The focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to solve business challenges. Students gain practical knowledge of AI tools and techniques, exploring how AI can optimize decision-making, automate processes and drive innovation in various industries. This program is designed for professionals who want to integrate AI solutions into their business strategies.
Ms. Jina Tweed is an energized, accomplished quality leader with a proven track record in transforming quality to meet business and customer expectations. She has extensive quality experience across multiple industries focused on product and supplier quality, continuous improvement, product development, CAPA management, and lean/six sigma. She has developed a reputation for building partnerships with business leaders and mentoring great team members.
Dr. Baker enjoyed careers in air freight, real estate, newspaper, education, and renewable energy retiring in 2021. After working in air freight transportation and as an independent real estate appraiser, Ed spent 18 years in the newspaper industry. He introduced them to the Internet鈥攔eplacing advertising, editorial, business, and composing systems and their 300+ dummy terminals with integrated PC workstations and digital pagination.
Doug Shaw has been an I.T. professional for Caterpillar, beginning his career as a program analyst in 1997, and is currently a Business Process Specialist in I.T. risk management. Mr. Shaw has also taught management information systems as an adjunct lecturer at the University of 缅北禁地 at Springfield-Peoria Center for 20 years. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees for Western 缅北禁地 University. He also serves as Board President for Solvera Healthcare and is the immediate past President of the Board of Education for Peoria Public Schools. Mr.
For information about previous faculty, view the Emeritus Faculty page.
Our department's alumni have gone on to make significant contributions in their fields, their communities and society as a whole. The Hall of Fame recognizes these alumni of the MIS Department, and serves as inspiration for the next generation of students.
The Hall of Fame membership will grow over time. Our inductees reflect the great diversity of our alumni鈥攖heir careers and accomplishments鈥攚hich have brought distinction to the MIS Department, the College of Business and Management and UIS.
We are pleased that you have chosen to explore our . More than 40% of UIS students are engaged in graduate study, and most were attracted to UIS by an impressive combination of factors that include educational quality, value and campus location and setting.
Eugenio 鈥淕ene鈥� Fernandez, FACHE, CHCIO, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis Tennessee
Natasha Conley, PMP serves as the Vice President of Professional Services & Resources, Inc. (PSRI), a family owned business which was incorporated in 1987. Ms. Conley also serves as President of PSRI Technologies, LLC (PSRI Tech) which she founded in 2001. PSRI Tech鈥檚 headquarters are located in Jefferson City, Missouri and has a branch office in Metropolitan St. Louis.