Professor of Computer and Information Sciences

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida 32224-2645

904-620-2985

904-620-2988 (fax)

kmartin@unf.edu

 

1993-                  Professor of Computer and Information Sciences, University of North Florida.

89-93                  Professor and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of North Florida (served as Acting President in the absence of the President).  Interim VPAA during 1989-90. 

84-89                  Professor and Founding Director, Division of Computer and Information Sciences, University of North Florida. Taught each term.

81-84                  Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science,   Valdosta State University. 

77-81                  Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics  and Computer Science, Valdosta State University (tenured)

1981                     Acting Dean for Arts and Sciences' Budget, Valdosta State University

75-77                  Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (tenured), Gonzaga University

74-75                  Assistant Professor and Chairperson, Mathematics and Computer Science,  Gonzaga University

70-74                  Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Gonzaga University

 

Education

 

2000    Thirty-first SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Austin, Texas, March 9-12, 2000

1998    Que Education and Training--2nd Annual Florida Technology Seminar, Tampa, Florida, April 3-4, 1998

1998    Twenty-ninth SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Atlanta, Georgia, February 25-March 1, 1998

1998    Systematic User Interface Construction with the Java AWT Toolkit, Fintan

Culwin of South Bank University, Atlanta, Georgia, February 28, 1998

1998    The Java for the Enterprise Developer Kitchen, Phoenix Technologies, New

York, New York, March 5-6, 1998 (RMI, WebServer, Corba, JDBC, Distributed Database Applications using Servlets, RMI, and Corba)

1994    Course on 3D-Studio (full course at FCCJ)

1993    Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University

1985    Short courses on Systems Design, UNIX, Systems Analysis, and On-Line Systems Design (non-credit)

1984    M.S. in Computer Science Education, University of Evansville

1970    Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Notre Dame

 

1966    M.A. in Mathematics, Indiana University

1964    B.A., Summa Cum Laude, in Mathematics, St. Benedict's College

 

Books

 

1992    C Through UNIX, Wm. C. Brown Publishers (427 pages) with Instructor's Manual (163 pages) and diskettes

 

Publications and recent Presentations

 

2001   Refereed Workshop for Frontiers in Education conference, October 13, 2001, Understanding and Developing Assessment Materials for Computing Criteria 2000, Reno, Nevada

2001    Oral presentation at the Twelfth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, April, 2001, A Structured, Comparative, Module-Based Approach for Teaching Java in Data Structures Courses

2001    Refereed Workshop for Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, February 23, 2001, Assessment of Objectives for Accreditation

2000    Oral Presentation to ACM student chapter, Sheepskins, Societies, and Sciences, December 2000

2000    Member of Panel on Directions in Accreditation of Computing Programs, Frontiers in Education, October 2000, Kansas City, Missouri

2000    Chair of Panel on the Integration of CSAB's Accreditation Services with ABET, July  Computing Research Association, July 11, 2001, Snowbird, Utah

2000    Presentation on “Future Directions in Accreditation” at ABET Annual Meeting, March 18, 2000, Baltimore, Maryland

2000    Member of Panel on Accreditation with ABET/CSAB, Special Interest Group in             Computer Science Education, March 10, Austin, Texas

1999    (Invited) Distributed Java Objects, ITEC, May, 1999, Jacksonville, Florida

1998     Panelist for Computer Science Accreditation: Current Status and Future Directions, Frontiers in Education Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, November , 1998

1998        (Invited) Remote Java Objects, ITEC, June 1998, Jacksonville, Florida

1998    (Invited) Animation Using Java Threads, ITEC, June 1998, Jacksonville, Florida (joint)

1998    Panelist for Computer Science Accreditation: Current Status and Future Directions, SIGCSE, Atlanta, Georgia, February  26, 1998

1997    Panelist for Computer Science Accreditation: Current Status and Future Directions, Frontiers in Education Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 1

1997    “ A JavaScript Primer”, Syllabus Press, January, pgs. 38,40  (invited paper—inside cover description follows)

 

The January issue also features a special computer science section covering the hottest topic today: JavaScript. Java is making its mark on computer science curriculums throughout the country. First, it has streamlined applications running on existing systems and second it has entered many workforce areas. Markets from healthcare to retail are planning to use the open networking approach of Java. And with all this interest being generated by Java, it is pouring into the computer science curriculums and reenergizing the learning process. We include a feature article that covers not only the technical aspects of JavaScript, but how it is used in a curriculum at the University of North Florida.

