Kappelman to direct information systems center

Leon Kappelman, associate professor of business computer information systems, is the new director of UNT's Information Systems Research Center.

One of the world's leading Y2K experts, Kappelman is a founding member of Y2K Experts Services, which served as an advisory group to the United Nations. Last fall, he testified before the U.S. Congress on Y2K- and technology-related issues.

Today, Kappelman continues to be one of the nation's leading experts on Internet taxation and privacy issues.

The ISRC was created to connect UNT faculty and students with the technology industry, as well as assist the industry through university research. The center provides seminars on information technology and is supported by national corporations such as Andersen Consulting, IBM and EDS.

Recently, the center sponsored a seminar on worldwide information systems presented by Brink's Inc.

Kappelman earned a bachelor's degree in history at Ohio State University and master's and doctoral degrees in information systems from Georgia State University.

He came to UNT in 1990 as an assistant professor of business computer information systems. He also serves as the associate director of UNT's Center for Quality and Productivity.

BY RUFUS COLEMAN rcoleman@unt.edu

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