Ron McFarland, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Office Location:
GRC 212
Phone:
(505) 538-6784
Email:
mcfarland@cs.wnmu.edu

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Term
Course Number/Course Name
Spring, 2005 CMPS160: Computer Literacy (on campus)
Spring, 2005 CMPS462/562: MIS for Managers (online)
Spring, 2005 CMPS480/580: Computer Forensics (online)
Spring, 2005 CMPS465/565: Advanced Database (on campus)

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Welcome!

Here's a bit of info me that may be of some interest to you as we go through our classes together -- I have over 20+ years of industry experience in the Information Technology field and have performed in various roles including that of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Information Systems Director, Systems/Analyst, Data Analyst, and Project Manager. In addition, I have taught part-time/full-time over the past sixteen years in the Business and/or Computer Science departments at Pima Community College, Western International University, UCLA, Northern Arizona University, the University of Phoenix and Western New Mexico University. I look forward to working with you, individually, in this semester. Please do not hesitate to stop by my office at WNMU, give me a phone call or drop me an email should any questions arise.

Degrees:
BS in Business Administration (Computer Information Systems)
MBA in Business Administration
MEd in Education
PhD in Computer Technology with research focused towards Object-Oriented technologies

Research & Academic Interests:
Database Systems, Data Design
Business Information Systems
Training & Learning Aspects pertaining to CIS

Hobbies, Personal Interests and Community Involvement:
Former Director of Sheltersoft: A public-service company serving the administration of domestic violence programs in Arizona. Sheltersoft served previously, also, as an internship opportunity for students at Northern Arizona University.