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Richard G. Vedder

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences

(940) 565-3104

Email: Dick.Vedder@unt.edu

Education

  • MS, University of Arizona, 1984
    Major: Management Information Systems
  • PhD, University of Arizona, 1978
    Major: History

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Professor of Information Technology, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2005 - Present).
  • Interim Chair, Information Technology and Decision Sciences, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2005).
  • Professor of Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2000 - 2004).
  • Associate Professor of Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1990 - 2000).
  • Assistant Professor of Business Computer Information Systems, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1984 - 1990).
  • Instructor, MIS Department, University of Arizona. University of Arizona. (1982 - 1984).
  • Associate Faculty, Prima Community College. Prima Community College. (1978 - 1984).
  • Chair, Social Studies Department, Fenster School of Southern Arizona. Fenster School of Southern Arizona. (1978 - 1982).

Professional Memberships

  • American Association for the Advancemebnt of Science (AAAS). (2009 - Present).
  • Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP). (1990 - Present).
  • World Future Society. (1986 - Present).
  • Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). (1985 - Present).
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). (1985 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, General Business Conference, Sam Houston State Univ. Huntsville,TX,United States of America. (2016).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft TechEd North America Conference, Microsoft. New Orleans,Louisiana,United States of America. (June 2013).
  • Conference Attendance, General Business Conference, Sam Houston State Univ. Huntsville,TX,United States of America. (2012).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft TechEd North America Conference, Microsoft. Orlando,Florida,United States of America. (June 2012).
  • Seminar, Visual Studio Updates, Microsoft Developer Network. Irving,Texas,United States of America. (2011).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft TechEd Conference. New Orleans,Louisiana,United States of America. (June 2010).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Preview. Las Colinas,Texas,. (2009).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft TechEd Conference, Microsoft. Orlando,Florida,United States of America. (June 2008).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft TechEd Conference. Orlando,Florida,United States of America. (June 2007).
  • Seminar, Windows Vista Development, Microsoft Developer Network. Las Colinas,Texas,United States of America. (2006).
  • Seminar, Visual Studio.Net Updates, Tips, Tricks, Microsoft Developer Network. Ft. Worth,Texas,United States of America. (2005).
  • Conference Attendance (Other Professional Development), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Orlando,Florida,United States of America. (June 2005).
  • Tutorial, Microsoft Developer Network. Ft. Worth,Texas,. (2004).
  • Conference Attendance, Microsoft TechEd Conference. San Diego,California,United States of America. (June 2004).
  • Tutorial, Microsoft Developer Network. Ft. Worth,Texas,. (2003).
  • Conference Attendance (t), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (June 2003).
  • Conference Attendance, Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Dallas,Texas,United States of America. (2002).
  • Tutorial, Microsoft Developer Network. Ft. Worth,Texas,. (2002).
  • Tutorial, Microsoft Developer Network. Ft. Worth,Texas,. (2001).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting, Decision Sciences Institute, Decision Sciences Institute. Orlando,Florida,. (November 2000).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting, Decision Sciences Institute, Decision Sciences Institute. San Diego,CA,. (November 1997).
  • Conference Attendance, TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Denton, Ft. Worth, Arlington,Texas,. (1996).
  • Seminar, Infomart. Dallas,Texas,. (1996).
  • Conference Attendance, TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Denton, Ft. Worth, Arlington,Texas,. (1995).
  • Tutorial, Infomart. Dallas,Texas,. (1995).
  • Tutorial, Infomart. Dallas,Texas,. (1995).
  • Conference Attendance, TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Denton, Ft. Worth, Arlington,Texas,. (1994).
  • Conference Attendance, TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Denton, Ft. Worth, Arlington,Texas,. (1993).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting, Decision Sciences Institute, Decision Sciences Institute. Washington,DC,. (November 1993).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Orlando,FL,United States of America. (November 1993).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Dallas,TX,United States of America. (November 1992).
  • Tutorial, Infomart. Dallas,Texas,. (1990).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting, Decision Sciences Institute, Decision Sciences Institute. San Diego,CA,. (November 1990).
  • Conference Attendance, IEEE Managing Expert System Programs and Projects Conference, IEEE. Washington,DC,United States of America. (September 1990).
  • Seminar, Infomart. Dallas,Texas,. (1989).
  • Seminar, TexIS Conference. Austin,Texas,. (1989).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Boston,MA,United States of America. (November 1989).
  • Conference Attendance, CORS/TIMS/ORSA Conference, CORS/TIMS/ORSA. Vancouver,BC,Canada. (May 1989).
  • Conference Attendance, TI Artificial Intelligence Satellite Symposium. Dallas,Texas,. (1988).
  • Conference Attendance, TI Artificial Intelligence Satellite Symposium. Dallas,Texas,. (1987).
  • Tutorial, Comshare, Inc.. Denton,Texas,. (1987).
  • Tutorial, TI Course on Common LISP and TI Explorer Machine operations. Plano,Texas,. (1987).
  • Conference Attendance, Annual Meeting, Decision Sciences Institute, Decision Sciences Institute. Boston,MA,. (November 1987).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Pittsburgh,PA,United States of America. (November 1987).
  • Conference Attendance, TI Artificial Intelligence Satellite Symposium. Dallas,Texas,. (1986).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). San Diego,CA,United States of America. (November 1986).
  • Conference Attendance, TI Artificial Intelligence Satellite Symposium. Dallas,Texas,. (1985).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Tucson,AZ,United States of America. (November 1984).
  • Conference Attendance, Internation Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Association for Information Systems (AIS). Houston,TX,United States of America. (November 1983).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • BCIS 2610 - Introduction to Computers in Business, 27 courses.
  • BCIS 3615 - Visual Display of Business Information, 4 courses.
  • BCIS 4650 - Visual Programming for Business Applications, 12 courses.
  • BCIS 4720 - Web Based Information Technologies, 2 courses.
  • BCIS 4800 - Cooperative Education, 4 courses.
  • BCIS 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • BCIS 5650 - Emerging Information Technologies, 11 courses.
  • BCIS 5660 - Data Administration and Project Management, 1 course.
  • BCIS 5680 - Web Based Systems Development, 1 course.
  • BCIS 5800 - Cooperative Education Internship, 6 courses.
  • BCIS 5900 - Special Problems, 3 courses.
  • BCIS 5910 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • BCIS 6940 - Individual Research, 5 courses.
  • BCIS 6950 - Doctoral Dissertation, 4 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, (2014 - 2014).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (2013 - 2013).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (2012 - 2012).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (2006 - 2006).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, (2005 - 2005).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (1997 - 1997).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (1994 - 1994).
  • Dissertation Committee Chair, (1993 - 1993).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (1993 - 1993).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (1993 - 1993).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, (1985 - 1985).

