| Patricia Sendall Associate Professor & Chair Management Information Systems | |
Contact Information: Patrica.Sendall@merrimack.edu; Phone, 978.837.5322; O'Reilly Hall 425; Fax, 978-837-5013 Dept. Secretary: Marlene Ouellette, Marlene.Ouellette@Merrimack.edu; Phone, 978.837.5000 x4408Educational Background: Teaching Philosophy: Learning can and should be enjoyable for students. I like to have a good time in class but am very passionate about students taking responsibility for their own learning and their own actions. Therefore, the process of learning should happen both inside and outside of the classroom. Professors do not give students grades, students earn them. Honors/Accomplishments: YAS Research Fellowship Recipient (2004) Area(s) of Expertise: E-Business
Current Research Items/Publications: Sendall, P. (2003). An analysis of the EC Institute’s certification in electronic commerce: From development to implementation of a new it professional credential. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale. Sendall, P. & Testa, S. On revising the business computer applications course: Where do we go from here? Accepted for presentation at the Academy of Business Education 5thAnnual Meeting, Mystic, CT, April, 2004. Sendall, P., Peters, T. & McHugh, M. The benefits of service learning in a down-turned economy. Under consideration for presentation at the Academy of Business Education 5thAnnual Meeting, Mystic, CT, April, 2004. Sendall, P. (2003). Communities of interest: The next phase in the development of the EC Institute's body of knowledge. Proceedings of the Academy of Business Education 4thAnnual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Sendall, P. (2002). The EC Institute: Electronic commerce certification. Proceedings of the Academy of Business Education 3rd Annual Meeting, Key West, FL. Professional Affiliations/Activities: Member, Board of Directors, The EC Institute General information about myself with a bit of a personal touch: I’m in the process of finishing up my doctoral dissertation in the area of e-business. I have a wonderful family; a husband, who is also a technologist, a son in college and a daughter in high school. We are life long owners of English Springer Spaniels and currently own two, one of whom was adopted from ESS rescue. We are an athletic family and our activities include lots of basketball and regular trips to the gym. When time allows, we like to mountain bike and snowboard. I am a former girl’s travel soccer and t-ball coach. I have served on many committees in support of my community, particularly with regard to high school athletics. We enjoy watching college and pro sports. I like all kinds of music including rap/hip hop, R&B and alternative rock. I highly regard mutual respect, integrity and ethical behavior both in and out of the classroom. I deeply value my family and friends. |
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