• 2004, March 31.  "Mass media and policymaking: A case study of the voluntary merger of Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Missouri." Applied Research Project grant of $606 from Northwest Missouri State University.
• 2004, January. “Getting students to vote: A student-sponsored public relations campaign.” Quality of Culture Grant awarded from Northwest Missouri State University for $4,200. 

• 2001.  A manager's guide to listening and problem solving.  Edmonton, Alberta: Fisher House Publishers.  ISBN 1-896255-20-5. (Used in teaching.)
• 2001.  Suggestions for Living Better from the Life of Benjamin Franklin. Edmonton, Alberta: Fisher  House Publishers. ISBN 1-896255-21-3
• 1996, February.  Terry Wendell and John Fisher. Guide for School Board Three-Year Plans and Annual Education Reports. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Education.
• 1995, February.  Sharon Campbell, Moshe Elhav, John Fisher.  Framework for Funding School Boards. Edmonton, Alberta: Alberta Education.
• 1992, January. "The Alberta Consultation," with Don Chapman and Mengesha Gessesse. In Unravelling the Tangle: Learning Information Services for Adults in Canada. Wendy Terry, ed. Toronto: Learnxs Press.
• 1991, Spring. News media functions in policymaking. Canadian Journal of Communications, Vol. 16, pp. 139-145. (Refereed journal.)
• 1990, Spring. Book review of "Mass Communications in Canada." Canadian Journal of Communications, Vol. 15, No. 1, pp. 120-122.
• 1988. Media coverage of conflict in educational policymaking. Canadian Administrator, 28 (3). (Refereed journal.)
• 1988, March. Burger, J., Fisher, J., & Thorpe, K. "Methodological issues in educational administration research." In E. Miklos (Ed.), Study of Educational Administration Series (Resource Unit No. 3). Edmonton, Alberta: University of Alberta.
• 1978. "Sound Financial Planning: A personal guide to finances." The Printer, Medicine Hat, Alberta.
• 1973, August. "A Walk by Faith." Ensign Magazine, Volume 3, Number 8.

• 2008, November 8. "Native People and Systematic Bias in the Public Education System." A paper presented at the Midwest Association for Canadian Studies (MWACS), St. Louis, Missouri.
  
• 2005, October 16. "Black and White: Dealing with racism in writing biographies and personal histories." A paper presented at the Midwest Popular Culture Association and Midwest American Culture Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri.
• 2005, May 29-31. "Communciation and connectedness in the high school classroom." A paper to be presented with Darwin Eckstrom at the annual conference of the Canadian Association for the Study of  Educational Administration at London, Ontario.
• 2005, April 6-10. “Getting students to vote: How communication played a key role in a student-sponsored public relations campaign.” Chair of a panel discussion at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
• 2005, April 6-10. “Teaching Communication:  Getting to the Heart Using Visuals as Instructional Tools.” A paper presented with Melody Hubbard at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
  
• 2004, October 10. "Culture in film: Portrayal of Mormons in Brigham City." A paper presented at the Midwest Popular Culture Association and Midwest American Culture Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.
  
• 2004, April 2. "Noble, but not savage: Difficulties in the racial-mythic conception of media stereotypes."  A paper presented with Rick Moore at the Central States Communication Association Annual Conference, Cleveland, Ohio.  Awarded top competitive paper in media studies.
  
• 2003, October 17.  "Teaching communication concepts using film clips." A paper presented with Melody Hubbard at the Midwest Popular Culture Association and Midwest American Culture Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  
• 2002, August 4-10. "The aboriginal education experience: What is it and how can it be improved?" A paper presented at the 6th World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education. Stoney Park, Morley, Alberta, Canada.
• 2002, May 26.  "Improving the aboriginal educational experience in public schools." A paper presented with Leith Campbell at the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration Annual Conference held at the University of Toronto.
• 2002, March 14.  "Improving the aboriginal educational experience in public schools." A paper presented with Leith Campbell at 2002 First Nations Conference, "Indigenous Visions:  Honoring Traditions/Creating Futures" at Boise State University, Boise, Idaho.
• 2002, March 4.  "Newspaper coverage of Election 2000 leadership debates in Canada and the United States." A paper presented at the Western States Communication Association Conference, Long Beach, California.
• 2001, May 27. "Two Newspapers Coverage of the Leadership Debates in Election 2000 in Canada and the United States." A paper presented at the Conference of the Canadian Communications Association, Laval University, Quebec.
• 2000, 1999, 1998, November 30.  Annual Education Results Report for Peace Wapiti School Board #33, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
• 1999, October. Performance-based testing: An alternative to traditional student evaluation.  A paper presented at the Athabasca University Learning Services Conference.
• 1996, November. Workbook for School and School Board Planning. Edmonton, Alberta: Fisher House Publishers.
• (Available electronically on the Internet at http://www.ocii.com/~fisher/school/download.htm) Download Package (zip, 42K), includes School Planning Template and Guide, Word for Windows 7.0
• 1996, March 23. "Addressing Equity in Alberta," a paper presented with Moshé Elhav at the American Educational Finance Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. ERIC Clearinghouse No. EA027 635  Download article (zip, 22K), "Addressing Equity in Alberta," Abstract PDF Version
  
