Dr. Bettye L. Brandon
University of North Texas
Merchandising and Digital Retailing
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Education

PhD, Virginia Tech, 1994.
Major: Housing, Interior Design, and Resource Management
Dissertation Title: Computers in the Design Process: Comparing Creativity Ratings of Design Projects Using Pencil Based Versus Computer Aided Design Methods
MS, University of Alabama, 1987.
Major: Cloth Textiles Interior Design
Dissertation Title: Thesis: Computer use in interior design professional practices: Implications for interior design education
BS, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1984.
Major: HEC Education

Professional Positions

Uncategorized
Assoicate Professor & Home Furnishing Merchandising Program Coordinator, University of North Texas. (1994 – Present).
Graduate Teaching Assistant (FIDER Accredited Program), Virginia Tech, (VPI & SU). (19921994).
Instructor, Interior Design (FIDER Accredited Program), Stephen F. Austin State University. (19881992).
Residential Interior Designer. (19871988).
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Alabama. (19851987).
Interior Design, Isbell-Gerhardt & Associates. (19851985).
Graduate Student Assistant, University of Alabama. (19841985).
Student Teacher, Ruston High School. (19841984).

Professional Memberships

Member, International Textiles and Apparel Association. (1994 – Present).

Member, Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (1994 – Present).

Member, National Historic Preservation Trust. (1988 – Present).

Member, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (1980 – Present).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council. (19872018).

Member, American Society of Interior Designers. (20032015).

Member, Newport Historical Preservation Society. (20012004).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council, Tulsa, OK. (20032003).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council, Beaumont, TX. (20022002).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council, Eureka Springs, AR. (20012001).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council, Oklahoma City, OK. (20002000).

Member, Interior Design Educators Council, Clearwater, FL. (19991999).

Development Activities Attended

Other,"Teach Better Seminars," CMHT, Denton, TX, United States of America. (January 2022May 2022).

Seminar,"UNT Training - Bias," UNT, United States of America. (January 2021December 2021).

Other,"My Educator Excel Basics," UNT, United States of America. (August 2021November 2021).

Seminar,"Inclusive Classroom Practices," UNT, United States of America. (November 11, 2021November 11, 2021).

Seminar,"Teaching Better Seminars," UNT, United States of America. (January 2021May 2021).

Continuing Education Program,"Data Science – Introduction," Collin College, United States of America. (January 2021March 2021).

Continuing Education Program,"Internet Marketing Using Targeted Content," Collin College, United States of America. (January 2021March 2021).

Other,"Introduction to Data Analytics," UNT, United States of America. (June 1, 2020August 11, 2020).

Other,"Leading Through Covid - Resilience and Innovation in Retail and Hospitality Hosted by College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism," MDR, United States of America. (July 30, 2020).

Other,"Future of Customer Experience in the Disruptive World," MDR, United States of America. (July 9, 2020).

Other,"Our Story Beyond the Headlines," MDR, United States of America. (June 9, 2020).

Workshop,"CLEAR Remote Instruction Training Course," University of North Texas, Denton, TEXAS, United States of America. (May 12, 2020May 12, 2020).

Other,"Adobe In Design software," Collin College, United States of America. (January 2020February 2020).

Other,"Amazon Fulfillment Center," University of North Texas, Denton, TEXAS, United States of America. (February 14, 2020February 14, 2020).

Other,"Panopto Training," CLEAR - MDR, United States of America. (January 9, 2020).

Other,"Learning Sketch Up CAD Software," Personal time, United States of America. (June 2019December 2019).

Seminar,"Cotton, Inc. Presentation," MDR, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (November 5, 2019November 5, 2019).

Other,"Executive In Residence," CMHT, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (October 9, 2019October 9, 2019).

Other,"Z-Space Software Training - full day," CMHT MDR, Denton, TX, United States of America. (July 2019July 2019).

Other,"Excel - Advanced," Collin County Continuing Education, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (April 2019April 2019).

Other,"Excel - Intermediate," Collin County Continuing Education, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (March 2019March 2019).

Other,"Excel Basics," Collin County Continuing Education, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (March 2019March 2019).

Other,"All-College Strategic Directions Planning Meeting," CMHT, United States of America. (February 21, 2019February 22, 2019).

Workshop,"All-College Strategic Directions Planning Meeting," CMHT, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 21, 2019February 22, 2019).

Other,"Z-Space Software Overview," CMHT MDR, Denton, TX, United States of America. (January 2019January 2019).

Other,"Canvas Training Continued," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (January 10, 2019January 10, 2019).

Other,"Panopto Training," CLEAR, Denton, TX, United States of America. (January 9, 2019January 9, 2019).

Other,"Digital Channel Strategies," MDR, United States of America. (August 15, 2018December 15, 2018).

Other,"Excel and Other Technologies in Merchandising," CMHT Dean's Office, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (December 7, 2018).

Other,"Lowe's Consumer Experiences Presentation," CMHT Dean's Office, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (October 2018).

Other,"Adobe Illustrator I," Collin County Continuing Education, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (September 2018October 2018).

Other,"Photoshop I," Collin County Continuing Education, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (September 2018October 2018).

Other,"TAFCS - Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences," TAFCS, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (October 6, 2018).

Seminar,"Rethinking Sustainability: Innovation from a Cotton Product Development Perspective," UNT Merchandising & Digital Retailing and CottonWorks, Inc., Denton, TX, United States of America. (September 20, 2018).

Workshop,"Workflow Training," UNT, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (September 17, 2018).

Other,"Business Intelligence Using Google Analytics," Collin College, United States of America. (August 2018).

Other,"LinkedIn Strategies for Businesses," Collin County Continuing Education, Plano, Texas, United States of America. (July 2018July 2018).

Other,"Social Media Marketing Technologies – Basics," Collin College, United States of America. (June 2018).

Other,"O'Neil Ford Architecture Exhibition," UNT on the Square, Denton, TX, United States of America. (May 2018).

Other,"Travel study to Barcelona and Southern France," Dr. Brandon - personal expense, France. (May 13, 2018May 26, 2018).

Other,"Digital Optimization," MDR, United States of America. (January 15, 2018May 15, 2018).

Seminar,"Developing Personas," UNT - MDR, Denton, TX, United States of America. (February 23, 2018).

Workshop,"Canvas Training - Introduction," UNT CLEAR, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (February 16, 2018).

Seminar,"Digital Retail Analytics - Series of Seminars," CMHT MDR, Denton, TX, United States of America. (August 2017December 2017).

Conference Attendance,"Digital Marketing Conference," University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (December 8, 2017December 8, 2017).

Other,"Crate & Barrel Corporate," UNT/Crate & Barrel, Chicago, United States of America. (May 18, 2017May 19, 2017).

Conference Attendance,"Digital Summit Dallas," UNT, United States of America. (September 2016September 2016).

Awards and Honors

'Fessor Graham Award, University of North Texas. (20042004).

Alpha Phi Foundation Professor of the Year Award, Alpha Phi Members. (20022002).

National Alpha Phi Foundation Professor of the Year Award, Alpha Phi Members. (20022002).

Preferred Professor Award, University of North Texas. (20022002).

ITAA – Award for Excellence – American Textiles and Manufacturing Institute, U.S. Industry and Manufacturing Institute. (20002000).

Mortar Board Top Prof, Selected by honor society students for teaching excellence and dedication to students. (19981998).

Mortar Board Top Prof, Selected by honor society students for teaching excellence and dedication to students. (19971997).

ASID Joel Polsky-Fixtures Furniture Academic Achievement Award (Honorable Mention), American Society of Interior Designers' national award honoring outstanding dissertations in interior design. (19961996).

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant, Cash Award, University of Alabama. (19861986).

Mabel Hewitt-Lynch Scholarship, University of Alabama. (19841984).

Honor Freshman, Louisiana Tech University. (19811981).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
CMHT 5810, Teaching Practicum in Merchandising & Hospitality Management, 7 courses.
FADM 2380, Aesthetics & Environment, 1 course.
FADM 2655, Textiles for Home Furnishings, 1 course.
FADM 3355, Chronology of Styles and Trends in Furnishings and Décor, 2 courses.
FADM 3405, Drawing and Planning for Furnishings and Décor, 2 courses.
FADM 3410, CAD for Furnishings and Décor, 4 courses.
FADM 3570, Furnishings and Décor Products and Processes, 2 courses.
FADM 4400, Capstone in Furnishings and Décor, 4 courses.
HFMD 2400, Introduction to Furniture Industry, 12 courses.
HFMD 3355, Historic & Contemporary Styles of Home Furnishings, 11 courses.
HFMD 3405, Drawing and Planning for Home Furnishings, 22 courses.
HFMD 3410, CAD for Home Furnishings, 21 courses.
HFMD 3570, Decorative Accessories Merchandising, 16 courses.
HFMD 4400, Estimating for Home Furnishings, 21 courses.
MDSE 2490, Introduction to Merchandising, 1 course.
MDSE 4020, E Passport : Virtual Study Abroad, 3 courses.
MDSE 5920, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 3 courses.
SMHM 2370, Introduction to Computer Aided Design and Drafting Techniques, 2 courses.
SMHM 2400, Introduction to Furniture Industry, 7 courses.
SMHM 3350, Survey of Historic and Contemporary Styles, 4 courses.
SMHM 3355, Historic & Contemporary Styles of Home Furnishings, 3 courses.
SMHM 3400, Estimating for Home Furnishings, 2 courses.
SMHM 3405, Drawing and Planning for Home Furnishings, 14 courses.
SMHM 3410, CAD for Home Furnishings, 16 courses.
SMHM 3570, Decorative Accessories Merchandising, 7 courses.
SMHM 4020, E Passport : Virtual Study Abroad, 2 courses.
SMHM 4400, Estimating for Home Furnishings, 12 courses.
SMHM 4910, Special Problems, 1 course.
SMHM 4980, Experimental Course, 3 courses.
SMHM 5240, Global Fashion Retailing, 1 course.
SMHM 5800, Seminar in Various Areas of Concentration, 1 course.
SMHM 5810, Teaching Practicum in Merchandising & Hospitality Management, 2 courses.
SMHM 5900, Special Problems in Various Areas of Concentration, 3 courses.
SMHM 5920, Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 1 course.
SMHM 5950, Master's Thesis, 1 course.

Non-Credit Instruction

Guest Lecture. (20212021).

Guest Lecture. (October 2021October 2021).

Workshop. (November 8, 2019November 8, 2019).

Directed Student Learning

Other, Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (January 2021May 2021).

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (September 2016May 2017).

Master's Thesis Committee Member, Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (September 2016May 2017).

Master's Thesis Committee Member,"A Study of the Word "Good" Regarding Entry-Level Management Positions from Hospitality Recruiter and Hospitality Student Perspectives," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (January 2016May 2016).

Other,"Branding, merchandising, and tourism: A tri-pronged approach to place marketing.," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (January 2015May 2015).

Other,"Case Study in Home Furnishings," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (January 2015May 2015).

Awards and Honors

Nominated for: UNT President’s Council Teaching Award, CMHT. (20202020).

Nominated for: JH Shelton Teaching Excellence, UNT - CMHT. (October 2019October 2019).

Teaching Excellence Award, CMHT. (April 2019April 2019).

