Leila Halawi
- Title
- Associate Professor, College of Aviation; Research Coordinator
- Department
- Department of Graduate Studies
- College
- College of Aviation
Office Hours
By AppointmentAreas of Expertise
Management Information Systems, Information Technology Management & Strategy, Knowledge Management, Predictive Analytics & Business Intelligence, Research Methods, Curriculum Design, DACUM, and Sustainability.
External Links
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Biography
Dr. Leila Halawi is a tenured associate professor with the College of Aviation, Department of Graduate Studies, Worldwide Campus. Dr. Halawi served as the Program Chair for the Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability (AASI) program and the Graduate Certificate in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability, the Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MMIS) Program Chair, MIS Discipline Chair, Chair of the Research Committee for the Senate, and the Director of Research for the College of Business.
She developed the MMIS curriculum. She also started Alliances with SAS®, Tableau, and Microsoft. The Partnership with SAS resulted in a joint certificate for the Business Intelligence and Analytics specialization. She holds a Certification from Sloan C Consortium in Online Teaching and a certificate from Quality Matters on Applying the QM Rubrics (APPQMR). She is a Certified DACUM facilitator and coordinator.
She is an advisory board member and a reviewer for the Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge (EABOK), Mitre Corporation. She is a Reviewer for the Journal of Computer Information Systems (JCIS) and the International Association for computer information systems (IACIS). She is also a program committee member and reviewer for the European Conference on social media (ECSM), the European Conference on Knowledge Management (ECKM) and the International Conference on Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management (ICIKM), the Federated Conference on computer science and information systems (FEDCSIS). She is also part of the IT editorial board of the multimedia educational resource for learning and online teaching (MERLOT).
She received the SAS 2020 Emerging Educator Award Recipient. She co-authored these books: Harnessing the Power of Analytics and Applying Predictive Analytics Finding Value in Data Published by Springer, 2019 & 2022.
She contributed to the 8th, 9th, and 10th editions of the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems Book. She also contributed to the 11th edition of Analytics, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Book. Her research has been published in the Journal of Computer Information Systems (JCIS), the Learning Organization Journal, the Journal of Business Education, the Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management (EJKM), the Academy of Information and Management Sciences Journal (AIMSJ), Journal of International Technology and Information Management, Journal of Education for Business, Academy of Healthcare Management Journal (AHCMJ), International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (IJAAA), and the Collegiate Aviation Review International, among others. She is frequently invited to present her research at national and international conferences.
Her current research interests include knowledge management, Business Intelligence, information systems success and strategy, ethical impacts of information technology, promoting innovation, curriculum development, design, enterprise architecture and systems, big data, and predictive analytics. Her recent research focuses on developing a curriculum (DACUM), a semi-structured curriculum design concept that uses subject matter experts who understand industry needs as the basis of curriculum design. The purpose of this research is to strengthen the research effort focused on bridging the gap between industry needs for sustainability professionals, IT/IS/MIS workforce, and university curricula. The goal is to begin discussing the importance of creating an industry-ready workforce by designing industry-relevant sustainability and IT/IS/MIS curricula and encouraging the flow of information between industry and academia to serve its students best and prepare them for the industry.
Dr. Halawi lives in Clearwater, Florida, and enjoys traveling, swimming, publishing, and attending national and international conferences.
Education
- D.B.A. - Doctor of Business Administration in Information Technology Management, Nova Southeastern University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Research, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Business, Beirut University College
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Business and Management, Beirut University College
Ratings and Certificates
Courses Taught
AVM 6200 Certificate Capstone Course
RSCH 670, RSCH 665, RSCH 650, RSCH 700A, RSCH 700B
MOET 601 Entrepreneurship: Exploration, Opportunity, and Effectuation
MOET 606 Entrepreneurship Ethics, Sedulity, and Solutions
MOET 611 Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment
MOET 691 Graduate Capstone of Entrepreneurship in Technology
AASI 610 Aviation/Aerospace Org Dev Leadership and Workforce Development
AASI 605 Aviation and Aerospace Sustainable Organizations
AASI 691 Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability Graduate Capstone
Aviation Resilience Through Sustainability MOOC
MMIS 501; MMIS 502; MMIS 521; MMIS 522; MMIS 523; MMIS 524; MGMT 221; CSCI 109; MBA 521, MMIS 561.
