David R. Rawlinson, Associate Professor

Information Technology and Administrative Management Department

Central Washington University

400 East University Way

Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7488

Office: Shaw-Smyser 236

Phone: 509-963-1019

Email: david.rawlinson@cwu.edu

http://www.cwu.edu/~rawlinsd

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Education

• J.D. - South Texas College of Law
• B.A. - University of North Texas (Computer Science)
• M.C.S.E. - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0
• M.C.S.A. - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
• Network + - Comp/TIA
• A + - Comp/TIA

Teaching

• IT 228 Introduction to Information Technology
• IT 301 Information Technology: Security, Privacy and Ethics
• IT 351 Computer Networks
• IT 455 Directory Services
• IT 456 Network Management - Advanced
• IT 457 Network Security
• IT 458 Management of Computer Networks
• IT 459 Workstation Administration

Publications (Refereed – Double-blind peer-review)

• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R. and Braunstein, L. A. (2007). Private Label Branding in China: A Cross-National Study Comparing Chinese and U.S. University Student Beliefs and Perceptions, Critical Perspectives on International Business, under review.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2007). Cross-National Attitudes and Perceptions Concerning Software Piracy: a Comparative Study of Students from the United States of America and the People’s Republic of China, Journal of Education for Business, Vol. 83, No. 2.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Attitudes and perceptions toward software piracy: a comparative study of United States and Slovak Republic students, The Center for Advanced Business Studies, Journal of Management, Vol. 1, No. 1.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Bartel, K. (2006). Implementing Wireless PDA Technology in the Information Technology Curriculum, Educause Quarterly, Vol. 29, No. 1.
• Rawlinson, D. R., Lupton, R. A. and Peterson, E. (2006). Information Technology and the Keyboarding Mandate - How Readable are Beginning Keyboarding Textbooks, International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, 14 (1).

Conference Proceedings (Refereed – Double-blind peer-review)

• Comegys, C., Pariseau, S., Vaisanen, J., Lupton, R. A. and Rawlinson, D. R. (2008). Attitudes Towards Business Ethics and Degree of Opinion Leadership of Future Managers in the United States, Finland, and China. Proceedings of the 2008 Marketing Educators Association Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Rawlinson, D. R. (2007). Assessing the Value of Service-Learning in the Context of Computer Network Security, 7th International Research Conference on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, Tampa, Florida, accepted but not presented.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R., and Takei. H., (2007). Strategic Ethics Management for Effective Corporate Governance of Multinational Enterprises: Strategic Policies, Concepts and Frameworks. Proceedings from the Symposium On University Research and Creative Expressions (SOURCE), Central Washington University.
• Klemin, V. W., Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2007). An Instrument Pilot Study of Attitudes and Perceptions of radio Frequency Identifiers as a Means of Monitoring Students in Student Leadership Organizations. Proceedings from the Symposium On University Research and Creative Expressions (SOURCE), Central Washington University.
• Lupton, R., Takei, H. and Rawlinson, D. (2007). Cross-national E-learning Project between Slovak and U.S. Marketing Students: Cross-national E-learning Success Factors and Student Performances, Proceedings of the 2007 Marketing Educators’ Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
• Lupton, R., Rawlinson, D. and Braunstein, L. (2007). Attitudes and Perceptions of Social Networks among College Students: The Impact of Social Networking of Marketing and Retailing, Proceedings of the 2007 Marketing Educators’ Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
• Rawlinson, D. R. (2006). Can Service-Learning Be Applied Effectively in Information Technology Data Security, Proceedings of the 6th International Research Conference on Service-Learning and Community Engagement. Portland, Oregon.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Can Slovak University Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Software Piracy Have a Future Impact on Financial Trade in the Slovak Republic: An Exploratory Study, Proceedings of the 23^rd World Congress of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, Special Session on International Trade and Trading with the Czech and Slovak Republics, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R. and Braunstein, L. A. (2006). Private Label Beliefs and Perceptions: A Comparison of Chinese and American University Students. Proceedings of the 2006 Marketing Educators Association Conference.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R. and Braunstein, L. A. (2006). Customer Service Responsiveness of National and International Private Label Distributors and Manufacturers. Proceedings of the 2006 Marketing Educators Association Conference.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Wireless Canopy as an Agent for Economic Recovery of a Downtown Area: A Case Study, Proceedings of the Professional Colloquium of College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Attitudes, Perceptions, and Tendencies Toward Software Piracy: A Comparative Study of US and Slovakian Students, Proceedings of the Professional Colloquium of College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R., Braunstein, L. A. and Riker, K. (2006). Private Label Branding: A Cross-National Study Looking at Chinese and American Beliefs and Perceptions, Proceedings of the Professional Colloquium of College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Bartel, K. (2005). Implementing Wireless PDA Technology in the Information Technology Curriculum. Proceedings of Educause - Western Region conference, San Francisco, California.