Nominated for: Minnie Stevens Piper Award, Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. (November 2018November 2018).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T. R., Brandon, B. L., Connors, P. L. (2018). Best Practices for Targeted Marketing for Fashion Entrepreneurs. 2018, . International Textiles and Apparel Association. https://itaaonline.org/page/Proceedings
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T. R., Brandon, B. L., Connors, P. L. (2018). Popular Advertising Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs: A Summative Content Analysis. 2018, . International Textile and Apparel Association.
Scro, P., Kinley, T. R., Brandon, B. L., Pookulangara, S. A. (2018). Slogan Word Count and Cosmetics Purchase Behavior. 2018, . International Textiles and Apparel Association. https://itaaonline.org/page/Proceedings
Brandon, B. L. (2008). E ‐ Passport: Creating Virtual Global Experiences for Merchandising Students, paper presentation.
Knight, D. K., Brandon, L. (2008). E-Passport: Creating virtual global experiences for merchandising students. ITAA.
Brandon, B. L. (2006). Making history news: Creating an historic styles newsletter.
Brandon, B. L. (2004). Good looks project: creating similar interior styles using two different budgets.
Brandon, B. L. (2004). The effects of evaluative criteria on brand extensions in fashion products: Implications for Retailers.
Brandon, B. L. (2003). Exploring lifestyle merchandising concepts in the home furnishings industry.
Brandon, B. L. (2003). Operationalizing the concept of lifestyle merchandising in the home furnishings industry.
Brandon, B. L. (2002). A comparison of traditional and electronic merchandising strategies.
Brandon, B. L. (2002). Electronic merchandising: Development of frameworks for merchandising strategies and for employee competencies and skills.
Brandon, B. L. (2002). Recalling childhood spaces: Exercises in remembrance and reflection.
Brandon, B. L. (2002). Requisite competencies and skills for electronic merchandisers, [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Channel member satisfaction: Retailers' perception of apparel and home furnishings vendors [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Encountering corporate cultures: Making industry connections, [Abstract]. Proceedings of the International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA).
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Purchase motivations and product satisfaction of single women: Do children make a difference?.
Brandon, B. L. (2001). The challenge of changing technology: Student use of electronic formats for project presentations in family and consumer sciences disciplines.
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Virtual internships: The odyssey of online teaching.
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Virtual internships: Unraveling the mystery of online instruction.
Knight, D., Brandon, L., Crutsinger, C., Forney, J., Jackson, R., Kim, Y., Kinley, T., Sullivan, P. (2001). Encountering corporate culture, making industry connections..
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Assessment of web-based learning: Generating a profile of successful distance education students [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Campus catalog: Developing an experiential merchandising laboratory model, [Abstract]. Proceedings of the International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA).
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Fashionability, assortment, and cost: Consumer preferences when purchasing casual home furnishings. [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Importance of evaluative criteria across product categories: A comparison of Anglo and Hispanic female consumers, [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Pre-and post-purchase behaviors of Anglo and Hispanic consumers in two product categories. [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Retailers' preferences for vendor services: Strengthening the value supply chain [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Service quality in the supply value chain: Retailers' expectations [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Shopping experience orientations of Anglo and Hispanic consumers for casual apparel and home. [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). The challenge of changing technology: Using electronic formats for student projects [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (2000). The influence of personal characteristics on the use of evaluative criteria when purchasing apparel and home furnishings [Abstract].
Knight, D., Brandon, L., Crutsinger, C., Forney, J., Hawlley, J., Jackson, R., Kim, Y., Kinley, T., Lee, D., McPherson, B. (2000). Campus Catalog: Developing an experiential laborator model. ITAA.
Knight, D., Crutsinger, C., Brandon, L. (2000). Retailers' preferences for vendor services: Strengthening the value supply chain. AAFCS.
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Acquisition source use in multiple fashion product categories: A comparison of Anglo and Hispanic consumers [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Cross-branding: Evidence of consumer crossover fashion behavior [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Exploring WebCT: A software package for creating courses on-line. [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Historic inspiration: Developing apparel and home furnishings Products. [Abstract].
Knight, D., Forney, J. C., Crutsinger, C., Kim, Y., Brandon, L., Hawley, J., Kinley, T. (1999). Making virtual connections: Graduate program delivery via the web.
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Making virtual connections: Graduate program delivery via the web [Abstract].
Brandon, B. L. (1998). Computer-assisted instruction: Roadblocks to implementation..
Brandon, B. L. (1998). Crossing fashion boundaries between apparel and home furnishings.
Brandon, B. L. (1998). Home work: Consumer satisfaction with home office environments.
Brandon, B. L. (1998). Influences on students' attitudes toward technology use.
Brandon, B. L. (1998). Learning style preferences of merchandising students.
Knight, D., Forney, J. C., Crutsinger, C., Brandon, L., Kim, Y., Shea, P. (1998). Crossing fashion boundaries between apparel and home furnishings.
Brandon, B. L. (1997). Career contacts: developing undergraduate professional skills.
Brandon, B. L. (1997). Effects of design tools: Examining ratings of design merit aspects of hand-generated & computer-generated design solutions.
Brandon, B. L. (1997). Product conception to product consumption: A collaboration in developing a product and its market access.
Brandon, B. L. (1997). Securing quality internships: A panel discussion.
Brandon, B. L. (1997). Student perceptions of the effects of computer-aided design on spatial development.
Brandon, B. L. (1996). Traditional vs. technological design tools: How do they affect creativity?.
Brandon, B. L. (1994). Computer modeling and rendering: A behavioral/environmental research tool.
Brandon, B. L. (1994). Designing for children: A designer-client simulation.
Brandon, B. L. (1990). Creating living spaces for children.
Journal Article
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T., Brandon, L., Connors, P. (2021). Best practices for targeted marketing for fashion entrepreneurs. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 13(1), .
Slaton, K. S., Kinley, T., Brandon, L., Connors, P. (2020). Popular advertising advice for fashion entrepreneurs: A summative content analysis. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 12(2), 1-10.
Strubel, J., Brandon, B. L., Burned, K. (2016). Gearing Up For the Re-Evolution: Furnishings and Home Accents Exhibit Retro-Futurism via Steampunk.. International Journal of Sales, Marketing and Retailing. 5(2), 14-26.
Kinley, T. R., Brandon, L. (2015). Branding Strategies for Home Furnishings Products: Consumer Perceptions. Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness. 9(1), 93-105.
Brandon, B. L. (2010). Published Modeling Brand Equity for Lifestyle Brand Extensions: A Strategic Approach into Generation Y vs. Baby Boomer E.Y. Kim & L. Brandon Journal of Global Academy of Marketing Science, 20 (1), 35-48..
Brandon, B. L. (2008). Consumer Awareness, Perceptions and Purchasing of Home Furnishing Brands.
Brandon, B. L. (2008). E-Passport Creating Virtual Global Experiences for Merchandising Students.
Brandon, B. L. (2007). Young Consumers Perceptions of Lifestyle Home Furnishings: Brands and Quality.
Brandon, B. L. (2006). Lifestyle home furnishings: Is the branding strategy working?.
Crutsinger, C. A., Forney, J. A., Brandon, B. L., Jackson, R. (2006). Requisite competencies and skills for e-merchandisers: Developing an interdisciplinary undergraduate program. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences. 98(2), 81-88.
Crutsinger, C. A., Forney, J. C., Brandon, B. L., Jackson, R. (2006). Requisite competencies and skills for e-merchandisers: Developing an interdisciplinary undergraduate program.. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences. 98(2), 81-88. Washington, DC: American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences.
Brandon, B. L. (2006). Requisite competencies and skills for E-merchandisiers: Developing a interdisciplinary undergraduate program.
Brandon, B. L. (2005). Effects of evaluative criteria on fashion brand extension.
Forney, J. C., Park, E. J., Brandon, B. L. (2005). Effects of evaluative criteria on fashion brand extension.. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 9, 156-165. Emerald Literati Network.
Brandon, B. L. (2003). Exploring the concept of lifestyle merchandising in the home furnishings industry.
Brandon, B. L. (2003). The effects of ethnicity and product category on shopping orientations.
Forney, J. C., Brandon, B. L., Park, E. J. (2003). The effects of ethnicity and product category on shopping orientations.. TAFCS Research Journal. 1(8), 8-10. Texas: Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Brandon, B. L. (2003). The influence of ethnicity on hedonic and utility store attributes.
Forney, J. C., Park, E. J., Brandon, B. L. (2003). The influence of ethnicity on hedonic and utility store attributes.. TAFCS Research Journal. 1(8), 20-22. Texas: Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Brandon, B. L. (2002). Influences on female purchase motivations and product satisfaction: A comparison of casual and formal lifestyles and Anglo and Hispanic Ethnicity.
Brandon, B. L. (2002). The importance of evaluative criteria when purchasing casual apparel and home furnishings: A comparison of casual and formal lifestyles.
Forney, J. C., Brandon, B. L. (2002). The importance of evaluative criteria when purchasing casual apparel and home furnishings: A comparison of casual and formal lifestyles.. TAFCS Research Journal. 1(7), 9-11, 24. Texas: Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Effects of hand-drawing and CAD techniques on design development: A comparison of design merit ratings.
Brandon, B. L. (2001). Ethnic influences on acquisition source use across product categories.
Brandon, B. L. (2001). The value supply chain: Determinants of retailers' service expectations.
Brandon, B. L., Knight, D. K., Crutsinger, C. A. (2001). The value supply chain: Determinants of retailers' service expectations. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. 1(6), 1-3.
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Anglo and Hispanic female consumers' information search for casual apparel and home furnishings.
Forney, J. C., Brandon, B. L. (2000). Anglo and Hispanic female consumers' information search for casual apparel and home furnishings.. TAFCS Research Journal. 1(5), 1-3. Texas: Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Brandon, B. L. (2000). Relaxed furnishings, not relaxed fashionability: What consumers want in casual home furnishings.
Crutsinger, C. A., Brandon, B. L., Forney, J. C. (1999). Attitudes toward technology use: The effect of cognitive and sensory innovativeness.. TAFCS Research Journal. 1(4), 25-27. Texas: Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Attitudes toward technology use: The effects of cognitive and sensory innovativeness.
Crutsinger, C. A., Brandon, B. L., Forney, J. A. (1999). Attitudes toward use of technology: The effects of cognitive and sensory innovativeness. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. 1(4), 25-27.
Brandon, B. L. (1999). Consumer purchase commitment: Importance of home office furniture features.
Brandon, B. L. (1994). Dolls, dinosaurs, & design: Creating personal living environments for children.
Brandon, B. L. (1994). Tucker house bed & breakfast: Adaptive use of a university property.