Awards and Honors

  • Business Administration Fellow, UNT Professional Development Institute (PDI).
  • Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, North Texas CIS Alumni Association.
  • Summer Faculty Research Grant, BCIS Department.
  • Apple Award #2, Pima Community College.
  • Apple Award #1, Pima Community College.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Book

  • Vedder, R.G., Morley, D., Amer, B.A. (2017). Computers in Our World: Applications and Challenges, 4th Edn, ISBN 9781337704632. (4th edn.) Boston, MA, Cengage.
  • Vedder, R.G., Morley, D., Amer, B.A. (2016). Computers in Our World: Applications and Challenges, 3rd Edn., ISBN 978-1-337-041898. (3rd edn.) Boston, MA, Cengage.

    • Book Chapter

  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E., Liebowitz, J., Turban, E. (1992). Strategies for Managing Expert Systems Projects. Managing Expert Systems. Idea Group Publishing Company.
  • Vedder, R.G., Riggs, D.E., Aluri, R. (1990). An Overview of Expert Systems. Expert Systems and Libraries. Ablex Press.
  • Vedder, R.G., Liebowitz, J. (1990). Expert Systems for Crisis Management: The HIT Project. Expert Systems for Business and Management. Yourdon Press (Prentice-Hall).

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Vedder, R.G. (2012). An Introduction to Windows 8 and the Metro Interface. General Business Conference.
  • Peak, D., Gibson, M., Spence, W., Bayles, K., Kroon, V. (2002). How Will Media Technology Evolve as an Academic Discipline? Incipient Research and Expert Panel Discussion. Conference (Dallas, TX).
  • Vedder, R.G., Koelker, J. (2000). Using a Personal Data Assistant for Data Collection During a Field Study of Human Behavior. Decision Sciences Institute.
  • Vedder, R.G., Prybutok, V. (1999). An Expert System That Was. Sciences Institute International Conference (Athens, Greece).
  • Vedder, R.G., Hassan, N. (1993). A Design Requirements Set for Executive Information Systems (EIS) Based on Cognitive Processing Models. Decision Sciences Institute.
  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E. (1990). Strategies for Dissemination of Applied Artificial Intelligence Technologies. Pan-Pacific Conference.
  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E. (1990). Strategies for Managing Expert Systems Development. IEEE Managing Expert System Programs and Projects Conference.
  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E. (1988). Expert System Project Selection: A Stakeholder Approach. Decision Sciences Institute.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1987). Teaching Artificial Intelligence in the Business School. ISECON.
  • Vedder, R.G., Gibson, M.L. (1987). Tools for Successful Decision Support Systems (DSS) for the Three Levels of Management. Decision Sciences Institute.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1986). An Expert System Application for Crisis Management. International Industrial Engineering Conference (Dallas).

