Rachel E. Hinton

E-mail hintonre@mail.sunybroome.edu
Home Page http://bingnfs1.cc.binghamton.edu/~rhinton/

Last Updated 21-April-2015

Employment

1989-Present		Broome Community College (State University of New York)	Binghamton, New York
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for advanced course in Spreadsheets (CST 158). Content focused on analyzing data and developing applications using Data Tables, PivotTables, and PivotCharts. The course also included working with multiple spreadsheets, connecting to external data sources, and integrating other Windows programs. Students were also taught to program spreadsheets using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). A capstone final project applying all concepts and skills was required to complete the course. Course has been taught completely online using WebCT, a learning management system (LMS) to enable real world interaction via email, chat, and discussion boards. It was ported over to our current LMS, Angel.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory computer applications courses for Liberal Arts (CST 105), Technical (CST 106), Business (CST 107), and Computer Studies (CST 119) majors. Content included hardware, communications, history, ethics, and common applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation managers, Visual Basic for Applications). Coordinated transition from Windows 3.x to Windows 95 for CST 105, which also included the consolidation of CST 105 and CST 107 into the currently offered CST 105. Developed and taught CST 119 completely online first in WebCT and currently in Angel. Served as coordinator for CST 105 (1998-2006), CST 106 (1998-2012), and CST 119 (2009-2014). Mentored and evaluated first instructor to teach CST 105 and then CST 119 as part of our Fast Forward program which allows high school students to take our courses for college credit. Provided documentation for CST 106 to support ABET Accreditation of Civil and Mechanical Technology Programs.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory course in Visual Basic programming for computer majors (CST 216). Content included an introduction to developing user interfaces using forms and form controls and standard programming concepts (variables, calculations, if statements, loops). The course also included Sub and Function Procedures, working with array structures and using text files. The course was supplemented by Angel.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory course in Visual Basic programming for Technology students (CST 123). Content included an introduction to developing user interfaces using forms and form controls and standard programming concepts (variables, calculations, if statements, loops). The course also included Sub and Function Procedures and working with array structures.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory course in Web Java programming (CST 120). Content included an introduction to JavaScript, standard programming concepts (variables, calculations, if statements, loops), events, graphics, arrays, and animation. An open Web site was used to supplement this course to provide a more “real-world” experience.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for advanced course in Systems Analysis (CST 200). Content included project management skills, team building, meeting strategies, the systems development life cycle, and both traditional and object-oriented design techniques. Student work was done in teams and followed a case study to develop a preliminary system using the Visible Analyst CASE Tool and Microsoft Access. The course was supplemented by WebCT and then taught completely online. It was ported over to Angel.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for advanced course in Database Design (CST 213). Content included the relational model, Structured Query Language (SQL), normalization, design methodology, and administration. Course has been taught completely online using WebCT. It was ported over to Angel.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory short course (1 cr) in the Internet and World Wide Web (CST 135). Content included networking concepts, email strategies, search strategies, ethics, and basic Web Page construction using standard HTML 3.0 tags with an emphasis on screen design principles. Students built a small Web site as a final project.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory short course (1 cr) in Computer Maintenance (CST 136). Content included hardware/software installation and specifications, hard disk management emphasizing backups/restores, and troubleshooting hardware/software problems.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for introductory short course (1 cr) in Multimedia (CST 137). Content included selecting hardware/software for multimedia systems, commercial/educational uses, and creating multimedia presentations with an emphasis on screen design principles. Students created a short presentation that included recording and synchronizing audio as a final project.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for program design (CST 117) and introductory Pascal programming (CST 132) courses focusing on building problem solving and teamwork skills.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for senior level Computer Center Operations course (CST 214) focusing on current practices through the use of laboratory simulations and field trips to actual computer centers.
	Served as student advisor including performing transcript analyses and determining waiver courses enabling students to graduate with substitute courses.
	Developed online office hour utilizing a Web site that supports webcam/audio for participants and provides an interactive whiteboard, ability to view files and Web sites, and share desktop. Students’ status can be elevated to allow feature usage enabling a truly interactive session as if they were actually in my office. Students without requisite equipment can still communicate via chat feature.
	Served on Computer Science Information Systems Program Review committee. Served as liaison to the Binghamton University external review team. Assisted committee chair with document research including updating some forms for institutional use.
	Served on various campus-wide committees concerned with both computer and non-computer related themes. Most recently served as Chair of Curriculum Committee (2010-2012, 2013-2015) and as Secretary (2012-2013). Developed and maintained Curriculum Committee Web site. Helped develop completely revised committee proposal forms.
	Secured funds for a one-time Hope Scholarship awarded to three Computer Science students.

