Jeffrey Whitten

No on-campus address
Biography
After 38 years on the Computer and Information Technology (CIT) faculty including 15 years of service as academic department head, 7 years of administrative leadership to the university's central IT organization, and 5 years as graduate program chair, Jeffrey L Whitten retired from the faculty on June 30, 2017. As a retired faculty member, Jeff retains his graduate faculty certification and is authorized to continue teaching and mentoring students.
Professor Whitten originally joined the CIT (née CPT) department in 1979 with primary responsibility to develop a systems analysis and design curriculum. As an assistant professor, he developed a five-course systems analysis and design course sequence, the most ambitious curriculum of its type at that time. He twice won the James G. Dwyer Award as the best teacher in the School of Technology as selected by the School’s students. After his promotion to associate professor in 1984, Jeff co-authored Systems Analysis and Design Methods. This textbook, now published by Irwin/McGraw-Hill, de-fragmented its market and maintained its #1 market position through seven editions spanning twenty years. More than 700 schools adopted it during that period.
Jeff was named as department head in 1988. In that capacity he provided leadership for curriculum diversification and evolution to reflect emerging technologies and paradigm shifts such as end user computing, client/server computing, telecommunications and networking, and Internet-based applications. During that tenure, the department experienced substantial enrollment growth and curriculum transformation.
In 2002, Jeff was appointed as Associate Vice President for IT Enterprise Applications (ITEA) at Purdue. In that capacity, his organization was responsible for development and maintenance of Purdue's core enterprise applications such as student services, financials, human resources, procurement, and university advancement. During his tenure in ITEA, these core applications were modernized through successful implementation of an ERP.
In 2009, Jeff returned full-time to the faculty where he served as graduate program chair for CIT. He taught graduate courses related to information technology management and leadership, and senior-level undergraduate courses in systems architecture and commercial package implementation. During this time he also served as CIT Thesis Advisor, Chair of the CIT Graduate Education Committee, member of the Purdue Graduate Council, and chair of the Graduate Council's Area Committee A for curriculum and course changes.
In retirement, Jeff plans to write books, teach the occasional course (likely, IT economics, IT organizational change management, and selection and implementation of commercial business software). He may also do selected consulting. Mostly, he plans to enjoy a lighter work schedule and his hobbies: stamp collecting (U.S. 1847 - 1950), audio fidelity and music, home theater, and the consumer-level Internet of Things.
Education:
- M.S. (Computer Science with a management information systems focus), Purdue University, 1979.
- B.S. (Industrial Management with Computer Science minor), Purdue University, 1976.
Certifications:
- Certificate in Data Processing (CDP)
- 2017 - Appointed as Professor Emeritus
- 1999 - Elected to the Purdue University Great Book of Teachers
- 1984 - Dwyer Undergraduate Teaching Award, School of Technology
- 1984 - Best Teacher Award, Department of Computer Technology
- 1981 - Dwyer Undergraduate Teaching Award, School of Technology
- 1981 - Best Teacher Award, Department of Computer Technology
- Whitten, Jeffrey L., Bentley*, Lonnie D., Randolph, Gary, and Dardan, Shana, (2007) Systems analysis and design methods, 7th edition Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (745 pages).
- Whitten, Jeffrey L., Bentley*, Lonnie D., (2007) Introduction to systems analysis and design Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (640 pages).
- Whitten*, Jeffrey L., Bentley*, Lonnie D., and Dittman, Kevin C., (2003) Systems analysis and design methods, 6th edition Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.. ((724 pages). This and prior editions have been translated into other languages. ISBN 0-07-231539-3 (USA edition).
- Whitten*, Jeffrey L., Bentley*, Lonnie D., and Dittman, Kevin C., (2001) Systems analysis and design methods, 5th edition Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.. ((724 pages). The 5th edition has been translated into five languages and has adoptions in all 50 states. Over 700 universities adopted this textbook. Total unit sales reached 45,000 copies. ISBN 0-07-231539-3)
- Whitten*, Jeffrey L. and Lonnie D. Bentley*, (2001) Instructor’s guide to accompany systems analysis and design methods, 5th edition Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.. (Available only via McGraw-Hill On-Line Learning Center.)
