Faculty Profile

Richard Vedder

Title
Professor
Department
Information Technology and Decision Sciences
College
College of Business

    

    

      


                          

            
Curriculum Vitae

            

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Education

            



  

  


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





          

        
                

          
Current Scheduled Teaching*


          
No current or future courses scheduled.


          
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  Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of
  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  


    

    

      


        


          


            
Previous Scheduled Teaching*


            
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 4720.001, Web Based Information Technologies, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5680.001, Web Based Systems Development, Fall 2018  SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5900.711, Special Problems, Fall 2017 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.003, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5900.711, Special Problems, Fall 2016 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.002, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2016 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2015  SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2015 Syllabus SPOT
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2015 Syllabus
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2015 Syllabus
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2014 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2014 Syllabus
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2014 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2014 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2013 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2013 
                    

                    BCIS 5660.001, Data Administration and Project Management, Spring 2013 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2013 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2012 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2012 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2012 
                    

                    BCIS 4900.711, Special Problems, Spring 2012 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2011 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2011 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2011 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.003, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2011 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2010 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.001, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2010 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.004, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2010 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2010 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2009 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.003, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2009 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.002, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2009 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.004, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2009 
                    

                    BCIS 6950.711, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2008 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2008 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.003, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2008 
                    

                    BCIS 6950.711, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2008 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.003, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2008 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.004, Introduction to Computers in Business, Spring 2008 
                    

                    BCIS 6950.711, Doctoral Dissertation, Fall 2007 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Fall 2007 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Fall 2007 
                    

                    BCIS 6950.711, Doctoral Dissertation, Spring 2007 
                    

                    BCIS 3615.001, Visual Display of Business Information, Spring 2007 
                    

                    BCIS 4720.001, Web Based Information Technologies, Spring 2007 
                    

                    BCIS 6940.761, Individual Research, Fall 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 2610.002, Introduction to Computers in Business, Fall 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Fall 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 6940.761, Individual Research, Summer 10W 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 4800.762, Cooperative Education, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 5800.761, Cooperative Education Internship, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 6940.761, Individual Research, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 5910.711, Special Problems, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 3615.001, Visual Display of Business Information, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Spring 2006 
                    

                    BCIS 5800.761, Cooperative Education Internship, Fall 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 6940.761, Individual Research, Fall 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 3615.002, Visual Display of Business Information, Fall 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Fall 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 4800.761, Cooperative Education, Summer 5W2 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 4800.761, Cooperative Education, Summer 10W 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 5800.761, Cooperative Education Internship, Summer 10W 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 5800.761, Cooperative Education Internship, Summer 5W1 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 5800.761, Cooperative Education Internship, Summer 5W2 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 5650.001, Emerging Information Technologies, Summer 5W2 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 6940.761, Individual Research, Summer 10W 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 4800.762, Cooperative Education, Spring 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 5800.762, Cooperative Education Internship, Spring 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 3615.002, Visual Display of Business Information, Spring 2005 
                    

                    BCIS 5900.711, Special Problems, Fall 2004 
                    

                    BCIS 4650.001, Visual Programming for Business Applications, Fall 2004 

          


          
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  Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of
  higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for
  undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.
  

        

      

    

  

  
  	

	

	  

		

		   
Published Publications



  

  
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), . 



	
		
		
	  

	

	

  
    
	

	

	  

		

		   
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Contracts, Grants and 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).



	
		
		
	  

	

	

	
	

  
  
  

  	

		

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			This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
				
      
					
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