Primary Duties:
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, MS in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability COA- Graduate Studies - Aug 2019 - September 2022.
Director of Research: Sept 2017- July 31, 2019
Discipline Chair (MIS) - 2014 - July 31, 2019.
Program Chair M.S. in Management Information Systems /Asst. Professor, College of Business, Worldwide Campus (2014 - Aug 2017).
Research Projects
Publications
- How Education on Climate Change Affects Consumers' Willingness to Participate in Carbon Offsetting Programs? Leila A. Halawi (2023)
- The Effects of 5G Implementation on the Aspects of Sustainability In The Air Transportation Industry Leila A. Halawi (2023)
- Alpha Insurance: A Predictive Analytics Case to Analyze Automobile Insurance Fraud Using SAS Enterprise Miner (TM) Leila A. Halawi (2023)
- Decision-Making Tool For Procurement For Brazilian Airlines Leila A. Halawi (2023)
- Factors Influencing Users\u2019 Attitudes Towards Using Brain Computer Interface (BCI) for Non Medical Uses: An Application of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Leila A. Halawi (2023)
- Factors Influencing Users\u2019 Attitudes Towards Using Brain Computer Interface (BCI) for Non Medical Uses: An Application of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2023)
- Aviation supply and demand in the S\u00e3o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro systems evolution: An exploratory study Publications (2022)
- Decision-Making Tool For Procurement For Brazilian Airlines Publications (2022)
- Session 3 A \u2013 Advancing Aviation: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS) (2022)
- Digital Disruption Solution for Airlines in Brazil Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- The Role of the Internet in Intelligence Gathering and Spreading Propaganda Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- A Comparative Analysis of Distribution and Allocation of Covid-19 Vaccines Between Two Administrations Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- Rethinking Credentials for Aviation Sustainability: A DACUM Approach Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- The Data Analytics and the Science Revolution Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- How Education on Climate Change Affects Consumers' Willingness to Participate in Carbon Offsetting Programs? Publications (2022)
- Research Scholars Workshop: How to Join Faculty Research Bridge to Research (2022)
- Concurrent 3 Lightning Talk: Library Power Hour: Promoting Peer Engagement and Research Support for Graduate Students During Virtual Study Halls Distance Library Services Conference (2022)
- The Data Analytics and the Science Revolution Kelly Whealan George (2022)
- Leila Halawi ERAU Open Education Week Images (2022)
- A Ranking Method to Prioritize VFR Airports to be Provided Instrument Approach Procedures Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- In flight Management - Committing to Destination Leila A. Halawi (2022)
- The Effects of 5G Implementation on the Aspects of Sustainability In The Air Transportation Industry Publications (2022)
- A Ranking Method to Prioritize VFR Airports to be Provided Instrument Approach Procedures Publications (2021)
- Training Synergy Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Extended Technology Acceptance of Mobile Technology in Higher Ed: A Reliability & Validity Test of a Scale Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Success Stories in Knowledge Management Systems Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Enterprise Architecture Transformation Process from a Federal Government Perspective Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Enterprise Architecture Transformation Process from a Federal Government Perspective Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Mobile Technology in Higher Education: An Extended Technology Acceptance Perspective Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Contingency Fuel Reduction in Brazil Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Engine Light Repair Shop Evaluation for a Brazilian Airline Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Where We Are With Enterprise Architecture Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Information Systems Continuance: Faculty Perceptions of Canvas Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- An Evaluation of the Operational Restrictions Imposed to Congonhas Airport by Civil Aviation Instruction121-1013 Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- Automated Disruption Assistance in Brazil Leila A. Halawi (2021)
- A Comparative Analysis of Distribution and Allocation of Covid-19 Vaccines Between Two Administrations Publications (2021)
- Rethinking Credentials for Aviation Sustainability: A DACUM Approach Publications (2021)
- Enterprise Architecture Transformation Process from a Federal Government Perspective Publications (2021)
- In flight Management - Committing to Destination International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2021)
