Dr. Nicolas A. Valcik
Associate Director for Strategic Planning and Analysis
Contact Information
Telephone: 972-883-6190
Fax: 972-883-2451
Email: nvalcik@utdallas.edu
Mailing Address:
The University of Texas at Dallas
Office of Strategic Planning and Analysis, AD 29
P.O. Box 830688
Richardson, TX 75083-0688
Physical Address:
800 W. Campbell Road, Suite MP 2.234B
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Dr. Nicolas Valcik is an Associate Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Analysis. He is responsible for analysis, planning, and development of software solutions.
Dr. Valcik and his team are engaged in development of the Logistical Tracking System (LTS©). This system utilizes SQL database in conjunction with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to accurately map and measure all facilities at The University of Texas at Dallas. Esequiel Barrera and Dr. Valcik have been recognized in 2006 by the National Safety Council (SCHEMA) for an Award of Recognition in the Unique or Innovative Category. This award was for the development of LTS to track hazardous materials (HAZMAT) at an institution.
LTS currently has the following capabilities:
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Facility inventory and facility characteristics
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Inventory and track a variety of (HAZMAT)
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Security systems (i.e. cameras)
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Personnel room assignments
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Room equipment inventory
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Provide an inventory of fire and safety equipment
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Utility costs for facilities
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Student resident assignments
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Provide state and federal reports
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Online room surveys for cost recovery efforts
Future upgrades of LTS will include telecommunications and remodeling activities. For more information regarding LTS, please refer to the presentation on LTS.
Dr. Valcik is involved in the implementation of a return on investment model traditionally utilized in the private sector, yet modified and applied to higher education to accurately evaluate faculty and program productivity. In the past, productivity was measured by research, publications and other creative output; teaching assessments, service to the university and service to the community. Evaluation of these areas and the relative weights assigned to them varies greatly from unit to unit within a university and even more so among universities. As a result, administrative decisions regarding class sizes, curricula, programs and faculty workloads appear to be driven more by polemics than by analysis. By using a return on investment model, financial considerations begin to play a role in accessing how resources are invested by the university and if those investments are in the best interests of the students and the taxpayers. For more information regarding this research, please refer to http://www.utdallas.edu/ospa/analysis/ROI_files/roi.htm.
Dr. Valcik's previous work experience included nearly two years at Nortel Networks first as a recruiting analyst then as a competitive analyst. He conducted research on market trends and forecasts, analyzed competitors' marketing strategies and devised counter marketing strategies, developed a database for recruitment, developed recruiting profile model and engaged in student recruitment. He gained experience in municipal management while working for the City Manager's Office of McKinney and the Duncanville Economic Development Corporation. During that time, he was involved in formulating risk management and other general policies, assessing land needs for the McKinney Municipal Airport, evaluating ADA compliance in regards to courtroom access, researched ordinances and restrictions with franchise agreements between the city and private businesses, analyzed property values, developed market and economic development strategies and benchmarked other cities' policies regarding public services and private enterprises.
Dr. Valcik has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Master of Public Affairs from The University of Texas at Dallas, a Bachelors of Arts in International Relations from The University of Texas at Dallas and an Associate of Arts in Political Science from Collin County Community College.
Doctoral Dissertation:
Valcik, N. (2005) The Protection of Physical Assets in Research Universities for Biological HAZMAT: Policies, Practices and Improvements.
Books:
Valcik, N. (2006) Regulating the Use of Biological Hazardous Materials in Research Universities: Complying with the New Federal Guidelines. Edwin Mellen Press. This book is availble through Edwin Mellen Press at www.mellenpress.com/mellenpress.cfm?bookid=6926&pc=9
Valcik, N. (2004) Empowering Data Usage: Extracting Data From Mainframe Applications Using Job Control Language, FOCUS, SAS and ACCESS. ISBN: 1-59457-834-6, Charleston, SC: Global Book Publisher. This book is available through Booksurge at www.booksurge.com/product.php3?bookID=IMPR02743-00002
Valcik, N. (2003) The Fifth Dimension: Strategic Planning and Practical Aspects for Higher Education and the Public Sector. ISBN 1-59457-162-7. Global Books Publisher. This book is available through Booksurge at www.booksurge.com/product.php3?bookID=IMPR02743-00001
Book Chapters:
Valcik, N. and Huesca-Dorantes, P. (2003) "Building a GIS Database for Space and Facilities Management." New Directions for Institutional Research No. 120: Applications of Geographic Information Sciences in Institutional Research. Edited by Daniel Teodorescu. Jossey-Bass: San Francisco. ISBN 0-7879-7281-9. Published December 26, 2003. This book is available through:
Encyclopedia Articles:
Valcik, N. and Huesca-Dorantes, P. (2008 – forthcoming) “Municipalities and Universities: Utilizing GIS for Security Purposes,” in preparation for publication in the Encyclopedia for International Security Studies, edited by Dr. Michael Palmiotto, Routledge – Taylor and Francis Group of Publishers.
