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Dr. Lynne M. Bailey American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 724-2834 E-mail [email protected] Subject Education Notes Lynne Bailey is the Dean of the School of Education at American Public University System. Dr. Bailey holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida as well as an M.Ed. with a focus on English Education and curriculum integration. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English Education from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She comes to APUS with seven years experience in teacher education at the university level and thirteen years experience as a public school, National Board Certified, language arts teacher. In addition to her work in teaching, Dr. Bailey has presented at national and international conferences and has published her research in recognized academic journals including Research in Middle Level Education Online, Educational Forum, and Middle School Journal. Service contributions have extended beyond the university level to include work with school districts and national organizations, most notably the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum, for which she served two years as Conference Program Chair. Most recently, Dr. Bailey was appointed AATC Executive Secretary. She resides in Charles Town, WV.
Dr. Bailey’s vision for the APUS School of Education is to foster a vibrant community of learning dedicated to the development of effective, knowledgeable, responsible, reflective, and collaborative education professionals.
Dr. Bailey brings to APUS more than 20 years of valuable skills and experience as an educator. She most recently served as an assistant professor in the Department of Middle, Secondary and K12 Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She also served as a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Educational Studies at the University of Central Florida and taught in the Orange County (FL) Public Schools for more than 12 years.
Ed.D. 2001 University of Central Florida, Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. 1997 University of Central Florida, English Education B.S. 1987 University of South Florida, English Education Proprietary Pitching Information Dr. Bailey holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and an M.Ed. in English Education from the University of Central Florida. She is a member of several professional organizations including the International Study Association for Teachers and Teaching and the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum. She currently serves as executive secretary, editorial review board member, past conference chair, and conference proposal review member for the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum.
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Dr. Robin Berenson American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES E-mail [email protected] Subject Distance Learning Notes Dr. Robin Berenson received her Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University-Sarasota; her M.S. in Human Resource Development from Towson Univeristy; and her B.A. in Psychology from University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Additionaly, she is a Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC). Dr. Berenson's dissertation focused on Emotional Intelligence as a predictor for success in online learning.
Dr. Berenson developed and implemented a leadership development program for Spartanburg Community College. Her work experience spans multiple disciplines which include academia, health care, human resources, business, and management. She is a member of the speaker's bureau and has spoken on topics such as leadership, teams, online learning, service learning, and organizational development.
Dr. Berenson's current research interests include leadership development; emotional intelligence; and predictors of success in online learning. Dr. Berenson's research is published in the International Review of Research in Open Distance Learning (IRRODL).
Dr. Berenson teaches a variety of courses in the graduate management program. Proprietary Pitching Information Distance Learning
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Robert Raymond Bier American Public University System Waldorf, Maryland UNITED STATES Phone (301) 752-4563 E-mail [email protected] Subject Homeland Security; National Security; North Korea; Russia; US Intelligence and Security Agencies Notes Bier is professor of intelligence studies, history of the intelligence community and threat analysis. He is currently a lead specialist in intelligence and operations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). There, he is responsible for coordinating the release of intelligence information from DHS to the intelligence community, state homeland security officials, and local law enforcement agencies. Bier is a retired U.S. Air Force non-commission officer with 17 years’ of operational intelligence experience including all-source analysis and more.
MA - Strategic Intelligence-Terrorism Studies, American University, Sept. 2005 BA - History and Political Science, Excelsior College, Jan. 2003 Proprietary Pitching Information Intelligence Department of Homeland Security-information sharing (Prior coordination with DHS required); North Korean air force capabilities; North Korean surface-to-air missile (SAM capabilities); North Korean air defense systems and networks; North Korean camouflage, concealment, and deception; Russian air-to-air fighters, surface to air missile systems and anti-aircraft artillery
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Wallace E. Boston Jr. American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 724-3704 E-mail [email protected] Notes Wally Boston was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Public University System (APUS) and its parent company, American Public Education, Inc. in July 2004. He joined APUS in 2002 as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Boston guided APUS through its successful accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association in 2006. In addition, he initiated the institution’s application to be the first totally distance learning university to receive Federal Student Aid after the repeal of the 50/50 rule in 2006. He is also a member of the APUS Board of Trustees. In 2007, Mr. Boston led the parent company of APUS, American Public Education, Inc. (APEI), to an initial public offering on the NASDAQ Exchange. He is a director of APEI, as well.
