Robert G. Brookshire, Ph.D.
Professor

Education
Ph.D. Emory University, Atlanta, GA
M.Ed. Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
A.B. University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Research Interests
Applications of statistical methods and neural networks
Information systems pedagogy
Web usability

Awards and Honors
Conference Best Paper, Organizational Systems Research Association, 2006, with Tena B. Crews and Herbert F. Brown III
Conference Best Paper, Southern Association of Information Systems , 2005,   with Tena B. Crews, L. Roger Yin, and C. Steven Hunt

Biography
Dr. Robert G. Brookshire is professor at the University of South Carolina and associate director of IT-ology, Columbia, SC. He teaches technology project management, database management, and web development. He holds an A.B. from the University of Georgia, an M.Ed. from Georgia State University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. He has taught at North Texas State University, the University of Virginia, and James Madison University. He is the co-author of Using Microcomputers for Research (Sage Publications, 1985), and his articles have appeared in the Journal of Computer Information Systems, BYTE, Social Science Computer Review, Legislative Studies Quarterly, The European Journal of Operational Research, and other journals. He is past president of the Organizational Systems Research Association and is editor of the Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal.

Publications

Brookshire, R. G., Crews, T. B., & Brown, H. F. (2011). Influences on student performance in a university networks and telecommunications course. Online Courses and ICT in Education. (Tomei, L.A.., Ed.). Hershey, PA.

Brookshire, R. G., Lybarger, K. M. & Keane, L. B. (2011). Virtual workplace learning: Promises met?" In Margaret Malloch, Len Cairns, Karen Evans, and Bridget N. O'Connor, eds. The SAGE Handbook of Workplace Learning, London: SAGE Publications, pp. 331-341.

Brookshire, R. G., Crews, T. B., and Brown III, H. F. (2009) Student success in a university introductory networks and telecommunications course: Contributing factors, International Journal of Information and 5(1), 53-61.

Gerdes Jr., J., Stringam, B. B., and Brookshire, R. G. (2008).  An integrative approach to assess qualitative and quantitative consumer feedback.  Electronic Commerce Research 8:4, 217-234.

Brookshire, R. G., Yin, L. R., Hunt, C. S. & Crews, T. B. (2007). An end-user information systems curriculum for the 21st century.  Journal of Computer Information Systems, 47,  81-88.

Norris, D. T., Denizci, B. & Brookshire, R. G. (2007). Modeling function-oriented drivers of hotel wireless infrastructure. Proceedings of the Hospitality Information Technology Association Conference, 155-170.

Brookshire, R. G.  & Palocsay,  S. W. (2005). Factors contributing to the success of undergraduate business students in management science courses.  Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 3, 99-108.

Yin, L. R., Crews, T. B., Brookshire, R. G. & Norris, D. T. (2005). Lifelong e-learning: A foundation for technology education and professional success. Issues in Information Systems, 6 (pp. 211-216) International Association for Computer Information Systems.

Williamson, K., Brookshire, R. G. &  Wright, N. D. (2002). Building a B.S. degree program in e-business.  Marketing Education Review, 12, 1-10.

Current Grants and Projects
Relational Database of Historical Statistics on Congress.  National   Science Foundation.
Directory of Low-Cost Software for Small Business.  Funkhouser   Entrepreneurship Research Institute.

Professional Affiliations
Association for Information Systems
Decision Sciences Institute
International Association for Computer Information Systems
National Business Education Association
Organizational Systems Research Association

Consulting Experiences
Statistical analysis and research design
Corporate strategic goal setting

E-mail: brookshire@sc.edu
Office:IT-ology Tower,
Suite 1010-L
1301 Gervais Street
Phone: 803-777-6570
Fax: 803-777-9564

Courses Taught:
ITEC 352 End - User Interface Design
ITEC 362 - Web-Based   Support Systems
ITEC 370 - Records Management
ITEC 564 - Project Management for Information Systems