Scott Hunsinger, PhD
Associate Professor, CIS
Co-Director, Center for Applied Research on Emerging Technologies
- Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- B.S.B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
D. Scott Hunsinger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems in the Walker College of Business. Before joining ASU, Scott served as Dean of Academic Affairs and Information Technology (2001-2004), System Administrator (1996-2000), and Instructor (1996-2004) at NCCATT, an institution in the NC Community College System. Scott has also taught in the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte and has worked for Microsoft Corporation and SouthTrust Bank.
Scott has previously received several grants to develop IS courses ($88,400) and to create a portable laptop training lab ($14,985). He has also assisted in writing several multi-million dollar NSF and Microsoft grants through the Regional Information Technology Consortium based in Charlotte. Scott is currently serving as a reviewer for the International Journal on Computers, Systems, and Signals, International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing, Journal of Information Science and Technology, and for the ICIS, HICSS, ISECON, and San Diego International Systems conferences.
Recent Publications
Taylor, C. W., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2011). A Study of Student Use of Cloud Computing Applications Journal of Information Technology Management, (vol. XXII, issue 3, pp. 36-50).
Hunsinger, D. S., Smith, M. A., & Winter, S. J. (2011). A Framework of the Use of Certifications by Hiring Personnel in IT Hiring Decisions DATA BASE for Advances in Information Systems, (vol. 42, issue 1, pp. 9-28).
Hunsinger, D. S., & Fransen, S. B. (in press). Factors Influencing People to Use Linux Journal of Information Systems Applied Research.
Powell, W. E., Hunsinger, D. S., & Medlin, B. D. (2010). GENDER DIFFERENCES WITHIN THE OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY Journal of Information Technology Management, (vol. 21, issue 4, pp. 29-37).
Hunsinger, D. S., & Smith, M. A. (2010). IT Certification Use by Hiring Personnel Journal of Computer Information Systems, (vol. 50, issue 2, pp. 71-82).
Ward, M., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2010). SPYWARE: WHAT INFLUENCES COLLEGE STUDENTS TO USE ANTI-SPYWARE TOOLS Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, (vol. 3, issue 4, pp. 1-13).
Hunsinger, D. S., Land, J., & Chen, C.-H. (2010). Enhancing Students' Loyalty to the Information Systems Major International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, (vol. 6, issue 1, pp. 81-95).
Amoroso, D., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2009). MEASURING THE ACCEPTANCE OF INTERNET TECHNOLOGY BY CONSUMERS International Journal of E-Adoption, (vol. 1, issue 3, pp. 48-81).
Visentin, P., Hunsinger, D. S., & Medlin, B. D. (2009). IDENTITY THEFT RECOVERY: USING EQUITY THEORY TO EXPLORE THE NEED FOR VICTIM ADVOCACY Issues in Information Systems, (vol. X, issue 2, pp. 520-529).
Amoroso, D. L., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2009). Understanding Consumers' Acceptance of Online Purchasing Journal of Information Technology Management, (vol. XX, issue 1, pp. 15-41).
Amoroso, D. L., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2009). Analysis of the Factors that Influence Online Purchasing Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, (vol. 2, issue 1, pp. 1-16).
Hunsinger, D. S., Holt, A. E., & Knight, M. B. (2009). Factors Influencing Females Whether to Become Computer Information Systems Majors Information Systems Education Journal, (vol. 7, issue 1, pp. 1-20).
Hunsinger, D. S., & Smith, M. A. (2008). Factors that Influence Information Systems Undergraduates to Pursue IT Certification Journal of Information Technology Education, (vol. 7, pp. 255-273).
Hunsinger, D. S., Knight, M. B., & Russ, J. L. (2008). Influencing Students to Join their AITP Student Chapter Issues in Information Systems, (vol. IX, issue 1, pp. 112-120).
Knight, M. B., Pearson, J., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2008). The Role of Media Richness in Information Technology Supported Communication in Group Cohesion, Agreeability, and Performance Journal Of Organizational And End User Computing, (vol. 20, issue 4, pp. 23-44).
Saunders, M. L., & Hunsinger, D. S. (2008). Whether or Not to Major in CIS: The Influence of Guidance Counselors Information Systems Education Journal, (vol. 6, issue 49, pp. 1-9).
Selected Awards
Walker College of Business Teaching Award, 2010.
"Going the Extra Mile" Award, 2009 AITP National Collegiate Conference, Oklahoma City, Association of Information Technology Professionals, April 4, 2009.
Distinguished Student/Faculty Paper Award - top 5% of papers at ISECON conference, Information Systems Education Conference, November 8, 2008.
Best Faculty Advisor Award (for work with AITP) given by the Coordinating Council of Clubs at ASU, 2007-2008 University Club and Organization Awards, April 2008.
AITP Student Chapter Outstanding Performance Award (SCOPA) - our chapter was the only one in Region 18 (a five-state area with approximately 50 chapters) to receive this award, and one of fewer than ten nationwide, August 2008 & August 2009.
Most Memorable Professor Award, College of Business Honors Convocation, April 2007, 2008, & 2009.
Contact
Contact
Chair:
Dr. Dawn Medlin
Room 2103 Raley Hall
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: (828) 262-2411
Fax: (828) 262-6190
medlinbd@appstate.edu
Administrative Assistant:
Chelsie Eldreth
Room 2101 Raley Hall
Phone: (828) 262-2034
Fax: (828) 262-6190
eldrethcm@appstate.edu
Resources
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