In addition to his service to the University, Mr. Boston is a member of the West Virginia Governor’s Advisory Council for Technology in Education and serves as a Board Member of the Education Alliance, a non-profit organization promoting public/private partnerships serving K-12 public schools in West Virginia. He is a Board Member of the Jefferson County (WV) Development Authority and a Board Member of the Gateway New Economy Council. Mr. Boston previously served as a Board Member and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the McDonogh School, a private, non-profit K-12 school in Owings Mills, Maryland.
Prior to joining APUS, Mr. Boston held financial and operational leadership positions in several large healthcare companies. From 1985 to 2002, he served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or Chief Executive Officer of the following companies: Meridian Healthcare, Manor Healthcare, NeighborCare Pharmacies, and Sun Healthcare Group. During his tenure with these companies, he led them through key transitions including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, asset sales and dispositions, and initial public offerings. Prior to his healthcare industry experience, Mr. Boston served as a Manager in the Management Consulting Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers and launched a real estate development and syndication start-up.
Mr. Boston is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
He earned an A.B. degree in History from Duke University and an MBA in Marketing and Accounting from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business Administration. In 2008, the Board of Trustees of APUS awarded him a Doctorate in Business Administration, honoris causa. Proprietary Pitching Information Distance Learning Business of For Profit Universities
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Jon Carleton American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 742-2819 E-mail [email protected] Subject History Notes Jon Carleton is the Department Chair for the Department of History and Military Studies, American Public University System.
His undergraduate degree is in American social history (University of Wisconsin, 1968) and his graduate work is in Curriculum and Instruction with majors in history and sociology (University of Wisconsin, 1971). In 1971, he was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force where he spent 24 years in the Education and Training field and Joint Operational Planning environment. In addition to attending USAF service schools, he was a chair and faculty member at the Armed (Joint) Forces Staff College from 1989 to 1993. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
He completed doctoral work in Higher Education with George Washington University, and subsequently worked as an educational administrator with Saint Leo University and Central Michigan University.
His teaching background includes undergraduate courses in American social and cultural history and graduate courses in joint strategic planning and military campaigns.
He is a published author of the Poet Preacher Series distributed by iUniverse. Proprietary Pitching Information History Military Studies
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Matthew Degn American Public University System Anacortes, Washington UNITED STATES Phone (360) 873-8828 E-mail [email protected] Subject Iraq; National Security; Terrorism; US Intelligence and Security Agencies Notes 14 years of Command, Control and communications, Security, Intelligence Collection, Education and analysis, and technical experience in the National Security Arena, Emergency Management , Organized Crime, and WMD capabilities. Expertise and analysis has been used by national government regulatory committees and quoted in national media outlets including The Washington Post, London Times, National Public Radio, ABC News Nightline, and ohter media affiliations around the world. Worked extensively with National Level Agencies, Embassies, Central Command's Joint Staff (CENTCOM) and Adademia. Seasoned author, lecturer, manager, and analyst.
MA, National Security Studies/Anti-Terrorism, American Military University BA, History/International Relatoins, Utah State University, Logan, UT Minors: French, Political Science, Classical Civilizations Graduate, Army Military Intelligence School, Ft. Huachuca, AZ Graduate, United National Global Terrorism Course Proprietary Pitching Information Iraq- Government, Intelligence arena, Corruption, Militias, Insurgency.
Terrorism/Counterterrorism
Fluent in French
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Dr. Larry V. Flegle American Public University System Atlanta, Georgia UNITED STATES Phone (770) 924-0765 Fax (678) 923-6072 E-mail [email protected] Subject Marketing; Public Relations; Sports Notes Woodstock phone - 770-924-0765 Blairsville phone - 706-745-4041
Flegle is a professor of sports marketing. He authored courses in sports marketing, promotions and public relations; sports industry; and sports event management. He is currently writing the curriculum for courses in sports economics and sports entrepreneurship.Flegle is past president of Sales and Marketing Executives of Atlanta and is currently Chairman of the Board of Atlanta City Sales Club. He is a Certified Sales Executive and a Fellow to the Sales & Marketing Academy of Achievement in Oklahoma City, OK.