Conference Presentations (Refereed – Blind peer-review)

• Comegys, C., Pariseau, S., Vaisanen, J., Lupton, R. A. and Rawlinson, D. R. (2007). Attitudes Towards Business Ethics and Degree of Opinion Leadership of Future Managers in the United States, Finland, and China. Proceedings of the 2007 Marketing Educators Association Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Lupton, R., Takei, H. and Rawlinson, D. (2007). Cross-national E-learning Project between Slovak and U.S. Marketing Students: Cross-national E-learning Success Factors and Student Performances, Marketing Educators’ Association Conference proceedings.
• Lupton, R., Rawlinson, D. and Braunstein, L. (2007). Attitudes and Perceptions of Social Networks among College Students: The Impact of Social Networking of Marketing and Retailing, Proceedings of the 2007 Marketing Educators Association Conference San Antonio, Texas.
• Rawlinson, D. R. (2006). Can Service-Learning Be Applied Effectively in Information Technology Data Security, Proceedings of the 6th International Research Conference on Service-Learning and Community Engagement, Poster Session. Portland, Oregon, October 2006.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Can Slovak University Students’ Attitudes and Perceptions Regarding Software Piracy Have a Future Impact on Financial Trade in the Slovak Republic: An Exploratory Study, 23^rd World Congress of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences, Special Session on International Trade and Trading with the Czech and Slovak Republics, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Wireless Canopy as an Agent for Economic Recovery of a Downtown Area: A Case Study, Professional Colloquium of College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2006). Attitudes, Perceptions, and Tendencies Toward Software Piracy: A Comparative Study of US and Slovakian Students, Professional Colloquium of College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R., Braunstein, L. A. and Riker, K. (2006). Private Label Branding: A Cross-National Study Looking at Chinese and American Beliefs and Perceptions, Professional Colloquium of College of Education and Professional Studies, Central Washington University.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R. and Braunstein, L. A. (2006). Private Label Beliefs and Perceptions: A Comparison of Chinese and American University Students. Proceedings of the 2006 Marketing Educators Association Conference, San Francisco, California.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R. and Braunstein, L. A. (2006). Customer service responsiveness of national and international private label distributors and manufacturers, Proceedings of the 2006 Marketing Educators' Association conference, San Francisco, California.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Bartel, K. (2004). "Implementing Wireless PDA Technology in the Information Technology Curriculum". Proceedings of Educause - Western Region conference, San Francisco, California.

Reviewer for Refereed Conference Proceedings

• 7th Annual International Service-Learning Research Conference Proceedings, Tampa, Florida (2007).
• Marketing Educators Association Conference Proceedings, San Antonio, Texas (2007).

Grant Applications

• Application to Central Washington University Student Technology Committee for funding to support research into the use of iPod-type devices to further support and enhance educational opportunities and effectiveness for students served by the CWU Disability Support Services client-base. Not funded.

Mentored Student Research

• Schill, W. (2006). Radio Frequency Identification use in Schools. Proceedings from the Symposium On University Research and Creative Expressions (SOURCE), Poster Session. (Rawlinson, D. R., Lupton, R. A. and Klemin, V. W., Faculty Mentors).
• Alsoszatai-Petheo, A. (2006). How to set up a Digital Signature. Proceedings from the Symposium On University Research and Creative Expressions (SOURCE), Poster Session. (Rawlinson, D. R. and Tidd, R., Faculty Mentors).
• Gamache, C., Daniels, K. and Sobers, C. (2005) Wireless Internet Adoption and Usage: Attitudes and Perceptions of Ellensburg Downtown District Businesses and Retailers (2005). Proceedings from the Symposium On University Research and Creative Expressions (SOURCE), Poster Session. (Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A., Faculty Mentors).

Working Papers/Current Research

• Comegys, C., Hannula, M D., Välsänen, J. M., Lupton, R. A., and Rawlinson, D. R. (2007). Student Attitudes Toward Business Ethics. Empirical research collected in China, USA, and Finland looking at attitudes about business ethics.
• Lupton, R. A., Rawlinson, D. R., and Braunstein, L. A. (2006 – present). Retail Technology and Attitudes on Facebook and MySpace Social Networking Sites. Survey research.
• Rawlinson, D. R., Tidd, R. and Graber-Pigeon, N. (2006). Research into the use of digital signatures within accounting and legal practices.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Dittmer, T. (2006). Preliminary research into the application of economic theory to computer network security issues.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Lupton, R. A. (2004 - present). Cross-national research into student perception and attitudes regarding software piracy.
• Rawlinson, D. R. and Braunstein, L. A. (2005). Spearheaded project in cooperation with Central Washington University, the City of Ellensburg and Fairpoint Communications to implement a wireless access point at Irene Rinehart Park ("People's Pond").
• Rawlinson, D. R. (2005). Provided impetus for creation of CWU Bookstore program to offer discounts to student, faculty and staff on Dell products. Thanks to Jerry Hanley, Vice-Provost and CIO of California Polytechnic State University, Carmen Rahm, Assistant Vice-President for Information Technology Services at Central Washington University, and Steve Wenger, CWU Bookstore Manager for direction and program implementation.

