Professional Service

Academic Conference: Moderator / Facilitator

• 2014: Southern Management Association Conference, Savannah, Georgia (Regional).

Assurance of Learning - Professional Service

• 2011: Human Resources Certification Institute (International). Human Resource Certification Institute's (HRCI) certification examination question writing team (West) for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification examinations including: (1) Professional in Human Resources (PHR), (2) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), and (3)Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR).

Board member: Advisory Board

• 2015: The Learning Organization: An International Journal (International).

Board member: PRJ Editorial Review Board

• 2011: International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology (IJMSIT) (International). member of the Editorial Review Board of the IJMSIT.

Chair: Conference / Track / Program

• 2016: Global Human Resource Symposium, Riverside, California (International).
• 2011 – 2012: Southern Management Association Conference, Savannah, Georgia (National). Organized a 90-minute symposium in the Teaching Business Ethics track including McGraw-Hill, vLeader, and Ethics Game titled Teaching Ethics in a Virtual Environment: Simulations, Learning Objects and Faculty Participation.

Reviewer - Article / Manuscript

• 2016: The Learning Organization: An International Journal (International).
• 2015 – 2016: International Journal of Organizational Analysis (International).
• 2013 – 2015: Journal of Business Ethics (National). Reviewer of multiple papers over the duration.
• 2013: African Journal of Business Management (International). AJBM-12-1073 "Using Data Mining for the Bias Associated with Social Anxiety in Girls High School Social Self-Efficacy"
• 2012 – 2013: International Journal of Organizational Analysis (International). Reviewer for the International Journal of Organizational Analysis.
• 2012 – 2013: Organizational Learning and Knowledge Conference 2012 (International). Paper reviewer for the annual international conference.
• 2011: Journal of Indian Business Research (National).

Reviewer - Book / Textbook

• 2014: Sage Publishing (Unknown). Detailed review of Management Fundamentals 6e by Robert Lussier 6e in preparation for 7e
• 2013: McGraw-Hill MGMT Textbook Focus/Advisory Group (National).
  Reviewer for Kinicki/Fugate, Organizational Behavior text.
• 2012 – 2013: Text Book Reviews - McGraw-Hill, Chicago, Illinois (National). Reviewed selected Organizational Behavior texts in anticipation of publication in 2013-2014

Other Professional Service Activities

• 2014: SmartBeta Interview, Mintz, Germany (International). Interviewed by Thomas Wagenknecht for “Smart Beta” an international podcast originating in Germany covering research in economics.
• 2012 – 2013: McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishing, New York City, New York (International). McGraw-Hill Multiple sessions and continuing participation in evaluation of upgrades in network assignments via Connect+. Viewed the wire screens and reviewed changes being considered with Connect+. met with colleagues from across disciplines in the USA and abroad via webcast for discussion of changes.

Reviewer: Ad Hoc Reviewer for a Journal

• 2014: African Journal of Business Management (International).

Reviewer: Book / Textbook

• 2016: McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishing (National).
• 2015 – 2016: McGraw-Hill Irwin Publishing (National).
• 2015: Sage Publishing (National).

Reviewer: Conference Paper

• 2015: Southern Management Association Conference (Regional).
• 2015: International Conference on Organizational Learning, Knowledge, and Capabilities (OLKC) (International).
• 2014: Southern Management Association Conference, Savannah, Georgia (National). Paper reviewer for the Southern Management Association meeting in November 12-15 Savannah, Georgia
• 2012 – 2013: Southern Management Association Conference (National). Reviewed multiple papers and symposia proposals for the Teaching Ethics Track.
• 2012 – 2013: International Conference on Organizational Learning, Knowledge, and Capabilities (OLKC), Washington, District of Columbia (International). OLKC2013 Washington, DC - USA
• 2011 – 2012: Southern Management Association Conference (National). Reviewed multiple papers and symposia proposals for the Teaching Ethics Track.

Institutional Service

Department Assignments

Chair

• 2014-2015: Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair: Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair for Dr. Fracasstoro, Dr. Kenyan, Dr. Karani.

Department Assignments

Member

• 2011-2012: B.S.N./M.S.N. Faculty Search Committee - Department of Nursing: Adjunct member of the B.S.N./M.S.N. Faculty Search Committee for the Department of Nursing.