BA Broadcasting, University of South Florida Master's, Public Administration, Pepperdine University Doctorate, Business Administration, Nova Southeastern University Proprietary Pitching Information Motor sportsmotor sports marketing; sports marketing, promotions and public relations; sports event management; sports industry; the racing industry; NASCAR; the IRL (Indy Racing League), NHRA (National Hot Rod Association), and F1 (Formula One). He currently consults racing teams in motor sports marketing http://www.rammotorsports.com
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Dr. Patrick J. Ford American Public University System Pasadena, Maryland UNITED STATES Phone (304) 885-5225 Fax (410) 903-2409 E-mail [email protected] Subject Space Exploration; US Intelligence and Security Agencies Notes Ford is professor of space studies within the Department of Intelligence and Space Studies. He teaches courses on both space studies and intelligence-related subjects. Ford is a retired U.S. Naval Reserve Cryptologic officer. He retired in 1995 as a Lieutenant. Ford is one of only a few to graduate from both the Joint Military Intelligence College Post Graduate Intelligence Program and the Middle Enlisted Cryptologic Career Advancement Program. He is chief scientist for Erevno Systems, his independent consulting firm. He serves as the technology advisor for the U.S. Navy Jammer Techniques Optimization (JATO) team.
PhD, Applied Management, Walden University MS, Space Studies, 1998, University of North Dakota BS, Russian/Management, 1986, Regents College Joint Military Intelligence College graduate Proprietary Pitching Information Strategic Intelligence U.S. space program (both manned and unmanned), including Shuttle return to flight and the International Space Station Lunar exploration and Mars exploration efforts U.S. intelligence community issues, including post 9/11 changes and effects.
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Dr. Jeffrey T. Fowler American Public University System Polo, Missouri UNITED STATES Phone (660) 354-2621 E-mail [email protected] Subject National Security; Security Systems Notes ** Better for Written Pieces ** alternate emial [email protected]
Fowler is a professor in the criminal justice, sociology and security department. He also is director at Osprey Protective Services, which provides security consulting in the areas of risk management, threat assessment and workplace violence. Fowler retired from the U.S. Army as Regular Army Captain in 1997 after serving for more than 20 years. He served in both intelligence and nuclear capable engineer units.
PhD, Law enforcement, 2000, Cal Souther University St. John's University MA, Military History, 1991, Vermont College Norwich University BS, Criminal Justice Aministration, 1984, Marshall University Proprietary Pitching Information Security consulting; Airport security design; Physical security; Security systems and programs; Security management ethics; Workplace violence Security awareness; International security management; Self-defense training
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Brian Freeland American Public University System Huntersville, NC UNITED STATES Phone (704) 892-3598 E-mail [email protected] Subject Sports Notes My position requires me to manage and supervise the Sports and Health Sciences and Sports Management degree programs at APUS. I oversee and mentor faculty, schedule, and make decisions regarding the curriculum. My expertise is in the fields of sports management and coaching. I have a master’s degree in sports management and I am currently enrolled in a doctoral program in sports management and leadership. I coached high school boys basketball for nine years and was named the 2006 Valley District Coach of the Year.
2006 Valley District Coach of the year, responsibilities include supervising and mentoring faculty, scheduling courses and faculty, improving curriculum, developing curriculum, marketing program, developing tools to improve student achievement.
Bachelors - Health and Physical Education - 1998 Masters - Sports Management - 2006 Currently enrolled in Sports Management and Leadership Proprietary Pitching Information Careers in Sports, Coaching methods, current issues in coaching and/or sport management, coaching technology, how to communicate with athletes with today’s technology, challenges that athletic administrators face.
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Thomas J. Goetz American Public University System Martinsburg, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 274-1239 E-mail [email protected] Subject History Notes Extensive teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level -American Civilization, American Military History, The Civil War, WWI, WWII,
BS, History, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point MA, History, Magna Cum Laude, Northeastern University, Boston Ph.D., Military History, Graduate School of the City University of New York (minor - American History) Proprietary Pitching Information Military History in general, concentrations in ancient military history, American military history, the US Civil War, WWI, WWII, military aviation, armored warfare, the Eastern Front (WWII)
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Steve J. Greer American Public University System Manassas, VA UNITED STATES Phone (703) 785-8489 Fax (703) 753-7266 E-mail [email protected] Subject Military and Armed Forces; Terrorism Notes alternate email [email protected]
Greer teaches courses in low-intensity conflict, guerrilla warfare, and special forces strategy. He is an analyst to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. He is recently retired after 20 years as a combat-decorated Command Sergeant Major with the U.S. Army. He is a Fellow at the National Defense Council Foundation in Alexandria, Va., a non-profit think tank focused on small wars, insurgency and counter-drug issues. He also serves on the Center for Security Policy Military Panel in Washington, D.C. This non-profit group focuses on national security issues and awareness.
