Curriculum Vitae Xiaolin Li

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1 Curriculum Vitae Department of e-business and Technology Management College of Business and Economics Towson University Towson, MD Telephone: (410) Education Ph.D., Business Administration (Major: Management Systems; Minors: Management and Statistics), Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, August 2008 Dissertation: An Empirical Examination of Factors Affecting Adoption of an Online Direct Sales Channel By Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. M.S., Information and Communication Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 2002; M.A., English (Concentration: Composition and Rhetoric), Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 2002; B.A., English (English Literature), Hunan Normal University, China, 1996 Academic Experience 2014-Present, Associate Professor of E-Business and Technology Management, Towson University , Assistant Professor of E-Business and Technology Management, Towson University 2007 to 2008, Full-time Visiting Instructor of MIS, The University of Akron 2005 to 2007, M&IS Teaching Fellow, Kent State University 2002 to 2005, Full-Time Lecturer of MIS, Butler University 1999 to 2002, Graduate Assistant, Department of English, Ball State University 1996 to 1999, Lecturer of English, Hengyang Medical College, Hengyang, China Courses Taught EBTM740, Customer Relationship Management, Towson University, since spring 2014 EBTM 367, E-business Infrastructure, Towson University, fall 2009-present EBUS 311 Principles of E-Business, Towson University, fall 2008-present 6500: 426, E-Business Application Development, The University of Akron, Spring :310, Business Information Systems, The University of Akron, fall :221, Quantitative Business Analysis I, The University of Akron, 07-08

2 Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 13 M&IS 44043, Database Management Systems, Kent State University, fall 06 M&IS 24056, Fundamentals of Business Statistics, Kent State University, summer 06 MS 165, Information Management I, Butler University, falls MS 265, Information Management II, Butler University fall 04 MS 315, Data Management with Advanced Excel, Butler University, summer 04 MS 370, Networks/Communication Systems, Butler University, springs MS 374, E-Commerce & Internet Technology, Butler University, springs MS 376, Web Development and Consulting, Butler University, falls Research Interests Buyer-Supplier Relationship, IS/IT/innovation use by SMEs, IT Impact and valuation, IS education Peer Reviewed Journal Publications 1. Li, X., Pillutla, S., Zhou, H. and Yao, D. (Forthcoming). Drivers of Adoption and Continued Use of E-Procurement Systems: Empirical Evidence from China, Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce. 2. Tomasi, S. and Li, X. (Forthcoming) "Impact of Search Engine Optimization: Evidence from Three Cases," Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organization. 3. Ghosh, S., Li, X. and Naik, B. (Forthcoming). Can Technical IS Learning Succeed in Less Technical Institutions? Yes! Journal of Information Systems Education. 4. Nesterkin, D., Li, X., and Porterfield, T. (Forthcoming) Relationship Conflict, Conflict Management, and Performance of Information Technology Teams, Journal of Computer Information Systems. 5. Pillutla, S., Yao, D. and Li, X. (2014). Data Mining the Adoption Intention of E- Procurement System for Chinese Companies, International Journal of Management and Decision Making, 13(2), Ghosh, S. and Li, X. (2013). A Real Options Valuation Model for a Phased Migration to Service-Oriented Architecture, Information Systems Research, 24(4), Lai, F., Li, X., and Lai, V. (2013). Impact of Vendor, Vendee, and their Relational Norm on ERP Vendee Satisfaction and Willingness to Refer: An Empirical Investigation, Decision Sciences, 44(4), Han, C., Porterfield, T., and Li, X. (2012). Impact of Industry Competition on Contract Manufacturing: An Empirical Study of U.S. Manufacturers. International Journal of Production Economics, 138(1),

