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This paper takes a look backward while simultaneously looking to the future for MIS departments that are making the transition to Analytics departments. MIS has a long past of providing a base of skills supporting organizations. We examine this history as well as how the blending of MIS with business translator and modeling skills has led to the development of analytics programs and concentrations. While the transition to analytics has taken place in many MIS departments at least partially, the question is how long analytics will remain a focus and when will the next major shift occur.

Developed a new regression equation to estimate the mean value of eigenvalues in parallel analysis and studied the performance of the equation in comparison with previously published regression equations through simulation. Performance of the new equation was comparable to that of the LCHF equation of G. Lautenschlager and others (1989). (SLD)

The iPad can be used to support teaching in many facets. The author has encountered many fellow professors who perceive that an iPad could be useful to present a Powerpoint to a class, but fail to realize the other opportunities for teaching efficiency and student learning. In fact, an iPad can be used to support an instructor with preparing for lectures, managing administrative tasks outside of class, grading, supporting in-class cooperative learning, as well as presenting lectures. An added benefit is the reduction in paper that needs to be printed and transported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the author's perspectives on business education courses that deals entrepreneurial and leadership skills, personal finance, heighten learning opportunities and teaching accountability. The author suggests that students should be advised at the minimum regarding how to manage credit, discussing a job offer and to plan for retirement. The author proposes that business teachers must aim to transfer to a set of courses that are projected for the business minor students.