MS, Military Studies - Land Warfare, 1998, American Military University BA, History, 1991, Liberty University Pursuing a doctorate degree Proprietary Pitching Information All military issues relating to the global war on terror; Special operations forces (Green Berets and Rangers); Guerilla warfare, terrorism, insurgency, low-intensity conflict; Military strategy, tactics, techniques, and procedures; Peacekeeping operations , specifically Bosnia, Kosovo and Egypt.
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Timothy (Tim) J. Hardiman American Public University System New York UNITED STATES Phone (304) 919-9051 E-mail [email protected] Subject Crime; Public Safety Notes Hardiman teaches courses in criminal justice. He is a deputy inspector for a large metropolitan police department. He also serves as commanding officer of a police precinct. He has 20 years experience in law enforcement. He has served as commanding officer in a number of assignments, including the leadership development section of his local Police Academy. Hardiman served as the commanding officer of a special victims squad. He has eight years experience in conducting investigations. He was the principal crime unit supervisor for his department’s intelligence division.
MPA (Master of Public Administration), Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY BS, State University of New York, Albany Graduate, 194th Session of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA Graduate, U.S. Army Chemical School, Fort McClellan, Alabama Proprietary Pitching Information Sex crime investigation; Child abuse investigation; Criminal investigation; Law enforcement training, operations; Nuclear, biological and chemical warfare; Public safety careers; Intelligence methods; Terrorism, counterterrorism; Disaster response; Narcotics investigation; Inter-agency coordination; New police technology; Leadership Development; Dignitary Protection; Police Administration.
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Dr. Phil Ice American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES E-mail [email protected] Notes Phil has two primary research interests. The first is understanding the online learning environment in terms of the intersection of teaching, social and cognitive presence. The second is how the integration of new and emerging technologies impact cognition in online environments.
Recent articles on the Community of Inquiry Framework and the Impact of Integrating New Technologies in Online Environments in” Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks E-Mentor International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning The Internet and Higher Education College Reading Association Yearbook
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with minor cognates in Instructional Technology and Science Education Proprietary Pitching Information Community of Inquiry, Audio Feedback, Multimedia Learning, Online Learning, Cognition and Media
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Dr. Michael L. Jackson American Public University System Charles Town, West virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 724-2839 E-mail [email protected] Subject Homeland Security; Public Health Notes Michael L. (Mike) Jackson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Education from Central Michigan University, his Master of Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and his Ph.D. in Community Health from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. He has served in numerous public health and academic positions, including faculty member and Graduate Coordinator at Western Illinois University Department of Health Sciences, Program Director/Chair at Truman State University, Assistant Department Chair at the University of Oklahoma College of Public Health, Executive Director of the Hult Health Education Center in Peoria, Illinois, Public Health Education Consultant for the Illinois Department of Public Health, and Health Educator for the Midland (MI) County Health Department. His research interests include training for ethical decision-making and survival education fro public health professionals. Dr. Jackson’s wife, Naomi is a Registered Pharmacist and Health Educator and their son, Matthew, is a first year computer science student at Western Illinois University, who recently opened his own business in wireless network security. Proprietary Pitching Information Public Health Homeland Security
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William A Jetter American Public University System Cincinnati, Ohio UNITED STATES Phone (513) 792-7249 Fax (513) 891-8345 E-mail [email protected] Subject Fire Prevention and Control; Homeland Security Notes alternate email [email protected]
Jetter is a professor in the homeland security, and transportation and logistics management academic department. He also teaches at Cincinnati State University in fire science programs. Jetter is a 26-year veteran of the fire service and is currently the EMS & Fire Director in Sycamore Township, Ohio. He is also the Executive Chairman of the Hamilton County Urban Search & Rescue Team, Vice President of Greater Cincinnati Hazardous Materials Unit and a Task Force Member of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Team in Hamilton County, Ohio.
BS, Fire Safety, LaSalle University Masters, Fire Safety Management, Cum Laude, 1994 PhD, Fire Safety, Summa Cum Laude, 1997 Undergrad Studies: University of Cincinnati and Moorehead Stae University Proprietary Pitching Information Emergency management; Urban search & rescue; Hazardous materials; Management; weapons of mass destruction; First Responder incident command; Dangerous buildings; Natural disaster management; Fire management.