Other

• Braunstein, L., Bartel, K. and Rawlinson, D. (2005). Retention and Recruitment of Women in IT: Issues and Solutions, Symposium on the Cultural Effects of a Gendered Media. The Center for Student Empowerment, November 10th, 2005, Mary Grupe Center, Central Washington University.

University Service

• ITAM Senator to Central Washington University Faculty Senate (2007-2010)
• Member of Campus Judicial Council, Central Washington University (2007)
• Chair of the University Information Technology Advisory Committee (2007-2008)
• Member of the University Information Technology Advisory Committee (2005-2008)
• Academic Service-Learning Distinguished Faculty Fellow (2006-2007)
• Academic Service-Learning Faculty Fellow (2005-2006)
• Judge for 2006 Symposium on University Research and Creative Expressions (SOURCE)
• Consulted with Human Subjects Research Committee regarding network security issues with web-based surveys (2006)
• Musical entertainment for Central Washington University Civic Engagement Center’s benefit on Fair Trade awareness (2006)

College/Department Service

• ITAM representative to Central Washington University Parent’s Reception at the President’s home (Summer 2006)
• Member of College of Education and Professional Studies Professional Colloquium Committee (2006)
• Member of Information Technology & Administrative Management department’s Professional Development Conference program committee (2005-2006)
• Served on Ad hoc committee regarding articulation agreement between Everett Community College and ITAM department (2005)
• Consulted with Dr. Robert Lupton regarding alignment of computer network curriculum with eCommerce curriculum (2005)
• Liaison between potential employers of ITAM graduates
• Appointed steward for ITAM department by United Faculty of Central

Service to the Community and the Profession

• Information Technology consultant to various community programs, including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and the Ellensburg Downtown Association (EDA)
• Computer network consultant to Dr. Michael Ebouya, Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Computer Science Department, University de la Rochelle, France (2006)
• Computer network consultant to Dr. Robert Lupton, Dr. Ken Chapman, Dr. Douglas Lincoln & Dr. David Rawlinson, Marketing Educators Association Conference (2006)
• Panelist and data security expert for Kittitas Valley League of Women Voters forum entitled “Civil Discussion on Civil Liberties” (2006)
• Service Learning facilitator for Kittitas County Community Hospital network security audit (2006)
• Conducted two data security presentations for Information Technology & Administrative Management Professional Development Conference (2006)
• Computer consultant for Central Washington University student’s computer (2006)
• Provided musical entertainment for Purple Haze Creative Lab's Art Exhibition at Gallery One (2006)
• Provided musical entertainment for RSVP community group (2005)
• Provided musical entertainment for Ellensburg “Moments to Remember” presentations (2005-2006)

Professional Experience

            Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Provide computer network design, maintenance and support for small businesses in the Pacific Northwest

Supervisor, Computer Training and Support Department, Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P.

· Designed primary and secondary Information Technology support structure within the firm. Designed and implemented procedures for department-wide use of call tracking system for Information Technology support functions.

· Member of a team that designed a 24 by 7 computer support program.

· Designed a Peer Support program to provide early software support at the section level of the firm.

· Designed and implemented software training programs for 1200+ member law firm, including:

o partner and associate training program

o software rollout training

o new hire training

o open-enrollment classes

o Computer Learning Center

· Member of a team that designed and implemented a firm-wide rollout of Windows 95 desktops

· Member of a team that designed a NetWare 3.x to NetWare 4.x server migration

Clerk/Attorney at Law

· Law student clerking duties and subsequent general practice for small law firm

Computer Trainer, Vinson & Elkins, L.LP.

· Trained law partners, associates and staff during NetWare 3.x LAN rollout on how to use the LAN and email.

Network Systems Administrator, Friedman and Gold

· Managed and maintained small NetWare 3.x local area network, including:

o Configuration of NetWare user accounts

o Assignment of group membership

o Assignment of trustee rights to users and groups

o NetWare login script and password maintenance

o Printer configuration

o Designed and implemented automated tape backup system

o PC and laptop configuration and support

o Configuration and maintenance of litigation support software

o Design, implementation and maintenance of firm-wide databases

Programmer/Analyst, Control Data Corporation

· Member of a team of analysts responsible for supporting 60-bit and 64-bit real-time operating systems for NASA Space Shuttle Simulator at the Johnson Space Center. Duties included:

o Re-design of real-time device drivers for Space Shuttle Simulator flight recorders

o Planning and installation of operating system upgrades

o Coding operating system modifications in Assembler language

· Worked closely with NASA staff during flight operations to provide 24-hour support

Member of Scientific Staff, Northern Telecom/BNR

· Member of a team of programmers responsible for design, implementation and test of data networking product that allowed dynamic re-configuration of IBM SNA terminals. Duties included:

o Coding functions and procedures in multi-tasking programming language according to x.400 specifications

o Documenting system memory requirements

o Software load builds

Professional Musician

· Performed as a singer and guitarist in various venues throughout the Southwest