3 Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of Li, X. and Ghosh, S. (2012). Power-Dependence and Reseller Influence on SMEs Continued Use of Online Direct Sales Channels: An Empirical Study, Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, 22(1), Li, X. (2012), R&D Intensity and Productivity of Exporting SMEs: Empirical Evidence from China, International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, 9(1/2), Han, C., Hsieh, C., Lai F., and Li, X. (2011) Information Technology Investment and Manufacturing Worker Productivity, Journal of Computer Information Systems, 52(2), Kuruvilla, A., Alexander, S., and Li, X. (2011). A model to study the Cascading Effects of Diversion among hospitals, International Journal of Information Systems in the Service Sector, 3(3), Li, X., Troutt, M.D., Brandyberry, A. and Wang, T. (2011). Decision Factors for the Adoption and Continued Use of Online Direct Sales Channels among SMEs, Journal of the Association for Information Systems (JAIS): Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article Li, X. (2010). Coping with Manufacturers Dilemma in the E-commerce Era: A Relational Model and a Strategic Framework, International Journal of E-Business Research, 6(4), Rondeau, P.J. and Li, X. (2009) The Impact of a Computer Proficiency Exam on Business Students Admission to and Performance in a Higher-Level IT Course, Journal of Information Systems Education, 20 (4), Ghosh, S., Troutt, M.D., Weinroth, J. and Li, X. (2009) An adoption decision model of emerging capital budgeting methodologies, International Journal of Operational Research, 5(3), Li, X, Troutt, M., and Knapp, D., (2009) Expatriate Management: An organizing Framework Using Phase and Reliability Theories, Journal of Global Commerce Research, 1(1), Li X., Kuruvilla A. Liu Y., and Ghosh S. (2009). Revisiting the R&D- Productivity Linkage and Export-Led Growth Hypothesis: An Empirical Study on Exporting Manufacturers in China, Journal of Current Research in Global Business, 12 (18), Journal Submissions under Review or Revision 1. Li, X., Pillutla, S., Zhou, H. and Yao, D. (2 nd round review). Drivers of Adoption and Continued Use of E-Procurement Systems: Empirical Evidence from China, Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce.

4 Curriculum Vitae Page 4 of Li, X., Ghosh, S., Lai, F., and Yao, D. (under review) The Role of Perceived Risk and Risk Propensity in the Adoption and Continued Use of Online Direct Sales Channels: An Empirical Study, Journal of Global Information Management. 3. Chen, D., Li, X. and Lai, F. (Under Review) Gender Discrimination in Online Peerto-Peer Credit Lending: Evidence from a Lending Platform in China Electronic Commerce Research. Peer Reviewed Book Chapters 1. Li, X., Yao, D., and Liu, Y. (2010). Understanding E-Payment Services in Traditionally Cash-Based Economies: The Case of China. In Lee, I. (ed.). Encyclopedia of E-Business Development and Management in the Global Economy. IGI Global, pp Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings 1. Chen, D., Lai, F. and Li, X. (June 2014). Gender discrimination in online peer-to-peer credit lending: evidence from lending platform in China. PACIS 2014, Chengdu, China, June 24-28, Tomasi, S. and Li, X. Impact of Search Engine Optimization: Evidence from Three Cases, 2013 Annual DSI Conference Proceedings, Baltimore, MD. 3. Nesterkin, D., Li, X., and Porterfield, T. (November 2012). Relationship Conflict, Conflict Management and Performance of IT Development Teams: The Mediating Role of Team Support and Team Cohesion, 2012 Annual DSI Conference Proceedings, San Francisco, CA. 4. Li, X., Pillutla, S., Zhou, H. and Yao, D. (July 2012) The Adoption and Continued Use of E-Procurement Systems: A Technology-Organization-Environment Perspective," ICOSCM 2012/ICSCMIS 2012, Xi an, China, July Lai, F. and Li, X. (July 2012) How Detailed Contract Drafting Impacts Trust? The Roles of Contract Enforcement and Ownership Type," ICOSCM 2012/ICSCMIS 2012, Xi an, China, July Li, X., Lai, F. and Lai, V. (November 2011). The Roles of the Vendor, Vendee and Relational Norms in ERP Vendee Satisfaction and Positive Word-of-Mouth, Decision Science Annual 2011 Meeting. 7. Nesterkin, D., Li, X., and Porterfield, T. (November 2011). The Effect of Relationship Conflict and Conflict Management on Team Performance: The

