[See Independent Research Award Program]

[See Independent Research Award Criteria]

1941 J. Marshall Hanna

Conflicting Viewpoints in the Field of Secondary-School Business Education, A Study of Fifty-Two Fundamental Issues in Business Education and the Opinions of Fifty-Eight Prominent Business Educators Regarding These Issues. New York University, 1939.

1942 T. James Crawford

Frequency of Use of Gregg Shorthand Prefixes and Suffixes. University of Pittsburgh, 1940.

1943 Dorothy C. Finkelhor

Occupational Adjustments of Beginning Office Workers. University of Pittsburgh, 1941.

1944 Donald Coldwell Fuller

Reading Factors in Typewriting. Harvard University, 1943.

1945 Sephen J. Turille

The Achievement of Minimal Essentials in Consumer Business Information in Vocational Commericial Courses. Havard University, 1943.

1946 William M. Polishook

The Effectiveness of Teaching Business Arithmetic as a Separate Subject and as an Integrated Part of Junior Business Training. New York University, 1945.

1947 Arnold Schneider

A Statistical Study of the Learning Ability of Men as It Relates to Age, Education, and Intelligence with Particular Reference to Bookkeeping and Clerical Procedures. University of Michigan, 1946.

1948 Alton B. Parker Liles

Some Factors in the Training of Clerical Workers--A Study to Determine the Duties of Clerical Workers, the Elements of Success in Clerical Work, and the Validity of Selected Guidance Techniques for Determining Clerical Aptitude. Unversity of Kentucky, 1947

1949 Dorothy H. Veon

The Relationship of Learning Factors Found in Certain Modern Foreign-Language Aptitude Tests to Prediction of Shorthand Achievement in College. Independent Study.

1950 Charles B. Hicks

The Technical Business Vocabulary of General Business Education. University of Michigan, 1948.

1951 Herbert Alfred Hamilton

Relationships of Success in Beginning General Clerical Occupations to Achievement in the Information and Skill Aspects of the General Office Clerical Division of the National Business Entrance Test Series. New York University, 1950.

1952 Forest Wayne House

Factors Affecting Student Achievement in Beginning Bookkeeping in the High School. The Ohio State Unversity, 1951.

1953 James L. Stuart

A Scale for Determining the Attitudes of High School Business Education Students Toward Certain Aspects of Office Work. The Ohio State University, 1952.

1954 V. A. Frisch

An Analysis of Clerical Business Typing Papers and Forms for the Improvement of Instructional Materials. New York University, 1952

1955 D. L. Carmichael

Teacher-Pupil Planning in Business Education. The Ohio State University, 1954

1956 John Albert Dettman

Factors Related to Success in Teaching the Business Subjects in the Secondary School. University of Wisconsin, 1955

1957 Thomas James Crawford

The Effect of Emphasizing Production Typewriting Contrasted with Speed Typewriting in Developing Production Typewriting Ability. University of Pittsburgh, 1956

1958 Robert Manley Kessel

The Critical Requirements for Secondary School Business Teachers Based Upon an Analysis of Critical Incidents. University of Wisconsin, 1956

1959 Herbert Mahlon Jelley

A Measurement and Interpretation of Money Management Understanding of Twelfth-Grade Students. University of Cincinnati, 1958

1960 Dorothy Elizabeth Crunk

Guiding the Teacher Trainee's Development of the Qualifications of an Effective Teacher--With Special Application to the Business Teacher. Indiana University, 1959

1961 Milred C. Hillestad

Factors Which Contribute to the Difficulty of Shorthand Dictation Materials. Unversity of Minnesota, 1960

1962 Charles Frederic Kunsemiller III

Recognized Educational Needs of Independent Retail Store Owners in Selected Cities in California. University of Southern Califonia, 1961

1963 Arthur Donald Beattie

Relationships Between High School Pupils' Information and Attitudes Toward Personal Finance. University of Minnesota, 1962

1964 Doris Anita Berry

The Role of Office Practice Instruction in the Training for General Office Assignments. Indiana University, 1963

1965 Harland Ebbie Samson

Critical Requirements for Distributive Education Teacher-Coordinators--A Study of Observed Effective and Ineffective Behaviors of Iowa Secondary School Distributive Education Teacher-Coordinators Based Upon an Analysis of Critical Incidents. University of Minnesota,1964

1966 Lester I. Sluder

An Analysis and Synthesis of Research Findings Pertaining to General Business. Indiana University, 1965

1967 Elaine Frances Uthe

An Evaluation of the Difficulty Level of Shorthand Dictation Materials. University of Minnesota, 1966

1968 Harry Olson, Jr

Relationships Between Certain Personality Characteristics of Distributive Education Teacher-Coordinators and Job Satisfaction. University of Minnesota, 1967

1970 John Hester Carmichael

An Analysis of Activities of Middle Management Personnel in the Retail Trade Industry with Implications for Curriculum Development in Post-Secondary Institutions. Michigan State University, 1968

