Susan E. Conners
Department of Marketing, Human Resources and Management, Associate Professor
Education
 Ph.D., Higher Education, Loyola University Chicago, 2000
 MS, Education, Purdue University, 1994
 BA, Organization Management, Calumet College of St. Joseph, 1990
Teaching
Undergraduate courses
 EQU 100 Introduction to Equine Management
 EQU 220 Global Perspective of Equine Industry
 EQU 340 Equine Ethical Issues
 EQU 450 Equine Senior Project
 EQU 480 Horse Show Project Management
 MGMT 101 Introduction to Business
 CIS 204 Introduction to Computer Based Systems
 CIS 111 Human Computer Interaction
 CIS 140 Introduction to Networking
 CIS 180 Introduction to Project Management
 CIS 205 Information Systems for Management
 CIS 206 Introduction to Internet Topics
 CIS 252 System Analysis and Design
 CIS 414 Software Engineering Ethics
 CIS 440 Advanced Data Communications
 CIS 480 Project Management
 CIS 490 IS Budgeting and Procurement
Graduate courses
 MGMT 680 Introduction to Information Technology
Online courses
 I have taught online sections of all of the undergraduate courses listed.
Professional Experience
 Associate Professor /Director Equine Business Management, Department
Marketing, Human Resources and Marketing, July 2008
 Consultant, Mount Ida College, Boston, November 2008
 Associate Professor, Department of Information Systems, Purdue University
Calumet, School of Management, 2005 – June 2008
 President, R&C Applications, Inc., 1999-2004
 Department Head, Computer Information Systems and Information Technology,
Purdue University Calumet, School of Technology, 1999-2002
 Acting Department Head and Associate Professor (Tenured), Computer
Information Systems and Information Systems and Information Technology,
Purdue University Calumet ,1998-1999
 Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems and Information Technology,
Purdue University Calumet, 1994-1998
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Instructor, Computer Information Systems and Information Technology, Purdue
University Calumet, 1993-1992
Supervisor of Computer Center, Purdue University Calumet, 1989-1991
Manager of Data Center, Kelly and Associates, National Corporate
Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois, 1986-1989
Refereed Journal Articles
 The Equine Industry as a Global Market, Journal of Global Business
Development, 2009, with Lori Feldman.
 Equine Management as a Business Discipline, Journal of Business Studies,
2009.
 The Importance of Business in the Equine Curriculum, Journal of Equine
Veterinary Science May 2009 (Vol. 29, Issue 5, Pages 441-442, 2009, with
Colleen Brady.
 “Put a Leader on that Horse (Association)”, Journal of International Academy of
Case Studies, 2008 with LaVon Green, Sherry Green, and Michael Mick.
 “Outsourcing: Data Security and Privacy Issues in India”, Issues in Information
Systems, 2008, with Nipul Patel.
 “User-Centered Design for Global Information Systems”, Issues in Information
Systems, 2007, with Roy Foreman.
 “The Impact of Distance Learning on Graduation Rates for Information Systems
Students,” International Journal of Information and Communication Technology
Education, July 2007 with Michael Mick.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
 Ruth, D. & Conners, S. E., Distance learning in a core business class:
determinants of success in leaning outcome and post-course performance,
Proceedings of the Academy of Educational Leadership, Vol,15,No 1, New
Orleans, 2010.
 Ruth, D. & Conners, S. E., First, second, or simultaneously? The influence of
course ordering on student outcomes in entrepreneurship and management
education, Proceedings of the Academy of Entrepreneurship,Vol.16, No 1, New
Orleans, 2010.
 Equine Business Management Model Curriculum, Proceedings of Academy of
Educational Leadership, Vol. 1 no.1, p.9, October 2009.
 Equine Experiential Learning Capstone Course, Proceedings of National
Association of Equine Affiliated Academics, May 2009, with Colleen Brady.
 Equine Management as a Business Discipline, Proceedings of Academy for
Studies in Business, Vol. 1 no. 1,p.10-12, April 2009.
 Why HCI is Important for Business Students, Proceedings of International
Association of Social Studies, September 2007.
 Put a Leader on that Horse (Association), Proceedings of International Academy
of Case Studies, Vol. 14 N. 1, Jacksonville, April 2007 with LaVon Green,
Michael Mick, and Sherry Green.
 “The Impact of Distance learning On Graduation Rates for Information Systems
Students : Research in Progress,” Accepted by Information Resource
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Management Association International Conference, Washington, DC, May 2006
with Michael Mick.
Grants
 Sponsored research ($63,000) on Economic Impact Indiana Horse Racing and
Breeding Industry
Reviewing and Editorial Activity
 Editorial Review Board, Business Studies Journal, 2009-Present
 Editorial Review Board, International Journal of Information and Communications
Technology Education, 2004-Present
Professional Development
 Attended Allied Academies Conference 2009
 Attended International Resource Management Conference, 2006
Service to the School of Management (joined the SOM in Fall 2005)
 SOM Curriculum Committee, 2010
 Chair of Strategic Planning Committee MHRM, 2009
 Tenure Review Committee MHRM, 2008
 Search committee for IS faculty member, 2008
 Department Head Search Committee, 2006
Service to the University
 University Summer School Task Force 2009
 Senate Representative to Academic Computing Council 2007-2008
 Chair, Senate Academic Support Services Committee, 2007
 Chair, Senate Task Force to revise Constitution and Bylaws, 2006
 Member, Chancellor’s Forum Advisory Board , 2004-2006
 Campus Representative, Purdue West Lafayette Faculty Senate, 2003-2006
Service to the Profession
 Dunes Equine Center Advisory Board, 2009, 2010
 Indiana Dept Agriculture Advisory Board, 2009
 Indiana Horse Council education committee, 2009
 February IHC seminar, 2009
 Session Chair Allied Academies Fall Conference, 2009
 Consultant to Mount Ida College Equine Studies program, 2008
 International Program Committee, IRMA, 2002-Present
Service to the Community
 Managing Horse Shows Seminar for Purdue Judges Seminar, 2010
 Judges Indiana 4-H Horse and Pony Championship competition, 2010
 Show committee member for Indiana Horse Council Charity Show, 2009, 2010
 -Judged Lake County 4-H Horse Projects, 2009
 Database for Pyramid Society, 2009
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Judged National 4-H Hippology Team Projects, 2008
Professional Membership
 Sigma Xi
 United States Equestrian Federation
 United States Dressage Federation
 Arabian Horse Association
 Michiana Dressage Association
 Indiana Arabian Horse Association
 Indiana Horse Council
Pipeline
 Sponsored research ($110,000) Economic Impact of Indiana Equine Industry
 Ruth, D. & Conners, S. E. Factors Influencing Success in and Introductory
Entrepreneurship Course submitted to Journal of Entrepreneurship Education,
2010.
 Ruth, D. & Conners, S. E. Distance learning in a core business class:
determinants of success in learning outcome and post-course performance
submitted to Journal of Educational Leadership, 2010
 Costuic-Mich, C., Conners, S.E. & Feldman, L., The Impact Of Experiential
Learning On Sales Career Adversity, Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing,
accepted 2011
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