 

1996        “The Nature of a Good and Accreditable Computer Science Program”, Syllabus Press, January, pgs. 54,59 (invited paper)

 

1995        "Internet Sparks Interest" presented at the National Conference on Teaching and Learning (oral)

1988        "The Changing Profile of the Student Enrolled in the Introductory Computer (Literacy) Course (with Jean B. Martin), published in the Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference.

1988        "Profiles of Today's Computer Literacy Students:  An Update (with Jean B. Martin), Proceedings of the Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery, Volume 20, Number 1, February, pgs. 235-239.

1986        "A Profile of Today's Computer Literacy Student" (with Jean B. Martin), Proceedings of the Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery, Vol. 18, Number 1, Feb., pgs. 27-33.

1984        "Student Performances and Student Perceptions of 'Principles of Computer Programming'", Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery, September, pgs 29-33.

1984        "The Role of Operations Research and Discrete Structures in a Computer Science Curriculum", Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, Association for Computing Machinery.

1979        "Book Review of An Introduction to Mathematical Models in the Life and Social Sciences, by Michael Olinick, Two Year College Mathematics Journal, Volume X, Number 5, November, pgs. 355-356.

1973        "Orthogonal Groups over R(PI)", American Journal of Mathematics, Volume XCV, Number 1, Spring, pgs. 59-79.

1972        Abstract of "Orthogonal Groups over R(PI)", Notices of the American Mathematical Society, Volume 19, Number 1, January, Page A85.

 

National Computer Science Service

 

99-01   President of CSAB

99-01   Member of Educational Policy Committee, ABET

1999-   Awards Vice-Chair of the IEEE-CS Technical Activities Board (TAB)

1999-   Educational Activities Board of the IEEE-CS

1996-    Computing Science Accreditation Board, appointed by ACM (one of eight nationally, Vice President in 1998-1999 and CSAC Liaison in 1998-99)

97-98   CSAC Executive Committee Nominating Committee, 1998

Chair, CSAC Consistency Committee, Annual Meeting, June 1998, Dallas, Texas

Computer Science Accreditation Commission Annual Action Meeting, June 1997, Kansas City, Missouri (presenter as a team chair for an accreditation visit)

Computing Sciences Accreditation Board Semi-Annual Meeting, June 1997, Kansas City, Missouri,Computing Sciences Accreditation Board Semi-Annual Meeting, November 1997, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Computing Sciences Accreditation Board Annual Teleconference, January 1998

2002    Consultant to College of New Jersey, Kennesaw State University, University of Phoenix, Bridgewater State College

2001    Consultant to State of New Jersey, Roxbury Community College

2001    Consultant to Coastal Carolina University

2000    Evaluated Undergraduate I.S. Program at Fitchburg State College

1999        Evaluated Bachelors Program at Oregon State University

96-97   Evaluated Masters Program at East Tennessee State University, Bachelors Program at Coastal Carolina University, and Bachelors Program at Florida Institute of Technology

1996     Computer Science Accreditation Commission, Team Chair

1995    Computer Science Accreditation Commission, Executive Committee Member and Immediate Past Chair, chaired one visit and edited eighteen reports (also on Criteria Committee)

94-95   Computer Science Accreditation Commission, National Chair and Executive Committee Member

93-94   Computer Science Accreditation Commission, Vice Chair (also on Criteria Committee), chaired two visits, Executive Committee Member

92-93   Computer Science Accreditation Commission, Secretary, Executive Committee Member

1992    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Team Member, Univ. Of Tennessee

90-96   Computer Science Accreditation Commission, Executive Committee Member

1987-   Chaired and/or served as team member for Computer Science Accreditation Commission visits in eleven states (chair for nine visits, team member for two visits)

1984-    Consulted regarding several computer science programs around the country (in Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, and Florida)

 

University Curriculum Service

 

2000        Member of Task Force for Computer and Software Engineering

2000    Assisted in revision of COP 3540 to be OOP based

1998      Revised COP 4533 to be OOP based

94-96   Developed two new courses (Internet and Java/JavaScript). 