1997-Present		Binghamton University (State University of New York)	Binghamton, New York
Adjunct Lecturer
	Developed lecture and lab materials for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) course (ISE 315) taught to industrial engineering students planning to enter manufacturing using InforVisual ERP (a popular system currently used in industry). Content included understanding successful/unsuccessful implementations, functions of the system, the impact on human resources, system reporting, constructing bills of material (BOM), materials requirements planning (MRP), and generating and tracking work orders. Students work both individually and in teams. Final project has team create their own company and product which is implemented in InforVisual ERP. Team also produces a presentation analyzing their implementation. Blackboard, a LMS, was used in conjunction with this class. Course meets program’s Technical Elective requirement. Currently working with textbook author from Farmingdale State College to enable collaboration between both schools and development of two-course sequence providing foundation in first course and collaboration in second. Provided documentation to support ABET/Middle States Accreditation of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Programs.
	Helped develop lecture materials for advanced computer applications course (CS 205). Content included project scheduling and planning, by using a project-management computer application, the use of electronic mail and list servers, the vocabulary of the Internet and various tools of the Internet including building Web pages with HTML, JavaScript, and cascading style sheets (CSS), using the Internet to retrieve information on specified topics, creating and presenting computerized slide presentations. Blackboard, a LMS, was used in conjunction with this class.
	Developed lecture/laboratory materials for course introducing the technologies, applications, and management of Information Technology (IT) and Computer-Based Information Systems (CBIS) in organizations (MIS 311). Content included identifying and implementing competitive advantages, strategic initiatives, and decision-making. Topics also included databases, data warehousing, supply chain management, customer relationship management (CRM), and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Security and ethics components were also covered. Student work was done in teams and followed a case study using Microsoft Access. Blackboard supplemented this course.
	Helped develop lecture materials for introductory computer applications course (CS 105). Content included hardware, communications, programming concepts, ethics, and common applications (word processing, spreadsheets, databases
	Helped develop lecture/laboratory materials for introductory Visual Basic programming course for non-majors (CS 100). Content included an introduction to computers, standard programming concepts (variables, calculations, if statements, loops), form design, events, arrays, and using timers.

1995-1997		American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS)	Binghamton, New York
Instructor
	Taught APICS Certification Courses in Systems Technology (at IBM) and JIT Manufacturing (at Raymond Corporation and Anitec Corporation).

1984-1989		Universal Instruments Corporation (Dover Technologies Corporation)	Binghamton, New York
Operations Management Systems Coordinator
	Served as Technical Coordinator and Internal Consultant, specializing in factory and office automation projects. Served as liaison between Manufacturing and MIS Departments.
	Managed multi-product Cumulative Lead Time Reduction project decreasing product lead times from more than 130 down to 60-85 days.
	Designed and implemented inventory management computer strategies, applications, and procedures resulting in exemption from semi-annual physical inventory audit. Reduced entire process time from 1 month to 1 week.
	Identified requirements for inventory tracking systems; developed and implemented programs to eliminate stocking of obsolete parts. In the first 6 months of the project, was able to disposition $5million of $8million worth of obsolete material. Implemented similar program at sister company, Dovatron.
	Designed, developed, and implemented methods and procedures for gathering, analyzing, and reporting data utilizing production and systems expertise.
	Designed and taught a variety of computer applications and materials management training classes.
	Researched and reviewed new computer and software products providing management with recommendations on acquisitions and upgrades.

Education

2012-2017		State University of New York, Watson School of Engineering	Binghamton, New York
Doctor of Philosophy in Advanced Technology, Systems Science and Industrial Engineering Concentration
	Expected dissertation to develop an expert system to determine cut-in dates for non-critical engineering changes using fuzzy set mathematics to analyze optimal inventory consumption (minimization genetic algorithm). Prototype has shown promising outcomes.

January 1989		State University of New York, Watson School of Engineering	Binghamton, New York
Masters of Science in Advanced Technology, Systems Science Concentration
	Thesis dealt with validating the General Systems Problem Solver based on fuzzy set mathematics

Conference presentations

Conference on Instructional Technologies (2003) – Maximizing Teaching and Learning – A Faculty Designed Integrated Approach (Abstract) (PowerPoint Presentation)

Syllabus Conference (2001) – Maximizing Teaching and Learning for the Short Course (Poster Presentation)

Publications

Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2014, in the context of The 8th International Multi-Conference on Society, Cybernetics and Informatics: IMSCI 2014 – O'Sullivan, Jill; Goldensohn, Dennis; Hinton, Rachel (United States): “Information Technology Impacts all Industries; Industry and Academic Collaboration Brings ERP Education to SUNY: Farmingdale State College and Binghamton University”

Open Journal of Business and Management (Vol.2 No.4 issue in October, 2014) – Jill O’Sullivan, Dennis Goldensohn, Rachel Hinton: “Meeting the Skills Gap with a Focus on ERP Education at SUNY; Farmingdale State College and Binghamton University”

Honors

Golden Key International Honour Society, Binghamton University Chapter – Honorary Member (inducted 2003)

Professional memberships

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) (2009-present)

American Bikers Aimed Towards Education – Newsletter Editor/Webmaster (2010-present)

Broome Community College: Computer Club – Faculty Advisor (1993-1997); Metal Music Club – Faculty Advisor (2008-2010)

American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) – Academic Liaison (1991-1995), President (1990), Publicity Director (1986-1989), Secretary (1986)

Skills

Windows (various), DOS, C/PM, and AIX Operating Systems, Microsoft Office and other various PC based Business, Manufacturing, and Educational Software, InforVisual ERP, HTML 3.0/4.0/5.0, CSS 2.0/3.0, Visual Basic (VB6, VB.NET, VBA), JavaScript, Java, Pascal, PL/1, Ada Programming, and Structured Query Languages, WebCT, Angel, and Blackboard course management software, IBM System/38 and AS/400-MAPICS Software, Sperry Univac UTS 400-Mapper 1100 Software

Volunteer activities

Temple Concord Religious School, Binghamton, New York – Assistant to the Principal (1997-2004)