5 Curriculum Vitae Page 5 of 13 Mediating Role of Team Collaboration and Team Goal Setting. Decision Science Annual 2011 Meeting. 8. Li, X. (November 2010). Reseller Influence on SMEs Continued Use of Online Direct Sales Channels: A Channel Conflict Perspective and an Empirical Examination, DSI Annual Conference Li, X. (November 2010). The Role of Perceived Risks and Risk Propensity in SME s Adoption and Continuance of Online Direct Sales Channels, DSI Annual Conference Li, X., Kuruvilla, A., and Kellogg, A. (November 2010). Critical Issues on the Selection of Offshoring Managers, DSI Annual Conference Brandyberry, A., Li, X., and Lin, L. (August 2010). Determinants of Perceived Usefulness and Perceived Ease of Use in Individual Adoption of Social Network Sites. Proceedings of the 16th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), August 12-15, 2010, Lima, Peru. 12. Li, X. (November 2009). Examining the R&D-Productivity Linkage and Export-Led Growth Hypothesis: An Empirical Stuty on Exporting Manufacturers in China, Proceedings of the 40 th DSI Annual Conference, November 14-17, New Orleans, Louisiana. 13. Rondeau, P.J. and Li, X. (November 2009). The Impact of a Computer Proficiency Exam on Business Students Admission to and Performance in a Higher-Level IT Course, Proceedings of the 40 th DSI Annual Conference, November 14-17, New Orleans, Louisiana. 14. Li, X. (May 2009). Adoption of Online Direct Sales Channels by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Proceedings of Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference, May 20-23, Baltimore, MD. 15. Li, X., Troutt, M., & Knapp, D. (2008) Expatriate Management: An organizing Framework Using Phase and Reliability Theories, Proceedings of International Conference on Global Commerce, Energy, Minerals, and the Environment, Las Vegas, Nevada, October Li, X., and Ghosh, S. (2007) Critical Factors Affecting the Acceptance of E-Payment Services in Emerging Economies: The Case of PayPal in China, Proceedings of 38th DSI Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov Ghosh S. and Li, X. (2007). A Real Options Approach to Cellular Manufacturing Decisions Proceedings of 38 th DSI Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov

6 Curriculum Vitae Page 6 of Li, X. (2006), "Building an Agile Data Warehouse: A Proactive Approach to Managing Changes," paper # , Proceedings of The IASTED International Conference on Communication, Internet and Information Technology (CIIT 2006), November 29 to December 1, 2006, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA. 19. Li, X. & Ghosh, S., (2006), "A Modified Expected Utility Model on Organizational Decision-Making under Risk: An Illustration of Manufacturers Strategy on Internet Channel Conflict, Proceedings of 37 th DSI Annual Meeting, Nov , San Antonio, Texas. 20. Ghosh, S. & Li, X. (2006), "A Meta-Analytic Study of Emerging Methodologies for Capital Budgeting," Proceedings of 37 th DSI Annual Meeting, Nov , San Antonio, Texas. 21. Li, X. & Ghosh, S. (2006), Coping with Manufacturing Dilemma in the E- Commerce Era: A Relational Model and a Strategic Framework, best paper award, Proceedings of the 37 th Midwest DSI Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, March 23-25, Ghosh, S. & Li, X. (2006), An Information Signaling Approach to Assessing the Prospects for Acceptance of Emerging IT Valuation Methodologies, Proceedings of the 37 th Midwest DSI Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, March 23-25, Li, X., Troutt, M., & Brandyberry, A. (2005) Critical Factors Affecting Adoption of Internet-based E-commerce Among Small Manufacturing Enterprises (SMEs) in China, #41, Proceedings of Association for Global Business 2005 Annual Conference, November 17-19, Miami, Florida. 24. Li, X., Troutt, M., & Knapp, D. (2005). "Staffing Expatriates in Culturally Distant Subsidiaries: An Integrative Model to Ensure Success and Avoid Failure," Proceedings of 2005 AIB Northeast USA Annual Conference, October 6-8, 2005, Cleveland, Ohio. 25. Templeton, W., Jones, L., & Li, X. (2003). Computer Skills Proficiency Testing in an Undergraduate Business College Environment: A Case Study. Proceedings of Academy of Business Education 4th Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, September 18-19, Invited Research Talks 1. Adoption and Valuation of Innovations, South China University of Technology, June 3, Strategic Buyer-Supplier Relationship, Hunan Normal University, June 5, Strategic Buyer-Supplier Relationship, Soochow University, June 9, 2014.

