Abel Adekola

280 Technology Wing-Jarvis Hall Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751 715.497.4512 (Cell) adekolaa@uwstout.edu

715.232.1111 (Office)

EDUCATION Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1992 Wayne Huizenga School of Business Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Emphasis in International Management Dissertation: Empirical Study of the Characteristics of Expatriate Investors in Less Developed Countries: A Case of Nigeria Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, 1985 Master of Business Administration (MBA), Emphasis in Management Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 1983 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Emphasis in Finance Florida International University, Miami, Florida, 1983 Certificate in Banking (CIB) Miami Dade College, Miami, Florida, 1981 Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AA) ACCADEMIC PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Fulbright Business Administration reviewer, 2010 External examiner University of Malaya Business PhD Program, 2008 present Regional Editor, IJTGM, 2007 - present Vietnam-CIBER (Center for International Business Education & Research) grant recipient, 2010 Senior Distinguish Fellow of the Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development at Oulu, Finland, July 2010 Fulbright Scholarship recipient, 2005-06 Oxford University Roundtable Fellowship, 2004 Dahlgren Professorship recipient, 2001-03 Wisconsin Teaching Fellowship recipient, 2006

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin, (Recipient of the 2001 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award) 1995 - Present Interim Associate Dean, College of Management, January 1, 2011 present University of Wisconsin Stout, Menonomie, WI Responsibilities: Work closely with the program directors on the ACPHA and ACBSP accreditation processes Manage new program development Work with program directors on student recruitment, curriculum development, advisement issues, and overseeing summer co-op funds, contracts and schedules. Chair, Department of Business, 2007- 2010 University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI Responsibilities: Oversaw academic program management; faculty development; strategic plan development, implementation and measurement Managed departments physical assets Supervised 24 full time and 6 adjunct-faculties. Chair, Faculty Senate, 2009-2010 University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI Responsibilities: Was the custodian of the policies, procedures, and information that, by common consent, are those governing the University faculty as a whole while participating in the Institutional shared governance Program Director, Office of International Education, 2001-2004 University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI Responsibilities: Supervised the activities of the Office of International Education, including all study abroad, International student-related activities, faculty exchange and, support for Internationalization of curriculum. Travelled abroad for the sake of developing partnership and promoting the international programs Fundraised via grant writing Secured scholarships and grants to support students pursuing study abroad opportunities as well as international students to study at Stout Full Professor, Department of Business, 2001- Present University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI College of Management Courses Taught:
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Principles of Management, International Business and International Management Associate Professor, Department of Business, 1995-2001 University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie, WI Courses Taught: Principles of Management, International Management, Cross-Cultural Management, International Strategic Management, International Marketing and Principles of Marketing Adjunct Faculty, Department of Strategic Management and Business Policy, 2002 - 2008 University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, Minneapolis, MN Courses Taught: Industry Analysis and Competitive Strategy (MBA course), Business Policy, Strategy Formulation and Implementation (BBA course) and International Environment of Firms (BBA course) Adjunct Faculty, Department of Business Administration, 1993 - 1985 Barry University, Andreas School of Business, Miami Shores, Florida Courses Taught: Financial Management, Microeconomics (MBA courses) Adjunct Faculty, Department of Business Administration, 1994 - 1995 Florida International University, School of Public Administration and Professional Development, Miami, Florida Course Taught: Exporting and Importing Assistant Professor, Department of Business, 1991 - 1995 Miami Dade College, North Campus, Miami, Florida Courses Taught: Principles of Finance, Micro and Macro Economics, International Business, Management Ethics Adjunct Faculty, Department of Business, 1986 - 1990 Fort Lauderdale College, Miami Campus, Miami, Florida Courses Taught: International Business Management, Introduction to Business, Principles of Accounting, Entrepreneurship Assistant Academic Dean, Department of Business, 1988 - 1990 Fort Lauderdale College, Miami Campus, Miami, Florida Responsibilities: Administered evening sessions academic and operational affairs VISITING APPOINTMENTS University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2007- Present Faculty of Business & Accountancy Course Taught: Strategic Management ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius, Lithuania, Summers, 2007 and 2008 Courses Taught: Graduate courses in Global Entrepreneurship; International Business; Negotiation; Setting up a new business. Undergraduate course in Business Internationalization University of Minnesota, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota,
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Carlson School of Management 2000-2001 Course Taught: Strategic Management UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE University of Wisconsin System Committees/Service International Education Directors Committee, 2001- present UW Council on International Education, 2000- present UW-System Institute for Global Studies conference on Globalization and its Discontents: Implications for the Academy, Lake Geneva, October 29-31, 2000 UW-System Institute for Global Studies conference on Cultural Sensitivity or Cultural Subversive by the Institute for Global Studies, Wausau, September 26-28, 1999 Wisconsin Teaching Fellow, 1996 University of Wisconsin-Stout Committees/Service Chair, Faculty Senate, 2009-2010 Chancellors Advisory Council, 2008-2010 Member, UW-Stout Retention Committee, 2009 Member, Special Assistant to the Chancellors Search Committee, 2009 Vice Chair Faculty Senate, 2008-2009 Vice Chair, Search Committee for the Dean of the College of Management, 2009 Participated in designing job description, interview process of candidates and finally making recommendations to the Chancellor as to the committee decisions Member, Search Committee for UW-Stout Center for Applied Ethics, 2008 Instrumental in drafting the Director position job description and the interview and selection of the Director, 2008 Member, Discovery Center Steering Committee, 2008 Participated in developing the proposed Centers Mission Statement, Business Plan, Organizational Structure and leadership Faculty Senate Representative, 2000-2003 Early Childhood Advisory Committee member, 2001-2006 Research Advisory Council, 2001-2004 Member, Professor Promotion Committee, 2001, 2003 Member, Associate Professor Promotion Committee, 2000
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Presenter at the January 2000 Stout Professional Development Activities, 2000 Member, Search and Screen Committee, UW-Stout Communication, Education and Training Department, 1999 Member, UW-Stout Four-year Graduation Agreement Committee, 1998 Member, UW-Stout Personnel Policy Committee (Chair, Fall 1998), 1997-2000 Member, Design for Diversity Advisory Committee, 1997-1998 Member, UW-Stout Business of Science Degree in Service Management Program Committee, 1997-1999 Member, UW-Stout CTEM Governance Committee, 1996-1997 Afrikan Student Union, Faculty Advisor, 1996-2002 Member, Diversity Advisory Committee, 1996-2003 Member, Graduate Education Council, 1996Initiated link between UW-Stout and a representative of institutions of higher education in Venezuela for sending graduate students to US universities and in exploring links with Hospitality and Tourism Management, Engineering, Business and Distance Education. The Venezuelan government expensed World Bank money to fund links, 1996 Initiated link between UW-Stout and Southampton Institute, UK for Student Exchange and Distance Education Programs, 1996 Graduate Student Research Committee, 1995- present College of Management Committees/Service Dean/Chairs Council - College of Management Advisory Council College of Technology, Engineering and Management Committees/Service Department of Business Representative on the Governance Committee, 1996-1997 Co-Curricular community Activities Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2006 - present Member, Business Management Program Advisory Committee AfriCan Theatre Ensemble, Toronto, Canada, Member, Board of Directors, 2003 - present Greater Menomonie Area Community Foundation, Member, Board of Directors, 1998-2002 Menomonie Methodist Church Finance Committee 1996- (Chair July 1999-June 2001) Menomonie Lions Club International, 1996 - Present (Serve as a member of following committees: fund raising; demolition derby; car for clunker)

