Jean Helen French, Ph.D. EDUCATION

Jean Helen French, Ph.D.
[email protected] • (843) 455-7373
EDUCATION
06/11
Nova Southeastern University
Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems
Honors: Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Research Area: Automatic Affective Video Indexing
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02/05
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance: Administration in
Information Security
12/00
University of Massachusetts / Boston
M.B.A.
Boston, MA
05/95
Boston College
B.S. Environmental Geosciences
Honors: Dean’s List / First Honors
Chestnut Hill, MA
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
01/07 - present
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
Associate Professor (Tenured)
(Prior to Associate Professor, also held the positions of Lecturer and
Assistant Professor)
Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Promoted to several teaching positions with increasing responsibilities.
Teach undergraduate courses and laboratories at all levels of the curriculum
including cross-listed graduate courses. Courses taught both face-to-face in a
computer laboratory and traditional classroom as well as via distance
learning. Advise students. Develop curriculum and new programs. Lead all
assessment and accreditation efforts including planning, data gathering,
analysis, and reporting. Manage all database access for data and web
courses on University servers. As lecturer, also served as lab administrator
for department.
Current responsibilities also include:
Chair – Departmental Promotion & Tenure Committee
Chair – CSIS Assessment Committee
Active Member – College of Science Assessment Committee
Co-Chair – University-Wide Assessment Committee
Voting Member – Information Systems Curriculum Committee
Voting Member – Information Technology Curriculum Committee
Jean H. French [2]
Voting Member – University Faculty Senate
Chair –Information Systems Hiring Committee (2013 - present)
Local Registrar - Consortium for Computer Sciences in Education –
Southeast (CCSC-SC)
Committee Member – Carolinas Women in Computing
Member – Grand Strand Women in Technology
Curriculum Development Committee - Master of Science in Information
Systems Technology –Big Data Analytics
08/01 to 12/06
Adjunct Faculty
University Academic Center (09/06 – 12/06)
Teach undergraduate first year experience courses to both science and
business majors.
Department of Management, Marketing, and Law (03/06 – 12/06)
Teach undergraduate management information systems courses to business
and computer science majors.
Department of Computer Science (09/01 – 12/06)
Teach undergraduate computer-based service courses in business
applications and web development.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
10/02 to 12/06
06/01 to 09/01
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
Web Manager, Web Applications Manager & WebCT Administrator, Web
Programmer
Information Technology Services Department
Promoted to several positions with increasing responsibilities. Manage all
aspects of university website. Design and maintain university webpages and
Intranet applications. Create new and inventive projects to keep the
university’s webpages competitive. Manage user access to MySQL
databases. Train and supervise web programming staff. Coordinate redesign
efforts and 508 compliance requirements and security enhancements.
Create and maintain database-driven, dynamic webpages using PHP and
MySQL. Maintain Intranet applications using Cold Fusion. Manage the
university’s WebCT course application including upgrades, user access,
course creation and training for faculty and students.
Information Resource Consultant
Information Technology Services Department
Provide technical support (systems, hardware, software, and networking) for
academic unit. Maintain UNIX and Windows servers.
Jean H. French [3]
10/00 to 05/01
06/96 to 10/00
Massachusetts Port Authority
Boston, MA
Project Manager
Environmental Management Department
Oversee the planning and implementation of transforming current
environmental projects/filings into automated computer processes. Manage
compliance-based environmental projects for all areas (including three
airports and several port properties). Manage all storm water related
projects and coordinate with tenants, contractors, and company personnel.
Work with members of the community to foster positive relationships
between the company and communities impacted by company operations.
Provide training for employees on environmental and safety regulations.
Assistant Property Manager, Budget & Project Coordinator
Property & Asset Management Department
Promoted to several positions with increasing responsibilities. Manage
operations of the facility including financial, computer, equipment, special
projects and building operations. Supervise personnel. Oversee the multimillion dollar capital, operating, revenue and equipment budgets for three
departments. Oversee and manage projects and events including
implementing new computer systems and solutions, budgeting and training.
Serve as technology coordinator. Provide training for technology projects.
PUBLICATIONS
2015
E-Assess: A Web-Based Tool for Coordinating and Managing Program
Assessment
Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '15)
March 4 – March 7, 2015 / Kansas City, MO
[Publication & Poster: International Conference]
French, J., Larkins, D. B. (2015). E-Assess: A Web-Based Tool for Coordinating
and Managing Program Assessment (abstract only).
