Dr. Scott Mensch

Contact Information

Dr. Scott Mensch

Department Chair - Glenn R. Jones College of Business

Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Presentations

  • Mensch, S. (2019). Subnetting & Network Administration, Keynote Speaker at the High Technology Foundation, Fairmont, West Virginia.
  • Mensch, S. (2016). Cell Phone Security: Usage Trends and Awareness of Security Issues, International Academic Conference, Miami Florida.
  • Mensch, S. (2014). Implementing LEAN into a Technology Support Development Class, AI Conference, New Orleans Louisiana.

Publications

  • El Gbouri, A. & Mensch, S. (2020). Factors Affecting Information Security and the Widest Implementations of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Programs, ACET Journal of Education and Research.
  • Mensch, S. & Wilkie, L. (2019). Smart Phone Security Practices: Item Analysis of Mobile Security Behaviors of College Students, International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications.
  • Balmakhtar, M. & Mensch, S. (2019). Big Data Analytics Adoption Factors in Improving Information System Security, International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications.
  • Mensch, S. & Wilkie, L. (2019). Cell Phone Security: User Awareness of Security Issues and Mobile Device Management, International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications.
  • Balmakhtar, M. & Mensch, S. (2018). Determinants Influencing the Adoption of Big Data Analytics to Improve Information Systems Security, Global Education Journal.
  • Mensch, S. (2016). Cell Phone Security: Usage Trends and Awareness of Security Issues, Global Education: Critical Thinking Series.
  • Mensch, S. & Carnahan, C. (2014). Free Multimedia Tools for The Online Classroom, Insights to a Changing World.
  • Carnahan, C. & Mensch, S. (2014). Effective Online K-12 Course Design: Applying Instructional Design & Learning Theory, Global Education Journal.
  • Mensch, S. (2013). The Impact Of Course Length on Online Numeric-Based Course Grades, Contemporary Issues in Education Research (Volume 6, Number 4).

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Mensch’s areas of expertise include:

  • Computer Science / Information Systems / Information Technology
  • Business Digital Media/Multimedia
  • Computer Applications
  • Computer Hardware
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
  • Database Management
  • E-Commerce
  • Enterprise Support
  • Information Systems
  • IT Project Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Management of Technological Innovation
  • Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint. Project, Visio, and Word
  • Network Security
  • Operating Systems
  • Programming
  • Research Methods
  • Routing and Switching
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Telecommunications
  • Web Design
  • Virtualization / Cloud Computing

Education History

  • Ph.D. in Organizational/IT Management - Capella University
  • MBA - Point Park University
  • BA in Criminology - Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • LEAN Green Belt through Excela Health Cisco - CCNA Microsoft- MCSE+I Windows NT4.0 and MCSA 2000 CompTia- A+, Net+, and Server+

Associations

  • Indiana Technology Center, Indiana, PA 2004- 2016 - Advisory Board Member (Co-Chair)
  • ITT Technical Institute, Monroeville Pa 2006-2012 - Professional Advisory Committee (PAC)
  • Journal of Education for Business, 2008- 2016 - Reviewer
  • Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW), Erie, PA 7/2005- 07/2007 - Company Advisor Volunteer

Honors & Awards

  • 2013 Best Paper Award at the Clute International Education Conference
  • 2010 Best Paper of Track at the Academic and Business Research Institute (AABRI) Conference
  • 2009 Best Paper of Track at the Academic and Business Research Institute (AABRI) Conference
  • 2009 Outstanding Research Award at the Institute for Business and Finance Research (IBFR) Conference