Robert B. Mitchell
Chairperson, Department of Business Information Systems
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
(501)-569-8854
Email: rbmitchell@ualr.edu
Education
DBA, Louisiana Tech University, 1979.
Major: Business Administration
MBA, Louisiana Tech University, 1975.
Major: Business Administration
BS, Louisiana Tech University, 1973.
Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships
Association for Business Communication. (January 2005 - Present).
Association for Information Systems. (July 2000 - Present).
Decision Sciences Institute. (July 1995 - Present).
National Business Education Association. (January 1980 - Present).
Delta Pi Epsilon. (October 1975 - Present).
Academy of Management. (July 1990 - December 2010).
Development Activities Attended
Attended Conference, "Americas Conference on Information Systems," Association of Information
Systems, Seattle, Washington. (August 9, 2012 - August 11, 2012).
Attended Conference, "National Business Education Ass. Convention," National Business
Education Association, Boston, Massachusetts. (April 4, 2012 - April 11, 2012).
Attended Conference, "Course Technology Conference," Cengage Publishing, San Antonio,
Texas. (March 7, 2012 - March 9, 2012).
Attended Conference, "Federation of Business Disciplines," Federation of Business Disciplines,
New Orleans, Louisiana. (March 1, 2012 - March 3, 2012).
Attended Conference, "Delta Pi Epsilon National Research Conference," Delta Pi Epsilon,
Indianapolis, Indiana. (November 17, 2011 - November 19, 2011).
Conference Program, "International Convention of the Association of Business Communication,"
Association for Business Communication, Montreal, Canada. (October 19, 2011 - October 22,
2011).
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Workshop, "Blackboard 9.1 Boot Camp," UALR, Little Rock, Arkansas. (August 9, 2011 - August
11, 2011).
Attended Conference, "Americas Conference on Information Systems," Association for
Information Systems, Detroit, Michigan. (August 5, 2011 - August 7, 2011).
Self-Study Program, "Blackboard 9.1 Online Training Program," UALR, Little Rock, Arkansas.
(June 2011 - July 2011).
Attended Conference, "National Business Education Association Convention," NBEA, New
Orleans, Louisiana. (April 20, 2011 - April 23, 2011).
Attended Conference, "Cengage Technology Conference," Cengage Learning Higher Education,
Orlando, Florida. (March 16, 2011 - March 18, 2011).
Attended Conference, "Federation of Business Disciplines Annual Convention," FBD, Houston,
Texas. (March 9, 2011 - March 12, 2011).
Attended Conference, "DPE National Conference," Delta Pi Epsilon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(November 18, 2010 - November 20, 2010).
Attended Conference, "ABC International Conference," Association for Business Communication.
(October 28, 2010 - October 30, 2010).
Attended Conference, "IABPAD Conference Sessions," IABPAD, New Orleans, Louisiana.
(October 21, 2010 - October 23, 2010).
Attended Conference, "Attended IT Sessions," Academy of Management, Montreal, Canada.
(August 7, 2010 - August 9, 2010).
Attended Conference, "Conference Sessions," Federation of Business Disciplines (ABC, ABIS,
and DSI_, Dallas, Texas. (March 4, 2010 - March 6, 2010).
Conference Program, "National Research Conference," Delta Pi Epsilon, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(November 16, 2006 - November 18, 2006).
Continuing Education, "Assessment Institute," IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana. (October 29, 2006 October 31, 2006).
Attended Conference, "AACSB Annual Meeting," AACSB, Paris, France. (April 22, 2006 - April
25, 2006).
Conference Program, "FBD Conference," Federation of Business Disciplines, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma. (March 1, 2006 - March 4, 2006).
Attended Conference, "AACSB Deans Conference," AACSB, San Diego, California. (February 8,
2006 - February 10, 2006).
Attended Conference, "Delta Pi Epsilon National Research Conference," Cincinnati, Ohio.
(November 2005).
Seminar, "Lessons for Aspiring Deans," AACSB, Dallas, Texas. (December 2004).
Attended Conference, "Delta Pi Epsilon Research Conference," Washington, D.C.. (November
2004).
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Seminar, "Business Accreditation Seminar," AACSB. (November 2004).
Attended Conference, "Association for Business Communication," Boston, Massachusetts.
(October 2004).
