John J. Scarpino, D.Sc.
Part-Time Faculty (Computer and Information Systems)
scarpino@rmu.edu Wheatley Center 142
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Educational Background

• Doctor of Science, Information Systems and Communications, Robert Morris University, 2010
• Master of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Point Park University, 2005
• Master of Science, Internet Information Systems, Robert Morris University, 2002
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Robert Morris University, 2002
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Robert Morris University, 2002

Publications

• Implementing Dweck's Growth Mindset by Incorporating Industry Based Tools and Techniques In The Classroom 
  Issues in Information Systems: Volume 19, Issue 2, pp. 13-22, 2018
  Authors: Wilfred Mutale, Mel Tomeo, John J. Scarpino, Cristina D’Imperio, Xihui Zhang

• The First Outcome Results of the Mid-Point Curriculum Assessments for Computer Programming and Information Technology Students

  Issues in Information Systems: Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 164-172, 2017

  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Wilfred Mutale,Charles Eltringham,Philip Grabowski, Mel Tomeo, Theophilus D. Owusu

• Does Age and Gender Matter in Students’ Perceptions of Instruction Effectiveness In On-Ground, Online and Hybrid Courses?
  Issues in Information Systems: Volume 17, Issue II, pp. 233-241, 2016
  Authors: Alan Peslak, Paul Kovacs, Gary Alan Davis, Wenli Wang, Lisa Kovalchick, 
  Wendy Ceccucci, John J. Scarpino
• Teaching the Cloud: Security Remains a Concern for Information Technology Students
  Issues in Information Systems: Volume 17, Issue II, pp. 135-141, 2016
  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Michael Hodder, Gary A. Davis, Paul Kovacs, Theophilus D. Owusu, Matthew R. Kisow
• Confidentiality, Privacy, Accessibility and Security of Big Data Usages within Mobile Recommender Systems, As Society Embraces Cloud Based Technology
  Issues in Information Systems: Volume 17, Issue I, pp. 185-195, 2016
  Authors: Jacob E, Mack, Keiser University, Theophilus D. Owusu, John J. Scarpino
• Privacy and Cryptographic Security Issues within Mobile Recommender Systems as Society Embraces Cloud Based Technology

  Abstract Proceedings- KM Conference 2015 Katowice, Poland - A Publication of the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management
  Authors: Jacob E. Mack, Theophilus D. Owusu, John J. Scarpino

• Age and Gender Differences of Students’ Assessments of Online, Hybrid, and On-Ground Learning 
  2014 Proceedings of the Information Systems Educators Conference (ISECON)
  ISSN: 2167-1435  v31 n3039  Baltimore, Maryland USA 
  Authors: Alan Peslak, Paul Kovacs, Gary Alan Davis, John Scarpino , Lisa Kovalchick, Wendy Ceccucci
• The Quality of Agile - Transforming A Software Development Company's Process: A Follow-up Case Study 
  2014 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XV, No. 2, pp. 431-440, 2014
  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Rhonda G. Chicone
• Impact of Technology On A Top 20 Global 100 Legal Firm 
  2013 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XIV, No. 1, pp. 133-142, 2013
  Authors: Theophilus D. Owusu, John J. Scarpino
• The Impact of Social Networks on Saudi Residents Living In The United States 
  2013 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XIV, No. 1, pp. 72-81, 2013
  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Ali Abdullah Alshif
• A Framework For An Interactive Web-Based Application Course 
  2013 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XIV, No. 1, pp. 300-306, 2013
  Authors: Paul J. Kovacs, John J. Scarpino, Wenli Wang
• Evaluating and Implementing Load and Performance Testing Tools to Test Adobe Flex and Other Rich Internet Applications: A Case Study 
  2012 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XIII, No. 1, pp. 1-10, 2012
  Authors: John J. Scarpino
• The Impacts of a Nonprofit Cancer Research Organization Moving to a Private Cloud Environment
  2012 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XIII, No. 1, pp. 77-84, 2012
  Authors: Matthew R. Kisow, John J. Scarpino
• An Analysis of An Enterprise Mobility Software Company – Managing software quality and Maintaining A Competitive Edge In Fluctuating Periods of Corporate Growth: A Case Study
  2011 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XII, No. 1, pp. 7-15, 2011
  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Rhonda G. Chicone
• Students’ Assessment of Online Learning As Related To Computer and Information Systems Curricula
  2011 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems
  (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XII, No. 2, pp. 13-21, 2011
  Authors: Paul J.  Kovacs, Gary A. Davis, John Scarpino, Lisa Kovalchick
• Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Various Online Learning Formats as Related to Computer and Information System Courses.
  2010 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XI, No. 2, 2010. 88-96
  Authors:  Paul J.  Kovacs, Gary A. Davis, John Scarpino, Lisa Kovalchick
• Web Application Security Testing: An Industry Perspective on How its Education is Perceived.
  2010 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XI, No. 1, 2010. 142-153
  Author: John J. Scarpino
• A Post Analysis of a Formalized Software Quality Assurance Tool’s Implementation: A Case Study
  2010 Journal of International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume XI, No. 1, 2010. 392-401
  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Paul J. Kovacs    
• Determining the Effectiveness of Various Delivery Methods in an Information Technology/Information Systems Curriculum
  Information Systems Education Journal (ISEDJ), VOL 8, No. 32 June 21, 2010 ISSN: 1545-679X
  Authors: Gary Alan Davis, Paul J. Kovacs, John Scarpino, John C. Turchek
• Applying an Enhanced Unified Database Management Quality Evaluation Tool.  
  Journal of the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume X, No. 2, 2009 138-147
  Authors: Paul J. Kovacs, John Scarpino, Gary A. Davis, Jeanne M. Baugh 
• Web Application Security Instructional Paradigms and the IS Curriculum
  Journal of the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume X, No. 1, 2009. 87-96
  Authors: J. Packy Laverty, John J. Scarpino
• Employers And Educators Want Information Systems Graduates to Be Able to Communicate
  Journal of the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: Volume X, No. 1, 2009. 198-207
  Authors: Jeanne M. Baugh, Gary A. Davis, Paul J. Kovacs, John Scarpino, David Wood
• An Analysis of a Software Quality Assurance Tool’s Implementation: A Case Study. 
  Journal of the International Association for Computer Information Systems (IACIS) Issues in Information Systems: VOL IX, No. 2, 2008. 146 – 152. 
  Authors: John J. Scarpino, Paul J. Kovacs

Presentations

• 2015 - Privacy and Cryptographic Security Issues within Mobile Recommender Systems as Society Embraces Cloud Based Technology Abstracts Proceedings- KM Conference 2015, Katowice, Poland A Publication of the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management
• 2014 - Age and Gender Differences of Students? Assessments of Online, Hybrid, and On-Ground Learning 2014 Proceedings of the Information Systems Educators Conference (ISECON) ISSN: 2167-1435 v31 n3039 Baltimore, Maryland USA Authors: Alan Peslak, Paul Kovacs, Gary Alan Davis, John Scarpino , Lisa Kovalchick, Wendy Ceccucci
• 2009 - Determining the Effectiveness of Various Delivery Methods in an Information Information Systems Educators Conference (ISECON) Washington DC, Technology/Information Systems Curriculum November 2009 ? also appears in (ISEDJ), VOL 8, No. 32 June 21, 2010 ISSN: 1545-679X