Department Assignments

Member

2013 – 2014: OM Faculty Search
2013-2014: Departmental Instructor Search Committee
2013-2014: Mohammed A. Alshafi: Prepared and graded written and oral questions for this Master's in Public Administration student.
2013-2014: Management Operations and Strategy Faculty Search Committee

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2013: Lamar University Speech and Hearing Center
• 2013-2014: Department of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society: Provided setup/breakdown help for the Department of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Fall Induction Ceremony including 57 honors students.

College Assignments

Member

• 2015-2016: Multicultural Enhancement Committee
• 2015-2016: Faculty Academic and Professional Impact Committee
• 2012-2013 – 2014-2015: Institutional Resources Committee Lamar University
• 2011-2012: Personnel Committee Lamar University
• 2011-2012: Institutional Resource Committee Lamar University

College Assignments

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2011-2012: Scholarship Activity: Channeled 10 scholarships ($14,000 each x 4 years = $56,000 x 10 = $560,000) into the COB in 2011. In 2012 Contacted all Senior Counselors at LU feeder schools to encourage student application, school participation, and to answer questions including Central Medical Magnet, Westbrook, Ozen, Nederland, PNG, Lumberton, memorial, Monsignor Kelly, Silsbee, and Hamshire-Fannett.
• 2011-2012: Scholarship Activity: Channeled approximately $140,000 of scholarship funds into the College of Business.
• 2011-2012: Blackboard Workshop: Organized a workshop with the Executive Editor/Management from McGraw-Hill orienting faculty and interested others on the campus to state-of-the-art use of learning objects with Blackboard. The presentation was 2 hours in length.

College Assignments

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2012-2013: Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program: Participated in the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program banquet.

College Assignments

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2012-2013: Student Organization Fund Raiser: Filled four time slots for "Pie in Your Professor's Face" fundraiser.

College Assignments

Member

• 2014-2015: M.B.A. Exit Case Group
• 2013-2014: Mohammad Aljarua: Wrote exit examination questions, graded those questions, and participated in oral examination for Master student in Public Administration/Political Science. (Dr. Jason Sides)
• 2013-2014: Abdullah Alssaf: Wrote exit examination questions, graded those questions, and participated in oral examination for Master student in Public Administration/Political Science. (Dr. Jason Sides)
• 2013-2014: M.B.A. Exit Case: M.B.A. Exit Case participation.
• 2012-2013: Personnel Committee: Personnel Committee

University Assignments

Member

• 2011-2012: Academic Integrity Committee

University Assignments

Mentoring Activities

• 2011-2012: mentor to International Students

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2013: Faculty Honors Presentations: Wrote and presented an introduction to the work of Dr. Carl Montano as a recognition of his 30+ years of service to Lamar University.

University Assignments

Other Institutional Service Activities

• 2011-2012 – 2012-2013: Lamar Center of Innovation and Commercialization: Accumulated multiple days in ad gratis consulting with the Lamar Center of Innovation and Commercialization working with members of the community and Paul Latiolais, Director. Contributed to hands-on working projects connected with the Center.
• 2011-2012: Volunteer Service to International Students: Entertained two international students over holidays during the year.
• 2011-2012: The Blastoff: Presented a workshop on publishing with Dr. Chiung-Fang Chang (Sociology Assistant Professor) for The Blastoff program from Faculty Development.

Community Service

Chair of a Committee

• 2014 – 2016: Nederland Independent School District, Chaired the Rotary Club of Nederland NISD academic scholarship and the vocational scholarship nominations for Nederland High School seniors.
• 2014: Nederland Independent School District, Chaired the Rotary Club of Nederland NISD academic scholarship and the vocational scholarship nominations for Nederland High School seniors.
• 2013: Nederland Independent School District, Chaired the Rotary Club of Nederland NISD academic scholarship and the vocational scholarship nominations for Nederland High School seniors.
• 2013: Rotary Club of Nederland