    • Journal Article

  • Guynes, C.S., Parrish, J.L., Vedder, R.G. (2020). Edge computing societal privacy and security issues. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society. 48 (3-4) 11--12. New York, NY, USA, ACM.
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, S., Parrish, J.L. (2019). Botsourcing's impact on society. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society. 48 (2) 10--13. ACM New York, NY, USA.
  • Guynes, S., Vedder, R.G. (2018). IT Personnel and Corporate Identification. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society. 47 (4) 10-14.
  • St. John, J., Vedder, R.G., Guynes, S. (2017). Offshoring and Social Exchange. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society. 47 (1)
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, C.S. (2016). The Challenge of Botsourcing. Review of Business Information Systems. 20 (1)
  • St. John, J., Guynes, C.S., Vedder, R. (2015). The Client-Vendor Offshore Relationship. Information Systems Management.
  • St. John, J., Guynes, C.S., Vedder, R. (2014). The Client-Vendor Offshore Relationship: Success Factors. Information Systems Management. 31 120-125.
  • St. John, J., Vedder, R.G., Guynes, C.S. (2013). Relationship Changes in It Offshoring. International Journal of Management & Information Systems. 17 (3) 131-134.
  • St. John, J., Guynes, S., Vedder, R.G. (2013). The Value of Partnership in Offshoring. Journal of Business and Economics Research. 11 (7) 297-300.
  • Vedder, R.G. (2012). Windows 8: What Educators Need to Know. Journal of Information Technology Education. 11 319-325. http://http://www.jite.org/documents/Vol11/JITEv11IIPp319-325Vedder1177.pdf
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, C.S., Reilly, R. (2010). Offshoring Limitations. Review of Business Information Systems.
  • Guynes, C.S., Vedder, R. (2009). Social Considerations for Offshoring. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society.
  • Peak, D., Gibson, M., Spence, W., Bayles, K., Kroon, V. (2008). How Will Media Technology Evolve as an Academic Discipline?. Communications of the Association for Information Systems. 14 (1) Article 22. http://ais.bepress.com/cais/vol14/iss1/22/
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, C.S. (2008). Social Considerations for It Offshoring. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society. 38 (4) 40-44.
  • Vedder, R.G. (2006). Katrina's Gift: A Wake-Up Call for Improved Disaster Planning. Journal of Information System Security. 15 (6) 41-44.
  • Vedder, R.G. (2006). A CI Opportunity from Katrina and Rita. Competitive Intelligence Magazine. 9 (1) 38-39.
  • Vedder, R.G., Van Dyke, T., Prybutok, V. (2002). Death of an Expert System: Success and Disuse. Journal of International Technology and Information Management. 11 (1) 73-79.
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, S. (2002). CIO Viewpoints on Competitive Intelligence. Information Systems Management. 19 (4) 49-55.
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, S. (2001). Study of Competitive Intelligence Practices in Organizations. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 41 (2) 36-39.
  • Jiang, J., Klein, G., Vedder, R. (2000). Persuasive Expert Systems: The Influence of Confidence and Discrepancy. Computers in Human Behavior. 16 (2) 99-109.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1999). CEO and CIO Attitudes about Competitive Intelligence: What CI Professionals Should Know. Competitive Intelligence Magazine.
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, S., Vanacek, M. (1999). CEO and CIO Perspectives on Competitive Intelligence. Communications of the ACM. 42 (8) 108-116.
  • Vedder, R.G., Vanecek, M. (1998). Competitive Intelligence for IT Resource Planning: Some Lessons Learned. Information Strategy: The Executive's Journal. 15 (1) 29-36.
  • Vedder, R.G., Guynes, S., Vanacek, M. (1998). Electronic Commerce on the WWW / Internet. Journal of Computer Information Systems. 38 (1) 20-25.
  • Guynes, S., Vedder, R.G., Vanacek, M. (1997). Security Issues On The Internet. ACM SIGSAC - Security Audit & Control. 15 (2) 8-11.
  • Guynes, S., Vedder, R.G., Vanacek, M. (1996). Privacy And Societal Issues On The Internet. ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society. 26 (1) 11-13.
  • Vedder, R.G., Sobol, M., Klein, G. (1992). Using Statistical Feedback By-Products of Expert Systems. IIE Transactions. 22 (3) 574-580.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1991). Guest Editor's Note. Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. 2 (2/3) 95.
  • Vedder, R.G., Gibson, M.L. (1989). A Typology of Techniques and Tools for Decision Support Systems. Journal of Information Technology Management. 6 (2) 42-49.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1989). Five PC-Based Expert Systems for Business Reference Use: An Evaluation. Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. 8 (1) 42-54.
  • Vedder, R.G., Fortin, M., Limmerman, S., Johnson, R. (1989). PC-Based Expert System Shells: Some Desirable and Less Desirable Characteristics. Expert Systems: The International Journal of Knowledge Engineering. 6 (1) 28-42.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1988). Using a Graphics Interface with Personal Consultant Plus. Personal Computing News. 6 (1) 8.
  • Vedder, R.G., Mason, R.O. (1987). An Expert System Application for Decision Support in Law Enforcement. Decision Sciences. 18 400-414.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1987). Teaching Artificial Intelligence in the Business School. Interfaces. 8 19-22.
  • Vedder, R.G. (1987). The Opportunities and Challenges of Managing Expert Systems. Industrial Management. 29 14-16.
  • Vedder, R.G., Nestman, C.H. (1985). Understanding Expert Systems: Companion to DSS and MIS. Industrial Management. 27 1-8.
  • Vedder, R.G., Hoeke, M.C. (1984). Course Authoring Software. NCR Technical Report. 84 (3)