1971 Franklin Eugene Butts and Gary L. Prickett

The Effect of Audio-Tutorial and Programmed Instruction Laboratories on Achievement in Accounting Principles. University of Northern Colorado, 1969

1972 Robert Arthur Ristau

The Development of a Business Education Model for Methods and Procedures in a Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS). University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1970

1973 Betty Jean Brown

The Relationship Between Supervisor and Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness of General Business Teachers. University of Tennessee, 1971

1974 Stanley H. Solomon

Objectives of Undergraduate Collegiate Accounting Education: Perceptions of Educators and Practitioners. New York University, 1972

1975 Jolene Davidson Scriven

Opinions of Illinois Secondary Business Teachers Concerning Selected Political and Socio-Economic Issues. Northern Illinois University, 1973

1976 Walter Lee Bishop

Factors Affecting the Level and Development of Economic Understanding of Community College Students. University of Georgia (Athens), 1974

1977 Thomas O. Stanley

The Development of the Test of Consumer Competencies. Northern Illinois University, 1975

1978 Roger Ditzenberger

Perceived Barriers to Implementing a Distributive Education Competency-based Learning System. Iowa State University, 1976

1979 Aida E. Santiago-Perez

A Comparison of Student Achievement in Beginning Typewriting in High Schools in Puerto Rico Using Special Spanish Materials Versus Those Currently Adopted. New York University, 1977

1980 Norma Jean Olson

Design and Validation of a Straight-Copy Typewriting Prognostic Test Using Kinesthetic Sensitivities. Unversity of Minnesota, 1978

1981 Ellen S. Walch

Utah High School Sophomore Attitudes Toward Women's Roles and Non-Traditional Vocational Career Choices. Utah State University, 1979

1982 Blanche Ettinger

A Study of the Requirements and Business Procedures for Word Processing Personnel with Implications for Word Processing Curriculum Development in Two-Year Postsecondary Institutions. New York University, 1980

1983 Robert E. Loth

An Analysis of the Managerial Responsibilities and Educational Needs of Word Processing Managers with Implications for Future Word Processing Management Training. University of Colorado, 1981

1984 Elizabeth Ann Regan

Behavioral and Organizational Issues of Office Automation Technology. University of Connecticut, 1982

1985 Charlotte K. Graves

Concepts Needed by Managerial Personnel in Automated Offices as Perceived by Office Systems Consultants and Collegiate Business Faculty. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1983

1986 Carolee Sormunen

A Comparison of Two Methods for Teaching Microcomputer Keyboarding at the Elementary School Level. University of Minnesota, 1984 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1986 Ann Cumba

Relationship Between Student Attitudes Toward the VOE Program and Selected Demographic Variables in Six Fort Bend County High Schools in Texas. University of Houston, 1984 (Master's Thesis)

1987 Donna L. Kizzier

A ttitudes of Office Personnel Toward Advanced Office Technology. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1985 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1987 Joyce Sheets

A Comparison of Students' Perceptions of Drill Work on Electric Typewriters and on Microcomputers. Southern Illinois University --Carbondale, 1985 (Master's Thesis)

1988 Vivian Arnold

A Comparison of Three Experimental Approaches to Teaching Proofreading to Third-Semester Typewriting Students at the High School Level. University of Kentucky, 1986 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1988 Mary Shroyer

A Comparison of Speed and Accuracy of First-Year Word Processing Students on Electric Typewriters vs. Microcomputers with Word Processing Software. Central Michigan University, 1986 (Master's Thesis)

1989 Eleanor J. Davidson

Sex-Role Indentity, Attitudes Toward Women, and Other Variables As Related to Women in Information Process Careers. New York University, 1987 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1989 Karen Kuhla Seibel

Analysis of Errors Located by Business Students in Hardcopy Versus Softcopy Documents. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988 (Master's Thesis)

1990 Sherry Hellmuth

A Comparison of the Effects of First-Year High School Accounting on Student Performance on Selected Concepts Taught in First-Semester College Accounting. Northern Illinois University, 1988 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1990 Mary Jean Evers

An Analysis of Accounting Tests Used in 1989 Virginia FBLA Regional Competitions. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989 (Master's Thesis)

1991 Randy L. Joyner

A Comparison of Errors Detected: Video Display Terminals vs. Hardcopy. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1991 Carol L. Jennings

An Update of the Chronology of Business Education. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990 (Master's Thesis)

1992 Paula E. Brown

The Relationship Between Graphic Aids in a Business Report and Decision-Making and Cognitive Style of a Report Reader. Northern Illinois Univeristy, 1990 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1992 Patsy Lynette Gabris

Extent and Emphasis of Spreadsheet Instruction in Business Computer Courses in Virginia. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991 (Master's Thesis)

1993 Thomas T. Krueger

Characteristics and Perceived Competencies of Plant Managers. University of Minnesota, 1991 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1993 Sandra J. Wiedegreen

Professional Development: Determining Member Needs for the Virginia Business Education Association. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992 (Master's Thesis)