2014
Introducing Living Labs to Innovate Software Engineering in CS Education
Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges and to be presented at the 28th
Annual Consortium of Computing Sciences in Colleges Southeastern
Conference (CCSC-SE)
November 7 – 8, 2014 / Charleston, SC
[Publication: Regional Conference Presentation / Journal Publication]
French, J. (2014). Introducing living labs to innovate software engineering.
Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges, 30(2), 240-246.
Jean H. French [4]
Implementing a Living Lab Approach to Foster Innovation in an Advanced
Software Engineering Course
Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '14)
March 5, 2014 – March 8, 2014 / Atlanta, GA
[Publication & Poster: International Conference]
French, J. (2014). Implementing a living lab approach to foster innovation in
an advanced software engineering course (abstract only). In Proceedings of
the 45th ACM technical symposium on Computer science education (SIGCSE
'14). ACM, New York, NY, USA, 714-714. DOI=10.1145/2538862.2544311
http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/2538862.2544311
2013
Exploiting Sound Latency Using Low-Level Affective Video Features in
Amateur Video Features
Association for Computer Machinery Southeast Conference (ACM-SE 2013)
April 4 – 6, 2013 / Savannah, GA
[Publication: Regional Conference]
French, J. (2013). Exploiting sound latency using low-level affective video
features in amateur video. In Proceedings of the 51st Annual Southeast
Regional C (ACM-SE ’13). ACM, New York, NY, USA.
A Living Lab Approach for Collaboration and Innovative Thinking in the CS
Curriculum
Association for Computer Machinery Southeast Conference (ACM-SE 2013):
April 4 – 6, 2013 / Savannah, GA
[Publication & Poster: Regional Conference]
French, J., Cox, C., & Murphy, M. (2013). A living lab approach for
collaboration and innovative thinking in the CS curriculum. In Proceedings of
the 51st Annual Southeast Regional C (ACM-SE ’13). ACM, New York, NY,
USA.
2012
Evaluating a Communication-Intensive Core Course in the CS Curriculum
Published in the Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges and presented at
the 26th Annual Consortium of Computing Sciences in Colleges Southeastern
Conference (CCSC-SE)
[Publication: Regional Conference Presentation / Journal Publication]
November 2 – 3, 2012 / Marietta, GA
French, J. (2012). Evaluating a communication-intensive core course in the
CS curriculum. Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges, 28(2), 197-209.
Jean H. French [5]
The Identification of Slapstick Comedy Using Automatic Affective Video
Indexing Techniques
Association for Computer Machinery Southeast Conference (ACM-SE 2012)
March 29 – 31, 2012 / Tuscaloosa, AL
[Publication & Poster: Regional Conference]
French, J. (2012). The identification of slapstick comedy using automatic
affective video indexing techniques. In Proceedings of the 50th Annual
Southeast Regional Conference (ACM-SE '12). ACM, New York, NY, USA, 353354. DOI=10.1145/2184512.2184601
http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/2184512.2184601
Automatic Affective Video Indexing: Sound Energy and Object Correlation
Discovery
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Southeast Conference (IEEE
SoutheastCon 2012)
March 15 – 18, 2012 / Orlando, FL
[Publication: Regional Conference]
French, J. (2012). Automatic affective video indexing: Sound energy and
object correlation discovery. In Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE Southeast
Conference (2012 Southeastcon). IEEE, 1-6. DOI
=10.1109/SECon.2012.6196925
Implementing a Communication-intensive Core Course in a CS Curriculum: A
survey of Methods
Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '12)
February 29 – March 3, 2012 / Raleigh, NC
[Publication & Poster: International Conference]
French, J. (2012). Implementing a communication-intensive core course in a
CS curriculum: A survey of methods (abstract only). In Proceedings of the
43rd ACM technical symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '12).
ACM, New York, NY, USA, 672-672. DOI=10.1145/2157136.2157398
http://doi.acm.org.login.library.coastal.edu:2048/10.1145/2157136.2157398
2011
Assessment Strategies: Coordinating Assessment for Multiple Accrediting
Bodies
Southeastern Chapter of the Institute for Operations Research and the
Management Sciences (SeInforms 2011): October 6 – 7, 2011 / Myrtle
Beach, SC
[Publication: Regional Conference]
French, J. (2011). Assessment Strategies: Coordinating Assessment for
Multiple Accrediting Bodies. In Proceedings of the 47th Annual Southeastern
Chapter of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management
Sciences (SeINFORMS 2011), 78-83.