Valcik, N. (2008 – forthcoming) “Colleges and Universities: Theoretical Protection Models, in Encyclopedia for International Security Studies, edited by Dr. Michael Palmiotto, Routledge – Taylor and Francis Group of Publishers.
Valcik, N. (2008 – forthcoming) “Colleges and Universities: Threats to Security and Safety,” in preparation for publication in Encyclopedia for International Security Studies, edited by Dr. Michael Palmiotto, Routledge – Taylor and Francis Group of Publishers.
Valcik, N. and Tracy, P. (2008 – forthcoming) “The Logistical Tracking System (LTS): Software Application that can Enhance Security at Facilities,” in preparation for publication in Encyclopedia for International Security Studies, edited by Dr. Michael Palmiotto, Routledge – Taylor and Francis Group of Publishers.
Journal Articles:
Valcik, N. (2003) “Building a Space Management System.” Midwestern Review of Business and Economics 32:16-21.
Presentations:
Valcik, N, 2006. “The Logistical Tracking System (LTS).” Presented at the 2003 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board facilities conference in Houston, TX, 2004 Texas Association for Institutional Research conference in College Station, Texas, the 2005 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board facilities conference in Dallas, Texas, The UT-Systems Physical Plant Directors’ Conference in Austin, TX 2006 and the 2006 UT-Systems Police Chief’s fall meeting in Bandera, TX. To be presented at SCHEMA 2006 at Los Angeles, California.
Valcik, N. and Lavin-Loucks, D. 2006. “Hogtied! The Texas Stalking Law.” Paper presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice and Science Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland.
Valcik, N. 2006. Microsoft ACCESS and FOCUS Users (Convener), Special Interest Group at the 2006 Texas Association of Institutional Research Conference, Austin, TX.
Valcik, N. 2005. “Financial Aid Reporting System.” Paper presented to Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research Conference, Coeur de Lane, Idaho 2004, the Association for Institutional Research conference for San Diego 2005 and the Texas Association for Institutional Research conference in Arlington, TX 2005.
Valcik, N. 2005. Microsoft ACCESS Users (Convener), Special Interest Group at the Association of Institutional Research Conference, San Diego, California.
Valcik, N. and Worley, M.B. 2004. “Microsoft Access: A Practical Solution For Any IR Office.” Paper presented at Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research Conference, Coeur de Lane, Idaho.
Valcik, N. and Haley, K. 2004. “Wanted Clarity and Needless Confusion in the Law on Stalking and Cyberstalking.” Presented at the Academy of Criminal Justice and Science meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Valcik, N. 2004. “Leadership in Strategic Planning: Pharaoh vs. Deming Round 1.” Presented at the Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2004 Association for Institutional Research conference in Boston, Massachusetts and the 2004 Texas Association for Institutional Research conference in College Station, Texas.
Valcik, N. 2003. “Decision Making in Strategic Software Designs: The LTS Story.” Presented at the 2003 Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and at the 2004 Association for Institutional Research conference in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dobeck, M., Gorham, D., and Valcik, N. 2003. "Political Institutions and Policy Choices" Presented on June 25, 2003.
Valcik, N. 2002. “Building a Space Management System.” Presented at the 2002 Association for Institutional Research conference in Toronto, Canada, and the 2002 Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Valcik, N., Redlinger, L., and Etheredge, S. 2002. "What's Behind Door Number Two?" Considerations and Choice With Regard to Information Systems. Presented at the 2002 Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and presented at the 2003 Association for Institution Research conference in Tampa, Florida.
Valcik, N. and Redlinger, L. 2001. Using Return on Investment Models of Programs and Faculty for Strategic Planning© Presented at the 2001 Rocky Mountain Association for Institutional Research conference in Vail, Colorado and the 2002 Association for Institutional Research conference in Toronto, Canada.
Personal website: www.utdallas.edu/ospa/Nick/HomePage.htm
Updated: September 6, 2007
