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Kimberly Hollister

Dean of the Feliciano School of Business, Montclair Unbound

Email:
hollisterk@montclair.edu
Phone:
973-655-4304
Degrees:
BSE, University of Pennsylvania
MSE, University of Pennsylvania
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
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Bio

Dr. Kimberly Killmer Hollister is the Dean for the Feliciano School of Business and a Full Professor in the Department of Information & Operations Management. Prior to joining Montclair State in 1999, as an Assistant Professor, she held a Lecturer position at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. In her role as Dean, Dr. Hollister is responsible for overseeing both administrative and academic affairs for the Feliciano School of Business. Dr. Hollister’s research focuses on Educational Program Assessment and Applied Operations Management. Her works have appeared in European Journal of Operational Research, Journal of Informatics and Education Research, Journal of Accountancy, Journal of Business & Economic Studies, Review of Business Research, Journal of Academy of Business and Economics, and the Journal of Business and Economics Research. Her teaching experience includes courses in both statistics and management information systems. Dr. Hollister earned her Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania; she also holds a B.S.E and M.S.E in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

Professional Experience

  • Business Development Manager/Engineer, Eikon Planning and Design Corporation (1992 - 1993)
  • Lecturer, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (1998 - 1999)
  • Instructor, University of Pennsylvania, Department of Systems Engineering (1997 - 1997)
  • Systems Designer, Marathon Data Systems (1993 - 1994)
  • Assistant Professor, Montclair State University (1999 - 2005)
  • Associate Professor, Montclair State University (2005 - 2009)
  • Associate Dean, School of Business (2008); Professor, Information and Operations Management, (2009-present) , Montclair State University (2008 - 2014)
  • Interim Dean, School of Business, Montclair State University (2014 - 2015)
  • Vice Dean, Montclair State University School of Business (2015 - 2020)

Honors & Awards

  • Separately Budgeted Research (SBR), Montclair State University (April 2000)
  • Faculty Inductee, Beta Gamma Sigma (May 2006)
  • Heavy Lifting Award, Montclair State University, School of Business, Dean's Office (May 2006)
  • Out of Blocks Award, Montclair State University, School of Business, Dean's Office (May 2005)
  • Best Paper Award, Northeast Business & Economics Association (September 2000)
  • Best Paper Award, Global Digital Business Association (November 2007)
  • Faculty Staff Recognition Award, School of Business (March 2011)

Refereed Published Articles

  • K. Hollister (2000). A Risk/Cost Framework for Public Policy Evaluation: the Hazardous Waste Trade. Journal of Environmental Systems
  • K. Hollister, G. Anandalingam (2000). Facility Siting Under Uncertainty. European Journal of Operational Research
  • K. Hollister, N. George (2002). Show-and-Tell in Real Time. Journal of Accountancy
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2002). So Much Information So Little Time: Evaluating Internet Resources Using Different Search Engines. T.H.E. Journal
  • K. Hollister (2002). A Risk/Cost Framework for Logistics Policy Evaluation: Hazardous Waste Management. The Journal of Business and Economic Studies
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2003). Evaluating Search Engines. Distance Education Journal
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2003). Efficient Allocation of IT Resources. Journal of Academy of Business and Economics
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (2003). Comparison of Live Versus Paper-Based Assessment in Computer Application Courses. Journal of Informatics Education Research
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (2004). Teaching Business Computer Applications: Comparison between the Traditional Delivery and a Hybrid Approach. Review of Business Research
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2006). Framework for Meeting AACSB International's Assurance of Learning Requirements: Applications to Information Technology. Journal of Informatics Education Research
  • K. Hollister (2006). Shattering the Glass Ceiling. Montclair State University Alumni Magazine
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2007). Assessing Technology Skills in an Undergraduate Business Couse. Journal of Educational Technology
  • K. Hollister (2007). Proctored vs Un-proctored exams in a hybrid course: a Brief Comparison of Student Results. Journal of Educational Technology
  • K. Hollister, M. Berenson (2007). Framework for Assurance of Learning in Business Statistics. Review of Business Research
  • M. Berenson, K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2007). Using Real News to Teach Business Statistical Analysis: Case Pfizer . Journal of Global Information Technology
  • M. Berenson, K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2007). Teaching Business Statistical Analysis using Real News: Case Pfizer . Global Digital Business Review
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel, R. Salomon (2007). Teaching Business Computer Applications: Course Evolution Using a Hybrid Approach. Global Digital Business Review
  • K. Hollister (2007). Decision Support for Hazardous Materials Routing and Facility Location. The Business Review, Cambridge
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2008). Curricular Changes in Response to Assurance of Learning Results in Information Technology. Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge
  • J. Wang, X. Hu, K. Hollister, D. Zhu (2008). A Comparison and Scenario Analysis of Leading Data Mining Software. International Journal of Knowledge Management
  • M. Berenson, K. Hollister (2008). Using Van Valen's Procedure in Business Research to Assess Consistent Differences in Multidimensional Variability in Two or More Groups. Journal of Business and Economics Research
  • J. Wang, R. Yan, K. Hollister, D. Zhu (2008). A Historic Review of Management Science Research in China. Omega
  • K. Hollister, M. Berenson (2009). Proctored Versus Unproctored Online Exams: Studying the Impact of Exam Environment on Student Performance. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education
  • J. Wang, J. Xia, K. Hollister, Y. Wang (2009). Comparative Analysis of International Education Systems. International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector
  • J. Wang, R. Yan, K. Hollister, R. Xing (2009). A Relative Comparison of Leading Supply Chain Management Software Packages. International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (2009). Retention Assessment of Core Operations Management Topics For Business Administration Students. American Journal of Business Education