Presentations Given

  • Vedder, R.G. (Author & Presenter), General Business Conference, An Introduction to Windows 8 and the Metro Interface, Sam Houston State U., Huntsville, Texas, (2012).
  • Vedder, R.G., Peak, D., Gibson, M., Spence, W., Bales, K., How Will Media Technology Evolve as an Academic Discipline? Incipient Research and Expert Panel Discussion, Conference (Dallas, TX), Dallas, Texas, (2002).
  • Vedder, R.G., Koelker, J., Using a Personal Data Assistant for Data Collection During a Field Study of Human Behavior, Decision Sciences Institute, Orlando, Florida, (2000).
  • Vedder, R.G., Prybutok, V., An Expert System That Was, Sciences Institute International Conference (Athens, Greece), Athens, Greece, (1999).
  • Vedder, R.G., Hassan, N., A Design Requirements Set for Executive Information Systems (EIS) Based on Cognitive Processing Models, Decision Sciences Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, (1993).
  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E., Strategies for Managing Expert Systems Development, IEEE Managing Expert System Programs and Projects Conference, Washington, District of Columbia, (1990).
  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E., Strategies for Dissemination of Applied Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Pan-Pacific Conference, Seoul, Korea, (1990).
  • Vedder, R.G., Using Expert Systems Technology in Hostage-Taking Incidents, CORS/TIMS/ORSA Conference (Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada, (1989).
  • Vedder, R.G., Turban, E., Expert System Project Selection: A Stakeholder Approach, Decision Sciences Institute, San Diego, California, (1988).
  • Vedder, R.G., Gibson, M.L., Tools for Successful Decision Support Systems (DSS) for the Three Levels of Management, Decision Sciences Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, (1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., Teaching Artificial Intelligence in the Business School, ISECON, San Francisco, California, (1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., Expert Systems for Management, INDEX: EDUCATION, Dallas, Texas, (1986).
  • Vedder, R.G., An Expert System Application for Crisis Management, International Industrial Engineering Conference (Dallas), Dallas, Texas, (1986).
  • Vedder, R.G., Nunamaker, J., Eirich, W., Computer Literacy: A Case History, INDEX: EDUCATION, Dallas, Texas, (1985).
  • Vedder, R.G., Nunamaker, J.F., Chappell, D., Design and Operation of Computer-Based Learning Facilities: Criteria and Case Study, American Academy of Collegiate Schools of Business Workshop, Tucson, Arizona, (1985).
  • Vedder, R.G., Nunamaker, J.F., Chappell, D., Educational Needs and CBL Facilities Design, American Academy of Collegiate Schools of Business Workshop, Tucson, Arizona, (1985).
  • Vedder, R.G., Nunamaker, J.F., Chappell, D., MIS and the Business School: A Strategic Look at Curriculum and Faculty Development, American Academy of Collegiate Schools of Business Workshop, Tucson, Arizona, (1985).

