Weather Closure: Monday, February 23 Open or Close Alert Message
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Due to the expected winter storm, the University will close campus Monday, February 23.  We expect to resume normal operations on Tuesday morning. If conditions change, we will share updates promptly.

Campus Services During the Closure

While most in-person activities will pause, essential services will remain available. Public Safety and Facilities will be on campus throughout the storm, and the following services are expected to remain open or staffed:

• Residence Halls (RDs/RAs on duty)
• Dining
• Computer Labs
• Facilities/Housekeeping
• Health Services (TBD by Director)

Students living on campus should expect regular support from Residence Life and Public Safety.

Classes and Work During the Closure

Students
All offices and in-person activities are canceled for the day. In-person classes are canceled but may be held remotely at the discretion of faculty. Faculty will communicate directly, so please check your email and course site for updates. 

Classes that are already scheduled to be fully remote will continue as usual unless otherwise communicated by your instructor. 

Staff
Staff who are able to work remotely should coordinate with supervisors as appropriate. Staff whose work requires on-campus presence should follow supervisor guidance. 

Staying Informed

The University’s Inclement Weather Policy is available on the WNE website via the homepage banner. We will communicate any changes or reopening details through WNE Alert, email, and the University website.

Thank you for your cooperation and flexibility as we work to keep our community safe during the storm.

Tuncay Bayrak

Tuncay Bayrak headshot
Business Analytics & Information Management
Professor of Business Analytics & Information Management
204 Churchill Hall
Phone: 413-796-2304

Education

PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
ME, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
MBA, Southern New Hampshire University
BA, Uludag University, Turkey

Background

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Scholarly Works

Journal Articles

Bayrak, T., “Evaluating Large-Scale IT Investment Decisions,” Technology in Society, Volume 54, pp.128-138, 2018.

Bayrak, T., and Akcam, B. “Understanding Student Perceptions of A Web-Based Blended Learning Environment,” Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. 1-23, 2017. DOI information: 10.1108/JARHE-12-2016-0090

Bayrak, T., and Gulati, A. “The Role of Gender on Student Success,” International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education. Volume 11, Issue 4, pp. 1-17, 2015.

Bayrak, T., “A Review of Business Analytics: A Business Enabler or Another Passing Fad”, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 195, July 2015, Pages 230-239. (It was presented at the World Conference on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, May 28-30, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey).

Ozturk, F and Bayrak, T. “The Academicians’ Perspective on the Challenges Facing Higher Education in Turkey”, Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, Volume 195, July 2015, Pages 202-209. (It was presented at the World Conference on Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, May 28-30, 2015, Istanbul, Turkey).

Conference Proceedings

Bayrak, T., “A Mission Statement Analysis of North American and Asian Universities.” Proceedings of European Decision Sciences Institute Conference,” June 3-6, 2018, Udine, Italy.

Cokotis, C., and Bayrak, T., “Leveraging Text Analytics to Identify Trends in Corporate Communication through Fortune 100 Company Mission Statements.” Proceedings of European Decision Sciences Institute Conference,” June 3-6, 2018, Udine, Italy.

Bayrak, T., “Understanding Risks and Rewards of Information Technology Development.” Proceedings of European Decision Sciences Institute Conference,” May 29-June 1, 2017, Granada, Spain.

Bayrak, T., and Akcam, B., “Measuring the Impact of a Web-Based Blended Learning Platform on Student Learning,” Proceedings of Decision Sciences Institute Conference, November 18-22, 2016, Austin, TX.

Bayrak, T., and Akcam, B., “Students’ Perception of a Blended Learning Environment,” Proceedings of Decision Sciences Institute Conference, November 21-24, 2015, Seattle, WA.