Missouri State University

Office of Sponsored Research and Programs

Faculty Research and Accomplishments

Missouri State Faculty are engaged in sponsored programs activities that contributes to the public good, encourages continued faculty development and enhances the educational process for southwest Missouri and its environs.

RESEARCH PROJECT

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Faculty:

Dr. Edward Proctor
Associate Professor of Library Administration
Email:  EdwardProctor@missouristate.edu
 

Website: http://faculty.missouristate.edu/k/KevinMickus/
Department
Library Administration
College: Library
Email:  library@missouristate.edu 

About:

The Missouri State University Libraries' Systems Office is responsible for the operation and maintenance of computer systems within the Libraries. This includes hardware and software for public and staff workstations, servers that run library-specific applications, as well as the development of applications to support library services.

The Systems Office works with other library departments, Computer Services, and the Office of Information Technology to plan and implement library systems.

(Compiled from the Library Administration website.)


Background:

Dr. Edward Proctor, Associate Professor of Library Administration, received a 2009 award (opens in a new window) to digitize important manuscripts and xylographs held by the Tibetan Yungdrung Bon Library of the Menri Monastery in Dolanji, India. This 2 month pilot project is to determine the holdings of the library, identify just how much ought to be digitized and is suitable for such copying, the facilities that are available, and the training needs of the staff.

Research Objectives:

The work will result in a report which would be the basis for an application for a major grant to support the digitization and preservation effort.

Contact: Dr. Edward Proctor (417) 836-6673 for further information.

EDUCATION PROJECT

Principal Investigator:

Dr. David Meinert, Professor & Director of Masters in Computer Information Systems Degree Program,
Website: http://cis.missouristate.edu/default.htm
College: College of Business Administration, COBA
Email:  DavidMeinert@missouristate.edu Faculty, such as Dr. David Meinert, help students improve their problem-solving and critical thinking skills by challenging them to solve real-world problems.

About:

Computer Information Systems students learn to operate and program computers individually and in networks. They receive experience managing data and analyzing systems needs to provide information essential for business.

The Computer Information Systems Department has one of the largest faculty of its kind in the midwest. If you are interested in information technology and business, this is the appropriate major for you. Demand for students with this major is very high.

Interests:

Artificial Intelligence, Biologically Inspired Computing Systems, and Electronic Commerce.

(Compiled from the department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) website)



Background:

Dr. David Meinert, Professor & Director of Masters in Computer Information Systems Degree Program, was the recipient of an award from the International Management Education Center, in the amount of $255,000 for the Master of Business Administration Executive Option Program (EMBA).

Research Objectives:

The goal of this project is to provide an EMBA learning experience for a cohort of an estimated 40 executives from Chinese provincial governments. The participants will be sponsored financially by their respective agencies and travel to the United States to learn about American business practices.

Contact: Dr. David Meinert at 417-836-6291 or DavidMeinert@missouristate.edu for further information.