1987    Guided implementation of M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences, University of North Florida (as Director)

1986    Led accreditation of Computer Science Program, University of North Florida (one of first 48 in country)

1980    Guided implementation of B.S. in Computer Science, Valdosta State University

 

University Fundraising

 

85-89   Raised over one half million dollars for hardware and software (private sources and Foundation sources)

 

Grants

 

83-84   Center for Instructional and Faculty Development, Valdosta State University

 

77,79   National Science Foundation Secondary Science Training Program (principal investigator)

1975    National Science Foundation Chatauqua Short Course

1972    National Science Foundation Summer Institute

 

University Teaching Experience

 

1)      Intelligent Java Applications for the Internet and Intranet

2)      Data and File Structures II

3)      Advanced Data Structures

4)      Java/JavaScript

5)      Internet

6)      Artificial Intelligence

7)      Introduction to C.S. (C)

8)      Intro. to Information Systems

9)      Pascal

10)  Basic

11)  Data and File Structures

12)  Computational Structures

13)  UNIX/C

14)  Pascal and Packages

15)  Optimization Models with Computer Solutions

16)  Linear Programming

17)  Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students I

18)  Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students II

19)  Practical Calculus

20)  College Algebra

21)  Statistics

22)  Biometry

23)  Calculus I

24)  Calculus II

25)  Calculus III

26)  Calculus IV

27)  Modern Algebra I

28)  Modern Algebra II

29)  Operations Research

30)  Mathematical Modeling

31)  Linear Algebra

32) Complex Analysis

 

Miscellaneous Committee Service

 

99-00   Institutional Review Board, Academic Standards Committee, Honors Council

98-99   General Education Committee, Institutional Review Board

Department Service

99-00   Promotion and Tenure Committee, Curriculum Committee,

Information Systems Curriculum Group, Faculty Search Committee

98-99.1                        Promotion and Tenure Committee, Curriculum Committee, Advisor Search Committee, Chair Assoc. Dean Search Committee, Information Systems' Curriculum Group

97-98   Chair, Search Committee for two faculty positions, 1997-1998

Member, Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1997-1998

Member, Curriculum Committee, 1997-1998

Directed Independent Study for two students, 6000 level, Intelligent Java Applications for the Internet and Intranets, Spring 1998

96-97   Steering Committee, Library Liaison, Promotion and Tenure Committee (CIS and EE both), Curriculum Committee.

95-96   Promotion and Tenure Committee (CIS and EE both), Curriculum Committee, Chair of Compression and Inversion Committee, Advisor/Instructor Search Committee

94-95   Curriculum Committee, Promotion and Tenure Committee

 

Presidential Search Advisory Committee Chair, Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Health, University Promotion and Tenure Committee, Matriculation Committee, Executive Committee, Northeast Regional Data Center, Academic Computing Policy and Planning Committee Chair, Advisory Council for Computer and Information Sciences Chair, Information Management Institute of Jacksonville, Departmental Curriculum Committee; College Promotion and Tenure Committee

 

VSU:       Promotion, Reappointment, and Tenure; Numerous search committees, initiated departmental seminar series, Steering Committee for Humanities Consultant, Honors Program, Computer Advisory Committee, Computer Literacy Committee, Administrative Council, Professional Education, Steering Committee for SACS, Financial Aid, Library Affairs Chair, Faculty Handbook, Released Time, Academic Committee on Computer Science and Systems Analysis, University System Advisory Committee for Mathematical Subjects, Chancellor Search and Screen Committee (system)

 

GU:         Dean of College of Business Search Chair, Departmental Reappointment Committee, University Senate, Admissions and Standards, Mathematics Club and Pi Mu Epsilon, Executive Committee of Faculty Assembly, Scholarship and Aid, Partial Alternative Core, Academic Council.

