TAYLOR, Timothy L., MPH, Ph.D.
Dean, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in English & Political Science, University of Washington, WA
M.P.H. Master in Health Administration & Policy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Public Health, OK
Ph.D. Doctorate in Health Administration & Policy, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, College of Public Health, OK

BASS, James, MA, Ed.D.
Faculty Author, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration, Pembroke State University, Pembroke, NC
M.A. Master of Arts in English Education, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
Ed.D. Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC
Executive Certificate, Jack Welch Management Institute, Leadership Certification, Strayer University Online

GORDON, Cristina, MA, ME, Ph.D.
Faculty Author, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
M.A. Master of Arts in Psychology, University of West Georgia, Carrolton, GA
M.E. Master in Education in Adult Education Management and Administration, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK
Ph.D. Doctorate in Psychology, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

GORDON, Lance, MA
Faculty Author, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in History and History of Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
M.A. Master of Arts in American Studies, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, OK

MILLER, Michael T., MS, Ed.D.
Faculty Author, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor: Journalism, Southern Illinois University, IL
M.S. Master of Science in Higher Education, Southern Illinois University, IL
Ed.D. Doctorate in Postsecondary Education, Teacher’s College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

MINER, Seth, MS
Faculty Author, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Philosophy: Emphasis in Ethics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
M.S. Master of Science in Philosophy: Epistemology, Ethics and Mind, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

THARP, Louis B., Ph.D.
Faculty Author, College of General Studies and Digital Education
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy magna cum laude – Yale University, New Haven, CT
M.A. Master of Arts in Psychology – Claremont Graduate University, CA
Ph.D. Doctorate in Psychology – Claremont Graduate University, CA
Other Post-graduate Studies
Fuller Theological Seminary – Theology – one year
Educational Psychology – 30 units – California State University at Los Angeles
Seminars on writing – University of California at Irvine
Television production courses – Saddleback College

AKGÜN, Hediye Seval, MD, PhDs, MSc, CPHHA
Dean, College of Health Science
MD Bachelor in Medicine, Ankara University
Ph.D. Doctorate in Public Health Specialization, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Ph.D. Doctorate in Occupational Health Specialist, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Other Post-Graduate Studies
Maternal and Child Nutrition, Wageningen Agricultural University, Netherlands
Community Nutrition, Hacettepe University, Turkey
Epidemiology Emory University, Atlanta, USA
Clinical Quality Assurance, Public Health Institute, Santa Cruz, California, USA
Surveyor in Health Care Facilities, AGI Consulting LLC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Applied Public Health, School of Public Health and Occupational Health, Netherlands
Clinical Quality Improvement, John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
Observer, Continuous Quality Improvement Activities in Health, IUCC, Dallas, Texas, USA
Training of Trainers, Harvard School of Public Health
Development of Human Resources Management Policy in Health Care, School of Public Health, WHO, Geneva, WB, Washington

CHEN, Alexander N., MS Rural Sociology, MAG, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
M.S. Master of Science in Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, PA
M.Ag. Master in Agricultural Economics, Pennsylvania State University, PA
Ph.D. Doctorate in Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, PA

CASEY, Michael, MSE, Ph.D.
Faculty Author, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas, AR
M.S.E. Master of Science in Education in Advanced Studies in Teacher Leadership, University of Central Arkansas, AR
Ph.D. Doctorate in Computer and Information Science, University Arkansas Little Rock, AR
National Board-Certified Teacher, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

CHEN, Bernard, Ph.D.
Faculty Author, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Engineering, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
Ph. D. Doctorate in Computer Science, Concentration in Bioinformatics, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

CROUSE, Kevin T. Crouse, CISSP, CISM, CIPP/E, CIPM, DBA
Faculty Author, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Eastern Illinois University, IL
M.S. Master of Science in Information Assurance, Norwich University, VT
M.P.A. Master in Public Administration, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, IL
D.B.A. Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer and Information Security, Northcentral University

DONG, Yinlin, MA, Ph.D.
Faculty Author, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Computational Mathematics, Nankai University Tianjin, China
M.A. Master of Arts in Mathematics, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Ph.D. Doctorate in Mathematics, University of Texas at Arlington, TX

GETSON, Nancy Jo, MS
Faculty Author, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Physics (Honors College), Michigan State University, MI
M.S. Master of Science in Engineering Science, Arizona State University, AZ

KONCABA, Sabrina, LLC
Faculty Author, College of Innovation and Intelligence
B.S Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
M.S. Master of Science in Information Assurance, Norwich University, VT

BOLLES, Jeffrey Richard, MA in Exercise Physiology, MBA, Ph.D.
Dean, College of International Business
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Theory, Exercise Physiology, State University of New York, College at Cortland
M.A. Master of Arts in Exercise & Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC
M.B.A. Master in Business Administration, University of North Carolina-Pembroke, NC
Ph.D. Doctorate in Health Studies, Community Health, Texas Woman’s University, TX
Certificate in Family Financial Planning, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC

NDHLOVU, Pardon, MBA
Faculty Author, College of International Business
B.S. Bachelor of Science in International Business, University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP), NC
M.B.A. Master of Business Administration, Augusta University, Augusta, GA

O’DELL, John, MSN, MBA/HAS
Faculty Author, College of International Business
A.D. Nursing, Wake Technical Community College, NC
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Carolina University, NC
M.S. Master of Science in Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC
M.B.A. Master in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Services Administration, Strayer University, Alexandria, VA

PARISIAN, Daniel J., Ph.D.
Faculty Author, College of International Business
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
B.A. Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
M.A. Master of Arts in Economics, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY
Ph.D. Doctorate in Economics, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY

THOMAS, William Stewart, PhD, CPA, CGMA
Faculty Author, College of International Business
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Accounting, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
M.B.A. Master in Business Administration with a concentration in Management, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC
Ph.D. Organization and Management specializing in Information Technology Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Certified Public Accountant, 1993. Currently Licensed in the State of North Carolina Chartered Global Management Accountant, 2013. Currently Licensed with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants