Dr. Joseph M. Woodside, is an assistant professor of business intelligence and analytics in the Department of Decision and Information Sciences in the School of Business Administration at Stetson University. Dr. Woodside is leading the Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics, partnering leading organizations together with Stetson University to link faculty and student talent resources, conduct focused research projects, provide input for curriculum, advance educational benefits and drive industry innovation. Dr. Woodside has over 10 years of professional industry experience in healthcare, information systems, business intelligence and analytics.

With ever increasing amounts of data, organizations are identifying the importance of Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics for decision making. A McKinsey Global Institute report identified requirements for 1.5 million additional analytic staff, with a shortfall due to knowledge gaps within the current workforce. In order to meet this demand, a Center for Business Intelligence and Analytics (CBIA) for joint academic and industry collaboration seeks to develop knowledge and skills vital in the fast changing field of business, through developing the next generation of managers and analysts with skills in decision-making through use of analytical techniques.