- Digital Disruption Solution for Airlines in Brazil Publications (2021)
- The Role of the Internet in Intelligence Gathering and Spreading Propaganda Publications (2021)
- Mobile Technology in Higher Education: An Extended Technology Acceptance Perspective Publications (2020)
- Enterprise Architecture Transformation Process from a Federal Government Perspective Publications (2020)
- Contingency Fuel Reduction in Brazil International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2020)
- Where We Are With Enterprise Architecture Publications (2019)
- Applying Predictive Analytics: Finding Value in Data Leila A. Halawi (2019)
- Alpha Insurance: A Predictive Analytics Case to Analyze Automobile Insurance Fraud Using SAS Enterprise Miner (TM) Leila A. Halawi (2019)
- Alpha Insurance: A Predictive Analytics Case to Analyze Automobile Insurance Fraud Using SAS Enterprise Miner (TM) Publications (2019)
- A Conceptual Model to Measure ERP User-Value Leila A. Halawi (2019)
- Extended Technology Acceptance of Mobile Technology in Higher Ed: A Reliability & Validity Test of a Scale Publications (2019)
- Alpha Insurance: A Predictive Analytics Case to Analyze Automobile Insurance Fraud Using SAS Enterprise Miner Leila A. Halawi (2018)
- Where Are We With Enterprise Architecture Leila A. Halawi (2018)
- Information Systems Continuance: Faculty Perceptions of Canvas Leila A. Halawi (2018)
- Information Systems Continuance: Faculty Perceptions of Canvas Publications (2018)
- Success Stories in Knowledge Management Systems Leila A. Halawi (2017)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Wendi Kappers (2017)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Wendi Kappers (2017)
- Success Stories in Knowledge Management Systems Publications (2017)
- Success Stories in Knowledge Management Systems Leila A. Halawi (2017)
- Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model to Assess the Employee Adoption of Information Systems Security Measures Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Information Technology Ethics: A Research Framework Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Resource-Based View of Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Which Theory Applies: An Analysis of Information Systems Research Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Ethical Attitudes of Business Information Systems Students: An Empirical Investigation Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Measuring Faculty Perceptions of Blackboard Using the Technology Acceptance Model Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- The Relationship of E-Commerce Readiness to Technology Acceptance: The Case of Barbados Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Measuring Students Perceptions of Blackboard Using the Technology Acceptance Model: A PLS Approach Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Student Approaches to Learning: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Factors Affecting the Matriculation of African American Undergraduate Students: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Interactive Multimedia Learning On Health Care Among Lebanese Women: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Students' Perceptions of Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) Process Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Evaluation of Ethical Issues in the Knowledge Age: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Promoting Innovation and High-Tech Entrepreneurship in Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Exploratory Research Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Impact of Electronic Health Records On Patient Outcomes Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Cyberspace: A Venue for Terrorism Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- No Title Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Impact of Electronic Health Records On Patient Outcomes Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an Information Security and Information Management Workforce: Aligning University Curricula With Industry Needs Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Knowledge Management Models Within Information Technology Projects Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- Impact of Electronic Health Records On Patient Outcomes Publications (2016)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Publications (2016)
- From Enrollment to Employment: A DACUM Approach to Information Systems and Information Security and Assurance Curriculum Design Publications (2016)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an Information Security and Information Management Workforce: Aligning University Curricula With Industry Needs Wendi Kappers (2016)
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an Information Security and Information Management Workforce: Aligning University Curricula With Industry Needs Leila A. Halawi (2016)
- A Conceptual Model to Measure ERP User-Value Leila A. Halawi (2015)
- Cyberspace: A Venue for Terrorism Leila A. Halawi (2015)
