Dirk Baldwin
- Dean Emeritus
- College of Business, Economics, and Computing Department
- Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1989
- EMAIL: baldwin@uwp.edu

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Database Management
- Information Technology Planning
- Community Based Research
Teaching, Research/Creative & Consulting Interests
Teaching Interests
Commonly teach classes in database management systems, project management, enterprise systems and business process improvement. Interested in teaching any class related to use of technology to help improve organizational performance. Frequently use community based learning as part of course curriculum. Teach in both face-to-face and online formats.
Research Interests
The design of multiple view systems and decisions support systems. The use and effectiveness of community based participatory learning. Also interested in industry change as a result of information technology, project management, and the use of virtual worlds.
Consulting Interests
Developed database applications and web-based information systems for several organizations including nonprofit, small business and large organizations. Workshops and seminars related to information technology planning, business process improvement, and project management.
Publications
Selected Publications
2022: A Competency-Based Lens for Exploring Higher Education Opportunities, IGI Global (28 pp.)
2016: Expanding the Dimensions of Best Practice in CBL, Partnerships: A Journal of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement (51-69 pp.)
2012: "Student Perceptions of Community Engaged Participatory Learning Projects in Business Classes", European Journal of Business Research (pp. 121-127 pp.)
2010: "The Online Education Journey: Experiences of UW Parkside's Business Department", Asian Forum on Business Education (275-282 pp.)
2009: "RFID Technology as Sustaining or Disruptive Innovation: Applications in the Healthcare Industry", European Journal of Scientific Research (160-178 pp.)
2007: "Software Architectures and Requirements for a Web-Based Survey System", Modeling and Analysis of Enterprise Information Systems: Advances in Information Systems (87-109 pp.)
2007: The Business of Online Education, E-Business Process Management: Technologies and Solutions, J. Sounderpandian and T. Sinha (editors). Idea Group Publishers, Hershey, PA (16 pp.)
2000: Applications Development in Microsoft Access 2000, Course Technology (592 pp.)
Selected Awards & Honors
Teaching Awards
2004: Named Wisconsin Idea Fellow by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents (Based on interactions with community that can encompass teaching, research, and service)., Wisconsin Idea Fellow , University of Wisconsin Board of Regents
Service Awards
2009: Received the 2008-09 Community-Engaged Learning and Research Award., 2008-09 Community-Engaged Learning and Research Award, University,
2009: Received the 2008-09 Faculty Distinguished Service Award., 2008-09 Faculty Distinguished Service Award, University,
Key Service Activities
Departmental Service
: Committee Chair - MBA Curriculum and Assessment Committee
: Faculty Advisor - Beta Gamma Sigma
2010: Committee Chair - AACSB Maintenance Committee
College Service
: Committee Chair - IT Practice Center
University Service
2015: Committee Member - SOLAR stakeholders committee
2013: Committee Chair - Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Criterion 5
Professional Service
2009: Officer, Vice President - Special Interest Group in Accounting Information Systems