Larry Beebe

Dr. Larry Beebe
Program Chair
Applied Management
beebel@franklin.edu

Dr. Larry Beebe currently serves as the Program Chair of Franklin's Applied Management Program, and is the former MBA Program Chair. Prior to joining Franklin Beebe served as Chair of the Doctoral Programs in Information and Technology at Walden University, where he also served as Academic Director at the Walden Institute. Before joining Walden Beebe also served as Chief Academic Officer at Webster University, Kennedy Space Region, Palm Bay Campus. In addition, he served as Chair of the MS in Computer Science, and the MA in Information Management Programs at Webster Graduate School of Business and Technology.

Beebe is Managing General Partner of a private consulting firm working with NASA, Harmon Medical Centers, and Diversified Network Services implementing programs to align business and technology strategy. He previously served as V.P. of Operations/Partner with Great Lakes Engineering. Beebe is an active member of PMI, the Academy of Management, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology, as well as a number of other professional organizations.

Beebe holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Science, M.B.A., B.S. in Quality Engineering, and a Diploma in Industrial Engineering. He is certified in Performance Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, Online Instruction, E-Commerce Business Models, Managers Guide to Financial Analysis, and Advanced Graduate Study in Management. Beebe developed and implemented the peer reviewed International Journal of Applied Management and Technology.

Beebe's research interests focus on the management of operations, processes, technology, quality, projects, teams, and change.

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Education

Ph.D.,	Nova Southeastern University, 1997, Information Systems
M.B.A.,	City University of Bellevue, Washington, 1989
B.S.,	Pacific Western University,1986, Quality Engineering
Diploma,	Granton Institute of Technology, 1985, Industrial Engineering

Professional Licenses and Certifications

2007	Lean Sigma Six Champion Training, Ohio State Partner [Moresteam]
2007	Performance Management Certificate, Executive Education, OSU
2005	E-Commerce Business Models- Professional Development, Harvard University
2000	Certified Online Instructor Program, Walden Institute
1989	Certificate, Advanced Graduate Study in Management, City University
1988	Managing People- Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Academic/Professional Experience

2006-Present	Franklin University, Program Chair, Applied Management
2007	Franklin University, Program Chair, MBA
2003-2006	Walden University, Director-Academic Residencies, School of Management
2002-2006	Information Technology Associates Group, Gap Analysis and Strategy Services, Principle Consultant ; Diversified Services Network, Engineering and technology [DSN]; Collection Services of America, Medical services and billing [CSA]; and Greater Orlando Airport Authority, Logistics and Engineering [GOAA]
2001-2006	Walden University, Chair, Information Systems and Technology Programs, School of Management; Ph.D., Operations Research, Engineering Management, Information Systems Management; MBA, Information Technology, and Project Management Majors; and B.S.B.A, and B.S. Information Systems
2000-2001	Webster University, Dean -Faculty Coordinator (Palm Bay Campus) Graduate School
2000-2001	Nova Southeastern University, Adjunct Faculty
1999-2000	Walden Institute, Academic Director
1993-2001	Webster University, Chair, Computer Information and Resource Management, and the Computer Science Program, Graduate School of Management and Technology
1996-2007	Brevard Community College, Advanced Technology Center, Visiting Professor
1996-1997	NASA, Business Consultant. Provide Re-engineering and Advanced Technical Training Seminars to NASA Managers. Participate in the strategic planning for advanced data analysis requirements. Develop strategies and models for data integrity, integration, connectivity, analysis and access. Evaluated and recommending 10-business intelligence software packages to accomplish Shuttle Process activity analysis.
1984-1996	Atlantic Computer Technology, General Manager, Information Systems Integrators. Strategic planning, staffing, training, new business generation, IS administration, project management, with profit accountability. Client services, Unix/Novell Network, AS/400, RS6000, T6000 system service.
1977-1984	Great Lakes Engineering, Operations Manager/Business Manager/Partner, (Quality, Inspection, and Test Engineers/Consultants). Responsibilities included complete P/L, new business development, as well as planning and leadership activities of 150+ engineers, technicians, and support staff engaged in as many as 50 client projects worldwide simultaneously.

Professional Development

	American Management Association Training, Finance
	American Management Association Training, BenchmarkingAmerican Management Association Training, ISO9000
	American Management Association Training, Project Management
	Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)
	IEEE Computer Society (IEEE)
	Computing Machinery (ACM)
	Technology in Education (ISTE)
	Association for Information Systems (AIS)
	Academy of Management (AOM)
	NCAT - National Center for Appropriate Technology
	American Society of Quality Control [ASQC]
	Project Management Institute [PMI]
	Association for Career and Technical Education [ACTE]

Research

	Developed and Implemented the International Journal of Applied Management and Technology [iJAMT] www. Ijamt.org
	Developed and Implemented, The International Journal of Applied Management and Technology [iJAMT] Conference www.amdsconference.com
	Strategic Management of Technology
	Computer Mediated Courseware
	IS and Management Curriculum Development
	IS and Management Best Practice
	Emerging Technologies and Risk Assessment
	Organizational Performance and Business Process Re-design
	Appropriate Technology Strategy
	Strategic Gap Analysis

Publications/Presentations

2006	Expert Systems Applications, Walden University
2006	Breadth, Depth and Application Analysis [KAMs]
2005	Dissertation Rubric Analysis, Walden University
2005	Scholarship Reconsidered, Boyer, Walden University
2005	A Strategy for Remaining Current in Your Field, Walden University
2004	Community of Practice Value Added- Literature Review, Walden University
2004	Knowledge Management Seminar, Walden University
2004	Management Fads, Walden University
2004	Problem Statement Analysis for Doctoral Students ,Walden University
2003	Strategic Information Systems, Walden University
2003	Models for Emerging Technology Assessment, Walden University
2003	Learning Theory for Faculty, Walden University
2002-2006	Editor: International Journal of Applied Management and Technology Wrote, an editorial column for each issue
2002-2006	International Journal of Applied Management and Technology. Created software for manuscript document submission.
2000	Re-engineering Implementation, Webster University
1998	Intermediate Use of the Internet for Graduate Students
1998	SCO UNIX Open Desktop Implementation, Webster University
1996	Local Area Network Technology, Webster University
1995	Network Management, Webster University
1993-1996	Brevard Technical Journal Regular Series Contributor [Topic- Emerging Technology Planning]
1992	Educators Technology Update, Webster University Regular contributor to IS World Online: Information systems scholars harnessing the Internet for the creation and dissemination of knowledge.

Community Service/Engagement

	Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals (ICCP)
	IEEE Computer Society (IEEE)
	Computing Machinery (ACM)
	Technology in Education (ISTE)
	Association for Information Systems (AIS)
	Academy of Management (AOM)
	NCAT - National Center for Appropriate Technology
	American Society of Quality Control [ASQC]
	Project Management Institute [PMI]
	Association for Career and Technical Education [ACTE]
	Background- NCA/SACS/ACE

Recognition

	Marquis Who's Who
	Who's Who in the World, 1994
	Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 1996