University of North Texas Credit Courses Taught
Entrepreneurship and Performance Improvement
Evaluation and Accountability in Applied Technology and Performance Improvement
Human Relations and Performance Improvement
Interpersonal Skills Development
Masters of Science Capstone I - Research Techniques
Masters of Science Capstone II - Evaluation Seminar
Project Management and Applied Technology Performance Improvement
Research Seminar
Special Problems in Learning Technologies - Secondary Data Analysis
Penn State Credit Courses Taught
Analysis of Policies in Workforce Education and Development
Data Analysis for Workforce Education and Development
Diffusion and Utilization of Innovations
Evaluation of Workforce Education and Development Investments
Project Management for Professionals
Working Close Apart
Non-Credit Courses Taught
Communication through Interpersonal Styles
Decision Making: Techniques and Applications
Financial Forecasting for Workforce Investments
Minitab for Performance Improvement
Statistical Process Control for Frontline Workers
Statitical Process Control and Applied Process Improvement
Supply Chain Management
Survey Research Techniques
Web 2.0 Tools for Business Members
Student Work Directed
Doctoral Thesis Committees
Johnson, J. L. (2020). A dream deferred: Suicide and self-harm in middle America. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in applied technologies and performance improvement, University of North Texas. (co-chair).
Kellner, F. W. (2019). Examination of how nursing students’ coping methods for stress are related to ability and personality as indicated by emotional intelligence (ability) and locus of control (personality). Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in applied technologies and performance improvement, University of North Texas. (co-chair).
Bailey, E. (2015). Comparative study of perceived barriers to faculty participation in distance education at a four-year university. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in applied technologies and performance improvement, University of North Texas.
Danks, S. (2015). Measuring culture of innovation: A validation study of the innovation quotient instrument. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in applied technologies and performance improvement, University of North Texas.
Laksaniyanon, B. (2015). Acceptance theories for behavior in conducting research: Instructors in the Rajabhat University System, Thailand. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in applied technologies and performance improvement, University of North Texas.
Ford, R. (2015). Factors influencing clergy leadership effectiveness. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Park, J.Y. (2015). Examination of impact of family size on investment in children’s education and educational achievement In Kenya. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University
Huang, H. (2014). Assessing civic engagement: A study of collaborative social entrepreneurship using a multiuser virtual environment. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in curriculum and instruction, The Pennsylvania State University.
Corby, M. (2014). An examination of leadership development of women university adinistrators through participation in an administrative fellows program. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Scamacca, L. (2013). Exploring intangible and non-financial success metrics for professionals in the meetings and events industry. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Nordstrom, P. (2013). An evaluation of reported changes in teachers’ practices in the Classrooms for the Future initiative based on levels of technology implemented. Doctor of Philosophy dissertation in instructional systems, The Pennsylvania State University.
Demers, D. (2009). The relationship between perceptions of learning organization characteristics and firm performance. Doctor of Philosophy thesis in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Pursel, B. K. (2009). The role of virtual worlds as a collaborative environment for partially distributed teams. Doctor of Philosophy thesis in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Masters Thesis & Papers Committees
Joung, G. S. (2011). The effectiveness of informal learning and formal training on improving job competencies in small business. Master of Science Research Paper in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Haynes, C. (2009). Relationships between promoted supervisors and their former coworkers. Master of Education Research Paper in workforce education and development, The Pennsylvania State University.
Student Teams
International Society of Performance Improvement Team Competition 2012, Leaders in Performance Solutions, Team members: C. Anderson, A. Hristova, E. Shakespeare, A. Zaballero. Presentation at THE Performance Improvement Conference 2012, Leading Innovation, Endless Possibilities, Toronto, Canada.