Brian Bender

Brian Bender is an Instructor and ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar at the Department of Operations Management and Information Systems at Northern Illinois University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in operations management and information systems, with expertise in large enrollment, online, hybrid, and independent study formats.

• Teaching Expertise: Operations Management, Information Systems, Project Management, Database Management, Digital Transformation
• Courses Taught: OMIS 259, OMIS 351, OMIS 352, OMIS 452, OMIS 507, OMIS 640, OMIS 690, OMIS 697

Bender emphasizes a student-centered approach, stating: "I try to approach teaching from the learners' perspective. I am a facilitator and mentor through the learning process. Effective teaching begins and ends with the student. Learning is a lifelong journey."

Scientific Awards

• ACUE Distinguished Teaching Scholar

Contact: bbender@niu.edu | Office Hours: Wednesdays, 2-6pm (in-person or online via Teams)