• 1995, April 6. "Taxation and infrastructure: the impact of machinery and equipment tax on education funding," a presentation to the Forest Industry/ Government Partnership Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1990, November 16. "Using the Case Study to Examine Mass Media Impact on Politics." A paper presented to the faculty of Athabasca University, Athabasca, Alberta.
• 1989, June 5. "Mass Media Functions in Politics: A Case Study in Educational Policymaking." A paper presented at the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration, Laval University, Quebec.
• 1988, June 9. "Print Media Impact in Provincial Politics: A Case Study in Educational Policy Making." A paper presented to a joint session of the Canadian Communications Association and the Canadian Political Science Association at the University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario.
• 1988, June 3. "The Discourse on Educational Research Methodology: The Method-Paradigm Dichotomy." A paper presented with John Burger and Karran Thorpe to the Canadian Society for the Study of Education conference at the University of Windsor.
• 1988, May 4. "Education Information Brokering and Referral Services in Alberta: A Potential Resource for Adult Learners." A paper presented with Don Chapman and Mengesha Gessesse to the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education conference at the University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta.
• 1988, March 11. "Balance in Newspaper Coverage of a Policy Issue." A paper presented to the Graduate Research Symposium, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1987, March. "Policy Actor Interaction and Mass Media Coverage." A paper presented at the Graduate Research Symposium, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1986, March. "Mass Media Role in the Policymaking Process: A Content Analysis." A paper presented at the Graduate Research Symposium, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1985, August. "The School Fiscal Year Change: Recommendations for Implementation." A policy paper prepared for Finance and Administration Division, Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1985, August. "Determining Teacher Supply and Demand: A Comparison of Approaches." A policy paper prepared for Planning and Evaluation, Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1985, April. "Evaluation and determination of the mission and mandate of Teacher Certification and Development Branch." Research project with Don Chapman for Alberta Education, Edmonton Alberta.
• 1987, October. "Mass Media Coverage of Provincial Policy Making: The Criteria for Newsworthiness." A paper presented at Colloquium '87, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1979, May. "Report Writing for Business and Industry." A paper presented to the Annual Conference of the Alberta Business Education Association, Palliser Hotel, Calgary, Alberta.

• 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, June.  Satisfaction Survey for Peace Wapiti School Board #33, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
• 1997, November. Principal Shortage in Alberta School Jurisdictions.  A study prepared for the Conference of Alberta School Superintendents by Darwin Eckstrom and John Fisher.
• 1989, April. "Elementary Teacher Perceptions of the Alberta Mathematics Curriculum." A research project for Alberta Education Curriculum Design Branch.
• 1989, April. "Elementary Teacher Perceptions of the Alberta Science Curriculum." A research project for Alberta Education Curriculum Design Branch.
• 1988. Print Media Coverage of Educational Policymaking. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• 1988, February. "Help to Adult Learners: Educational Brokering in Alberta." A research project with Don Chapman and Mengesha Gessesse for the Workers' Educational Association of Canada, Toronto, Ontario.
• 1988, January. "Quality and Excellence in Higher Education." A research project with Mengesha Gessesse for the Department of Industrial, Vocational and Adult Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• 1987, July. "Computer Instruction in Elementary Schools." Policy research and evaluation for Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1987, May. Evaluation of the Initiation to Teaching Project. Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta. Team member involved in data collection and classroom observation.
• 1986, May. "School Fiscal Year Implementation in Alberta Counties." Evaluation of policy implementation and recommendations with Jack Clark to the Fiscal Year Change Committee, Alberta Education, Edmonton, Alberta.
• 1984-85. "Transfer Study." Member of project team for the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer study, coordinated by J.M.Small and A.G.Konrad.
• 1984. "Projects in Photography." A portfolio of photographs for instruction. Lethbridge Community College.
• 1982. Basic Typesetting and Newspaper Layout. An individualized course in using the electronic newsroom in newspaper production, Lethbridge Community College Press, Lethbridge, Alberta.
• 1973. "Readability of Type." A research project for the Ensign Magazine, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Served as advisor or committee member for the following graduate student projects.

• 1989, Fall. Broad, Mary. Student government involvement in the decision-making process at J. Percy Page Composite High School. Unpublished Master of Education project, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• 1989, Summer. Sebest, George. The feasibility of implementing total school-based budgeting in the County of Minburn. Unpublished Master of Education project, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• 1989, Spring. Sutherland, Hazel. Using a DACUM Analysis to Determine Fundraising Approaches in Canada. Unpublished Master of Education Project, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• 1989, Spring. Fraietta, John and Nelson McBride. Small Districts' Curriculum Resource Bank: A Case Study in Shared Services. Unpublished Master of Education Project, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
• 1989, Spring. Breitkreutz, Larry. Job Satisfaction at CompuCollege School of Business. Unpublished Master of Education Project, University of Alberta, Edmonton. (Committee member.)
• 1989, Spring. Handcock, Bruce. A Study of the Alberta Initiation to Teaching Project. Unpublished Master of Education Project, University of Alberta, Edmonton. (Committee member.)
• 1988, Fall. MacKasey, Michael. Parent and Teacher Attitudes about Parent/Volunteer Involvement. Non-published Master of Education Project, University of Alberta, Edmonton. (Committee member.)
• 1988, Fall. Werner, Irma. Learning Needs Assessment in Gerontological Nursing. Non-published Master of Education Project, University of Alberta, Edmonton. (Committee member.)