Jean H. French [6]
Exploring Self-Directed Study via Programming Boot Camps
Association for Computer Machinery Southeast Conference (ACM-SE 2011)
March 24 – 26, 2011 / Kennesaw, GA
[Publication & Poster: Regional Conference]
French, J. (2011). Exploring self-directed study via programming boot camps.
In Proceedings of the 49th Annual Southeast Regional Conference (ACM-SE
'11). ACM, New York, NY, USA, 324-325. DOI=10.1145/2016039.2016129 )
2008
Featured in / contributed to Women in Media Careers: Success Despite the
Odds by L. Bollinger and C. O'Neill
University Press of America / August 22, 2008
[Publication: Article contribution to published book (did not author book)]
Bollinger, L. & O'Neill, C. (2008). Women in media careers: Success despite
the odds. University Press of America, Lanham, MD, p. 138.
2007
Beyond the Tablet PC: Using the Tablet PC in a Collaborative Learning
Environment
Published in the Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges and presented at
the 21st Annual Consortium of Computing Sciences in Colleges Southeastern
Conference (CCSC-SE)
November 9 – 10, 2007 / Conway, SC
[Publication: Regional Conference Presentation / Journal Publication]
French, J. (2007). Beyond the tablet PC: Using the tablet PC in a collaborative
learning environment. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 23(2), 8489.
Keeping the Competitive Edge: Securing Knowledge Management Systems
Computer Security Conference ‘07
April12 – 13, 2007 / Conway, SC
[Publication: Local Conference]
French, J. (2007). Keeping the competitive edge: Securing knowledge
management systems. In Proceedings of the First Annual Computer Security
Conference.
2005
Alternative Video in Distance Learning Environments
Published in the Journal of Computer Sciences in Colleges and presented at
the 19th Annual Consortium of Computing Sciences in Colleges Southeastern
Conference (CCSC-SE)
November 11 – 12, 2005 / Hickory, NC
[Publication: Regional Conference Presentation / Journal Publication]
French, J. (2005). Alternative video in distance learning environments.
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 21(2), 288-294.
Jean H. French [7]
POSTERS
2015
[ACCEPTED] E-Assess: A Web-Based Tool for Coordinating and Managing
Program Assessment
Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '15)
March 4 – March 7, 2015 / Kansas City, MO
[Publication & Poster: International Conference]
French, J., Larkins, D. B. (2015). E-Assess: A Web-Based Tool for Coordinating
and Managing Program Assessment (abstract only).
Cross-listed in Publications
2014
Implementing a Living Lab Approach to Foster Innovation in an Advanced
Software Engineering Course
Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '14)
March 5, 2014 – March 8, 2014 / Atlanta, GA
[Publication & Poster: International Conference]
Cross-listed in Publications
2012
The Identification of Slapstick Comedy Using Automatic Affective Video
Indexing Techniques
Association for Computer Machinery Southeast Conference (ACM-SE 2012)
March 29 – 31, 2012 / Tuscaloosa, AL
[Publication & Poster: Regional Conference]
Cross-listed in Publications
Implementing a Communication-intensive Core Course in a CS Curriculum: A
survey of Methods
Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '12)
February 29 – March 3, 2012 / Raleigh, NC
[Publication & Poster: International Conference]
Cross-listed in Publications
Automatic Affective Video Indexing: Identification of Slapstick Comedy
Using Low-level Video Characteristics
Doctoral Poster Session: Graduate School of Computer and Information
Sciences, Nova Southeastern University
January 2012 / Fort Lauderdale, FL
[Poster & Invited Speaker: Institutional Presentation]
French, J. (2012). Automatic affective video indexing: Identification of
slapstick comedy using low-level video characteristics. Doctoral Poster
Session. GSCIS Department, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale,
FL. Invited Speaker. Available from
http://www.scis.nova.edu/research/posters.html
Jean H. French [8]
2011
Exploring Self-Directed Study via Programming Boot Camps
Association for Computer Machinery Southeast Conference (ACM-SE 2011)
March 24 – 26, 2011 / Kennesaw, GA
[Publication & Poster: Regional Conference] - Cross-listed in Publications