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Mariana Leckner American Public University System Bensalem, PA UNITED STATES Phone (304) 885-5259 x5259 Fax (609) 647-6886 E-mail [email protected] Subject Disaster Recovery and Relief; Natural Resources; Pollution Notes alternate email: [email protected]
Leckner is professor of the homeland security, and transportation and logistics management department, where she teaches courses in environmental and ecosystem management, fish and wildlife policy, pollution management, emergency management and more. Leckner has 20 years experience in environmental planning, coastal zone management and emergency management, in both the U.S. and Caribbean. She is an emergency management planner with the State of New Jersey, where she specializes in atmospheric and coastal hazards. Leckner has published a number of articles. She also has extensive speaking experience. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in geography at Rutgers University, where she specializes in hazard planning and emergency management.
ABD, Ph.D. Geography, rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 2006 MA, Marine Affairs, University of Virgini, Charlottesville, VA, May 1990 BA, International Relations, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May 1986 Proprietary Pitching Information Environmental management and planning; Evacuations; Coastal evacuations; Coastal zone management; Coastal pollution; Natural hazards; Hazard theory; Flood warning systems, plans, procedures (local and state); Emergency planning (including special needs populations); Emergency and disaster management; Environmental planning; Physical geograph; Marine park management; Weather hazard planning; Interagency coordination.
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Anthony S. Mangeri American Public University System New Jersey UNITED STATES Phone (856) 217-9172 E-mail [email protected] Subject Public Health; Terrorism Notes Alternate email: [email protected]
Professor Mangeri is on the faculty of the School of Public Safety and Health at American Military University. He has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Consequence Management, Crisis Management, Emergency Planning, Emergency management Law, Leadership in the Fire Service, Emergency and Disaster Theory, Global Health Systems and others. He has more than 25 years of experience in crisis management and public safety services at federal, state and local levels. He offers extensive experience in crisis management to include, disaster response and recovery operations, hazard and threat reduction and emergency planning.
In addition to teaching at APUS, Professor Mangeri is also a practitioner providing technical expertise and consultation services to public and private sector clients with an emphasis on local, state and federal homeland security matters, emergency services, disaster recovery operations, and governmental affairs. He has been a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for more than 25 years. He earned the rank of Assistant Chief-Safety Officer, serving as the fire department’s health and safety officer for three years.
For more than 10 years, Professor Mangeri served as New Jersey’s hazard mitigation officer. He administered the state’s Hazard Mitigation Grant, Flood Mitigation Assistance and the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Programs. During the attacks of September 11, 2001, he served as the Operations Chief at the New Jersey Emergency Operations Center coordinating New Jersey’s response to the attacks on the World Trade Center.
Professor Mangeri is very active in his community where he serves as Vice-Chair if the municipal Combined Planning and Zoning Board and is on the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. He remains active as a volunteer firefighter and instructor.
Professor Mangeri earned a Master of Public Administration from Rutgers’s University and is a Certified Public Manager. He is also a certified fire service instructor, Hazardous Materials Technician and has completed a fellowship in Public Health Leadership in Emergency Response sponsored by the Center for Public Health Preparedness at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
Master of Public Administration, Rutgers University 2001 Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Thomas Edison State College, 1987 Certified Public Manager Certificate, Rutgers University, 1995 Proprietary Pitching Information Terrorism preparedness; Disaster and contingency planning; Incident management and the incident command system; Emergency operations; Disaster recovery operations; Crisis management; Health and safety issues; Public health and incident command systems.
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Frank McCluskey American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 724-3701 E-mail [email protected] Subject Distance Learning Notes McCluskey is the provost. He earned his doctorate in philosophy from the New School. He was a National Endowment for the Humanities Post Doctoral Fellow at Yale University. He has 15 years experience in distance learning as director, faculty member and dean of online learning at Mercy College, New York. In 1990, he was awarded an IBM grant to begin the Mercy College distance learning program. While dean, Mercy College won the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Excellence in Online Learning. McCluskey also worked as a consultant and corporate trainer through the American Management Association. He has presented nationally and internationally on distance learning. He has written many papers on the topic and appeared on PBS and in such publications as the New York Times.
