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Lionel Mew

Program Chair, Information Systems
Assistant Professor, Information Systems
Member, SPCS Speakers Bureau
  • Profile

    Course areas taught: Information systems, leadership, ethics

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    • Grants and Fellowships

      2022: Office of the Provost, University of Richmond, Research Grant, $2,000


      2019: National Science Foundation, Digital Credentials for STEM, $40,000


      2019: Amazon, Amazon AWS DeepLens, $250


      2017: Bank of America, Pathways to Success, $5,000


      2014: University of Richmond, PETE Course Enhancement Grant, $1,800


      2014: University of Richmond, PETE Course Transformation Grant, $3,000

    • Presentations

      Mew, L., Money, W. H., & Charleston, S. C. (2023). Leveraging ChatGPT for Higher Education Course Offerings. In Proceedings of the ISCAP Conference ISSN (Vol. 2473, p. 4901).


      Money, W. H., & Mew, L. (2022). Design for Combining Project Based Learning and Lean Six Sigma Methodologies to Teach Robotic Process Automation Analysis and Design. In Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research ISSN.


      Mew, L. Q. (January 7-8, 2022). Is Data Analytics the New Information Systems. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of The International Association for Applied Management, Bowling Green, KY: IAAM


      Mew, L. Q. (July 11, 2019). MIS Capstones Relevance Through Experiential Cases and Alternatives. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the International Association for Applied Management, London, UK: IAAM


      Money, W. H., & Mew, L. (2019). Knowledge Management System Development Approaches: Evolution or Stagnation? Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research ISSN (Vol. 1508).


      Mew, L. (2019). Developing an Undergraduate Data Analytics Program for Non-Traditional Students. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference ISSN (Vol. 2473, p. 4901).


      Poe, L. F., & Mew, L. (2019). Implementing Agile as an Instructional Methodology for Low-Code Software Development Courses. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference ISSN (Vol. 2473, p. 4901).


      Mew, L., & Money, W. H. (2018). Keeping the MIS Capstone Relevant: Three Cases. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference ISSN (Vol. 2473, p. 3857).


      Mew, L., & Field, D. (2018). A case study on using the Mendix low code platform to support a project management course. Proceedings of the EDSIG Conference ISSN (Vol. 2473, p. 3857).


      Mew, L. (2017). IT Security Education–A Case Study in Developing an End-To-End Pathway to Success. Proceedings of the Conference on Information Systems Applied Research ISSN (Vol. 2167, p. 1508).


      Mew, L. Q. (2016, November 6). The Information Security Undergraduate Curriculum: Evolution of a Small Program. Proceedings of the AITP Education Special Interest Group Conference 2016 (EDSIGCON), Las Vegas, NV.


      Mew, L. Q. (2016, July 18). Information Systems Security Audits: Methodologies for Financial Auditors. Proceedings of the Global Conference on Advances in Management (GCAM), Jacksonville, FL: GCAM.


      Mew, L. Q. (2015, November 1-4). Information Systems Education: The Case for the Academic Cloud. Proceedings of the AITP Education Special Interest Group Conference 2015 (EDSIGCON), Wilmington, NC.


      Mew, L. Q. (2015, November 1-4). Developing a Directed Information Systems Capstone to Enhance Cloud Competencies. Proceedings of the AITP Education Special Interest Group Conference 2015 (EDSIGCON), Wilmington, NC.


      Mew, L. Q. (2015, July 22-25). Digital Storytelling: A Paradigm for Student Research in The Networked Society. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Advancements in Management and Social Intelligence (ICAM). Boston, MA: ICAM.


      Mew, L. Q., Burress, A., Seabourne, D., D’Arezzo, M. and Chasen, B. (2015, July 22-25). A Model for Shifting to a Cloud Paradigm in an Academic Environment. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Advancements in Management and Social Intelligence (ICAM). Boston, MA: ICAM.


      Mew, L. Q. (2014, November 6-9). Improving an Information Systems Capstone/Consulting Course for Non-Traditional Undergraduate Students. Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2014 (ISECON), Baltimore, MD.


      Mew, L. Q. (2014, July 15-19). Towards a Model for Incorporation of Commercial Sector Social Media Lessons Learned into Public Sector Contingency Planning. Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advancements in Management and Social Intelligence (ICAM). Los Angeles, CA: ICAM.


      Mew, L. Q. (2013, November 21-22). A Case Study in Leveraging Resources for Institutional Value and to Improve the Student Experience. Paper presented at the Workshop on Strategic Change and Organizational Transformation of Higher Education Institutions, Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Lüneburg, DE.


      Mew, L.Q. (2013, November 1-2). Government use of Social Media: Lessons from the Commercial Sector. Paper presented at the Northeast Conference on Public Administration (NECoPA), University of Delaware, DE, USA.


      Mew, L. Q. and W. H. Money (2013, July 17-20). Online Social Networking: Qualitative Analysis suggests Epidemic Model. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Advancements in Management and Social Intelligence (ICAM). London, UK.


      Mew, L. Q. (2013, July). Social Networks & Computer Self-Efficacy: Academic Performance. Proceedings of the 5th annual International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN13), Barcelona, ES: EDULEARN.


      Mew, L.Q., and Money, W. H. (2006, June). New paradigms in electronically facilitated meetings. Presentation at the International Association of Facilitators Conference, Baltimore, MD.

    • Professional Experience

      Program Manager (2000-2003)

      Operational Technologies Services. 2002-2003 Program Manager for three multi-million dollar projects supporting FAA Airway Facilities. Managed project integration, ensuring interoperability of all applications. Oversaw 25 developers, analysts and database administrators, orchestrating integrated development across projects. 2001-2002 Senior Project Manager for multi-million dollar FAA database development effort. 2000-2001 Senior Systems Analyst, developed new paradigms and reengineered business processes to improve efficiency through insightful analysis, ensured IT infrastructure supported strategic business plans.


