OSRA promotes research and application of information technology in the end-user environment to support work processes, improve employee performance, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness in direct support of goals and strategies. OSRA is a special interest group (SIG) of the Association for Information Systems (AIS). For more information on AIS, click the link at left.

Latest OSRA News

OSRA in Toronto: Panels and Papers

OSRA has three panel sessions at the AMCIS meeting in Toronto. Please click on "OSRA Conference" on the left to see the panel session and the paper topics.

OSRA in Paris: Call for Papers

The call for papers is available for the OSRA meeting to be held in Paris, France in December in conjuntion with ICIS. Please click on "OSRA Conference" at left to see it. (Click here for more information on the ICIS meeting.)

OSRA Journal Online

Volume 24 Number 2 of the Information Technology, Learning, and Performance Journal is now available online. Please click on "OSRA Journal" at left to see it.

Conference Pictures and PowerPoints Available

A slideshow of photos from the Columbia conference is now available. Click on "OSRA Conference" at left, then select "Slideshow of pictures from the conference." Below that link are links to the PowerPoint slides of the presentations at the conference.

Fall 2007 Newsletter Online

The latest OSRA newsletter is now available online. Please click on "Newsletter" at left to see it.

Message from President Roger Yin

The OSRA Executive Board is pleased to announce that OSRA has officially become a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Association for Information Systems. OSRA has a proud 25-year history of serving the needs of professionals in the field of end-user and organizational information systems and education. As the IS field continues to evolve, we believe that affiliation with AIS will greatly strengthen OSRA to fulfill its mission and provide continued leadership in promoting research, education, and professional practice in end-user systems. (Click here for more)

Election Results

The results of the election for OSRA officers are in. The officers for 2007-08 will be:

President: Roger Yin, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Executive VP: Stephen Shih, Southern Illinois University
Secretary: Lisa Gueldenzoph, North Carolina A&T State University
Treasurer: Mindy McCannon, Northwester Technical College
VP Professional Studies: Dan Norris, University of South Carolina
VP Research: Lynn Bacon Keane, University of South Carolina
VP Membership: Betty Regan, Morehead State University
VP Publications: Susan Feather-Gannon, Pace University

Curriculum Available

The 2004 Organizational and End-user Information Systems curriculum is available here. Click on "Curriculum" to see it.