National endowment for the Humanities Postdoctoral fellow, German Philosophy, Yale University, 1979 Ph.D., Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research, 1977 MA, Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research 1974 BA, Bloomfield College, 1972 Proprietary Pitching Information Distance learning; Online learning; Course development; College administration; Adult learners; Corporate training; Volunteer fire fighting; Faculty development; Organizational change, reengineering or corporate restructuring; Hegel (German Philosopher).
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John D. Moore LCPC, CADC American Public University System Chicago, Illinoise UNITED STATES Phone (773) 704-5300 E-mail [email protected] Subject Mental Health/Counseling; Psychology Notes Moore is a professor of psychology and health sciences. He teaches courses in stress, health and interpersonal communications, a course affectionately referred to by students as “Love 101”. Moore is a licensed professional counselor in Illinois and is certified in substance abuse counseling. He serves on staff at a community-based social services agency. He has written a book, numerous mental and physical health articles, many of which have appeared in nationally syndicated magazines. He presented at the Association of the United States Army’s annual conference in 2005. He will be presenting at the Air Force Association’s 2006 annual conference in September.
Bachelor's, marketing and management, Columbia Sothern University Master's, community health counseling and wellness promotion, California College for Health Sciences Master's, psychology, North-Central University Doctorate, Psychology, North-Central University Proprietary Pitching Information Stalking Behaviors; Politics and Military soldiers Addictions and Addictive Behavior; Mental Health Stress; Military Affairs Related to Mental Health; Personal Relationships; Physical Activity and Health; Gay and Lesbian Issues; Domestic Violence.
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George Munkenbeck American Public University System West Sayville, NY UNITED STATES Phone (631) 567-4939 E-mail [email protected] Subject Fire Prevention and Control; Homeland Security Notes Munkenbeck is a professor in the homeland security, and transportation and logistics management department. He has more than 35 years experience in transportation and emergency management and fire and emergency training. He is retired from the Community Colleges of Connecticut, where he was the coordinator for the Fire Technology and Administration Associate’s Degree program. He also served as a commissioner on Connecticut’s Commission on Fire Prevention and Control and a member of Connecticut’s Fire Marshal’s Training Council. He retired from the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve as a Commander (O-5) and has served as Commanding Officer of Port Security and Safety units.
BS, U.S. coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut Completed courses from a number of organizations including the National Fire Academy and The Maritime College, Marsash, Southampton, England. Proprietary Pitching Information Homeland Defense and Incident Command; Fire safety; Fire technology, including building construction, hydraulics and fire dynamics; Fire prevention programs; Firefighting techniques; Shipboard firefighting; OSHA regulations; HAZMAT; Fire safety curriculum development; Coast Guard emergency management and response; Formation and Administering a Junior Fire Department Program; Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers.
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Dr. Karan Powell American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 724-2816 E-mail [email protected] Subject Education Notes Dr. Karan Powell is vice president and academic dean of American Public University System. Dr. Powell provides strategic guidance and oversight of curriculum, faculty selection and management, and related academic departments. Dr. Powell also teaches in the Graduate management program. Dr. Powell holds a Doctor of Philosophy in education from George Mason University, with a specialization in organization development and organizational learning.
Dr. Powell has more than 30 years of experience in learning, leadership and executive development, organization performance enhancement, and individual/organizational transformation in education, nonprofit, business, and government settings.
Prior to assuming her position as dean in 2006, Dr. Powell served as the University System’s interim chancellor in 2004 and dean of the school of business, management, and graduate studies in 2005. Her expertise in online education, management education and development, organization transformation, leadership development, and organizational learning is critical to the University System’s growing online curriculum, faculty, and student body.
Dr. Powell first joined the University System’s Board of Trustees while chief learning officer for American Management Systems, a former global business and information technology consulting firm. There, she transformed a traditional training department into a corporate university in less than a year, developed strategic partnerships with universities, designed and implemented an online corporate performance management system, and incorporated online learning into the corporate university.
She also owns and leads Powell and Associates, an organization transformation and executive development consulting firm, though the firm is relatively inactive at this time due to commitments at APUS. Dr. Powell served as an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University. There, she designed and taught leadership classes for the U.S. Senate, Verizon, and others. She has been an adjunct faculty member at University of Phoenix Online, George Mason University, and University of Maryland University College.