7 Curriculum Vitae Page 7 of Information Systems Research Under Big Data, Soochow University, June 13, NeuroIS, Soochow University, June 16, Innovation Diffusion Research, Soochow University, June 17, Diffusion and Valuation of Innovations Wuhan Institute of Economics, July 1, 2014 Research in Progress 1. Li, X., Lai, F., and Lai, V. The Roles of Contract Enforcement, Ownership Type and Trust in Contractual Governance: Empirical Evidence from ERP Supplier-Customer Relationships in China, preparing submission to Production and Operations Management. 2. Brandyberry A., Li, X., and Lin, L Online Social Communities: Investigating Usage, Behavior, and Motivation, preparing manuscript submission to Decision Sciences. 3. Li, X. and Han, C. Sophistication Level Matters: An Empirical Study on Factors Affecting E-Commerce Usage by Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, preparing submission to Decision Support Systems. 4. Porterfield, T., Li, X., and Nesterkin, D. Education and Assessment of Soft Skills in Business Schools: A Case Study, data analysis completed, preparing for submission to Academy of Management Learning and Education. 5. The Development of Group-buying Marketplace in China, preparing submission to Communications of ACM. 6. Lai, F, Chen, D., and Li, X. Rural Digital Divide in China, preparing submission to Communications of ACM. 7. Li, X., Porterfield, T., and Nesterkin, D. Mediating Effects of Team Interaction and Cohesiveness on the Relationships between Relational Conflicts, Task Conflicts, and Team Performance, Data analysis completed; preparing manuscript for submission to Group & Organization Management. 8. Li, X., Kuruvilla, A., and Kellogg, A. Critical Issues on the Selection of Offshoring Managers, in data collection stage. Research Awards and Grants

8 Curriculum Vitae Page 8 of Summer Research Grant, College of Business and Economics, Towson University, 2013 The impact of search engine optimization on website and business performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (with Stella Tomasi) 2. Outstanding Scholarship Award, Towson University College of Business and Economics, Summer Research Grant, College of Business and Economics, Towson University Li, X. (2012). Determinants of Individuals Attitude toward and Behavior in Online Social Communities 4. Summer Research Fellowship, Towson University Li, X. (2011). An Empirical Investigation Underlying Sales Channel Selection by Small Businesses 5. DSI Distinguished Paper Award (Innovative Education Track), DSI. Rondeau, P.J. and Li, X. (2009). The Impact of a Computer Proficiency Exam on Business Students Admission to and Performance in a Higher-Level IT Course, Proceedings of the 40 th DSI Annual Conference, November 14-17, New Orleans, Louisiana. 6. Summer Research Grant, College of Business and Economics, Towson University Li, X. (2009). Perceived risks, risk propensity, and the adoption of online direct sales channel by SMEs 7. Towson University CBE Conference Travel Grants Li, X., Lai, F. and Lai, V. (2011). The Roles of the Vendor, Vendee and Relational Norms in ERP Vendee Satisfaction and Positive Word-of-Mouth, Decision Science Annual 2011 Meeting. Li, X. (2010). Reseller Influence on SMEs Continued Use of Online Direct Sales Channels: A Channel Conflict Perspective and an Empirical Examination, DSI Annual Conference Li, X. (2009). Examining R&D-Productivity Linkage and Export-Led Growth Hypothesis: An Empirical Study on Exporting Manufacturers in China, DSI Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 11-14, Li, X. (2009). Adoption of Online Direct Sales Channels by Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises, Academy of Marketing Science Annual Conference, May 20-23, 2009, Baltimore, MD.