    • Lecture

  • Vedder, R.G., presented Expert Systems for Management (invited); no proceedings published., INDEX: EDUCATION, Dallas, Texas, (1986).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Vedder, R.G. (Discussant), 'How Will Media Technology Evolve as an Academic Discipline?' with Dan Peak, Michael Gibson (UNT), Wayne Spence, Kenton Bales (UN,O), and Verlyn Kroon; paper in Proceedings., AMCIS, Dallas, Texas, (2002).
  • Vedder, R.G. (Author & Presenter), Koelker, K.J. (Author & Presenter), DSI Conference, "Using a Personal Data Assistant for Data Collection During a Field Study of Human Behavior"; paper in Proceedings., Decision Sciences Institute, Orlando, Florida, (2000).
  • Vedder, R.G., (Athens, Greece) (international); presented with Victor Prybutok 'An Expert System That Was'; paper in Proceedings., International Decision Sciences Institute Conference, Athens, Greece, (1999).
  • Vedder, R.G., Guest lecturer, Information Science Seminar, (1998).
  • Vedder, R.G., Guest lecturer, Information Science Seminar, (1997).
  • Vedder, R.G., Guest lecturer, Information Science Seminar, (1996).
  • Vedder, R.G., Guest lecturer, Information Science Seminar, (1995).
  • Vedder, R.G., Guest lecturer, Information Science Seminar, (1994).
  • Vedder, R.G., Presented 'Compretitive Intelligence in Corporate America: Its Place in MIS' to the Dallas / Ft. Worth Chapter, Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals, Dallas, Texas, (1994).
  • Vedder, R.G., with Nik Hassan (UNT) A Design Requirements Set for Executive Information Systems (EIS) Based on Cognitive Processing Models; paper in Proceedings (Hassan lead presenter)., Decision Sciences Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, (1993).
  • Vedder, R.G., presented with Efriam Turban Expert System Project Selection: A Stakeholder Approach; paper in Proceedings., Decision Sciences Institute, San Diego, California, (1990).
  • Vedder, R.G., presented with Efriam Turban Strategies for Managing Expert Systems Development; full paper in the Proceedings., IEEE Managing Expert System Programs and Projects Conference, Washington, District of Columbia, (1990).
  • Vedder, R.G., Using Expert Systems Technology in Hostage-Taking Incidents. No proceedings., CORS/TIMS/ORSA Conference (Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada, (1989).
  • Vedder, R.G. (Discussant), NYU Graduate School of Business Administration, Industrial and Organizational Crisis Management International Conference, New York City, New York, (1989).
  • Vedder, R.G. (Discussant), Sponsored by US Defense Department; attendance by invitation only; served as a commentator., FAIM: Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Management, Dayton, Ohio, (1988).
  • Vedder, R.G., presented with Michael L. Gibson, Tools for Successful Decision Support Systems (DSS) for the Three Levels of Management; full paper in Proceedings, Decision Sciences Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, (1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., Conducted 'Introduction to Expert Systems' workshop; 8 hrs., ISECON, San Francisco, California, (1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., presented Teaching Artificial Intelligence in the Business School; full paper in Proceedings. Also taught expert systems workshop, ISECON, San Francisco, California, (1987).
  • Vedder, R.G. (Discussant), Sponsored by US DoD; attendance by invitation only; served as a commentator., FAIM: Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Management, Richmond, Virginia, (1986).
  • Vedder, R.G., presented An Expert System Application for Crisis Management; full paper in Proceedings., Institute of Industrial Engineers Conference, Dallas, Texas, (1986).
  • Vedder, R.G. (Discussant), NYU Graduate School of Business Administration, International Conference on Industrial Crisis Management, New York City, New York, (1986).
  • Vedder, R.G., presented with Jay F. Nunamaker and David Chappell (both University of Arizona) Design and Operation of Computer-Based Learning Facilities: Criteria and Case Study. Also co-authored, with the same two people, a paper for the meeting enﾬtitled Educational Needs and CBL Facilities Design (invited); no proceedings published for this workshop, although copies of paper distributed to all attendees., AACSB Workshop, Tucson, Arizona, (1985).
  • Vedder, R.G., with Jay Nunamaker and Wayne Eirich (both Univerﾬsity of Arizona), Computer Literacy: A Case History (invited); no proceedings published., INDEX: EDUCATION, Dallas, Texas, (1985).