Presentations Given

Oral Presentation

Aquino, E. (Author), Yang, K. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, L. (Author), The 2022 9th International Conference on Management of e-Commerce and e-Government, Content Analysis of Lifestyle YouTube Influencers: Determinants of Audience Engagement through Parasocial Relationship, Korea University, Seoul, Korea, Korea, South. (20222022).

Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. (Author), 2022 AAFCS - Annual Conference, Student Self-Directed Learning - Pedagogical assessment approach offering choices for students in apparel and furnishings & décor merchandising courses., MDR, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (20222022).

Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), 2022 AAFCS Annual Conference, Cloud-based CAD Software for furniture & décor merchandising students in developing spatial problem-solving skills, MDR, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (20222022).

Aquino, E. (Author), Yang, K. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, . B. (Author & Presenter), 2020 Global Marketing Conference, Lifestyle YouTube Influencers: Curators of Lifestyle Branding, Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Association, Seoul, Korea, Korea, South. (20202020).

Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), AAFCS Annual Meeting, Navigating Negotiations: Student Teams Negotiate for Budgets to Create Successful Kitchen Spaces, AAFCS, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (2018).

Brandon, L. (Author & Presenter), Outlaw, K. (Coordinator/Organizer), Ishmael, J. (Coordinator/Organizer), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, (3D) Modeling for the Marketplace: Students Use CAD and 3D Printing to Ideate and Create Aesthetically Pleasing and Functional Home Accent Products, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (20172017).

Wood, S. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B. M. (Author & Presenter), The 15th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., “Who is a “Good” Management Hire: Perceptions of Hospitality Industry Recruiters and Managers “, Bali, Indonesia, Indonesia. (20172017).

Brandon, L. (Author & Presenter), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Reaching students with research: Assessing model home spaces., Jacksonville, FL, United States of America. (20152015).

Brandon, L. (Author), Kinley, T. (Author & Presenter), Fernandez, E. (Author), American Marketing Association / American Collegiate Retailing Association (AMA/ACRA), Branding, merchandising, and tourism: A tri-pronged approach to place marketing., Miami, FL, United States of America. (20152015).

Strubel, J. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), American Collegiate Retail Association (ACRA) 2014 Annual Conference, Gearing Up For the Re-Evolution: Furnishings and Home Accents Exhibit Retro-Futurism via Steampunk., Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (20142014).

Brandon, L. (Author & Presenter), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Meeting, The Kitchen Challenge: Students Embrace Concepts and Standards and Change Spaces for Improved Family Lives., Houston, TX, United States of America. (20132013).

Taylor, J. (Author & Presenter), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author & Presenter), Kim, H. (Author & Presenter), Connors, P. L. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), 2009 International Conference of Consumer Sciences, The impact of environmental attitudes on US students' intention to use reusable shopping bags, International Conference of Consumer Sciences, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. (2009).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), Jackson, R. (Author), Kinley, T. R. (Author), Knight, D. K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), Sullivan, P. (Author), 2001 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Encountering coporate cultures, making industry connections., International Textiles and Apparel Association, Kansas City, MO, United States of America. (2001).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), Hawley, J. M. (Author), Kinley, T. R. (Author), Knight, D. K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), 1999 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Making virtual connections: Graduate program delivery via the web, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Santa Fe, NM, United States of America. (1999).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), Hawley, J. M. (Author), Kinley, T. R. (Author), Knight, D. K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), Pate, S. (Author), 1998 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Crossing fashion boundaries between apparel and home furnishings, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (1998).

Panel Presentation

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), Hawley, J. (Author), Kinley, T. R. (Author), Knight, D. K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), 2000 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Campus catalog: Developing an experiential merchandising laboratory model, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America. (2000).

Paper

Brandon, L. (Author), Josiam, B. M. (Author & Presenter), Wood, S. (Author), Moody, B. (Author), Academy of Global Hospitality & Tourism Conference, Who is a “Good” management hire: Comparing the perceptions of hospitality industry recruiters and managers with hospitality students?, Korea, South. (20172017).

Brandon, L. (Author), Josiam, B. M. (Author & Presenter), Wood, S. (Author), Tas, R. F. (Author), McGovern, A. (Author), SIAS-FHSU Conference on Managing International Higher Education, Who is a “Good” management hire: Perceptions of hospitality management students?, Zhengzhou-Xin Zheng, Henan, China, China. (20162016).

Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), Brandon, B. L. (Author), 2002 International Textiles and Apparel Association, A comparison of traditional and electronic merchandising strategies., International Textiles and Apparel Association, New York, NY, United States of America. (2002).

Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Knight, D. K. (Author), Brandon, B. L. (Author), 2000 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Service quality in the supply value chain: Retailers' expectations, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America. (2000).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), 1999 Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Historic inspiration: Developing apparel and home furnishings products, Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, San Antonio, TX, United States of America. (1999).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), 1998 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Learning style preferences of merchandising students, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (1998).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), 1998 Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Computer-assisted instruction: Roadblocks to implementation, Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (1998).

Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Arnold, E. R. (Author), 1997 Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Career contacts: Developing undergraduate professional skills, Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Austin, TX, United States of America. (1997).

Poster

Slaton, K. S. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Best Practices for Targeted Marketing of Fashion Entrepreneurs, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (20182018).

Slaton, K. S. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Connors, P. L. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Popular Advertising Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs: A Summative Content Analysis, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (20182018).

Scro, P. (Author), Kinley, T. R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Pookulangara, S. A. (Author & Presenter), International Textile and Apparel Association, Slogan Word Count and Cosmetics Purchase Behavior, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (20182018).

Brandon, L. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. (Author), American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Branding Strategies: Consumer Perceptions of Home Furnishings Products Does this couch make me look like Cindy Crawford?, Houston, TX, United States of America. (20132013).

Forney, J. A. (Author & Presenter), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B. L. (Author & Presenter), 2002 Annual American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Meeting, Requisite competencies and skills for electronic merchandisers [Abstract] by Forney, J. C., Crutsinger, C., & Brandon, L., American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2002).

Kennon, L. R. (Author), Brandon, B. L. (Author), Hawley, J. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), 2000 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Assessment of web-based learning: Generating a profile of successful distance education students, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2000).

Knight, D. K. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Brandon, B. L. (Author), 2000 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Retailers' preferences for vendor services: Strengthening the value supply chain, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Chicago, IL, United States of America. (2000).

Brandon, B. L. (Author), Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Forney, J. A. (Author), 1998 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Influences on students' attitudes toward technology use, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Atlanta, GA, United States of America. (1998).

Crutsinger, C. A. (Author), Brandon, B. L. (Author), 1997 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Securing quality internships: A panel discussion, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Knoxville, TN, United States of America. (1997).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

Other. "American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences- (AAFCS)," Phoenix, AZ. (20112011).

Other. "King Tut Exhibit," Dallas Museum of Art. (20092009).

Other. "International Textiles and Apparel Association-(ITAA)," Chicago (Schaumberg), IL. (20082008).

Other. "National Archaeological Museum of Athens," Athens, Greece. (20082008).

Other. "Olympia Archaeological Museum," Olympia, Greece. (20082008).

"Training Seminar for Chief Architect software that will be implemented into SMHM 3410 in January, 2009," Austin, TX. (20082008).

"JC Penney Professor Ambassador Program," JCP Headquarters. (20072007).

Other. "International Textiles and Apparel Association-(ITAA)," San Antonio, TX. (20062006).

Other. "St. Peter's and the Vatican: Legacy of the Popes," San Antonio, TX. (20062006).

"Joe Ruggiero at Norwalk," Frisco, TX. (20062006).

"Account Holder Seminar," University of North Texas- UNT. (20052005).

"American Brilliant Glass Presented by The Kimberlings," Bayless Selby House Denton, TX. (20052005).

Other. "Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-(TAFCS)," Las Colinas, TX. (20052005).

Other. "Palace & Mosque," Kimball Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX. (20052005).

Other. "Splendor's of China's Forbidden City: The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong, Dallas Museum of Art," Dallas, TX. (20052005).

"Photoshop Workshop," UNT Continuing Ed Course. (20052005).

"Vaseline Glass Dr. Robyn Lee," Bayless Selby House Denton, TX. (20052005).

"Advanced Photoshop Workshop," UNT Continuing Ed Course. (20042004).

Other. "Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-(TAFCS)," San Antonio, TX. (20042004).

"Decorative Accessories Merchandising attended by special invitation of HGTV’s Joe Ruggiero for his market presentation," Dallas Market Center. (20042004).

"EIS Training for Electronic Grade Entry," Chilton 255 Computer Lab. (20042004).

Other. "Amon Carter Museum Exhibit: Cherished Possessions: A New England Legacy," Fort Worth, TX. (20042004).

Other. "City's Historic Lafayette Square, Wainwright Building, and Deco Buildings at the Botanical Gardens," St. Louis, MO. (20042004).

Other. "Dallas Museum of Art & Nasher Sculpture Center," Yearly visit I make to update the assignment for students in SMHM 3350. (20042004).

Other. "Exhibit: Glory of Baroque Dresden. Treasures of Prince Electors August the Strong and his son, August III," Mississippi Arts Pavilion. (20042004).

Other. "Frank Lloyd Wright's Elsworth Park Small, private tour with docent," St. Louis, MO. (20042004).

Other. "Heart of Spain," Alexandria, LA. (20042004).

Other. "Kaleidoscope of Homes Tour Featured the Zero Energy Home," Frisco, TX. (20042004).

Other. "Kent House: Architecture, historic buildings, and furnishings," Alexandria, LA. (20042004).

Other. "Masters of Florence: Glory & Genius at the Court of the Medici. Works included by Michelangelo, da Vinci, Boticelli, Raphael, & Donatello," Wonders: Memphis International Cultural Series. (20042004).

Other. "Passion for Art: 100 Treasures 100 Years, 2004 (DMA Centennial Exhibition)," Dallas Museum of Art. (20042004).

Other. "Shadows on the Teche: Special behind-the-scenes tour of furnishings and architecture," New Iberia, LA. (20042004).

Other. "The Biltmore Estate – 3 specialized tours," Asheville, NC. (20042004).

Other. "Tour of Texas Painted Churches," Gonzales, High Hill, TX. (20042004).

"Hand-Painted Porcelain," Bayless Selby House Denton, TX. (20042004).

"Introduction to Antiques and Collectables by Dr. Georgia Caraway of the Texas Institute of Antiques and Collectables," UNT Continuing Ed Course Collecting, pottery, precious metals, furniture, and glass. (20042004).

"Learn About 106: Animal collectibles, postcards, buttons, airline & railroad, sewing implements, records," Texas Institute of Antiques and Collectables, Dr. Georgia Caraway, Denton, TX. (20042004).

"Learn About 108: U.S. Potteries, Hull, Roseville, Weller, Homer Laughlin, Hall, Weller, Russel Wright, Quimper, Majolica, etc.," Texas Institute of Antiques and Collectables, Dr. Georgia Caraway, Denton, TX. (20042004).

"Lecture on Modern Design," Decorative Center Dallas and the Preservation League of Dallas. (20042004).

"On-line Training for VISTA," UNT Distributed Learning. (20042004).

"Study Abroad Trip â€" manufacturing facilities, executive briefings from noted business people and scholars," Hong Kong, Southern China. (20042004).