Published Proceedings

  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2001. So Much Information So Little Time: Evaluating Internet Resources Using Different Search Engines Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • K. Hollister, G. Anandalingam (5s). 2000. A DSS for Hazardous Materials Routing and Siting Proceedings of the Northeast Decision Sciences Institute
  • K. Hollister (5s). 2000. A Risk/Cost Framework for Logistics Policy Evaluation: Hazardous Waste Management Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • K. Hollister, G. Anandalingam (5s). 1998. Hazardous Materials Routing under Uncertainty Proceedings of the 1998 INFORMS National Meeting
  • K. Hollister, G. Anandalingam (5s). 2000. Routing and Siting Decisions Under Uncertainty Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meeting of Decision Sciences Institute
  • G. Anandalingam, K. Hollister (5s). 2000. Robust Siting of Noxious Facilities Proceedings of the 17th European Conference on Operational Research
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (5s). 2001. Comparison of Live Versus Paper-Based Assessment in Computer Application Courses Proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics Education & Research
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2002. Making Smart IT Decisions: Efficient Distribution of PCs within an Organization Proceedings of the 29th Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2003. Efficient Allocation of IT Resources Proceedings of the International Academy of Business and Economics
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2003. A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Business Computer Applications Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (5s). 2004. Teaching Business Computer Applications: Comparison Between the Tradional Delivery and a Hybrid Approach International Academy of Business and Economics
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (5s). 2005. Assessing Technology Skills in an Undergraduate Business Course 32nd Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2004. Decision Support System for IT Resource Allocation Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (5s). 2005. Are Students Learning and Retaining What We are Teaching? Assessing The Use of Information Technology Proceedings of the International Conference on Informatics Education & Research
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (5s). 2005. Teaching Business Computer Applications: Comparison between the Traditional Delivery and a Hybrid Approach of the International Academy of Business and Economics
  • K. Hollister, M. Berenson (5s). 2006. Framework for Retention Assessment in an AACSB International Accredited Business School Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2006. Framework for the Assessment of Information Technology in Business Programs Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA '06
  • M. Berenson, K. Hollister (5s). 2006. Are Students Retaining What They Have Been Taught? A Pilot Study Assessing Retention of Key Business Statistics Concepts Annual Meeting of the Decision Sciences Institute
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2006. Case Study: Assessment of Information Technology in Business Programs - Pilot Study, Results, and Future Directions 33rd Annual Proceedings of the Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2007. Curricular Changes in Response to Assurance of Learning Results in Information Technology IABE 2007 Conference
  • K. Hollister, M. Berenson, N. Koppel (5s). 2007. A Comparison of Assessment Techniques in an Information Systems Course: On-line vs. In-Class Exams Northeast Business & Economics Association
  • M. Berenson, K. Hollister, N. Koppel (5s). 2007. Teaching Business Statistical Analysis using Real News: Case Pfizer Global Digital Business Association Conference
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel, R. Salomon (5s). 2007. Teaching Business Computer Applications: Course Evolution Using a Hybrid Approach Global Digital Business Association Conference
  • N. Koppel, K. Hollister (5s). 2008. Retention Assessment of Core Operations Management Topics For Business Administration Students Clute Institute Applied Business Research (ABR) Conference

Books & Chapters

  • K. Hollister (2001). The NOx Budget: Market Based Control of Tropospheric Ozone in the Northeasterm United States. Ashgate Publishing Limited
  • K. Hollister, N. Koppel (2008). Assessing The Use of Information Technology: Pilot Study Results. Emerging Theories for Educators and Practitioners/Cambridge Scholars Press, eds. Mackenzie and Rosenberg
  • J. Wang, X. Hu, K. Hollister, Z. Dan (2009). A Specialized Evaluation and Comparison of Sample Data Mining Software. Ubiquitous Developments in Knowledge Management: Integrations and Trends (Advances in Knowledge Management Series)