    • Paper

  • Vedder, R.G. (Author & Presenter), General Business Conference, Report from the Trenches: Using Visual Studio 2015 in the Classroom, Sam Houston State U., Huntsville, Texas, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Vedder, R.G., "Microsoft TechEd Scholarship," sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, $5000 Funded. (2005 - 2005).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Microsoft TechEd Scholarship," sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, $5000 Funded. (2004 - 2004).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Microsoft TechEd Scholarship," sponsored by Microsoft Corporation, $5000 Funded. (2003 - 2003).
  • Vedder, R.G., Vanecek, "Ernst and Young," sponsored by Ernst and Young, $1910 Funded. (1994 - 1994).
  • Vedder, R.G., "UNT Professional Development Institute (PDI) Business Administration Fellow," $4000 Funded. (1990 - 1990).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Comshare System W," sponsored by Comshare Corporation, $48500 Funded. (1988 - 1988).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Guynes Scholarship," $500 Funded. (1988 - 1988).
  • Vedder, R.G., "BCIS Department Summer Faculty Research Grant," $3300 Funded. (1987 - 1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Comshare System W," sponsored by Comshare Corporation, $22680 Funded. (1987 - 1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Member of Texas Instruments University Expert System Develop¬ment Program," sponsored by Texas Instruments, $6000 Funded. (1987 - 1987).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Comshare System W," sponsored by Comshare Corporation, $100000 Funded. (1986 - 1986).
  • Vedder, R.G., "Texas Instruments Explorer Computer Challenge Grant," sponsored by Texas Instruments, $200000 Funded. (1986 - 1986).
  • Vedder, R.G., "TI Donation," sponsored by Texas Instruments, $9164 Funded. (1986 - 1986).

