer-Supported Collaborative Work And Its Application to Software Engineering in
a CASE Environment." Ph.D. (BCIS) May 1997 (Chairman and Major Professor).
Breshears, Robert.
"An Investigation of the Productivity of Information Systems Help-Desk User Support
Professionals as Impacted by their Communications Behavior: A Field Experiment."
Ph.D. (BCIS) May 1996 (Chairman and Major Professor).
Shultz, Charles,
Jr. "Productivity Considerations for Online Help Systems (Task Complexity, Search
Mechanism)." Ph.D. (BCIS) May 1994 (Chairman and Major Professor).
Platt, Richard.
"A Case Study of An Information System Developed to Generate Competitive
Advantage." Ph.D. (BCIS) December 1990 (Chairman and Major Professor).
Corman, Larry.
"An Empirical Investigation Of Physiological Characteristics and Psychological
Variables in Information Systems Human Factors Research." Ph.D. (BCIS) December 1989
(Chairman and Major Professor).
Hard, Nancy.
"Empirical Research of Decision Making Effectiveness When Using Differing
Presentation Formats Under Varying Decision Tasks." Ph.D. (BCIS) August 1988
(Chairman and Major Professor).
Smith, Jill.
"Communication Quality in Information Systems Development: The Effect of
Computer-Mediated Communication on Task-Oriented Problem Solving." Ph.D. (BCIS) May
1986 (Chairman and Major Professor).
Ray, Howard N.
"An Empirical Investigation of the Effects of Individual Differences and Data Models
on the Ease of Use of Database Query Facilities by Casual Users." Ph.D. (BCIS) August
1984 (Chairman and Major Professor) - First Ph.D. awarded in the BCIS Department.
| PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS |
EDP Auditors Association, Inc.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IEEE Computer Society
TIMS IS College
Society for Management Information Systems
Journal of Management Information Systems
| PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
Sep 75 - Jan 76
Computer Programmer, Applied Research Laboratories, Austin, TX. Worked on classified research project associated with automated processing of active sonar signals.
Dec 69 - Aug 75
Sr. Systems Analyst, Shell Oil Company. Assigned to Technical Computer Systems Group, Computer Technology at the Information Center in Houston, TX.
Developed, coordinated, and implemented executive software for the installation of a Storage Channel Converter (SCC) and Unit Array Processor (UAP) on two Univac 1110 multiprocessor and multiprogramming computer systems. It required the use of a Univac 1108 as a test platform as well as extensive modifications to the operating system to both the 1108 and 1110.
Implemented a vendor purchased tape labeling system package into the Exec 8 and 10 operating systems. The project required major system modifications to the operating systems on the 1108s and 1110s. The project required a high level of stability and reliability since a tape library of over 300,000 reels were converted to ANSI standard labels. In addition, I provided consulting and tutorial assistance to user, operational, and data control staffs in the development of appropriate conversion and internal control procedures.
Designed acceptance, stability, and reliability tests and provided corrective systems modifications for the installation and conversion to Univac 1110 systems. Provided operating system maintenance support for Univac 1108 (Exec 2 and 8) and Univac 1110 (Exec 10) computer systems. Provided systems consultation to user, operational, and maintenance departments.
Jan 59 - 84
U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve. Served in submarine force as both enlisted and officer. USNR retired as Lcdr. Over 10 years active duty and 11 years in reserves. Participated actively in submarine and intelligence programs. Managed computer center and associated simulation training devices.
| CONSULTING EXPERIENCE (Representative List) |
President of M & M Vanecek, Inc.
Computer system consulting.
American Airlines Pension Trust Plan
Designed, developed, and implemented a computer system used to monitor the investment performance of pension trust investment managers.
Financial Statistics, Inc.
Designed and developed a data compression and encryption system. System can be used with sequential, ISAM, and VSAM files (both storage and transmission).
Internal Revenue Service and Department of Justice
Performed extensive evaluations and appraisals on advanced technology computer hardware and software products as part of tax shelter investigations. Provided expert witness testimony in tax and district court.
Codeveloped and taught an introduction to computers seminar as an IRS continuing education program for engineer auditors. The seminar was given to all IRS engineers, economists, and appraisers (two instructors presenting at 7 different sites each) during Spring, 1984.
Pension and Trust Payment Plan
Designed and developed a trust and pension payment system for use by several banks nationwide. System included payee processing, check writing, check register, automatic check deposit tapes, etc.
Professional Development Institute
Taught multiple sections of advanced computer technology to Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Customs Computer Audit Specialist trainees. Teach five weeks per session (8 hours per day) of a total of 15 weeks of training. Manage PDI LAN and act as account manager for all CMS and MVS PDI accounts. The training program is used to prepare incumbent IRS revenue and Customs agents and Customs agents to become computer audit specialists.
Taught multiple sections of Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques to several hundred HUD auditors and investigators. Taught specialized classes in the use of the ACL computerized audit tool.
Taught multiple sessions of Part 5 of the CMA review course for several years. Part 5 consists of quantitative techniques (statistics, sampling, LP, PERT, etc.) and computer information systems. Each session requires approximately 20 hours of teaching time.
Small Business Applications of Computers
Provided systems consulting services to small businesses. Applications included the use of small business computers for accounts receivable, billing and invoicing, inventory, and customer mailing lists. Provided direct assistance in the negotiations with computer vendors.
Texas Department of Human Services
Over a several year period participated as a consultant on several TDHS projects. Provided assistance with a major computing system conversion effort including the evaluation of computer system specifications and responses. Conducted a review of a proposed statewide data base system. Provided analysis and ongoing technical assistance to the Office of Information Systems during their development of several local area networks and a statewide distributed data processing network. Registered consultant with the state of Texas comptroller's office.
U.S. Army and Organizational Media Systems, Inc.
Provided computer and cost accounting assistance in designing and implementing a system to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and utilization of all U.S. Army training device centers.
AEG, Inc.
Provided a automated system for testing insurance professionals for relicensing credit on an off-site basis.
| PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE |
| PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES |
| ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES |
1994 - 2001
Editor, ISWorld WWW pages on Call for Papers and Conferences; URLs http://www.unt.edu/UNT_ISWorld/cfp.htm and http://www.unt.edu/UNT_ISWorld/meetings.htm.
1986 - 90
Organized, established, and directed the UNT College of Business Administration Information Systems Research Center.
1981 - 86
Editor of the Computers and Schools of Business column for Interface, The Computer Education Quarterly (1981-86). Editor, Computing Newsletter, published by Elsevier Science Publishing Co., Inc. (1986).
1978 - 97
Organized and served as first faculty advisor to CISO student chapter of DPMA (1979-81). Standard range of coordination, search committees, etc.
Last updated: 6 July 2001