Attended Conference, "NBEA Convention," Chicago, Illinois. (April 2004).
Attended Conference, "Federation of Business Disciplines," Orlando, Floria. (March 2004).
Attended Conference, "SCT Summit," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (March 2004).
Seminar, "Strategic Management Seminar," AACSB. (January 2004).
Attended Conference, "Associate Deans Conference," AACSB. (December 2003).
Seminar, "Assessment/Assurance of Learning," AACSB. (March 2003).
TEACHING
Teaching Experience
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
MGMT 3352, Adv PC Applications, 23 courses.
MGMT 3380, Business Communication, 7 courses.
MGMT 3392, CO-OP I, 14 courses.
MGMT 4100, Independent Study, 1 course.
MGMT 4300, Independent Study, 10 courses.
MGMT 4331, Management of Information Systems, 2 courses.
MGMT 4393, Co-Op II, 5 courses.
MGMT 7308, Adv Business Communicatn, 2 courses.
MGMT 7350, Info Systems Management, 10 courses.
MGMT 7399, Independent Study, 13 courses.
MGMT 8100, Info Systems Technology, 6 courses.
MGMT 8201, Strategic Mgmt of Info Sys, 1 course.
RESEARCH
Published Intellectual Contributions
Book Chapters
Kim, S.-K. X., Lim, S., Mitchell, R. B. (2008). Current Issues in Knowledge Management (pp. 228
~ 242). Hershey, New York: Information Science Reference.
Refereed Journal Articles
Mitchell, R. B., Crawford, M. C. (2012). Successful IT Management: Focus on Essential
Nontechnical Skills. Journal of Research in Business Information Systems, V(5), 1-23.
Mitchell, R. B., Meggison, P. F. (2011). Delta Pi Epsilon Milestones: A Retrospection of 75
Years. Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 53(2), pp. 60-65.
Mitchell, R. B., Meggison, P. F. (2011). The History of Delta Pi Epsilon: 1986-2011. Delta Pi
Epsilon Journal, 53(2), pp. 125-171.
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Parrish, J. L., Mitchell, R. B., Jensen, B. K. (2011). The Effect of Technology Choice on Message
Form. Journal of Research in Business Information Systems, 4(4), 1-15.
Mitchell, R. B., Crawford, M. C., Madden, R. B., Hall, F. D. (2009). Role of Communication in an
Online Business Program: Analysis of Student Perceptions. Journal of Business and
Behavioral Sciences, 20(1), 86-97.
Mitchell, R. B., Crawford, M. C., Hall, F. D., Madden, R. B. (2009). Online business program
quality: Analysis of student perceptions. Journal of Research in Business Information
Systems, 2(2), 42-47.
Bailey, J. L., Mitchell, R. B., Douglas, M. J., Parker, L. D. (2008). Desirable Competencies for
Systems Analysts. Journal of Research in Business Information Systems, 1(1), 12-17.
Bailey, J. L., Mitchell, R. B. (2007). Industry Perceptions of the Competencies Needed by
Computer Programmers: Technical, Business, and Soft Skills. The Journal of Computer
Information Systems, XLVII(2), 28-33.
Kim, S.-K. X., Lim, S., Mitchell, R. B. (2006). A method for knowledge modeling: Application of
UML to knowledge modeling. International Journal of Knowledge Management, 2(4), 17 - 31.
Lim, S., Kim, S.-K. X., Mitchell, R. B., S. H. (2004). Small buyers' adoption of reverse aggregation
electronic markets: A case study if the Korea auto repair industry. Journal of Informaiton
Systems, 13(2), 155 - 172.
Lim, S., Kim, S.-K. X., Mitchell, R. B., Hong, S. (2004). A study of suppliers' participation in
private exchange focusing on teh MRO market. JOurna of the Society for E-Business
Studies, 9(4), 37 - 51.
Kim, S.-K. X., Lim, S., Mitchell, R. B. (2004). Building a Knowledge Model: A Decision-making
Approach. Journal of Knowledge Management Practice, 5(August), Article 68.
Mitchell, R. B., Tameka, J. (2002). Policies Controlling Use of Computer-Based Resources in
Small Businesses. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 42(4), 77-83.
Conference Proceedings
Mitchell, R. B., F., M. P. (2012). Integrating Cloud Computing into the Business Curriculum
(2012th ed., pp. 12 pp.). Reston, Virginia: Association for Research in Business Education.