2010
Fidget Toys in the Classroom: Refocusing Attention
A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL Commons
2010)
March 10 – 12, 2010 / Statesboro, GA
[Poster: International Conference]
Slater, D. & French, J. (2010). Fidget toys in the classroom: Refocusing
attention. In Proceedings of the 2010 Conference for the Scholarship of
Teaching and Learning. Available from
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/conference/proceedings/2010/i
ndex.htm
PRESENTATIONS / INVITED TALKS
2012
Round Table Discussion & Presentation: Completing the Dissertation
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Nova Southeastern
University
August 24, 2012 / Ft. Lauderdale FL
[Invited Speaker: Co-presenter) | Institutional]
e-Assess: An Online Assessment Coordination Tool Class Project
Accrediting Board for Engineering Technology (ABET) Symposium 2012: April
19 – 21, 2012
St. Louis, MO
[Invited Speaker: Accompanied by two students | International Conference]
French, J. (2012). e-Assess: An online assessment coordination tool class
project. ABET Symposium 2012, St. Louis. Invited Speaker. Unpublished
Conference Proceedings. Available from
http://www.abet.org/uploadedFiles/Events/Symposium/ABET-SymposiumProgram.pdf
2010
Facebook as a Learning Management Tool
Internet Librarian 2010 (National): October 25 – 27, 2010 / Monterey, CA
[Presentation: International Conference]
Fernekes, B. & French, J. (2010). Facebook as a learning management tool.
Internet Librarian 2010, Monterey. Available from
http://www.infotoday.com/il2010/presentations.asp
Jean H. French [9]
Fidget Toys in the Classroom: Refocusing Attention
A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL Commons
2010)
March 10 – 12, 2010 / Statesboro, GA
[Presentation: International Conference]
Slater, D. & French, J. (2010). Fidget toys in the classroom: Refocusing
attention. In Proceedings of the 2010 Conference for the Scholarship of
Teaching and Learning. Available from
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/conference/proceedings/2010/i
ndex.htm
Using Facebook as a Course Management Tool
A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL Commons
2010)
March 10 – 12, 2010 / Statesboro, GA
[Presentation: International Conference]
French, J. (2010). Using Facebook as a course management tool. In
Proceedings of the 2010 Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning. Available from
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/conference/proceedings/2010/i
ndex.htm
2009
Written Communication and the Spoon-fed Generation
A Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning – On the Subject
(TEC 2009)
April 22 – 24, 2009, Conway, SC
[Presentation: Local Conference]
French, J. (2009, April). Written communication and the spoon-fed
generation. Presentation at the 2009 Teaching Excellence and Learning
Conference in conjunction with the Second Annual SoTL Conference – On the
Subject, Conway, SC. (Unpublished Proceedings).
2008
Fidget Toys in the Classroom: Can Anything Compete with the Laptop?
A Conference for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL 2008) – On
the Subject
March 26 – 28, 2008 / Myrtle Beach, SC
[Presentation: International Conference]
French, J. (2008, March). Fidget toys in the classroom: Can anything
compete with the laptop? Presentation at the 2008 Scholarship of Teaching
and Learning Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC. (Unpublished Proceedings).
Jean H. French [10]
Mind Games: The Impact of Optical Illusions in the 21st Century
2008 Celebration of Inquiry: February 13 – 15, 2008 / Conway, SC
[Presentation: Local Conference]
French, J. (2008, February). Knowledge management: Spreading knowledge
across the globe. Presentation at the 2007 Celebration of Inquiry
Conference, Conway, SC. (Unpublished Proceedings).
2007
Knowledge Management: Spreading Knowledge across the Globe
2007 Celebration of Inquiry: February 14 – 16, 2007 / Conway, SC
[Presentation: Local Conference]
French, J. (2007, February). Knowledge Management: Spreading Knowledge
across the Globe. Presentation at the 2007 Celebration of Inquiry
Conference, Conway, SC. (Unpublished Proceedings).
2005
Distance Learning: Does Place of Instruction Matter?