In addition to her doctorate, Dr. Powell holds a bachelor of science in business education from Western Illinois University and a master of divinity from Loyola University. She is a registered organization development consultant through the Organization Development Institute, and she earned a certificate in advanced organization design from the University of Southern California. Dr. Powell’s work has special emphasis in learning at a distance, leadership development, system change, organization transformation, and spirituality in the workplace. Proprietary Pitching Information Organizational management Education
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Chris Reynolds American Public University System Tampa, Florida UNITED STATES Phone (813) 224-8443 E-mail [email protected] Subject Disaster Recovery and Relief; Fire Prevention and Control; Homeland Security Notes cell 813-309-1948 home 813-961-9049 VM 813-224-8443
Reynolds is professor of homeland security, and transportation and logistics management department. He teaches courses in disaster management, fire management and terrorism. He is a battalion fire chief and paramedic with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Tampa, Fla., overseeing 40 fire stations. He has 26 years experience in fire rescue services, which includes command at fires, mass casualties, hazardous materials incidents and more. He is a Major in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Ed.D., education leadership, University of Sarasota/Argosy Master's, public administration, Troy State University Bachelor's, public safety administration, Eckerd College Chief Fire Designess, International Association of Fire Chiefs Proprietary Pitching Information Disaster management, terrorism; Fire safety and risk regulation; Fire regulation, policy, and law; Federal response to weapons of mass destruction Emergency and disaster response, relief and recovery; Emergency and disaster planning and management; Interagency disaster management Weapons of Mass Destruction and corresponding regulatory issues; Community fire mitigation and protection; Wild land fire structure and organization; Mass casualty response
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Don Sine American Public University System UNITED STATES Subject History; Vietnam Notes Sine is a professor of military history. He has more than thirty-five years of experience teaching naval and military history, U.S. history and business management. He has taught at a number of colleges and universities, including the U. S. Naval Academy. He was in active service with the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Surface Warfare Officer for 26 years. He has published several books and articles, and presented numerous papers to professional organizations. Dr. Sine is currently the Vice President of Dickieson Projects, Inc., an education and training consulting firm. Proprietary Pitching Information Military history (Battle of Trafalgar, Hill Battles of Korea, Vietnam War, Falklands War, and WWII); Naval history; U.S. history; Business management; Leadership; Terrorism; Dressage horses
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Matthew Stork American Public University System Charles Town, West Virginia UNITED STATES Phone (304) 885-5295 E-mail [email protected] Subject Transportation Notes Professor Matthew J. Stork is the Program Director of the Transportation and Logistics Management Department, assigned to the School of Public Safety and Homeland Security. In addition to his duties as a program director, Professor Stork provides SME support to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) as a Program Manager.
Matt's professional experience spans 20 plus years in the field of military and civilian transportation, logistics, emergency and disaster management, fire science, tactical and strategic aeromedical evacuation, medical health services administration, and aerospace equipment management. Matt's broad background also includes critical work as a technical engineer and advisor for several leading airline and package shipping corporations.
Matt is a Reserve Officer in the U.S. Air Force, and is currently stationed at MacDill AFB, Florida.
His formal education includes attandance at Argosy University, where he is working on his Doctorate. His other academic achievements include Master of Science in Technical Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Technology and Education from Wayland Baptist University. Proprietary Pitching Information Transportation and Logistics
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Jim Sweizer American Public University System Manassas, VA UNITED STATES Phone (703) 396-6882 Fax (703) 491-5958 E-mail [email protected] Subject Education; Military and Armed Forces Notes Sweizer is vice president of federal relations after serving over 33 years in the U.S. Air Force. Sweizer has an extensive background in adult continuing education. He was a guidance counselor and education services officer at a variety of overseas and stateside military installations. He was named chief of the U.S. Air Force’s voluntary education program in 1999. He also managed the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program which exceeded $150 million per annum. He served on numerous quality improvement inspection teams and represented the Air Force on several government-wide tasks force relevant education matters.
Master's, education, North Dakota State University Bachelor's, psychology, Minot State University Greduate, U.S. Air Force's Air War College and Harvard University's Management of Lifelong Education Seminar Proprietary Pitching Information Military education: historical perspective, formulation of policy, processes at installation level, service members educational demographics, growth of distance learning in the military, procedures for developing and implementing agreements with schools to operate on military installations, commercial solicitation on military installations; Federal education programs: VA benefits and military members, historical fight to improve benefits; Tuition assistance: historical perspective, growth of program, key policy decisions, impact on service members, attempt to standardize governing policies across the Department of Defense; G.I. Bill; Veteran’s Association (VA) educational programs; Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (MGIB-AD); Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP).
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