9 Curriculum Vitae Page 9 of 13 Li, X. (2008). Expatriate Management: An organizing Framework Using Phase and Reliability Theories, International Conference on Global Commerce, Energy, Minerals, and the Environment, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 27-29, CIS Doctoral Student Research Award, Kent State University Li, X. & Ghosh, S. (2007). Critical Factors Affecting the Acceptance of E-Payment Services in Emerging Economies: The Case of PayPal in China, Dean s Best Research Paper Award, College of Business, Kent State University Li, X. & Ghosh, S. (2007). A Modified Expected Utility Model on Organizational Decision-Making under Risk: An Illustration of Manufacturers Strategy on Internet Channel Conflicts, 2007, Kent State University Graduate School of Management 2007 Dean s Best Research Paper Contest. 10. Honorable Mention Best Student Paper Award, Midwest DSI Li, X. & Ghosh, S. (2006). Coping with Manufacturing Dilemma in the E- Commerce Era: A Relational Model and a Strategic Framework, 37 th Annual Meeting of the Midwest DSI, Indianapolis, IN, March 23-25, Research Council Grant, Kent State University Brandyberry, A., Li, X. & Lin, L. (2006). Extending Technology Adoption Models: Exploring Virtual Social Community and Personal Productivity Device Adoption 12. CIS Doctoral Student Research Award, Kent State University Li, X. (2006)."Building an Agile Data Warehouse: A Proactive Approach to Managing Changes." Professional Services Towson University University-level Service CBE Representative of University of Curriculum Committee, fall 2012 to present Towson/UB MBA Curriculum Redesign Retreat, January 10-11, 2013 Towson University Strategic Planning: One of faculty representatives of CBE that worked with the Towson University Strategic Planning team to discuss the development of the academic plan. April, University Diversity Forum, 2009 College of Business and Economics Chairperson, College of Business and Economics Curriculum and Academic Standards Committee, since fall 2012 Member of CBE Administrative Council, fall 2012-present

10 Curriculum Vitae Page 10 of 13 Chairperson, College of Business and Economics (CBE) Technology Committee, Towson University, fall 2008-fall 2011 Member of CBE Administrative Council, fall 2008-fall CBE AQ/PQ Task Force PQ Subcommittee, spring2010 Department of E-Business and Technology Management Task Force on Project, Program and Portfolio Management Post-baccalaureate Certificate program to determine what to do to increase the enrollment of the program or if it is time to discontinue the program, fall Coordinator, EBTM Department Curriculum Committee Worked with other faculty to search for channels to reach Chinese universities to promote the EBTM department s graduate programs and physically address and prepare the postal packages that contain program brochures. Served as faculty advisor in EBTM open house (sponsored by e-business Association and Project Association) Journal ranking IS task force, March-April 2012 Coordinator of Task Force to Define the field of e-business Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Peer Visitation to Part-Time Faculty Members, Fall 2011, Fall 2012 Member of CBE Curriculum Committee, starting fall 2011 Member of the task force for developing EBTM602 Introduction of SCM Member of the task force for developing EBTM740 Customer Relationship Management Member of task force for graduate program in SCM, EBTM 311 Course Coordinator, spring 2009 to present EBTM Supply Chain Master and Certificate Program Task force, spring 2010 EBTM One-Credit Project Management Curriculum Task Force, 2009 E-Business and Technology Management Curriculum Committee, September 2008-Present E-Business New Curriculum Task Force, September 2008 May 2009 Editorial Services Leading Role Associate Editor, Journal of Global Commerce Research, June 2010 to present. Program Committee, Midwest AIS, 2012, Green Bay, WI. Editorial Advisory Board, Harnessing the power of Social Media and Web Analytics: Developments and Advancements to be published by IGI Global in 2013 (editors: Anteneh Ayanso and Kevin Lertwachara). Program Committee Member, Midwest DSI 2012 Conference