2005 Celebration of Inquiry: February 16 – 18, 2005 / Conway, SC
[Panel Discussion: Local Conference]
Braillier, S., Webb, S., Palm, L., Gilbert, R., Shinaberger, J., Ennis (French), J.,
& Livingston, J. (2005, February). Distance learning: Does place of instruction
matter? Panel discussion at the 2005 Celebration of Inquiry Conference,
Conway, SC. (Unpublished Proceedings).
Our Website: My How We’ve Grown!
2005 Celebration of Inquiry: February 16 – 18, 2005 / Conway, SC
[Presentation: Local Conference]
Ennis (French) , J. (2005, February). Our website: My how we’ve grown!
Presentation at the 2005 Celebration of Inquiry Conference, Conway, SC.
(Unpublished Proceedings).
2004
Ethically Gray Areas in Corporate Accounting: Survey Results and
Interpretations
2004 Celebration of Inquiry: February 11 – 13, 2004 / Conway, SC
[Presentation: Local Conference]
McCollough, C., Martin, B., Quinby, E., Serrano, D., Timmons, G., Henderson,
L., Mortimer, J., Schneider, P., & Ennis (French), J. (2004, February).
Ethically gray areas in corporate accounting: Survey Results and
Interpretation. Presentation at the 2004 Celebration of Inquiry, Conway, SC.
(Unpublished Proceedings).
Jean H. French [11]
GRANTS / FUNDED ACTIVITIES
2015
NSF TUES Performamatics Workshop on Computational Thinking through
Computing and Music
January 2015
[External – Amount TBA] - Awarded
[Primary Investigator]
Sponsorship was awarded to fully fund travel and attendance to the January
2015 NSF TUES Performamatics Workshop on Computational Thinking
through Computing and Music at the University of Massachusetts / Lowell
2014
Technology Fund Competitive Funding
[Internal - $7, 300] - Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Mini-Multimedia Computing Laboratory
COOL Grant (MS in Information Systems Technology)
[Internal - $31,500] – Awarded
[Kumar, S., Cox, C., French, J., Murphy, M., Kilroy, R.]
Incentive Grant from Coastal Office of Online Learning for developing M.S. in
Information Systems Technology. Competitive grant which provides course
development and training stipends for faculty.
Teradata University Network
Partners Conference & Expo 2014 Faculty Scholarship Award
October 2014
[External - $2,295] - Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Sponsorship was awarded to fully fund travel and attendance to the 2014
Teradata University Network Partners Conference & Expo.
Computing in the Arts Workshop
May 2014
[External ~1000] – Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Sponsorship was awarded to fully fund travel and attendance to the
Computing in the Arts Workshop at Wake Forest University, Department of
Computer Science
Jean H. French [12]
National Center for Women & Information Technology 2014 Summit
May 2014
[External - $1,080] - Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Sponsorship was awarded to fully fund travel and attendance to the 2014
National Center for Women & Information Technology 2014 Summit as an
Academic Alliance attendee.
2013
Assessment Grant
[Internal - $6,300] - Awarded
[Primary Investigator | Co-Investigators: Crystal Cox, Ph.D. & Michael
Murphy, Ph.D.]
Implementation of E-Assess, an Electronic Assessment Scheduling and Data
Collection Tool
CRW-W Sponsorship
[External - $900] – Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Sponsorship was awarded to attend the CRA-W Managing the Academic
Career for Women Faculty in Undergraduate Computing Programs
Workshop. The host of the workshop is the Computing Research Association
Committee on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W). The
sponsorship is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Professional Activities Mini Grant
[Internal - $500] - Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Attend SIGCSE 2013 as part of the CRW-W Scholarship (covered remaining
costs)
2012
Professional Activities Mini Grant
[Internal - $500] - Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Presentation of: Evaluating a Communication-Intensive Core Course in the CS
Curriculum
2011
Professional Activities Mini Grant
[Internal - $750] - Awarded
[Sole Investigator]
Presentation of the following:
(1) The Identification of Slapstick Comedy Using Automatic Affective Video
Indexing Techniques (2) Automatic Affective Video Indexing: Sound Energy
and Object Correlation Discovery (3) Implementing a Communicationintensive Core Course in a CS Curriculum: A survey of Methods
Jean H. French [13]
2008
Technology Fund Grant
[Internal - $30,000] - Awarded
[Primary Investigator | Co-Investigators: Tayfun Karendiz & Crystal (Cox)
Edge]
High Performance Computing Laboratory
COURSES DEVELOPED / TAUGHT
The following is a list of courses taught. Level of course development is indicated by the key
below:
a
Indicates developed new course
completed a major course redesign to support curriculum changes
Indicates taught as a new prep, requiring development of course material
b Indicates
c
Undergraduate / Graduate - Coastal Carolina University
CBAD 393 c
Management Information Systems
A study of the use of information systems in business, emphasis is on the
identification of practical, managerial, and ethical dilemmas related to the
development, implementation, and use of information systems.
