Dr. Mills- Computer Science
Dr. Bill Mills
Professor of Computer Science
bmills@etbu.edu
www.billmills.org
Education:
B.S., East Texas State University (1977) Major: Industrial Technology and Computer Science
M.S., East Texas State University (1980) Industrial Technology and Computer Science
Ed. D., East Texas State University (1989)
Dr. Mills married his high school sweetheart, Julie. He has 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. He loves his church family at Evangelical Presbyterian Church here in Marshall. His hobbies include restoring vintage Cushman scooter, street rods, and motorcycles. He loves touring nationwide on his Goldwing. You can recognize him easily on our ETBU campus by the bright yellow motorcycle he rides.
His favorite Bible verse is 2 Thessalonians 2:14: Therefore, brethren, stand fast; and hold the traditions which you have learned, whether by word, or by our epistle."
Dr. Mills has loved working for ETBU since 1984.
Employed with ETBU Nov 1984
Professor of Computer Science
Courses Regularly Taught
ACCT 3332 Accounting Information Systems
BUAD 1305 Business Software Applications
COSC 1302 Principles of Information Systems
COSC 2308 PC Operating Systems
COSC 2312 Web Authoring
COSC 2328 Visual Basic Programming
COSC 3315 Computer Networking Applications
COSC 3317 Electronic Commerce and Internet Applications
COSC 3333 Computer Networking Infrastructure
COSC 4321 Information Systems Development
COSC 4325 Advanced Database
MGMT 3354 Business Information Systems Management
Teaching / Work Experience
United States Air Force officer 1975 – 1982
Flight School
Electronic Warfare Officer
Computer Systems Analyst
Taught Radar Evaluation techniques to German Officers
Data Processing Manager for 80 Bonanza steak restaurants 1982-1983
Chief Information Officer
Senior Systems Analyst – Lone Star Steel 1983-1984
Designed information systems to automate steel manufacturing process
East Texas Baptist University 1984 – present
Information Technology Director
Faculty Educational Technology
Dept Chairman for Computer Science
Professor of Computer Science
Research Interests:
Educational Technology
Integrating technology seamlessly into academics and private lives
Information Systems Management for Business
Publications
“A Short Course in Computer Repair Maintenance and Upgrade: A First Aid Kit for Your Computer” Consortium for Computing In Small Colleges Spring 2000 Journal
“The Use of Common Microsoft Software Programs to Make Inexpensive Products for your Classroom” Center for the Professional Development of Teachers Spring Journal, April 2002
“The View from the Right: Creativity in A left Brained Business Environment” International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Journal, Spring 2004
“How Many Hot Dogs Will We Sell When the Tigers are Winning : A Predictive Experiment from the Fred Hales School of Business” Journal of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration , Spring 2005
“IT Outsourcing” Journal of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Spring 2005
“VoIP: The Cutting Edge of Telecommunications” and it was published in the Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal, Spring 2006
“Predictive Analytics: The New Intelligent Marketing” Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administrational Journal, Fall 2007
“The Business of Geographic Information Systems” with Dr. Charles Williams. Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal, Fall 2007.
“Building an Intranet in the Classroom Laboratory” Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal, Fall 2008
“Technology Integration in an Interactive Information System” with Dr. Charles Williams. Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal, Fall 2008
“EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH THE MIS CURRICULUM AT EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY” Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal., Fall 2009
“THE IMPACT OF VARIOUS FACTORS ON COURSE GRADES”. It was published in the Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal,
Fall 2009
“UNDER THE HOOD: THE USE OF AN ONLINE GRADE BOOK IN AN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM”. Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Journal, Fall 2010
Presentations:
“A Short Course in Computer Repair Maintenance and Upgrade: A First Aid Kit for Your Computer” Consortium for Computing In Small Colleges: St. Edwards University, Austin, TX Spring 2000
“The Use of Common Microsoft Software Programs to Make Inexpensive Products for your Classroom” Center for the Professional Development of Teachers - Reunion Inn, Dallas TX April 2002
“The View from the Right: Creativity in A left Brained Business Environment” International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Conference in Dallas, TX.
May 2004
“How Many Hot Dogs Will We Sell When the Tigers are Winning : A Predictive Experiment from the Fred Hales School of Business” presented at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Conference in Dallas, TX. May 2005
“IT Outsourcing” International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Conference in Dallas, TX. May 2005
“VoIP: The Cutting Edge of Telecommunications” International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in Dallas on May 4, 2006
“Predictive Analytics: The New Intelligent Marketing” International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in New Orleans on Oct 26, 2007.
“The Business of Geographic Information Systems” . International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in New Orleans on Oct 26, 2007.
“Building an Intranet in the Classroom Laboratory” International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in Memphis, TN Spring 2008
“Technology Integration in an Interactive Information System” . International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in Memphis, TN Spring 2008
“EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH THE MIS CURRICULUM AT EAST TEXAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY” International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in Memphis, TN Fall 2009.
“THE IMPACT OF VARIOUS FACTORS ON COURSE GRADES”. International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in Memphis, TN Fall 2009.
“UNDER THE HOOD: THE USE OF AN ONLINE GRADE BOOK IN AN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM”. International Academy of Business and Public Administration conference in New Orleans, LA Fall 2009.
Dissertation:
“The Use of Computer Assisted Instruction on the Mathematical Achievement of Developmental Students” East Texas State University, December 1989
Professional Associations:
Texas Computer Educator’s Association
International Academy of Business and Public Administration
Texas Cushman Motor Scooter Club
Cushman Club of America
GoldWing Road Riders Association
International Brotherhood of Motorcycle Campers Association
Dr. Bill Mills
bmills@etbu.edu
www.billmills.org