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Call for 2018 Papers - Submission Deadline Extended: November 28, 2017
A diverse range of research topics will be considered. Proposals for panels and papers on curricular issues, teaching techniques, and interdisciplinary efforts are especially invited (Click Here to Submit Now).
2017 DIstinguished Paper Award Announcement
The Society for the Advancement of Information Systems 2017 Distinguished Paper Award was given to Anu Gokhale, Illinois State University, for her paper "Development of a Scale to Measure Attitudes Toward Information Systems and Technology."
Our Most Recent SAIS Conference (March 22-24, 2017)
SAIS papers that were presented include:
| "Making
a MOOC Work: A Review of the Various Obstacles and Key Factors
Faced in the Restructuring and Successful Delivery of a Massive
Open Online Course" Thomas L. Buck, College of St. Scholastica Ricard L. Revoir, College of St. Scholastica |
| "A Study of the Effectiveness and
Level of Use of Online Discussion Tools to Support Student Collaboration
in MOOC Environments" Abbas Foroughi, University of Southern Indiana |
| "How Do You Flip a Fully Online
Class? (And Why?) One Instructor’s Experience and Proven Methods" Jim Janossy, DePaul University |
| "An Examination of Business
Analysis Techniques in SAD Sources" Jim Cappel, Central Michigan University Zhenyu Huang, Central Michigan University |
| "Development of an Expert System
for Transformer Gas Analysis" Jiin Wang, Alabama State University |
| "Disability
Accessibility of the Websites of the 50 Busiest U.S. Airports:
Are there Barriers for the Disabled?" Charletta Gutierrez, Northeastern Illinois University |
| "The Value of a CIS ERP Class in the
College of Business Curriculum: Observations and Ideas" Jennifer Williams, University of Southern Indiana |
| "Exploring the Chain
of Eff ects from Enjoyment to Website Loyalty— The Case of
Facebook" Kenny Jih, Middle Tennessee State University |
| "Development of a Scale to Measure
Attitudes Toward Information Systems and Technology" Anu Gokhale, Illinois State University |
| "Engaging
Middle and High School Students Through Robotics Competitions:
Patching Possible Leaks in the Computer Science Pipeline" Thomas L. Buck, College of St. Scholastica Thomas Gibbons, College of St. Scholastica |
| "Forensic Analysis of Whatsapp and
Facebook Messengers" Swetha Rajshree, Lewis University Safwan Omari, Lewis University |
| "Comparisons
of International and American Students' Microethics" Ali Salehnia, South Dakota State University Mohammad Taheri, South Dakota State University |
| "Collaboration
and Social Communication Technologies in a Digital Firm" Myung-Ho Yoon, Northeastern Illinois University |
| "Applying
Design Thinking into Information Systems Design" David Chou, Eastern Michigan University |
| "Requisite Skills and Knowledge
Required of New Information Systems Graduates" Tim Greer, Middle Tennessee State University |
| "Big Data: Dimensions, Impacts, and
Challenges" In Lee, Western Illinois University |
| "Comparison of Excel Applications of
Data Screening for Accounting Information in Financial Valuation: Fact
Set vs. Compustat" James R. Scott, Missouri State University |
| "Publishing in the American
Journal of Business" David Burnie, Western Michigan University |
SAIS Panel Discussions included:
| Panel Discussion: "Principles of
MIS—Keeping It Current and Relevant in the College of Business
Curriculum" Panelists: Carol Clark, Middle Tennessee State University Jennifer Williams, University of Southern Indiana |
| Panel Discussion: "Novel Learning
Techniques for Next Generation IT Workforce" Panelists: Rami Khasawneh, Lewis University Faisal Abdullah, Lewis University Safwan Omari, Lewis University |
Click here for a listing of the 2016 SAIS Conference presentations.
Click here for a listing of the 2015 SAIS Conference presentations.
For more information, please visit the MBAA International website.
