Rate My Professor Kevin Brunner

Kevin Brunner, PhD, is Professor of Information Technology and Director of the Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Scholars Program at Graceland University. He holds a BS in Computer Science and Computer Information Systems from Graceland University, an MS in Computer Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, and a PhD in Computer Information Systems from the same institution. Brunner teaches courses in information systems, programming, and database development within the Department of Computer Science & Information Technology (CSIT), Data Science, and Math, equipping students with practical skills for computing professions. His commitment to student mentorship is evident through the Ackerley Scholars Program, which supports high-achieving students in computer science and technology fields.

Throughout his career at Graceland University, Brunner has held key leadership roles, including Division Chair of Science & Math and Faculty Representative. He actively engages in professional development by chairing the CCSC Central Plains Conference in 2024 and attending Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) events, such as the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) at the University of Washington and chaperoning CSIT students to ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest regionals in Iowa. Brunner's scholarly contributions include the publication 'Graffiti - A child-centric interface,' a usability study on child-friendly text entry for PDAs presented in ACM proceedings. In addition to his academic duties, he serves as Head Coach for the Men's and Women's Golf teams, fostering athletic excellence alongside intellectual growth. His community involvement earned him the City of Lamoni Citizen of the Year award in 2019, recognizing his dual roles as professor and coach. Brunner also shares expertise with local high school students, discussing recent technological advancements with the Lamoni High School Technology Club. His multifaceted contributions enhance information technology education, student success, and regional engagement.