- A Conceptual Model to Measure ERP User-Value Publications (2015)
- Cyberspace: A Venue for Terrorism Publications (2015)
- Promoting Innovation and High-Tech Entrepreneurship in Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2014)
- Promoting Innovation and High-Tech Entrepreneurship in Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Exploratory Research Publications (2014)
- Agile Software Development and Project Performance: A Cross Sectional Study Leila A. Halawi (2013)
- Evaluation of Ethical Issues in the Knowledge Age: An Exploratory Study Publications (2013)
- Students' Perceptions of Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) Process Publications (2013)
- A Cross Sectional Study of Agile Software Development and Project Management Leila A. Halawi (2013)
- Benchmarking - Automotive Facility Layout, JPH and Over Speed Leila A. Halawi (2013)
- Benchmarking - Automotive Facility Layout, JPH, and Over Speed Leila A. Halawi (2012)
- Interactive Multimedia Learning On Health Care Among Lebanese Women: An Exploratory Study Publications (2012)
- Knowledge Management Within the Lebanese Real Estate Bubble: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2012)
- Factors Affecting the Matriculation of African American Undergraduate Students at a Southeast College: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2011)
- Analysis of Variation in HIT Privacy & Security Laws Leila A. Halawi (2011)
- Factors Affecting the Matriculation of African American Undergraduate Students: An Exploratory Study Publications (2011)
- Analysis of Variation in HIT Privacy & Security Laws Leila A. Halawi (2011)
- Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model to Assess the Employee Adoption of Information Systems Security Measures Leila A. Halawi (2010)
- Job Satisfaction As Perceived By Independent Physicians in Florida: An Empirical Investigation Leila A. Halawi (2010)
- Ready for Battle? A Phenomenological Study of Military Simulation Systems Leila A. Halawi (2010)
- Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model to Assess the Employee Adoption of Information Systems Security Measures Publications (2010)
- Utilizing the Technology Acceptance Model to Assess the Employee Adoption of Information Systems Security Measures Leila A. Halawi (2010)
- Student Approaches to Learning: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2009)
- Student Approaches to Learning: An Exploratory Study Publications (2009)
- An Evaluation of E-Learning On the Basis of Bloom's Taxonomy: An Exploratory Study Leila A. Halawi (2009)
- Measuring Students Perceptions of Blackboard Using the Technology Acceptance Model: A PLS Approach Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- The Relationship of E-Commerce Readiness to Technology Acceptance: The Case of Barbados Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- The U.S. Trade and Investment Relations With the Middle East Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- Creating a Sustainable E-Commerce Environment Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- An Empirical Investigation of Knowledge Management Systems' Success Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- Knowledge Management Formal and Informal Mentoring: An Empirical Investigation in Lebanese Banks Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- Data Warehousing (Chapter 2) Leila A. Halawi (2008)
- The Relationship of E-Commerce Readiness to Technology Acceptance: The Case of Barbados Publications (2008)
- Measuring Students Perceptions of Blackboard Using the Technology Acceptance Model: A PLS Approach Publications (2008)
- Telemedicine Usage in France and the U.S.: An Exploratory Investigation Using the Technology Acceptance Model Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Women and Work/Life Conflict at Higher Educational Lebanese Institutions Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Measuring Faculty Perceptions of Blackboard Using the Technology Acceptance Model Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Knowledge Management in Small- to Medium-Sized Lebanese Enterprises: An Exploratory Investigation Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Women and Work/Life Conflict At Higher Educational Institutions Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Data Warehousing (Chapter 5) Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Telemedicine Usage in France and the U.S.: An Exploratory Investigation Using the Technology Acceptance Model Leila A. Halawi (2007)
- Measuring Faculty Perceptions of Blackboard Using the Technology Acceptance Model Publications (2007)
- Ethical Attitudes of Business Information Systems Students: An Empirical Investigation Leila A. Halawi (2006)
- Which Theory Applies: An Analysis of Information Systems Leila A. Halawi (2006)
- Assessing Knowledge Management Implementation at Two Major Lebanese American Universities Leila A. Halawi (2006)
- Ethical Attitudes of Business Information Systems Students: An Empirical Investigation Publications (2006)
- Which Theory Applies: An Analysis of Information Systems Research Publications (2006)