- Whitten*, Jeffrey L. and Lonnie D. Bentley*, (2001) Instructor’s resource CD-ROM to accompany systems analysis and design methods 5th edition Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc..
- Whitten*, J. L., Bentley*, L. D., and Dittman K. C., (1998) Systems analysis and design methods (4th ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. ( ISBN # 0-256-19906-X (724 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., Bentley*, L. D., and Dittman K. C., (1998) Instructors Edition: Systems analysis and design methods (4th ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (This book is an instructor’s version of the main textbook and includes 89 pages of supplemental material. ISBN # 0-256-23826-X)
- Whitten*, Jeffrey L. and Lonnie D. Bentley*, (1998) Instructor’s resource CD-ROM to accompany systems analysis and design methods 4th edition Irwin/McGraw-Hill, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (ISBN#0-256-25713-2)
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1994) Projects and cases to accompany systems analysis and design methods (3rd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-09361-X (138 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1994) Transparency masters to accompany systems analysis and design methods (2nd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-09365-2 (264 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1994) Test items to accompany systems analysis and design methods (3rd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-09363-6 (220 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1994) Instructor's guide to accompany systems analysis and design methods (3rd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-09362-8 (363 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow, V. M., (1994) Systems analysis and design methods (3rd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-09360-1 (868 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow, V. M., (1994) Instructor’s annotated: systems analysis and design methods Richard D. Irwin Publishing. ( ISBN # 0-256-10132-9. This book is an instructor’s version of the main textbook and includes 90 pages of supplemental material)
- Whitten*, J. L., Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow, V. M., (1989) Systems analysis and design methods (2nd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-07493-3 (797 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1989) Projects and cases to accompany systems analysis and design methods (2nd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 30-2953-02 (124 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1989) Instructor's guide to accompany systems analysis and design methods (2nd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-07495-X (554 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1989) Test items to accompany systems analysis and design methods (2nd ed.) Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-07693-6 (184 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., (1987) Using EXCELERATOR for systems analysis and design Times Mirror College Publishing. (ISBN # 0-8016-5462-9 (210 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., Bentley*, L. D., and Ho, T. I. M., (1986) Systems analysis and design methods Times Mirror College Publishing. (ISBN # 0-8016-5464-5 (847 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., (1986) Instructor's guide to accompany systems analysis and design methods Times Mirror College Publishing. (ISBN # 0-8016-1546-4 (369 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., (1986) Test items to accompany systems analysis and design methods Times Mirror College Publishing. (ISBN # 0-8016-1567-3 (158 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., and Barlow*, V. M., (1986) Transparency masters to accompany systems analysis and design methods Richard D. Irwin Publishing. (ISBN # 0-256-08231-6 (264 pages))
- Whitten*, J. L., and Bentley*, L. D., (1986) Projects and cases to accompany systems analysis and design methods Times Mirror College Publishing. (ISBN # 0-8016-5465-3 (159 pages))
Consulting:
-
Enterprise architecture, Center for Research in Stock Prices, University of Chicago, 2011
Taught managers how to apply enterprise architecture concepts.
-
Systems analysis methods, various clients (e..g., Purdue MI, Cummins Engine, Christopher M. Funk, Index Technology), 1979-2002
Helped organizations learn to use various system modeling and systems analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques, including the use of automated tools
Professional Affiliations:
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Member, 2011-2015
- Society for Information Management (SIM), 2000-2010
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 1999-2015
- Association of Information Systems (AIS), 1994-1998
- Text and Academic Authors Association (TAAA), 1988-2002
- Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP, née DPMA), 1981-2008; President of Sagamore Chapter (1984). International Director for Sagamore Chapter (1985)