Service

University Service

  • Other (Other Institutional Service Activities), ITDS Department Software Facilitator. (2015 - 2019).
  • Other (Other Institutional Service Activities), ITDS Dept. Administrator, Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance. (2002 - 2019).
  • Member, ITDS Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT). (1990 - 2019).
  • Member, College of Business Appeals Committee. (2017 - 2018).
  • Director (Other Institutional Service Activities), ITDS Master's Programs Coordinator. (2013 - 2015).
  • Member, ITDS Curriculum Committee. (2007 - 2015).
  • Committee Member, Masters Program Committee. (September 1, 2014 - August 31, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Library Committee. (September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2015).
  • Committee Member, Masters Program Committee. (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2015).
  • University Library Cmte. (2013 - 2014).
  • UNT Academic IT Advisory Group. (2013 - 2014).
  • UNT Productivity & Collaboration Program Management Committee for IT Shared Services. (2013 - 2014).
  • ITDS Scholarship Committee. (2007 - 2014).
  • Committee Chair, Masters Program Committee. (September 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014).
  • University Common Core Oversight Committee. (2013 - 2013).
  • General Business Conference. (2012 - 2012).
  • ITDS Curriculum Committee. (2012 - 2012).
  • ITDS Master's Programs Coordinator. (2012 - 2012).
  • ITDS Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT). (2012 - 2012).
  • UNT Academic IT Advisory Group. (2012 - 2012).
  • University Library Committee. (2011 - 2012).
  • UNT Productivity & Collaboration Program Management Committee for IT Shared Services. (2011 - 2012).
  • ITDS Curriculum Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • ITDS Scholarship Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • Library Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • Masters Program Committee. (2011 - 2011).
  • ITDS Master's Programs Coordinator. (2010 - 2011).
  • ITDS Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT). (2010 - 2011).
  • ITDS Scholarship Committee. (2010 - 2011).
  • ITDS Curriculum Committee. (2010 - 2010).
  • University Library Committee. (2010 - 2010).
  • Committee Member, Appeals Committee. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010).
  • Committee Member, Computer and High Tech. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010).
  • Committee Chair, Library Committee. (September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010).
  • ITDS Master's Programs Coordinator. (2009 - 2009).
  • ITDS Scholarship Committee. (2009 - 2009).
  • Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT). (2009 - 2009).
  • University Library Committee. (2009 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, Library Committee. (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009).
  • ITDS Curriculum Committee. (2008 - 2008).
  • ITDS Scholarship Committee. (2008 - 2008).
  • Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT). (2008 - 2008).
  • ITDS Master's Programs Coordinator. (2007 - 2008).
  • Committee Member, Computer and High Tech Committee. (September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2008).
  • Curriculum Committee (Academic Currciulum Committee). (2007 - 2007).
  • ITDS Scholarship Committee. (2007 - 2007).
  • Master's Programs Committee. (2007 - 2007).
  • New Business Building Design Committee. (2006 - 2007).
  • Executive Committee. (1996 - 2007).
  • Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT). (1991 - 2007).
  • University Library Cluster Committee. (2006 - 2006).
  • Committee Member, Executive Committee. (September 1, 2004 - August 31, 2005).
  • Interim ITDS Department Chair. (2004 - 2004).
  • Curriculum Committee (Academic Currciulum Committee). (1997 - 2004).
  • BCIS Dept. Vice-Chair. (1997 - 2003).
  • Master's Programs Committee. (1997 - 2003).
  • Oversight Committee for SLIS Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program. (1997 - 2003).
  • Undergraduate Policy Committee. (1997 - 2003).
  • Undergraduate Program and Master's Programs Coordinator. (1997 - 2003).
  • University Computing Council. (1997 - 2003).
  • UNT Professional Development Institute. (1988 - 2000).
  • COBA. (1999 - 1999).
  • UNT System Center at Dallas Program Committee. (1999 - 1999).
  • Artificial Intelligence Systems Workshop. (1998 - 1998).
  • COBA. (1997 - 1997).
  • COBA Teaching Seminar. (1997 - 1997).
  • NT Connection Mentor Program. (1985 - 1997).
  • IT Master's Curriculum Proposal Committee. (1996 - 1996).
  • COBA Web Site Design Committee. (1995 - 1996).
  • Personnel Affairs Committee (PAC). (1993 - 1994).
  • Master's Programs Committee. (1989 - 1994).
  • COBA. (1993 - 1993).
  • BCIS Chair Search Committee. (1992 - 1993).
  • BCIS Master's Programs Coordinator. (1989 - 1993).
  • Curriculum Committee (Academic Currciulum Committee). (1989 - 1993).
  • UNIX Computer Subcommittee of UNT University Computer Council. (1989 - 1993).
  • AACSB Reaccreditation Committee. (1991 - 1991).
  • IEEE Managing Expert System Programs and Projects Conference. (1991 - 1991).
  • Personnel Affairs Committee (PAC). (1991 - 1991).
  • Scholarship Committee. (1984 - 1990).
  • Other, (1988 - 1988).
  • CAI Conference Chair. (1988 - 1988).
  • CIAI 88: Conference on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business and Industry. (1988 - 1988).
  • CIAI 88: Conference on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business and Industry. (1988 - 1988).
  • Other, (1987 - 1987).
  • Other, (1987 - 1987).
  • Comshare System W Workshop. (1987 - 1987).
  • Hostage-Taking Information and Tactics Expert Systems Project. (1987 - 1987).
  • Personnel Affairs Committee (PAC). (1987 - 1987).
  • Curriculum Committee (Academic Currciulum Committee). (1986 - 1987).
  • Other, (1986 - 1986).
  • BCIS 2610 and BCIS 3610 Course Coordinator. (1986 - 1986).
  • Computer Lab Committee. (1986 - 1986).
  • Curriculum Subcommittee. (1986 - 1986).
  • Curriculum Subcommittee. (1986 - 1986).
  • Computer Lab Facilities Design Committee. (1985 - 1985).
  • University Library Cluster Committee. (1985 - 1985).

Public Service

  • Other (Other Community Service Activities), Southlake CERT (since 2009). Southlake, Texas. (2015 - 2015).
  • Other (Other Community Service Activities), Southlake COP (Citizens on Patrol), since 2010. Southlake, Texas. (2010 - 2015).
  • Other (Other Community Service Activities), Southlake Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), since 2009. Southlake, Texas. (2008 - 2014).
  • Other (Positions Held in Civic Organizations), Ridgeview Homeowners' Association. (1985 - 1992).

