Brian Bovee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Information Technology
Director of Bachelor鈥檚 in Computer Information Technology (Online), Director of Bachelor鈥檚 in Cyber Security (Online), Director of Master's in Information Technology Management
Office Phone: 951-343-2456
E-mail: bbovee@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Remote (by appointment)
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Information Systems - Analytics & Decision Support | Dakota State University | 2022 |
| MS | Instructional Technology | California State University, Chico | 1995 |
| MS | Information Systems | Dakota State University | 2020 |
| BA | Information & Comm Studies | California State University, San Bernardino | 1993 |
BUS 512 - Business Information Systems
CIS 265 - Information Systems Essentials
CIS 270 - Business IT Applications
CIT 350 - Project Management
CIT 350 - Systems Analysis & Design
CIT 360 - Legal & Ethical Aspects of Technology
CIT 370 - Database Design & Processing
CIT 380 - Computer & Network Security
CIT 440 - Web Application Development
CIT 460 - Business Networking
CIT 465 - Advanced Business Networking
CIT 470 - Information Processing Systems
CYB 390 - Database Security
CYB 410 - Defensive Security
CYB 420 - Offensive Security
CYB 440 - Cybersecurity Management
CYB 480 - Essential Tennets of Cybersecurity
CYB 495 - Cybersecurity Capstone
ITM 500 - Introduction to Technology Management
ITM 510 - Project Management
ITM 520 - System Security
ITM 540 - Emerging Technologies
ITM 550 - Disaster Recovery Planning
ITM 560 - Law & Ethics in Information Technology
Gamification, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Information Systems Analysis, Information Systems Design, Database Systems
Adjunct Instructor - California State University, Chico (1993-1995)
Refereed Publications
Bovee, Brian S., Thomas Jernejcic, and Omar El-Gayar. "A Gamification Technique to Increase Engagement in Asynchronous Online Discussions." Issues in Information Systems, vol. 21, no. 2, 2020, https://iacis.org/iis/2020/3_iis_2020_20-30.pdf.
Refereed Conference Proceedings
Bovee, Brian S., Benjamin L. Sanders, and Benjamin Sanders. "Exploring Gamification and Generative AI to Drive Innovation in Healthcare." Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference. Western Decision Sciences Institute, Honolulu, HI, 2025.
Bovee, Brian S., Charles Noteboom, Kevin Smith, and Omar El-Gayar. "Gamifying Online Discussions: A Model for Improving Engagement Using Leaderboards." Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS). Association for Information Systems, Salt Lake City, UT, 2024. https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2024/is_education/is_education/10/.
Bovee, Brian S., and Thomas Jernejcic. "Gamifying Collaborative Systems: Team vs. Traditional Leaderboards in Improving Online Discussions." Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference. Western Decision Sciences Institute, 2024.
Bovee, Brian S., and Charles Noteboom. "Exploring Student Engagement via Gamification and Leaderboard Design." Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference. Western Decision Sciences Institute, 2023. http://wdsinet.org/Annual_Meetings/2023_Proceedings/WDSI-2023-Program.pdf.
Bovee, Brian S., and Charles Noteboom. "Idea Generation: Comparing ChatGPT vs. Humans for Healthcare Services." Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference. Western Decision Sciences Institute, 2023. http://wdsinet.org/Annual_Meetings/2023_Proceedings/WDSI-2023-Program.pdf.
Bovee, Brian S. "Exploring the Function and Value of IT Advisory Boards in Higher Education." Proceedings of the Southern Association for Information Systems Conference. Association for Information Systems, 2023. https://aisel.aisnet.org/sais2023/.
Bovee, Brian S., and Charles Noteboom. "Teaching Case: Evaluation of Leaderboards in Improving Engagement for the Online Classroom." Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference. Western Decision Sciences Institute, Portland, OR, 2023. http://wdsinet.org/Annual_Meetings/2023_Proceedings/papers/033..pdf.
Bovee, Brian S., Omar El-Gayar, Charles Noteboom, and Kevin Smith. "Leaderboard Design Principles Influencing User Engagement in an Online Discussion." Proceedings of the Western Decision Sciences Institute Conference. Western Decision Sciences Institute, 2022. http://wdsinet.org/Annual_Meetings/2022_Proceedings/papers/129..pdf.
Bovee, Brian S., Thomas Jernejcic, and Omar El-Gayar. "Leaderboard or Digital Badges? Improving Engagement in Online Discussions." Proceedings of the Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference. Decision Sciences Institute, 2020. https://decisionsciences.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020-DSI-Proceedings.pdf.
Bovee, Brian S., Thomas Jernejcic, and Omar El-Gayar. "A Method for Gamifying Online Discussions." Proceedings of the Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS). Association for Information Systems, 2020. https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2020/.
Refereed Conference Presentations
Bovee, Brian S., Benjamin Sanders, and Jose Zapata. "California Academy of Physician Associates." California Academy of Physician Associates Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI, 2026.
Zapata, Jose, Benjamin Sanders, Brian S. Bovee, and C. Chang-Letherer. "Impact of Gamification on Electrocardiogram Interpretation." Conference presentation, Pomona, CA, 2025.
Bovee, Brian S. "Healthcare Innovation Development: Exploring the Impact of AI Prompt Engineering on Idea Generation." Refereed conference presentation, 2024.
Bovee, Brian S. "Gamification in Knowledge Management Systems: A Systematic Review." Refereed conference abstract.
Dissertation
Bovee, Brian S. Leaderboard Design Principles Influencing User Engagement in an Online Discussion. PhD dissertation, Dakota State University, 2022. https://scholar.dsu.edu/theses/375/.
Non-Refereed Publications
Book
Bovee, Brian S. The Focused Faith: Detox Your Digital Life, Reclaim Hijacked Attention, Build Habits for Focus and Joy. Focused Faith Publishing, 2025.
Sound Ministry - Grace Covenant Church, Menifee
Founder, Christian Mentors, 2001-2011.
Running, hiking, travel, and spending time with family.
One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Phil 3: 13-14