      Staff Consultant (2000-2003)

      Data Processing Technologies. Developed and facilitated Coast Guard licensing strategic plan with group software. Collaborated on metrics for distributed real-time Navy Open Architecture project. Successfully developed disaster recovery plan for Commerce Department IT. Coordinated development of DC College Access Program applications. Developed winning proposals and managed two Navy research initiatives. Developed statements of work and sole source justifications.


      Public Member (2003-2009)

      Towing Safety Advisory Committee. Appointed 2003 to two consecutive terms by Secretary of Homeland Defence. Strong participant in deliberations; committee advises the Secretary of Homeland Defence via the US Coast Guard on matters relating to towing and navigation.


      Adjunct Professor (2003-2009)

      American University Kogod School of Business. Developed new course on Enterprise 2.0 technology for business. Added value by stressing real-world applications. Taught IT consulting course, challenging students to solve business problems by leveraging technology.


      Adjunct Professor (2000-2010)

      George Washington University. Taught ISTM 290 IT Project Management, MGT 201 Organizational Behavior, MBAD 221 Information Technology. Used experience and education to impart effective management skills and system development techniques.


      Director of Strategic Planning (2007-2012)

      Dianjiang Kids International. DKI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit improving the lives of orphans at Dianjiang and other Chinese orphanages. Directly responsible for successful development and implementation of the DKI Strategic Plan. Collaborates on strategic planning, fundraising and gifting activities. Coordinator for DKI’s annual Calendar project designing and marketing a calendar featuring children adopted from Dianjiang.

    • Certifications

      Certified Ethical Hacker


      Certified Information Systems Auditor

    • Institutional Service

      • Academic Programs Committee (2023 – Present)
      • DSDA Committee (2019 – Present)
      • SPCS DEI Committee (2019 - Present)
      • Faculty Technology Committee (2019 – Present)
      • SPCS Digital Badging Working Group (2020 – Present)
      • Faculty Development Committee (2016 – 2023)
      • Data Management Committee (2019 – 2023)
      • SPCS Scholarship Committee (2019 – 2022)
      • First Year Seminar Committee (2016 – 2022)
      • Disability Accommodations Committee (2016 – 2018)
      • SPCS Strategic Planning Steering Committee (2016 – 2017)
      • Program for the Enhancement of Teaching Effectiveness (PETE) Committee (2014 – 2016)
      • SPCS Senior Leadership Team (2013 – 2016)
      • Faculty Enrichment Advisory Council (2013 – 2015)
      • Adjunct Faculty Development Coordinator (2012 – Present)

    • Community Service

      • 2013 – Present: Board of Directors, International Association for Applied Management (2013 – Present)
      • 2016 – 2019: Board of Directors, Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG)
      • 2016 – 2019: Editorial Board, Journal of Information Systems Applied Research
      • 2016 – 2019: Papers Coordinator, Best Paper Organizer, Conference on Information Systems Applied Research
      • 2016 – 2019: Editorial Board, Information Systems Education Journal
      • 2015 – 2017: Board of Directors, Global Conference on Advances in Management
      • 2013 – 2015: Board of Directors, International Conference on Advances in Management

  • Selected Publications
    Journal Articles

    Mew, L., & Money, W.H., (2024). Leveraging ChatGPT for higher education course offerings. Information Systems Education Journal, 22(5), 72–80. https://doi.org/10.62273/OKLK1331

    Money, W. H., & Mew, L. Q. (2023). A proposal for combining project based learning and Lean Six Sigma to teach robotic process automation development and enhance systems integration. Information Systems Education Journal, 21(2), 2.

    Poe, L., & Mew, L. (2021). The effects of using the agile methodology as an instructional format for software development courses. Industry and Higher Education, 09504222211058658.

    Mew, L. (2020). Designing and implementing an undergraduate data analytics program for non-traditional students. Information Systems Education Journal, 18(3), 18–27.

    Mew, L., & Money, W. (2018). Cloud computing: Implications for information systems development service providers and practitioners. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research, 11(3), 35.

    Mew, L. Q. (2016, July). Information systems education: The case for the academic cloud. Information Systems Education Journal, 14(5), 71.

    Mew, L. Q. & Money, W. H. (2010). Effects of computer self efficacy on the use and adoption of online social networking. International Journal of Virtual Communities and Social Networking, (2)1, 18-34.

    Mew, L. Q. & Money, W. H. (2007, January). Developing applications and methodologies for electronically facilitated project planning: A Coast Guard case study. Proceedings of the Hawai'i International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS-40). Hawaii: IEEE Computer Society.

    Mew, L. Q. (2005). Online social networking for new research opportunities. In Dasgupta, S. (Ed.), Encyclopedia of virtual communities and technologies. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.

    Book Chapters

    Money, W. H., & Mew, L. Q. (2006). Collaborative tools for effective team project planning. In Briggs, R. O. & Nunamaker, J. F. Jr. (Eds.), Monograph of the HICSS-39 Symposium on Case and Fields Studies of Collaboration (pp. 45-67). http://www.hicss.hawaii.edu/reports.htm

    Mew, L. (2006). Online social networking for new researched opportunities. In Encyclopedia of virtual communities and technologies (pp. 359-362). IGI Global.

    Additional Publications

    Mew, L. Q. (2008). Online social networking: A task-person-technology fit perspective (Unpublished doctoral dissertation). George Washington University, Washington, DC.