"“The World of Design” Joe Ruggiero’s presentation of furniture collection for Norwalk and fabric collection in collaboration with Sunbrella showing an innovative approach to using exterior fabrics for interiors," World Trade Center, Dallas, TX. (20042004).

Other. "American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences- (AAFCS)," TAFCS – Northeast District Meeting. (20032003).

Other. "Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-(TAFCS)," Arlington, TX. (20032003).

"Dreamweaver, Web Development Course," UNT Campus Course. (20032003).

Other. "Boomerangs and Baby Boomers: Design 1945-2000," Dallas Museum of Art. (20032003).

Other. "Kimball Art Museum Exhibition: The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt," Fort Worth, TX. (20032003).

Other. "Southern Accents House," Dallas, TX. (20032003).

Other. "Tour of Historic French Settlement structures," Ste. Genevieve, MO. (20032003).

"Front Page 2002, Web Development Course," UNT Campus Course. (20032003).

"Hand-Painted Porcelain, Dr. Robyn Lee," Bayless Selby House. (20032003).

Other. "ART, Inc. (Accessories Resource Team)," Park Cities, UT. (20032003).

"Learn About 109: U.S. Potteries, California, Stangel, Bluebird, Made in Japan, Nippon, Noritake, Occupied Japan, Prussian," Texas Institute of Antiques and Collectables, Dr. Georgia Caraway, Denton, TX. (20032003).

"Queen Anne & Eastlake Architecture, Dr. Robyn Lee," Bayless Selby House. (20032003).

"Series of seminars presented at the Annual ART, Inc. Conference, Park City, UT," Park City, UT. (20032003).

"“Consumer Buying Trends”," Becky Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Home Accents Today. (20032003).

"“Design for the 21st Century”," Mark Mayfield, Editor-in-Chief, House Beautiful. (20032003).

"“Futur(s)”," Charcy Evers, Peclers Paris. (20032003).

"“How to Build a Better You”," Bryan Dodge, Dodge Development, Inc.. (20032003).

"“Increasing Accessory Salesâ€"Defining the Challenges”," Industry Retail Panel. (20032003).

"“Muse and the ART of Irreverence”," Rebecca Ewing, In Living Color. (20032003).

Other. "American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences- (AAFCS)," Dallas, TX. (20022002).

"Barrier-Free Bathrooms. Course on parameters of barrier-free design specifically in residential bathrooms. ANSI standards relative to accessible bathroom design," 100 Decorative Center, Sponsored by Decorative Center Dallas and IFDA. (20022002).

Other. "Art Deco and Streamlined Modern Design," Dallas Museum of Art. (20022002).

Other. "Art showings by students Julia Forsythe," UNT Union Gallery. (20022002).

Other. "Czars: 400 Years of Imperial Grandeur," Wonders: Memphis International Cultural Series. (20022002).

Other. "Kimball Art Museum: Treasures from a Lost Civilization: Ancient Chinese Art from Sichuan," Kimball Art Museum Fort Worth, TX. (20022002).

Other. "Mondrian: The Path to Abstraction," Kimball Art Museum Fort Worth, TX. (20022002).

Other. "ART, Inc. (Accessories Resource Team)," San Diego, CA. (20022002).

"Residential Materials & Methods of Construction: properties, specs, vendors, uses of materials as related to architectural systems of structures," North Lake College. (20022002).

"“Change” by Caroline Hipple, CEO, Storehouse Furniture & Carmie Mehrlander, CEO, The Bombay Company," San Diego, CA. (20022002).

"“What Comes Next in Home Furnishings” Michelle Lamb-TrendCurve," San Diego, CA. (20022002).

" “Secrets of How Lighting and Store Design Influence Store Image and," San Diego, CA. (20022002).

Other. "American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences- (AAFCS)," Providence, RI. (20012001).

Other. "American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences- (AAFCS)," Chicago, IL. (20002000).

Other. "International Textiles and Apparel Association-(ITAA)," Cincinnati, OH. (20002000).

Other. "Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-(TAFCS)," Arlington, TX. (20002000).

Other. "Art showing by student Linda Herring," Irving Art Center. (20002000).

Other. "Stroganoff: The Palace and Collections of a Russian Noble Family," Kimball Art Museum Fort Worth, TX. (20002000).

Other. "ART, Inc. (Accessories Resource Team)," Amelia Island Plantation, FL. (20002000).

Other. "American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences- (AAFCS)," Seattle, WA. (19991999).

Other. "International Textiles and Apparel Association-(ITAA)," Santa Fe, NM. (19991999).

Other. "Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences-(TAFCS)," San Antonio, TX. (19991999).

Other. "Gifts of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Faience," Kimball Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX. (19991999).

Other. "The Jewels of Lalique (Exhibitions International New York)," Dallas Museum of Art. (19991999).

Other. "The Bobbin Show," Atlanta, GA. (19991999).

"WebCT Course, Introduction to WebCT through UNT Distributed Learning," University of North Texas. (19991999).

"Building a Brand," Texas A&M Retailing Symposium, Dallas, Texas. (19981998).

"Diversity Workshop," UNT, Office of Diversity. (19981998).

Other. "the 1998 "Splendors of Versailles" exhibition," Mississippi Arts Pavilion. (19981998).

"Introction to WebCT," University of North Texas. (19981998).

"Introduction to WebCT," UNT Distributed Learning, University of North Texas. (19981998).

"Attended 3 exhibitions of technology use by other departments," Teaching with Technology University of North Texas. (19971997).

"Introduction to Authorware," Teaching with Technology, University of North Texas. (19971997).

"Search Guidelines Workshop," Equal Opportunity Office, University of North Texas. (19971997).

"Hyper Competition in Retailing: Leadership Lessons," Texas A & M Retailing Symposium Dallas, Texas. (19961996).

"Instructional Development Seminars," University Forum on Teaching & Learning, University of North Texas. (19961996).

"Research Grant and Budget Seminar," Office of Research University of North Texas. (19961996).

"The Teaching Portfolio," University Forum on Teaching & Learning, University of North Texas. (19961996).

"CADKit Training Seminar," West Palm Beach, FL. (19951995).

"Technology in the UNT Classroom," University Forum on Teaching & Learning, University of North Texas. (19951995).

"AutoCAD for Professionals, Level II," AutoCAD Training Center, Louisiana State University. (19931993).

Other. "Napoleon," Wonders: Memphis International Cultural Series. (19931993).

Other. "Catherine The Great," Wonders: Memphis International Cultural Series. (19911991).

"Proposal-writing workshop," Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX. (19911991).

"NKBA Kitchen Planning I; design seminar," National Kitchen & Bath Association, New Orleans, LA. (19901990).

Other. "Ramesses the Great," Wonders: Memphis International Cultural Series. (19891989).

