IOTAS
Michael D. Coovert
Wow, as I pull together this issue of TIP, I find it hard to believe
that it marks the end of my second year as editor. As the saying goes "Time flies
when your having fun!" and time sure has been flying!
The special January 1997 issue of TIP was enthusiastically received. I
heard from so many members who found the reading fascinating. My thanks again to all who
contributed to that issue. Ray Katzell has since provided the names of the 1959-60
Division 14 Executive Committee shown in the photograph on page 73 of that issue. Here
they are: seated, front row, (left to right)-Robert Selover, John Rapperlie, Joseph
Tiffin, Orlo Crissey, Raymond Katzell; standing (left to right) - Donald Baier, Allyn
Munger, Joseph Moore, Brent Baxter, Robert Finkle, Erwin Taylor, Joseph Weitz, Ross
Stagner, Herbert Meyer.
Jack Parrish has filled in some of the early history of TIP.
During Orlo Crissey's term in 1962, a Special Interest Activities Committee was
created as an ad hoc committee, initially chaired by Philip Ash and subsequently by
Jack in the second year. The purpose of the committee was to conduct a survey of Division
14 membership to assess communication and programming needs. A survey was developed and
mailed to members. Results indicated a need for a newsletter and expanded offering of
workshops. The following year TIP was created with Bob Perloff as editor. Following
Jack's term, the chairmanship was passed to Jim Keenan. It was during his tenure
that the executive committee made TIP a standing committee.
You might be interested to know that Kevin Murphy will also be
publishing some special articles in JAP as part of the 50th anniversary celebration. Look
for the articles around August.
This TIP contains many pieces that I believe you will find quite
interesting. We introduce a new continuing column, International Forum, written by Dirk
Steiner. Dirk has moved to France and will be writing about the science and practice
of I/O from an international perspective. Contact him with your ex-patriot experiences
and/or ideas for a column.
Back a home Jim Sharf brings us up to date on the California
Civil Rights Initiative (Proposition 209) which prohibits discrimination against, or
the granting of preference to an individual or group. Following Jim's update is a
perspective on curing organizational racism, from Ed Locke.
The society's journey into cyberspace continues with five articles
related to technology issues. Jason Weiss and Phil Craiger give us an
overview of computer-based training; Bob Most and Bruce Avolio present their
vision for I/O in the Web age; Karen May considers changes related to career
development for the 21st century; Art Bedeian and Hubert Feild argue for
concerns related to placing credentials on the Web; and finally there is an announcement
for IOINTERN, a listserv that is a vehicle for I/O students to share ideas and
internship experiences.
Be sure and check out the many committee reports in this issue. These
document the extraordinary work being done on our behalf by the members of our
hard-working committees. Among those reporting are Adrienne Colella who presents
current award winners and also announces two new society awards-The M. Scott Myers
Award for Applied Research in the Workplace and The William A. Owens
Scholarly Contribution Award. Laura Koppes updates us on the Golden
Anniversary Celebration festivities planned for SIOP and APA.
I have to tell you, Jeff McHenry is one funny guy-who really
knows his BARS. If you don't know Jeff ... or if you thought you did, check out his Just
Practicing article. You won't be disappointed.
Several additional compositions complete this issue, including
contributions from the editorial board members and other features as well. Paul Hersey
describes the history of the Assessment Center that SIOP gave to the National Association
of Secondary School Principals, and Herman Aguinis and Kurt Kraiger present
a case for competency-based graduate education. Finally, Tom Baker provides a
directory of local I/O interest groups.
A special thanks to Ray Katzell for his coordinating with Albert
Thompson to write the obituary for Morris S. Viteles. Albert was a
student and life long friend of Viteles.
People on the move ...
Gary Carter (garyc@pdi-corp.com) and Jay Silva (jays@pdi-corp.com) have
joined PDRI as Research Scientists in Arlington VA.
Adrienne Colella and Angelo DeNisi will be moving this summer from
Rutgers University to the Department of Management at Texas A&M University.
Dave Dorsey has accepted a position with AIR Washington D.C.
Scott Highhouse moved from IUPUI to join the faculty at Bowling Green
State University. Michael Zickar, from the University of Illinois, also joined the BGSU
faculty. Dennis Devine from Michigan State is going to IUPUI.
Laura L. Koppes was promoted to the Ralph W. Ketner Chair of the School
of Business, Tri-State University, Angola, Indiana.
Pat Marshall (914-696-4700) has joined Sirota Consulting as a Senior
Consultant. Pat is also the secretary for METRO.
Nathan J. Mondragon (307-721-5888) has left Aon Consulting and joined
Aspen Tree Software as Director of Research and Measurement.
... and in the news
David Arnold has been appointed as the 1997 Chairperson of the
American Psychological Association's Committee on Legal Issues.
Russell Barcelona's new firm is called Hyde & Lichter, Inc.
Mortimer R. Feinberg was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of
Aviation Business Administration by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. CONGRATULATIONS!
Fred Frank wants us to know that ESS has been acquired by the RIA
group. Fred can give you the details at 407-875-1102.
Bernard Reynolds is opening a new office of ASI on Long Island,
and Carl Greenberg will be heading a new ASI office in St. Louis.
Doug Soat (608-756-1700) has published the book: Managing
Engineers and Technical Employees: How to Attract, Motivate, and Retain Excellent People.
David Vale tells me that ITC has launched the Cogent Testing
Network. For information contact Ken Lane at 800-786-3926.
I thank Lori Foster and Dave Dorsey for their help with
this issue of TIP.
ENJOY!
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