1994 Susan E. Maxam

The Effects of Phases of Keyboarding Speed on Student Grades in Beginning Computer Class, Utah State University, 1992 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1994 Mary E. Litshiem

Reflecting Disability Perspectives in the University of Minnestoa (Twin Cities). University of Minnesota, 1993 (Master's Thesis)

1995 John N. McKenna

Ethical Dilemmas in Financial Reporting Situation and the Preferred Mode of Resolution of Ethical Conflicts as Taken by Certified and Noncertified Management Accountants in Organizations with Perceived Different Ethical Work Climates. New York University, 1993 [Doctoral Dissertation]

1995 Christine L. Johnson

The Development of an Instructment to Measure Behavioral Norms Within an Organizational Culture. University of Minnesota, 1994 (Master's Thesis)

1996 Gail A. Hoover

The Importance of Selected Finance Topics Needed in Preparation for an Entry-Level Position in Financial Management as Perceived by Finance Practitioners and Educators. Northern Illinois University, 1994 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1996 Patricia A. Diggle

Temporary Administrative Support Staff: Employer Perceptions and Patterns of Employment. Southern Illinois University, 1995 (Master's Thesis)

1997 Stacy L. Ball

Workforce Diversity: Perspectives from Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development. Northern Illinois University, 1995 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1997 Joan R. LeVier

Sexual Harassment Awareness Throughout the United States. Central Michigan University, 1996 (Master's Thesis)

1998 Ratna Sinha

Teaching as a Career: Patterns and Perceptions of Business Education Teachers. Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1996 (Doctoral Dissertation)

1999 Jill M. D'Aquila

Internal Control Environment Forces and Financial Reporting Decisions Made by Financial Accountants. New York University, 1997 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2000 Karl M. Soehnlein

The Relationship of Job Insecurity, Career Planning, Self-Efficacy, Goal Orientation and the Self-Development of Survivors of a Downsizing Corporation. New York University, 1998 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2000 William J. Wilhelm

A Delphi Study of Entry-Leel Workplace Skills, Competencies, and Proof-of-Achievement Products, The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 41(2) (Independent Research Award)

2001 James E. Bartlett, II

Analysis of Self-Directed Learning in Secondary Business Educators. Louisiana State University, 1999 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2001 Judith J. Lambrecht

Developing End-User Technology Skills, Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal, 18(1) (Independent Research Award)

2002 Sandra J. Braathen

A Comparison of Business Communication Students' Writing Achievement when Constructivist or Behaviorist Methods of Instruction Are Used. University of Minnesota, 2000 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2002 John Robert Duncan

Factors Affecting the Use of Computers by Students in the Classroom. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2001 (Master's Award)

2002 Jacqueline A. Burke

Collaborative Accounting Problem Solving Via Group Support Systems in a Face-to-Face Versus Distant Learning Environment, Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal, 19(2) (Independent Research Award)

2003 Anthony Basile

Achievement of Accounting Students Relative to Individual Learning Styles and Locus of Control: An Experiment Involving Internet-Based Instructional Technology. New York University, 2001 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2003 Catherine Chen

Self-Regulated Learning Strategies and Achievement in an Introduction to Information Systems Course, Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal, 20(1) (Independent Research Award)

2004 Mary Ann DeLine

Computer Keyboarding Skill Retention. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2002 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2004 Jensen J. Zhao, Melody W. Alexander, Heidi Perreault, and Lila Waldman

Impact of Information Technologies on Faculty and Students in Distance Education, The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 45(1) (Independent Research Award)

2005 Margaret S. Kilcoyne

Identifying Skills Needed by Office Information Systems Graduates in the Changing Work Environment: Perceptions of Administrative Support Occupations Workers. Louisiana State University, 2003 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2006 Bryan D. Sisson

Importance of Accounting Software Selection Activities for Small Businesses. Utah State University, 2004 (Doctoral Dissertation)

2006 Martha H. Rader

A Comparison of State and National Standards for Business Education, NABTE Review, 32 (Independent Research Award)

2007 Heidi Perreault and Nancy Keith

Business Students' Acceptability Perceptions on Using Workplace Technology, NABTE Review, 33 (Independent Research Award)

2006 Martha H. Rader

A Comparison of State and National Standards for Business Education, NABTE Review, 32 (Independent Research Award)

2007 Heidi Perreault and Nancy Keith

Business Students' Acceptability Perceptions on Using Workplace Technology, NABTE Review, 33 (Independent Research Award)

2008 Joy Roach

Factors Affecting Written Business Communication Creation and Productivity, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2006 (Doctoral Research Award)

2008 Heather Laturnas

Interdisciplinary Learning in High School Business Education, University of Regina, 2007 (Master’s Research Award)

2008 Alan B. Czyzewski and William J. Wilhelm

A Quasi-Experimental Study of Moral Reasoning of Undergraduate Business Students Using an Ethical Decision-Making Framework in a Basic Accounting Course, The Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, XLVIII(3) (Independent Research Award)