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Wang, Ting Jie (T. J.), Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Head Coach, GSU Table Tennis Team
Accounting
Office: G191
Phone: 708.534.4965
Email: twang@govst.edu
Website: http://www3.govst.edu/twang

Education | Publications | Honors | Presentations | Research | Service | Professional Memberships

Education

  • Ph.D., Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
  • M.B.A. (Honors), Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
  • B.S. (Honors), Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Publications

  • Wang, T.J. and D. Dennis. 2011. “Normalizing Database Normalization Definitions In AIS Text Books.” The Review of Business Information Systems, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 41-52.
  • Wang, T.J. 2010. “A Conceptual Framework for the Indirect Method of Reporting Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities.” The American Journal of Business Education, Vol. 3, No. 12, pp. 19-32.
  • Wang, T.J., C. Lehmann, and H. Du. 2010. “Accounting for the Benefits of Database Normalization.” The American Journal of Business Education, Vol. 3, No. 1 (January).
  • Wang, T.J., G. Saemann, and H. Du. 2007. “A Systems Development Life Cycle Project for the AIS Class.” The Journal of College Teaching and Learning. Vol. 4, No. 1 (January), pp. 67-94.
  • Du, H., and T.J. Wang. 2005. “A Mechanism for Converting a Relational Database into an Object-Oriented Model: an AIS Application.” The Review of Business Information Systems. Vol. 9, No. 1 (Winter), pp. 55-67.
  • Liu, P., X. Yuan, and T.J. Wang. 2004. “An Approach and Its Application of the REA Data Modeling in the AIS.” Accounting Computerization (In China & in Chinese). No. 71 (May), pp. 16-18.
  • Wang, T.J., and P. Liu. 2004. “A Taxonomy of the Join Operations in the REA Data Model.” The Review of Business Information Systems. Vol. 8, No. 1 (Winter), pp. 9-22.
  • Pillsbury, C.M., and T.J. Wang. 2003. “More on Supplemental Materials for Database Management System Knowledge and Skills in the Accounting Information System Course.” The Review of Business Information Systems. Vol. 7, No. 1 (Winter), pp. 11-22.
  • Wang, T.J., H. Du, and H. Lee. 2002. “A User-Oriented Approach To Data Modeling: A Blueprint For Generating Financial Statements And Other Accounting-Related Documents And Reports.” The Review of Business Information Systems. Vol. 6, No. 4 (Fall), pp. 77-92.
  • Pillsbury, C.M., and T.J. Wang. 2002. “Supplemental Materials for Database Management System Knowledge and Skills in the Accounting Information System Course.” The Review of Business Information Systems. Vol. 6, No. 1 (Winter), pp. 1-6.

Honors

  • Coach/Manager of the Year, 2009-2010 Superlative Award Winners, National Collegiate Table Tennis Association, 2010.
  • Honorary Member, Lambda Delta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society, 2009.
  • Excellence Awards (in Teaching, Research, and Service all three areas) for the 2008/2009 Academic Year, Governors State University, 2009.
  • IMA Scholar Development Award, 6th AIS Educator Conference, 2004
  • Best Paper Award, 6th AIS Educator Conference, 2004
  • Who's Who in Business Higher Education, 2003
  • Best Paper Award, 5th AIS Educator Conference, 2003
  • Best Paper Award, 4th AIS Educator Conference, 2002
  • Best Paper Award, 2002 European Applied Business Research Conference
  • Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
  • New Jersey Bell Telephone Scholarship Award
  • Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society
  • Dean's List
  • Second Place Finisher, 1st National Handicapped Speech-Making Contest of Taiwan

