Lee Freeman

Lee Freeman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Operations Management at the University of Michigan–Dearborn's College of Business. He serves as Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Administration and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Information Systems Education.

Education

• B.A., The University of Chicago
• M.B.A., Indiana University
• Ph.D., Indiana University

Research Interests: Lee Freeman's research focuses on online pedagogy, social media analysis, and information technology strategy. His work explores critical success factors for online education, computer self-efficacy, and the use of concept maps in comparing learning outcomes between classroom and online environments. Recent studies analyze covert network exploitation of social media and longitudinal impacts on program satisfaction.

Key Trends in Scholarly Activities: Freeman's publications (2000–2023) span topics from information systems education to cybersecurity, with consistent emphasis on pedagogical innovation, technology adoption, and ethical considerations in IT. His research bridges academic theory with practical implementation in digital learning environments and organizational IT strategy.

Grants and Leadership: Freeman received a USAID-funded grant (2009–2010) for university partnerships. He contributes extensively to academic leadership through editorial roles and administrative responsibilities at UM-Dearborn.