CSCI 101 b, c
Introduction to the Internet and World-Wide Web.
This course will provide an introduction to the Internet and the World-Wide
Web. Topics include the Internet interface, Web 2.0, basics of networking,
introduction to HTML and Web page development, locating information on the
WWW, social networking, privacy and digital security.
CSCI 105 b, c
Introduction to Computer Applications
A survey course that includes an emphasis on scientific data research,
presentation, organization and analysis through web development,
presentation software, and spreadsheets.
CSCI 110 b, c
Enterprise Business Applications
A survey course designed for Business or Computer Science majors. The course
focuses on business applications involving beginning and intermediate
spreadsheets and presentation software.
Jean H. French [14]
CSCI 120 a, c
Introduction to Web Page Applications.
This course is an introductory course in web design that provides a technical
foundation for communicating ideas across the Internet. Topics include the
utilization of graphic editing and web development software, coding in XHTML,
simple graphics editing, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript, XML, RSS feeds and
content management systems.
CSCI 130 a, c
Introduction to Computer Science
Designed as a communication intensive introduction to Computer Science;
provides a comprehensive overview of the field of Computer Science in areas
such as machine architecture, data storage, data manipulation, operating
systems, algorithms, programming languages, data structures, database
structures, computational complexity, and artificial intelligence; includes a
brief introduction to programming. Students will demonstrate mastery of the
course materials through both written and oral assignments appropriate to a
Communication Intensive course. (Communication Intensive Core Course)
CSCI 130L a, c Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory
Laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the CSCI 130
lecture.
CSCI 140 c
Introduction to Algorithmic Design I
An introduction to problem solving and algorithmic design methodology using
a high-level programming language. Topics include problem solving
techniques; subprograms and modularity; fundamental data types and
structures; flow of control statements; and file input/output. Three lecture
hours per week.
CSCI 140L c
Introduction to Algorithmic Design I Laboratory
Laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture.
CSCI 150L c
Introduction to Algorithmic Design II Laboratory
Laboratory demonstrates the topics and principles presented in the lecture.
CSCI 203 b, c
Introduction to Web Application Development
A thorough introduction to development and deployment of web-based
applications. Topics include middleware programming concepts, client server
architecture, and database access. Students will write a number of web
applications.
Jean H. French [15]
CSCI 225 a, c
Introduction to Relational Database and SQL
This course will provide an introduction to relational database concepts and
the design of relational databases. It will also provide a thorough introduction
to SQL, the Structured Query Language, used to extract data from relational
databases.
CSCI 330 b. c
Systems Analysis & Software Engineering
A thorough introduction to requirements management, and best practices in
eliciting, documenting, and verifying requirements for programming systems.
Topics include writing effective use cases, constructing UML-compliant models
(including class, state, and activity diagrams), specification of user interface
and data layers, testing, and integration.
CSCI 375 a
Introduction to Multimedia Applications
Concepts of multimedia applications are introduced with a focus on
multimedia representation, processing, storage, and implementation. Topic
areas include audio, image, video, animation, compression technologies, and
standards. Tools and techniques for appropriate design and implementation of
multimedia applications will be explored.
CSCI 409 c
Advanced Web Application Development
Advanced topics in the development and deployment of web-based
applications. Topics include advanced middleware programming concepts and
development of dynamic websites. Students will write a full-scale web
application as their final project.
CSCI 418Q c
Financial Technology
This course will provide an introduction to financial concepts and algorithms.
Students will develop online applications to gather real-time data and use
financial algorithms for pricing and monitoring of financial products.
CSCI 425 c
Database Systems Design
An exploration of advanced database topics will be covered. Topics may
include the efficiency of advanced queries, indexing structures, database and
SQL optimizations, backup and recovery, NoSQL and big data concepts.
CSCI 475 a
Decision Support Systems
A study of decision support systems. Topics include computerized decision
support and business intelligence systems, modeling, and methodologies.