 

Consulting

 

Offered two one-day workshops on The WEB in Education, Miami-Dade Community College, April, 1996 (one of six national speakers)

Computer Science Accreditation Commission

Advocates for Indian Education

Tell-Back Inc.

Textbook Publishers

Continuing Education short courses

LSAT preparation

Middle School teachers

Local businesses.

 

Selected comments from recent students

 

1.      Genuinely cares about the progress of his students.

2.      He was one of the most helpful instructors I have ever had.

3.      Great instructor.

4.      Great lectures--explains the impossible with ease.

5.      The course was not easy or difficult--it was CHALLENGING.

6.      I have been a student in his Artificial Intelligence class and I have had the pleasure to share conversations on academic as well as social issues with him to appreciate his full cultural knowledge as well as his keen sense of professionalism in the academic scene.  Dr. Martin has my profound esteem for his availability to the student needs and his endeavor for the improvement of academic excellence.

7.      You have a great sense of humor and a "down to earth" attitude that I have not seen much of as far as professors go at this university and which I find refreshing in an instructor...I just wanted you to know that I think you have a unique way of instructing and that I like it.  To show my appreciation for all that you do, I would like to take this opportunity to present you with this rose (it was a graphic rose!).

8.      The faculty member who audited my courses consistently complimented me on the quality of instruction.

9.      He knows the material very well; he also tries to make this course as comprehensible as possible.

10.  Yes, excellent instructor, enthusiastic person, fair and well lectured professor.

11.  Absolutely I would take Dr. Martin again, and will indeed recommend him to everyone I know.  This is because he is so helpful and does a really super job of teaching the material.  Thanks for a great summer C course, Dr. Martin.

12.  Instructor did an excellent job.  Particularly impressed by his helpful attitude and consideration.

13.  Dr. Martin is an outstanding computer science instructor.  He was always available for questions out of class.  He has given me hope that I can actually obtain a degree in CS.

14.  Most highly recommend Dr. Martin to anyone.

15.  Very well prepared, concentrated on exposing students to a variety of tools and allowed ample opportunity to develop them along their particular preferences.

16.     Very charismatic teacher...Knew what he was talking about.  Encouraged students all the time.

 

Reporting Units for Service within Academic Affairs (1989-93)

 

University Planning, Evaluation, and Budgeting (this office reports to VPAA in his role as Chair of University Budget Committee)

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Business Administration

College of Computing Sciences and Engineering

College of Education and Human Services

College of Health

Office of Enrollment Services

Division of Sponsored Research and Training

Division of Continuing Education and Extension

Office of University Graphics and Instructional Support

Division of Graduate Studies

Division of Computing Services

University Libraries

Office of International Programs

Florida Institute of Education (statewide)

 

 

Major Service Accomplishments within Academic Affairs:

 

Institutionalized Strategic Planning within Academic Affairs and its units.

Chaired new University Budget Committee

Created and Staffed Office of Enrollment Services (coordinated offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Registration, and Community College Articulation). University enrollment increased from 7772 to 9301 with 1026 SAT and 3.2 GPA.  Minority enrollment increased from 20% to 25%. Freshman class doubled.  Applications more than tripled.

Increased number of National Merit/National Achievement Scholars one to forty three. 

Initiated revision of General Education requirements.

Created position paper for Faculty Development Center.  Funded numerous Faculty Development activities.

Transferred Computing Services to Academic Affairs. Planned and provided leadership for University Information Technology Strategic Plan for 1992-97.

Provided leadership for development of new programs, especially Physical Therapy and an Ed.D. (the first doctoral program at UNF).

Developed institutional response to ten-year Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Visit and achieved doctoral candidacy status for UNF.

Supported and maintained all appropriate specialized accreditations.

Provided leadership for the hire of three Eminent Scholars.

Provided leadership for 1993-98 UNF Academic Master Plan.

Provided liaison with UNF Foundation Board Planning Committee.

Member of Northeast Regional Data Center Policy Board, Gainesville.

Member of SUS Information Technology Policy Committee (statewide).