Member of a Committee

• 2011 – 2012: US-Based International NGO

Other Community Service Activities

• 2015 – 2016: Adjunct member of Ph.D. Dissertation Committee - Texas Southern University, Provided editing of and guidance for the writing and research of a Ph.D. candidate in Public Administration at Texas Southern University. Service was provided intermittently over the 2015-2017 years.
• 2014 – 2016: DEFY, DEFY is a New York City not-for-profit organization serving former felons with second-tier support in the five Burroughs.
• 2012 – 2015: I Like Me Book Distribution, Books were published personalized with the names of first graders at Langham Elementary School in them. The name of the student's "best friend" was included in the volume. The volumes were purchased by the members of the Nederland Rotary Club and distributed in person to each student in person. Readings followed. This is important because it encourages the first graders of the NISD to begin reading. It is very important to have students who read in our community.
• 2012 – 2015: NISD Teacher Appreciation Day, The Rotary Club of Nederland each year takes cake or cookies to each school to demonstrate support and appreciation of teachers and staff in the district.
• 2014: Community Churches, Helped with set-up/breakdown and other preparations for a Fall Fest for about 300 children in South Park on the evening of October 31, 2014.
• 2013: DEFY, DEFY is a New York City not-for-profit organization serving former felons with second-tier support in the five Burroughs.
• 2013: Julie Rogers Gift of Life, Volunteer for the Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Breast Cancer initiative.
• 2013: I Like Me Books Distribution NSID, Distributed "I Like Me" books to students at Langham Elementary School in the NSID. These books are distributed to encourage students to learn to read. The storyline has their names individually embedded in the storyline along with the names of two of their friends. We then read to selected students and encourage them to read their books along with others in the school library.
• 2013: Nederland Independent School District - Rotary Club of Nederland, The Rotary Club of Nederland provided a Career Day for approximately 440 Nederland ISD students. Approximately 40 speakers and 25 adults also participated.
• 2011 – 2013: DEFY, DEFY is a New York City not-for-profit organization serving former felons with second-tier support in the five Burroughs.
• 2011 – 2013: Julie Rogers Gift of Life, Volunteer for the Julie Rogers "Gift of Life" Breast Cancer initiative.
• 2012: Diocese of Beaumont, Provided integrated material for a one-day retreat targeting staff of the Catholic Diocese of Beaumont 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• 2012: Julie Richardson Proctor Cervical Cancer Foundation, Acted as a volunteer in the Julie Richardson Proctor Cervical Cancer Foundation fundraiser
• 2012: Franklin House Women & Children Shelter, Volunteered for an off-site Mother's Day recognition for residents of the Franklin House shelter. Helped gather materials and door prizes, cooperated in decoration for a related banquet, participated in the food preparation, served a table, washed dishes, cleared tables, and worked clean-up.
• 2012: All Saints School, Provided technical expertise to the All Saints School - staff and Executive Committee of the Board.
• 2011: Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), RYLA is a three-day retreat teaching leadership skills to high school students. Volunteer service is four days including set up.
• 2011: Lamar University, Faculty Development Blastoff, August 16-2011 - Presented one hour presentation related research methods.
• 2011: Southeast Texas Food Bank, Loaded boxes and moved them to pallets for distribution to needy in Southeast Texas. This is a monthly activity taking about 1/2 day each time.
• 2011: Beaumont Hotel, Worked with administration, board and owner of Beaumont Hotel on strategic planning initiative.
• 2011: Nederland Independent School District, Through the Nederland Rotary Club - I Like Me Books - The club purchases books for every first grader in NISD. Students receive books with the storyline incorporating their own names to increase interest in reading.

Positions Held in Civic Organizations

• 2014 – 2015: Rotary Club, Service to Rotary as club member, volunteer, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, past District Secretary to Rotary International District 5910, local club board member. Perfect attendance for each year (50 meetings)and participation in Career Day, Hooked on Fish Not on Drugs, Heritage Festival, Scholarship evaluation, Board membership and other activities.
• 2013 – 2015: Heritage Festival of Nederland Texas
• 2013: Rotary Club, Service to Rotary as club member, volunteer, Paul Harris Fellow, past District Secretary to Rotary International District 5910, local club board member. Perfect attendance for each year (50 meetings)and participation in Career Day, Hooked on Fish Not on Drugs, Heritage Festival, Scholarship evaluation, Board membership and other activities.
• 2011 – 2013: Rotary Club, Service to Rotary as club member, volunteer, Multiple Paul Harris Fellow, past District Secretary to Rotary International District 5910, local club board member. Perfect attendance for each year (50 meetings)and participation in Career Day, Hooked on Fish Not on Drugs, Heritage Festival, Scholarship evaluation, Board membership and other activities.