"Computer Applications in Education Training Course," University of Florida, Gainesville. (19881988).

"NKBA Bath Planning and Design I, design seminar," National Kitchen & Bath Association, Washington, D.C.. (19871987).

"Trends in Housing & Home Furnishings Seminar," Delta State University, Cleveland, MS. (19841984).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), Forney, J. C. (Co-Principal), Knight, D. K. (Co-Principal), Mihalick, L. S. (Co-Principal), Min, J. (Co-Principal), "Navigating Consumer Experiences in the Covid-19 World: GIS & Big Data Applications, Analysis & Insights for Retail, Hospitality &Tourism.," Sponsored by UNT Team Mentoring Grant, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (20202021).
Forney, J. C. (Principal), Knight, D. K. (Co-Principal), Rice, M. (Supporting), Brandon, B. L. (Supporting), Min, J. E. (Supporting), Sankary, G. (Other), Mihalick, L. (Other), Sifford, K. (Supporting), Sindi, B. (Supporting), "Interdisciplinary Digital Data Insight Team - Office of Provost & Academic Affairs," Sponsored by UNT Office of the Provost & Division of Academic Affairs, University of North Texas, $3000 Funded. (December 18, 2020July 31, 2021).
Forney, J. C. (Principal), Brandon, B. L. (Co-Principal), "Ethnic Consumer Value Orientations in Extended Decision Making for Apparel and Home Furnishings Purchases," Sponsored by UNT – Research Opportunities Program (ROP), University of North Texas, $3500 Funded. (19971997).
Grant - Teaching
Brandon, L., "Increasing Teaching, Learning, and Research Potential through Exploration and Experience of E-Commerce and Digital Environments in the Furnishings Industry," Sponsored by UNT Mentoring Grant, University of North Texas, $1480.00 Funded. (January 2016May 2017).
Uncategorized
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "UNT Hispanic and Global Initiatives Grant," Sponsored by UNT Hispanic and Global Initiatives Grant. (20092009).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Global Websphere," Sponsored by UNT Hispanic and Global Initiatives Grant. (20082008).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "E-Passport: Creating Global Experiences for Merchandising Students," Sponsored by UNT Hispanic and Global Initiatives Grant, $8500. (20072007).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Modeling brand equity for effectiveness of lifestyle brand extension: A strategic approach to baby boomer vs. generation Y," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $4600. (20072007).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Preferred Channels for Personalized Product Development: Examining the Nich of Mass Customization," Sponsored by ICSC: International Council of Shopping Centers Education Foundation, $13500. (20062006).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Impact of consumers' recognition and perceptions of lifestyle branding of home furnishings and fashion-apparel products," Sponsored by UNT – ROP, $5000. (20052005).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Impact of shelter media on consumer motivation for home improvement: Retail format attributes," Sponsored by ICSC: International Council of Shopping Centers Education Foundation, $15000. (20052005).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Lifestyle merchandising strategies of Home furnishings companies and their influence on consumer purchase behavior," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $1000. (20032004).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Lifestyle merchandising and its impact on the planning, development and presentation of home furnishings product lines," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $4000. (20012002).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Casual apparel and home furnishings fashion crossover: The influence of consumer product and purchase involvement," Sponsored by External Grant ITAA-Farchild Grant, $1500. (19992000).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Distributed learning for merchandising: Merchandising technology (Request for delivery of masters program)," Sponsored by UNT, Teaching with Technology Grant, $6000. (19992000).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "The teen global market: Evidence of fashion crossover on consumer product development," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP). (19992000).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Casual apparel and home furnishings fashion crossover: The influence of consumer product and purchase involvement," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $3500. (19981999).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Ethnic consumer value orientations in extended decision making for apparel and home furnishings purchases," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $3500. (19981999).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Home work: Consumer involvement and satisfaction with home office product purchases for home work environments," Sponsored by JC Penney Faculty Development Funds, $1200. (19981999).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Service quality of apparel and home furnishings manufacturers: Perceptions of retailers," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $2500. (19981999).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Multimedia courseware development in the fashion and home furnishings merchandising curriculum," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP), $10000. (19971998).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Implementation of SnapFashun across the merchandising curriculum," Sponsored by UNT, Teaching with Technology, $6550. (19961997).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Technological applications in merchandising, design, and retailing programs in U.S colleges and universities," Sponsored by UNT Research Opportunity Grant (ROP). (19961997).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "Identifying trends in computer-aided design use in kitchen and bath firms," Sponsored by UNT Research Initiation Grant (RIG). (19951996).
Brandon, B. L. (Principal), "NKBA kitchen planning seminar," Sponsored by Stephen F. Austin State University, Faculty Development Grant, $1500. (19901990).

Service

University Service

Committee Member, UNT Foundation Outstanding Lecturer Award committee. (August 2023December 2023).

Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator. (August 2021December 2023).

Attendee, Meeting, MDR Advisory Board. (January 2021December 2023).

Guest Speaker, OLLI. (September 15, 2023September 15, 2023).

Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (January 2023May 2023).

Member, CMHT Marketing Committee. (January 2022May 2022).

Member, PAC - Personal Affairs Committee. (September 2021May 2022).

Guest Speaker, OLLI Presentation. (February 28, 2022February 28, 2022).

Member, CMHT Marketing Committee. (September 2021December 2021).

Member, PAC. (September 2021December 2021).

Member, Graduate Orientation. (20212021).

Member, MDR Advisory Board. (January 2021December 2021).

Other, Home Furnishings Merchandising Degree Program. (August 1998December 2021).

Attendee, Meeting, Global Discussions Panel Event. (November 2021November 2021).

Attendee, Meeting, Leadership Academy. (November 22, 2021November 22, 2021).

Member, First Flight. (August 2021August 2021).

Program Coordinator, Home Furnishings Merchandising Program. (January 2021May 2021).

Member, Scholarship Committee. (February 2021April 2021).

Member, Strategic Planning Committee. (October 2020December 2020).

Program Coordinator, Home Furnishings Merchandising. (January 2019December 2020).

Member, PAC Committee Co-Chair. (January 2019May 2020).

Other, MDR Advisory Board Co - Liaison. (June 2019December 2019).

Guest Speaker, Merchandising EXPO - exhibitor. (20172019).

Other, Merchandising Division Faculty Meetings. (August 19942019).

Other, 3D CAD Visualizations - For Dean Hawley's grant presentation. (November 2019November 2019).

Other, Industry Outreach and Networking. (October 2019November 2019).

Other, Recruitment Outreach for CMHT - National Level FCCLA National Convention. (November 16, 2019November 16, 2019).

Other, Recruitment Materials - CMHT - Edit and Updates. (October 15, 2019November 15, 2019).