Course will cover data and web mining concepts, knowledge management
technologies, collaboration techniques, and intelligent systems.
Jean H. French [16]
CSCI 490 b, c
Software Engineering II
This course is a continuation of the software engineering design principles
introduced in Computer Science 330. Topics include project requirements,
design specifications, testing, project management and group dynamics.
Student will design, code, test and implement an information system as part of
a team project.
CSCI 495 c
Information Systems Capstone Course and Project
This senior capstone course integrates and synthesizes the material covered in
the field of Information Systems, including Systems Analysis, Project
Management, System Development and Deployment, and Security. Students
will develop a practical solution to an information systems problem.
Presentation will be both oral and written. Lecture topics may vary from
semester to semester.
c
Financial Technology
Course will provide an introduction to financial concepts of equities, bonds,
derivatives, the associated algorithms, and programming deployment of these
algorithms. Students will develop real-time online financial modeling
applications to deploy financial web-based systems, and conduct research into
topics in financial engineering.
CSCI 518
CSCI 575 c
Decision Support Systems
A study of decision support systems. Topics include computerized decision
support and business intelligence systems, modeling and methodologies.
Course will cover data and web mining concepts, knowledge management
technologies, collaboration techniques, and intelligent systems. Course
includes a research-based focus to explore current advances in the field.
UNIV 110 c
First Year Experience
Designed to enhance the satisfaction and success of first year students. The
course focuses on developing critical and creative thinking, information literacy
skills, improving written and oral communication skills, setting personal and
academic goals, developing structured and consistent study habits, practicing
effective time management, and becoming contributing members of the
Coastal community. This course is a graduation requirement.
Jean H. French [17]
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT / SUPPORT ACTIVITIES
Degree Program Development
Degree program development focuses on creating a new Information
Systems undergraduate program, a new Information Technology program,
and a minor in Web Application Development. Current work includes a new
master of science focusing on security. Tasks include researching other
programs of study, targeting curriculum changes, meeting accreditation
standards, and filing required paperwork.
Course Development
Course development varies from redesigning existing courses to creating new
courses. Course development includes evaluating the current curriculum
needs, planning, and implementing changes. Oversee textbook review and
selection process. Course development includes creating new administrative
documentation, schedules, tutorials, lectures, and textbook selections where
necessary.
Multimedia Mini-Lab
Develop request for grant technology funding to create a Multimedia MiniLab. Lab includes multimedia software, Leap Motion, and Microsoft Kinect
for PC equipment. Mini-lab is available for out-of-classroom practice and
tutoring.
High Performance Computer Laboratory
Develop request for grant funding to upgrade the High Performance
Laboratory for compliance with Massive Software. Other tasks include
equipment research and pricing, justification documentation development,
and the filing of appropriate paperwork.
Physical Action Labs
Develop a series of hands-on “Physical Action Labs” related to various topics
in computer science and/or information systems. Tasks include
brainstorming ideas, researching equipment needs and costs, designing inclass activities, assessment of knowledge, and follow-up surveys. Action labs
include such topics as RFID, PC Building, Google, and UNIX.
Jean H. French [18]
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2014
Teradata University Network 2014 Partners Conference & Expo
Attend conference and “Big Analytics Workshop.” Granted external funding
(scholarship) to attend.
Computing in the Arts Workshop
Attended career-building workshop in conjunction with the 44th ACM
technical symposium on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE '13). Granted
external funding (scholarship) to attend.
National Center for Women & Information Technology 2014 Summit
Attended the National Center for Women & Information Technology 2014
Summit as an Academic Alliance attendee.
2013
CRA-W Managing the Academic Career for Women Faculty in
Undergraduate Computing Programs Workshop
Attended a curriculum-building workshop in incorporating computing to
create visual and audio art. The focus was on creating interdisciplinary areas
of study that cross the humanities and computing fields. Granted external
funding (scholarship) to attend.
2012
CCU Moodle Pilot Group
Taught classes using Moodle as part of a pilot group in preparation for
university-wide adoption. Attended preliminary training sessions and
provided feedback.