Presentations

  • Wang, T.J. (2012). “Building a Relational Database Application.” A workshop conducted at the AIS Educator Association Fourteenth Annual Meeting Conference, Estes Park, Colorado.
  • Wang, T.J., and D. Dennis. (2009). “Database Normalization: A Comparison of Definitions in AIS Text Books.” Presented at the 2009 AAA Ohio Region’s Annual Meeting, Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH.
  • Wang, T.J., C. Lehmann, and H. Du. (2008). “Accounting for the Benefits of Database Normalization.” Presented at the 2008 AIS Educator Association Annual Conference, Fort Collins, CO.
  • Wang, T.J., J. Smigla, and K. Raghavan. (2007). “A Conceptual Framework for the Reconciliation of Net Income to Operating Cash Flow.” Will present at the 2007 AAA Annual Conference, August 5-8, Chicago, IL.
  • Wang, T.J., H. Du. (2007). “An Accounting-Oriented Approach to Database Normalization.” Will present at the 2007 AIS Educator Association Annual Conference, June 29-July 2, Estes Park, CO.
  • Wang, T.J., G. Seamann, and H. Du. (2006). “A Systems Development Life Cycle Project for the AIS Class.” Presented at the AIS Educator Association Eighth Annual Meeting Conference, Estes Park, CO.
  • Wang, T.J., J. Smigla, and K. Raghavan. (2006). “Reconciliation of Net Income to Cash Flow from Operations: A Conceptual Approach.” Presented at the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Region’s Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Du, H., and T.J. Wang. (2004). “A Mechanism for Converting a Relational Database Accounting Systems to an Object-Oriented Model.” Presented at the AIS Educator Association Sixth Annual Meeting Conference, Denver, CO. Winner of the Best Paper Award & IMA Scholar Development Award.
  • Du, H., and T.J. Wang. (2004). “From Relational Database Accounting Systems to an Object-Oriented Model.” Presented at the 2004 IS Midyear Meeting of the American Accounting Association, Clearwater, FL.
  • Wang, T.J., and P. Liu. (2003). “A Taxonomy of the Join Operations in the REA Data Model.” Presented at the AIS Educator Association Fifth Annual Meeting Conference, Copper Mountain, Colorado. Winner of the Best Paper Award.
  • Wang, T.J., and J. Marschall. (2002). “Graphics Versus Formula Presentation Approach to Teaching System-Related Concepts: A Manufacturing Cost Flow System.” Presented to the Accounting faculty and doctoral students of the National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Wang, T.J. (2002). “Empirical Evidence of Aggregation Effects on Inventory Behavior From Data at the Firm Level.” Presented at the 2002 International Business and Economics Research Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Wang, T.J., H. Du, and H. Lee. (2002). “A User-Oriented Approach To Data Modeling: A Blueprint For Generating Financial Statements And Other Accounting-Related Documents And Reports.” Presented at the AIS Educator Association Fourth Annual Meeting Conference, Copper Mountain, Colorado. Winner of the Best Paper Award.
  • Pillsbury, C.M., and T.J. Wang. (2002). “More on Supplemental Materials for Database Management Systems Knowledge and Skills in the Accounting Information Systems Course.” Presented at the European Applied Business Research Conference, Rothenburg, Germany. Winner of the Best Paper Award.
  • Pillsbury, C.M., and T.J. Wang. (2001). “Supplements Materials for Database Management Systems Knowledge and Skills in the Accounting Information Systems Course.” Presented at the 2001 International Business Education and Technology Conference, Cancun, Mexico.
  • Pillsbury, C.M., and T.J. Wang. (2001). “Supplements Materials for Database Management Systems Knowledge and Skills in the Accounting Information Systems Course.” Presented at the 2001 Annual Meeting of the American Accounting Association.

Research

  • Learning and Teaching Pedagogy
  • AIS Education
  • Relational Database Design and Implementation

WORK IN PROCESS

  • “Reversing Entries: Optional in Practice but Compulsory in Classroom” with Jing (Jackie) He, a GSU MSA graduate.
  • An AIS textbook: “Design and Building an Accounting Information Systems Using Microsoft Access”.

Service

  • Treasurer, Board of Directors, National Youth Table Tennis Association, 2012 – present.
  • Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Information Systems, January, 2013.
  • Member, GSU Program Elimination Committee, 2012 – present.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Assurance of Learning Committee, 2012 – present.
  • Coach and Advisor, GSU Table Tennis Club, Governors State University, 2009 – present.
  • Faculty Advisor, Accounting and Finance Club, Governors State University, 2009 – present.
  • Editorial Board, the AIS Educator Journal, 2006 – present.
  • Reviewer, the Review of Business Information Systems, 2004 – present.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Curriculum Committee, 2009 – present.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Faculty Search Committee (Accounting & Finance), 2011 – 2012.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Strategic Management Committee, 2011 – 2012.
  • Co-Chair, GSU CBPA Assurance of Learning Committee, 2010 – 2012.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Faculty Search Committee (Economics), 2010 – 2011.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Faculty Search Committee (Accounting), 2010 – 2011.
  • Member, NCTTA Upper Midwest Regional Planning Committee at GSU, 2010 – 2011.
  • Member, GSU CBPA ACFE-MIS Personnel Committee, 2010 – 2011.
  • Member, GSU CBPA Curriculum Committee, 2009 – 2010.
  • Co-founder & treasurer, Shorewood Table Tennis Club, 2004 – 2010.
  • Faculty Advisor, Lambda Delta Chapter of Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society, 2009 – 2010.
  • Chair, Accounting Faculty Search Committee, College of Business and Public Administration, Governors State University, 2009. 
  • Treasurer, Organization of Chinese Americans, 2007 – 2009.
  • Board of Directors, Organization of Chinese Americans, 2003 – 2009.
  • Chair, ACFE Interim Chair Search Committee, College of Business and Public Administration, Governors State University, 2008.
  • Conference Chair, 2006 Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Educator Association Annual Conference, 2006.
  • President, AIS Educator Association, 2005 – 2006.
  • Board of Directors, AIS Educator Association, 2003 – 2006.
  • Research Program Chair, 2005 AIS Educator Association Annual Conference, 2005.
  • Vice President, AIS Educator Association, 2004 – 2005.

Professional Memberships

  • Accounting Information Systems (AIS) Educator Association (Board Member, 2003-2006; President, 2005-2006)
  • AIS Educator Journal: Editorial Board Member
  • American Accounting Association