Mitchell, R. B. (2012). Legal Issues Surrounding Cloud Computing (pp. 79-84). Conway,
Arkansas: Association of Business Information Systems.
Day, P., Mitchell, R. B. (2011). Developing Interpersonal Skills for Successful IT Management:
Design of a Graduate Communication Course (pp. 63-67). Association for Business
Information Systems.
Parrish, J. L., Mitchell, R. B., Jensen, B. K. (2010). The Effect of Technology Choice on Message
Form. New Orleans, LA: International Academy of Business and Public Administration
Disciplines.
Jensen, A. A., Bailey, J. L., Jensen, B. K., Mitchell, R. B. (2009). Cell Phone Etiquette: What
People Say and What People Do (pp. 11-16). 2009 Refereed Proceedings, Association of
Business Information Systems.
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Jensen, B. K., Bailey, J. L., Jensen, A. A., Mitchell, R. B. (2009). Getting the Most Out of Security
Policies Through the Use of Color (pp. 297-306). Oklahoma City, OK: Proceedings,
Southwest Decision Sciences Association.
Bailey, J. L., Mitchell, R. B., Jensen, B. (2008). Analysis of Student Vunerabilities to Phishing (pp.
10 pp). Atlanta, GA: AMCIS Conference.
Mitchell, R. B., Crawford, M. C., Hall, F. D., Madden, R. B. (2008). Assessing Student
Perceptions of Online Business Program Quality (vol. 2008, pp. 63-67). Houston, Texas:
Association of Business Information Systems.
Bailey, J. L., Mitchell, R. B., Douglas, M. J., Parker, L. D. (2007). Analysis of Competencies
Needed By Systems Analysts as Perceived by IT Professionals (vol. 2007, pp. 1-8). Dallas,
TX: Association for Business Information Systems.
Mitchell, R. B., Bailey, J. L. (2007). Job Demand in the IT Industry (vol. 2007, pp. 57-60). Dallas,
TX: Association for Business Information Systems.
Mitchell, R. B. (2006). Integrating Gartner Resources into the IT Management Curriculum (vol.
2006, pp. 97-100). Shreveport, Louisiana: Association for Business Information Systems.
Wafford, J., Mitchell, R. B. (2005). Impact of Outsourcing on Business Careers and Workplace
Stability (vol. 2005, pp. 25-30). Association of Business Information Systems.
Mitchell, R. B., Bailey, J. L. (2004). Impact of Stakeholder Involvement in Design of an IS
Master's Degree Program (vol. 2004, pp. 97-100). Association of Business Information
Systems.
Presentations Given
Mitchell, R. B., F., M. P. (Presenter & Author), Association for Research in Business Education,
"Integrating Cloud Computing into the Business Curriculum," ARBE-DPE, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mitchell, R. B., International Convention of the Association for Business Communication,
"Evaluation of Communication Media in an Era of Social-Enabled Workplace
Communication," Association for Business Communication, Honolulu, Hawaii. (October 25,
2012).
Mitchell, R. B., Federation of Business Disciplines Convention, "Legal issues surrounding cloud
computing," Association of Business Information Systems, New Orleans, Louisiana. (March
1, 2012).
Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Crawford, M. C. (Author Only), International Convention of
the Association for Business Communication, "Instructor Immediacy Behaviors in the Online
Environment," Association for Business Communication, Montreal, Canada. (October 21,
2011).
Parrish, J. L. (Author Only), Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Jensen, B. K. (Author Only),
IABPAD Conference, "The Effect of Technology Choice on Message Form," IABPAD, New
Orleans, Louisiana. (October 23, 2010).
Parrish, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Jensen, B. K. (Presenter
& Author), 2010 Association of Business Information Systems Conference, "The Effect of
Technology Choice on Message Form," Association of Business Information Systems, Dallas,
TX. (March 6, 2010).
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Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Crawford, M. C. (Author Only), Association of Business
Information Systems, "Value of Interpersonal Skills for Information Technology Managers,"
ABIS, Dallas, Texas. (March 5, 2010).
Jensen, B. K. (Presenter & Author), Bailey, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Jensen, A. A. (Author
Only), Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Association of Business Information Systems,
"Security Training: Use of Color to Improve Recall," Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (February 27,
2009).
Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Crawford, M. C., Hall, F. D. (Author Only), Madden, R. B.
(Author Only), Association for Business Communication, "Impact of Communication on
Online Business Program Development," Association for Business Communication, Incline
Village, NV. (November 2008).
Mitchell, R. B. (Presenter & Author), Crawford, M. C., Hall, F. D. (Author Only), Madden, R. B.
(Author Only), Association for Business Communication, "Impact of Communication on
Online Business Program Development," Association for Business Communication, Incline
Village, NV. (November 2008).
Crawford, M. C., Mitchell, R. B., International Conference of ASBBS, "Developing Quality
E-Learning Experiences," American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences, Honolulu,
Hawaii. (September 27, 2008).
Bailey, J. L. (Presenter & Author), Mitchell, R. B. (Author Only), Jensen, B. K. (Presenter &
Author), AMCIS, "Analysis of Student Vulnerabiltiy to Phishing," AIS, Toronto, Canada.
(August 2008).
Mitchell, R. B., Crawford, M. C. (Presenter & Author), Hall, F. D., Madden, R. B., Association of
Business Information Systems, "Assessing Student Perceptions of Online Business Program
Quality," Federation of Business Disciplines, Houston, Texas. (March 6, 2008).
Awards and Honors
Outstanding Instructional Practices Award, Association for Research in Business Education.
(November 17, 2012).
Outstanding Research Paper Award, Business Publications and Richard D. Irwin, Inc.. (March
2005).
Research in Progress
Critique of Human Resource Management Policies from a Generation Perspective
This research investigates the impact of human resources on employees of varied generations:
motivational or detrimental to employee productivity, employment longevity.
Develop of Online Course Policies to Assure Student Achievement and Persistence
Based upon literature review and interviews with online administrators and instructors in six
states--both public and for-profit institutions.
Strategies for Teaching Cloud Computing Concepts in the Business Curriculum
This instructional strategies project involves developing teaching projects and identifying
resources for teaching cloud computing.
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SERVICE
Editorial and Review Activities
Editorial Board Member, "The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal", Delta Pi Epsilon. (January 1, 2012 - June
30, 2014).
Editor, "Delta Pi Epsilon National Conference Book of Readings", Delta Pi Epsilon. (May 2011 November 2011).
Ad Hoc Reviewer, "Association for Business Information Systems Proceedings", Association for
Business Information Systems. (September 2011).
Editor, "National Conference Proceedings", Delta Pi Epsilon. (January 2001 - November 2010).
General Service
College
Chairperson, Department of Business Information Systems (July 2013 – present).
Committee Member, College Committee on Tenure and Promotion, Member. (August 2011 - May
2013).
Committee Member, Online Taskforce. (January 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012).
Committee Member, Ad Hoc Retention Committee, Member. (August 2011 - May 2012).
Assessment Coordinator, College of Business Assessment Coordinator. (August 20, 2011 - May
15, 2012).
Administrative Assignment, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Committee. (June 2007).
Administrative Assignment, Associate Dean, Assessment Committee. (May 2007).
Department
Committee Chair, MIS Recruitment Committee. (July 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012).
Committee Member, MIS Faculty Recruitment Committee, Member. (August 2011 - December
2011).
Professional
Committee Chair, National Business Education Association Business Curriculum Standards Task
Force, Member. (November 2011 - April 2012).
National Executive Director, Delta Pi Epsilon, Other Officer. (January 1, 2011 - December 31,
2011).
Executive Director, Delta Pi Epsilon Research Foundation, Inc., Other Officer. (January 1, 2011 December 31, 2011).
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Committee Member, Policies Commission for Business and Economic Education. (January 1,
2011 - December 31, 2011).
Conference Reviewer, Association for Business Information Systems, Other. (September 2011 October 2011).
University
Committee Member, University Senate, Member. (August 2011 - May 2013).
Committee Member, BANNER Review Committee. (May 2007).
Consulting
Management Consulting, Delta Pi Epsilon Research Foundation, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas.
(January 1, 1992 - December 31, 2011).
Management Consulting, Delta Pi Epsilon, Little Rock, Arkansas. (January 1, 1988 - December
31, 2011).
Awards and Honors
Service, Professional
John Robert Gregg Award, Glencoe-McGraw Hill Publishing Company. (March 2002).
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