2011
Coastal Carolina University Grant Writing Workshop
Attend a workshop on grant writing, February 14, 2011
Techno Computer Security Conference
Attend the 2011 Techno Security Conference, June 3 – 6, 2011
2010
MIR 2010
Attend the 2010 ACM International Conference on Multimedia Retrieval,
March 29 – 31, 2011
CCU Blackboard Learn Pilot Group
Taught classes using Blackboard Learn as part of a pilot group in preparation
for university-wide adoption. Attended preliminary training sessions and
provided feedback.
Jean H. French [19]
2008
ABET IDEAL Scholar Certificate
Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Institute for the Development of Excellence in Assessment Leadership
2007
Second Life Faculty Training
Coastal Carolina University T.E.A.L. Center
2004
PHP Training: PHP Certification Preparatory Course
Zend Technologies Ltd.
SERVICE
Field of Computer Sciences / Information Systems
2013 – Present
Carolinas Women in Computing Conference Committee
Web & Social Media Manager
2012 – Present
Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Southeastern Conference
Committee
Local Registrar
2011
INFORMS SE 2011
Paper reviewer for the Educational Practice Track
Coastal Carolina University
2014 - Present
(Departmental) Search Committee Chair
Serve as chair of search committee to hire a new assistant professor in the
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.
(University) University-Wide Assessment Committee Co-Chair
Co-chair university committee on assessment. Serve as next chair (August
2015 appointment)
2013 – Present
(University) Southeastern Society for Eighteenth Century Studies
[Department of English]
Serve as Web master. Program and manage e-commerce / registration site.
2012 – Present
(University) Faculty Senate
Serve as a voting member of the Faculty Senate representing the Department
of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Jean H. French [20]
2008 – Present
(Departmental) Departmental Assessment Committee Chair
Serve as Assessment Committee Chair. Manage and oversee department
assessment requirements. Includes overseeing ABET accreditation
requirements for two degrees.
2007 – 2013
(University) Department of English Waccamaw Journal [Online Publication]
Design and develop the English Department’s Waccamaw Journal. Work
includes dynamic site population and multi-user administrative interface.
Includes training and support.
2012 – 2013
(Departmental) Search Committee Chair
Serve as chair of search committee to hire a new assistant professor in the
Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.
2010
(University) Housing Appeals Board
Review, discuss, and vote on housing appeals of CCU students.
2008 – 2010
(College) College of Science Web support
Provide back-end support for the college website.
2007 – 2010
(Departmental) Department of Computer Science & Information Systems
Web support
Provide back-end support for the department website.
2007
(University) Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Faculty Manual Website
Design, develop and maintain the Ad Hoc Faculty Senate Manual Committee
website.
2007
(Departmental) Coastal Carolina University / Department of Computer
Science ABET Accreditation Preparation
Accreditation duties include survey preparation, training reviews, and partial
self-study preparation. Coordinate ongoing assessment needs with the
department Chair. Also maintain associated website using dynamic content
and multi-user interface. Provide training for new accreditation team
members.
2007
(Departmental) 2007 CCSC Southeastern Conference
Co-manage the student programming contest. Includes planning, computer
lab configuration, managing student volunteers, attend and supervise
mealtimes, and provide technical support.
2006
(University) Art History Department Ashes2Art Website Consultation
Advise the programming of the Ashes2Art website.
Jean H. French [21]
Community
2014 – Present
Grand Strand Technology Council
Grand Strand Women in Technology Initiative
2014 – Present
River Oaks Elementary School
Makers Club, PTO Member; Classroom volunteer
2007 – Present
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Web support. Previously provided support for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic High School and St. Andrew Catholic School
http://www.standrewcatholicchurch.org/
TEXTBOOK REVIEWS
2014
Digital Media Primer: Digital Audio, Video, Imagine and Multimedia
Programming
Pearson
Yue-Ling Wong
2008
Exploring Microsoft Office 2007 Volume 2
Exploring Series [Excel Chapters], Prentice Hall
Robert T. Grauer, Michelle Hulett, Cynthia Krebs, Maurie Lockley, and Judy
Scheeren
2008
Microsoft 2007 inBusiness
Comprehensive [Excel Chapters], Prentice Hall
Joseph Manzo, Dee Piziak, and Christine J. Rhoads
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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ACM – Association for Computing Machinery
ACM-W – Association for Computing Machinery Women
CWIC – Carolinas Women in Computing (Committee Member – Web / Publicity)
CCSC – The Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (Committee Member - Local
Registrar)
SIGCSE – ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education