Other, Homecoming Greeter for the College. (November 2, 2019November 2, 2019).

Other, Community Outreach - Halloween on the Square. (October 31, 2019October 31, 2019).

Other, CMHT Website Information. (April 2019October 2019).

Guest Speaker, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – OLLI. (September 9, 2019September 9, 2019).

Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor to Adjunct. (January 2019May 2019).

Committee Member, Retail Technology Search Committee. (January 2019May 2019).

Guest Speaker, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – OLLI. (April 1, 2019April 1, 2019).

Member, PAC Committee Co-Chair. (January 2018December 2018).

Guest Speaker, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – OLLI. (October 30, 2018October 30, 2018).

Other, Homecoming Greeter for the College. (October 27, 2018October 27, 2018).

Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor to Adjunct. (January 2018May 2018).

Other, Keller High School Presentation. (April 10, 2018April 10, 2018).

Member, PAC Committee Co-Chair. (January 2017December 2017).

Member, President’s Innovation Think Tank. (January 2017December 2017).

Member, Teaching Excellence Advisor Group. (January 2017December 2017).

Committee Chair, Undergraduate Committee. (January 2017December 2017).

Member, University Scholarship Committee member. (January 2015December 2017).

Committee Member, Graduate Council for the University, Category II. (20062017).

Other, CMHT Graduate Retreat. (20002017).

Other, Merchandising Division Retreats. (20002017).

Attendee, Meeting, UNT Commencement. (20002017).

Other, Scholarship Reception. (19942017).

Other, Recruitment Outreach for CMHT - Regional High Schools. (November 17, 2017November 17, 2017).

Faculty Mentor, Faculty Mentor to Adjunct. (January 2017May 2017).

Guest Speaker, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – OLLI. (March 27, 2017March 27, 2017).

Member, Dean’s Evaluation Committee. (January 2016December 2016).

Guest Speaker, OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute/Emeritus College. (January 2016December 2016).

Co-Chair, PAC Committee. (January 2016December 2016).

Committee Chair, Undergraduate Committee. (January 2016December 2016).

Guest Speaker, Merchandising EXPO - exhibitor. (20112016).

Other, UNT Homecoming CMHT Event. (20072016).

Co-Chair, PAC Committee. (January 2016January 2016).

Other, Board of Governors Meetings. (20002014).

Other, Unofficial Photographer. (19952012).

Other, Technological Purchases Recommendations. (19952010).

Other, Merchandising Expo. (19942010).

Other, One Book – One Community. (20082008).

Other, Recruitment Event. (20082008).

Other, SMHM Picnic for Students. (20082008).

Attendee, Award Ceremony, UNT International Banquet. (20082008).

Attendee, Meeting, UNT Workload and Tenure Meeting. (20082008).

Attendee, Convocation, Faculty Convocations. (20072008).

Other, Mdse. Div Graduate Student Meeting. (20072008).

Other, SMHM Scholarship Dinner. (20062008).

Committee Chair, PAC Committee. (20022008).

Other, School Retreats. (20062007).

Other, Executive Committee. (20032007).

Committee Chair, Executive-In-Residence Committee. (19972007).

Committee Member, Alumni Newsletter, Contributor of articles & alumni information. (19972003).

Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (19972003).

Other, "Presentation Pointers: Merchandising Your Ideas". (20022002).

Committee Chair, Grievance Committee for School of Visual Arts. (20022002).

Other, Mentor for Student in Sigma Lambda Gamma Hispanic Sorority. Student ask me to serve as her mentor for her sorority. (20022002).

Committee Member, Teaching Fellows/Teaching Assistants Committee Committee addressing issues regarding teaching assistants and selection of teaching assistant awards. (19972002).

Other, Participated in Grand Re-Opening of Gabberts. (20012001).

Committee Member, School of Visual Arts, Graphic Communications and Fashion Design Review Committee. (20012001).

Committee Member, Student Evaluations Committee. (20012001).

Committee Member, Undergraduate Committee. (19942001).

Other, Participated in Robb & Stucky's "Texas Night". (20002000).

Committee Member, Ad Hoc Committee. (19982000).

Other, College Nights. (19961999).

Other, UNT Careers Development Class. (19981998).

Faculty Advisor, Merchandising, Inc. (Student Organization), Advisor & Co-advisor. (19971998).

Faculty Advisor, Developed a Mentoring Merchandisers program. (19971997).

Other, Host for High School Class Visit. (19971997).

Faculty Advisor, Merchandising, Inc. (Student Organization), Co-Advisor. (19971997).

Other, Academic Review Interview. (19961996).

Other, Academic Review Report. (19961996).

Other, University Forum- Pugh Roundtable. (19961996).

Other, Computer-Aided Design Lab. (19951995).

Professional Service

Reviewer, Book, Bloomsbury Publishing. (April 2021May 2021).

Other, Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. (19992015).

Other, Creating Consumer Experiences Symposium. (20082008).

Other, Dillards/Mdse Div/Career Center. (20082008).

Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Interior Design. (20032006).

Committee Chair, IDEC Communications Committee. (20032005).

Other, ITAA. (19992005).

Other, TAFCS. (19952005).

Other, Furniture Marketing, Fairchild Publishers. (20032003).

Harvey Hotel, Recruitment Effort, DECCA Regional Meeting, Irving, Texas. (20032003).

Other. (20032003).

Other, ARTS Awards at the Dallas Market Center.. (20022003).

Reviewer, Book, History of Interior Design & Furniture, Wiley Publishers. (20022002).

Other, Professional Development Seminar. (20002000).

Committee Member, Editorial Board: Journal of Computer-Aided Environmental Design and Education (JCAEDE). (19952000).

Member, AAFCS -American Association of Family & Consumer. (19981998).

Member, IDEC -- Interior Design Educators Council. (19981998).

Member, ITAA – International Textiles and Apparel Association. (19981998).

Member, TAFCS- Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. (19981998).

Member, AAFCS -American Association of Family & Consumer. (19971997).

Member, AAFCS -American Association of Family & Consumer. (19971997).

Member, IDEC -- Interior Design Educators Council. (19971997).

Committee Member, NE District Planning Committee. (19971997).

Member, TAFCS- Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. (19971997).

Member, Industry Conferences. (19961996).

Member, TAFCS- Texas Association of Family & Consumer Sciences. (19961996).

Member, IDEC -- Interior Design Educators Council. (19941994).

Member, AAFCS -American Association of Family & Consumer. (19841984).

Member, AAFCS -American Association of Family & Consumer. (19801980).

Member, AAFCS -American Association of Family & Consumer. (19761976).

Public Service

Committee Member, First Baptist Church sanctuary renovation, Denton, Texas. (19992000).