Professional Service

  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2017 - 2017).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2016 - 2016).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2015 - 2015).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2014 - 2014).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. (2013 - 2013).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2012 - 2013).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Orlando, Florida. (2012 - 2012).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2011 - 2011).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2010 - 2010).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. (2010 - 2010).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (2009 - 2009).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Orlando, Florida. (2008 - 2008).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (1989 - 2008).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), ACM Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), American Association for Artificial Intelligence. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Association for Computing Machinery Conference. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Beta Gamma Sigma. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Decision Sciences Institute. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Orlando, Florida. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), World Future Society. (2007 - 2007).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft Developer Network. Fort Worth, Texas. (2001 - 2006).
  • Committee Member, North Texas Association for Artificial Intelligence. (1990 - 2006).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Orlando, Florida. (2005 - 2005).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. San Diego, California. (2004 - 2004).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Business Information Systems. (2003 - 2003).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Business Information Systems. (2003 - 2003).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Microsoft TechEd Conference. Dallas, Texas. (2003 - 2003).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), AMCIS. Dallas, Texas. (2002 - 2002).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Communications of the ACM. (1999 - 1999).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Communications of the ACM. (1999 - 1999).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Decision Sciences Institute. San Diego, California. (1999 - 1999).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Informatica. (1999 - 1999).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Dallas Infomart. Dallas, Texas. (1996 - 1996).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Arlington, Texas. (1996 - 1996).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Arlington, Texas. (1996 - 1996).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Networks Expo / Windows World. Dallas, Texas. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Neuron Data. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Southwestern Federation of Administrative Disciplines. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Southwestern Federation of Administrative Disciplines. Houston, Texas. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), TexIS Conference. Fort Worth, Texas. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Fort Worth, Texas. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), VB Programming Course. (1995 - 1995).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Networks Expo / Windows World. Dallas, Texas. (1994 - 1994).
  • Officer, Other Officer, North Texas Association for Artificial Intelligence. (1990 - 1994).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), TexIS Doctoral Student Program and Conference. Plano, Denton, Texas. (1993 - 1993).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Decision Sciences Institute. (1992 - 1992).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, International Conference on Information Systems. (1992 - 1992).
  • Editor, Journal Editor, Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal. (1991 - 1991).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Information Resources Management Association International Conference. (1991 - 1991).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Industrial Crisis Quarterly. (1990 - 1990).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), International Joint Conference on Neural Networks. San Diego, California. (1990 - 1990).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), OOP Seminar. (1990 - 1990).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Pan-Pacific Conference. Seoul, Korea. (1990 - 1990).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Industrial Crisis Quarterly. (1989 - 1989).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Information and Management. (1989 - 1989).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), TexIS Conference. Austin, Texas. (1989 - 1989).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Tom Peters. Dallas, Texas. (1989 - 1989).
  • Committee Member, North Texas Association for Artificial Intelligence. (1987 - 1989).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, IEEE. (1988 - 1988).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, IEEE Software. (1988 - 1988).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Industrial Crisis Quarterly. (1988 - 1988).
  • Other (Special Projects or Assignments), (1988 - 1988).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Texas Instruments. (1988 - 1988).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Texas Instruments. (1988 - 1988).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), ACM/IEEE-CS Fall Joint Computer Conference. Dallas, Texas. (1987 - 1987).
  • Reviewer, Textbook, Addison-Wesley. (1987 - 1987).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Computers & Education. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Comshare, Inc.. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Comshare, Inc.. (1987 - 1987).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Decision Sciences Institute. (1987 - 1987).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. Honolulu, Hawaii. (1987 - 1987).
  • Reviewer, Conference Paper, Information Systems Education Conference. San Francisco, California. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), International Conference on Information Systems. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Neural Networks and Neuralcomputing Conference. Denton, Texas. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Texas Instruments. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Texas Instruments. (1987 - 1987).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), ACM/IEEE-CS Fall Joint Computer Conference. Dallas, Texas. (1986 - 1986).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Decision Sciences Institute. (1986 - 1986).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), International Conference on Information Systems. San Diego, California. (1986 - 1986).
  • Other (Special Projects or Assignments), (1986 - 1986).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), Texas Instruments. (1986 - 1986).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), U.S. Department of Defense Forum on Artificial Intelligence in Management. Richmond, Virginia. (1986 - 1986).
  • Other (Other Professional Service Activities), World Futures Society Conference on Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution. New York City, New York. (1986 - 1986).

Consulting

  • Other, The Gearhart Companies, (2006).
  • Other, TELTECH Resource Network, (1989).
  • Other, AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc, (1988).
  • Other, TELTECH Resource Network, (1988).
  • Other, AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc, (1987).
  • Other, St. James Group, (1987).
  • Other, TELTECH Resource Network, (1987).
  • Other, AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc, (1986).
  • Other, AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc, (1985).
  • Other, AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc, (1984).