11 Curriculum Vitae Page 11 of 13 Editorial Advisory Board, User Behavior in Ubiquitous Online Environments to be published by IGI Global in 2014, (Editors: Jean-Eric Pelet and Panagiota Papadopoulou). Organizing Committee, Global Commerce Forum Academic Conferences, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Editorial Review Board International Journal of E-Business Research, January 2010 Present International Journal of Social & Organizational Dynamics in Information Technology, March 2010-Present Journal of e-business, October Present Journal of Global Commerce Research, August 2008-Present Journal of Current Research for Global Business, February 2009 Present Ad-Hoc Reviewer PACIS 2014 ICIS 2014 Decision Support Systems, Since January 2014 International Journal of Production Research, 2014 Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, 2014 Journal of Electronic Commerce Research Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals 2012 Conference PACIS 2012 Annual Conference Journal of Applied Management Science, 2012 Midwest AIS conference 2012 Journal of Organizational Computing and Electronic Commerce, since 2011 Mathematical and Computer Modeling, since June 2011 Journal of Global Information Technology Management, special issue on social networking, Behaviour and Information Technology, since 2010 Journal of Electronic Commerce Research, 2010 Journal of Operations Management, December 2007 to present African Journal of Business Management, th Americas Conference on Information Systems, th DSI Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov 17-20, 2007 The IASTED International Conference on Communication, Internet and Information Technology (CIIT 2006), November 29 - December 01, 2006, St. Thomas, US Virgin Island, USA. Academy of International Business 2006 Annual Meeting, Beijing, China, June 23-26, 2006 Other Professional Services

12 Curriculum Vitae Page 12 of 13 Conference Session Chair, International Conference of Supply Chain Management, Xi an, China, July 2012 Conference Session Chair, DSI Annual Conference (Session IT8 Electronic Commerce), Boston, MA, November 19, The Conferences Organizing Committee of Global Commerce Forum, December 10, 2008 to present. Conference Session Chair (Quality and Productivity Session), DSI Annual Conference, New Orleans, November 15, 2009 Conference Session Chair, International Conference on Global Commerce, Energy, Minerals, and the Environment, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 27-29, MIS Program Committee, The University of Akron, 2007, played crucial role in reviewing graduate IS program focus and enrollment strategies, reviewing 310 (Business Information Systems) course for changes to include SharePoint and other skills, and defining expectations of the MSM core for the IS concentration. Scholarship Committee, The University of Akron, 2007, major tasks include identifying the number and amount of scholarships to be given, recommending strategies for increasing applications, and evaluating candidates for scholarships. Conference Session Chair, to chair E-commerce-9 session, 38 th DSI Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, Nov 17-20, 2007 Conference Session Chair, The 37 th Annual Meeting of the Midwest DSI, Indianapolis, IN, March 23-25, MIS Professor Search Committee, College of Business Administration, Butler University, Played a key role in the hiring of a tenure-track MIS professor. Responsibility included interviewing candidates and discussing the qualifications of the candidates on the committee. Professional Memberships Decision Sciences Institute (DSI) Association for Information Systems (AIS) Academy of Marketing Science (AMS) Global Commerce Forum Association for Global Business Professional Certification CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), March 2001 Industry Experience

13 Curriculum Vitae Page 13 of 13 CRM System Development, successfully coordinated the design and implementation of Maximizer system, a CRM system of Butler University College of Business Administration, 2003 Web Development, participated in the redesign of Butler University College of Business Administration website. Developed and routinely managed the college s computer proficiency exam scheduling and signup website Web Development, consulted in the design of the library website of Butler University. Testing of Network Management Software, worked with First Consulting Group (FCG) and successfully conducted experimental testing on FCG s VantagePoint network management software. Configured and documented network hardware and software in preparation for an experimental environment to test FCG s network management software, 2000 to 2001 Computer Networking, participated in and contributed significantly to the design and development of a network with , Internet, and wireless access capabilities for American Red Cross, Hoosier Heartland Chapter, 2001 Computer Networking, worked on a project team that designed and deployed a computer network for Saint Mary School at Muncie, Indiana, with file sharing and E- mail / Internet access capabilities, 2001 Web Testing, worked on a project team, which tested the usability and effectiveness of Localweb4u.com prior to its initial launch, 2001 Web Site Development, worked on a project team that designed Constellation Communications Corporation s organizational website, 2000 Database Engineering, 2001, Designed and Developed a database to facilitate StarSoccer s August 2001 Invitation Tournament