- Using the DeLone and McLean's IS Success Model to Empirically Assess Knowledge Management System Success Leila A. Halawi (2006)
- Knowledge Management and the Competitive Strategy of the Firm Leila A. Halawi (2006)
- Resource-Based View of Knowledge Management for Competitive Advantage Publications (2005)
- The Relationship Between Knowledge Management and Sustained Competitive Advantage: An Empirical Investigation Leila A. Halawi (2005)
- Data Mining: An Overview of the Concept & Benefits--A Primer Leila A. Halawi (2005)
- Information Technology Ethics: A Research Framework Leila A. Halawi (2005)
- The Relationship Between Knowledge Management and Distance Education: A Preliminary Assessment Leila A. Halawi (2005)
- Knowledge Management Systems' Success in Knowledge-Based Organizations: An Empirical Validation Utilizing the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model Leila A. Halawi (2005)
- Information Technology Ethics: A Research Framework Publications (2005)
- Evaluating Knowledge Management Success: An Empirical Validation Utilizing the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model Leila A. Halawi (2004)
- Knowledge Management and Sustained Competitive Advantage: A Resource-Based View Approach Leila A. Halawi (2004)
- A Resource-Based Approach to Knowledge Management Strategy Leila A. Halawi (2004)
- An Evaluation of the Operational Restrictions Imposed to Congonhas Airport by Civil Aviation Instruction121-1013 International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace
Publications
Books:
Harnessing the Power of Analytics (2022)
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-89712-3?sap-outbound-id=C3CE5803CD1E9505A2FA6BA107378E6CE7715742
Applying Predictive Analytics Finding Value in Data (2019).
https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030140373
Book Chapters:
- Turban, E, Aronson, J., Liang, T. & Sharda, R. (2007). Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence Systems, 8th Edition, 9th, and 10th editions of the Decision Support and Business Intelligence Systems Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2007, Chapter 5 – Data Warehousing - contributing author.
- Turban, E , Aronson, J., Liang, T. & Sharda, R. (2008). Business Intelligence: A Managerial Approach, 1st Edition, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, Chapter 2- Data Warehousing – contributing author.
Professional Experience
Memberships and Credentials
Awards, Honors and Recognitions
Awards
SAS 2020 SAS Emerging Educator Award Recipient.
Recognition of an educator who has shown exemplary progress in advancing analytics education and preparing students for careers in analytics and data science. This prestigious award is given to an educator whose efforts and impact in the field and engagement with SAS have spanned five or fewer years.
https://www.sas.com/en_us/news/press-releases/2020/june/education-awards-sgf20.html?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, FIRST GRANT CAT B 20/21, Rethinking Credentials for Aviation and Aerospace Aviation Sustainability: A DACUM Approach.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide Research Competition 6th Place Team - $5000.
Halawi, L., Kappers, W., & Glassman, A. (2016, June). Information Systems (IS) and Information Security & Assurance (ISA) Curriculum Development and Design: A DACUM Approach. The award is announced online via the ERAU portal.
Distinguished Research Award from the Academy of Health Care Management, Oct 15, 2009
Recognition
- 2022 Textbook Affordability Champions. Champions are ERAU faculty or instructional designers engaged in open education and textbook affordability.
- 2020 College of Aeronautics Certificate of Achievement Award for 'Team Aero'
- Dr. Leila Halawi was recognized during the Innovation and academic excellence celebrated by Embry-Riddle Worldwide during its annual Latitude Awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in Daytona Beach. These bi-annual awards, held in conjunction with the WWC, recognize the extraordinary efforts of Worldwide faculty and staff committed to student success.
Business Partner of the Year:
Andre de Waal (SAS) and Leila Halawi (College of Business) Dr. Leila Halawi has achieved the Peer Reviewer Extraordinaire status with MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching). MERLOT is an international initiative enabling faculty to integrate technology in higher education and received my appreciation award during the OLC Innovate Conference in Nashville, TN, on April 19, 2018, and in Denver, CO, on May 2, 2019, virtual in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Recognition for Excellence: Academic Program Oversight, ERAU Worldwide Online Education, June 22, 2017, Daytona Beach. Florida
- Dr. Leila Halawi received a session chair certificate of appreciation from the OCL innovate – Education Reimagined on April 18, 2018, and in 2019.
Professional Growth Activities
- Certified Life Coach
- Graduate of 2019 Inaugural Practicing Leaders Program, ERAU Leadership Institute (May 7, 2019)