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE Accord Business Management International, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1996-1999 International Management Consultant Responsibilities: Cross-cultural management training of expatriates and corporate international management trainers Otter Creek Crates, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 1996 Consultant Deen America Inc., Miami, Florida, 1996 Consultant World Trade Center, Miami, Florida, 1995 Consultant American Global Enterprises, Inc, North Miami Beach, Florida, 1994-1996 International Management Consultant Responsibilities: Expatriates Cross-cultural management training and trained corporate international managers Venezuela-USA (VENUSA) Institute of International Studies, Merida, Venezuela, 1992-1995 International Education Consultant Responsibilities: Developed curriculum for International Marketing and International Management courses offered to US students for study abroad. Brown and Suite International Mercantile Co., Pembroke Pines, Florida, 1992-1994 International Business Consultant Responsibilities: Cross-cultural management training of expatriates and corporate executives on export-import activities. ADA International Management and Information System Inc, Miramar, Florida, 1986-1991 Principal/Consultant Responsibilities: Provided international marketing research, financial analysis, organizational needs assessment/evaluation and training, and import/export requirements consulting. Presented a wide variety of seminars and workshops to representatives of corporations, government agencies, and academic institutions in the US, Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, and Asia SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Books Authored Global Business Management: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, 2008
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Gateway to Personal Investment - An American Dream. Publisher: Kendall/Hunt, Dubuque, Iowa, 1996 Book Chapters Understanding Yoruba Life and Culture by Nike S. Lawal, Matthew N.O. Sadiku, P. Ade Dopamu, Africa World Press, 2004 Dynamics of Marketing in African Nations edited by Nwankwo and Aiyeku, Quorum Books, 2002 Articles and Other Publications Adekola, A and Sergi, B. Information technology and productivity: Eastern European experience, Global Horizons, The Journal of the Association for Policy and Resilience in association with The University of Southern Mississippi Vol. 2, no 1. Fall 2008. p. 112-129 Adekola, Abel; Korsakien, Renata; Tvaronaviien, Manuela. Approach to innovative activities by Lithuanian companies in the current conditions of technological and economic development of economy, Baltic Journal on Sustainability. ISSN 1392-8619. Vol. 14, no. 4, 2008. p. 595-611. Adekola, A and Sergi, B. Particulars of US Information technology and productivity: Lessons for Europe, International Journal of Trade and Global Markets (IJTGM), Vol. 1, no. 2, 2008. P.128-143 Adekola, A and Sergi, B. The significance and paradox of globalisation in the 21st century: The role of three major global institutions in selected areas, International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development (IJMED), Vol. 4, no. 3, 2007 Adekola, Abel; Ginevicius, Romualdas; Tvaronaviciene, Manuela; Korsakiene, Ronalta and Kalasinskaite, Kristina. Lithuania-Belarus economic relations: How the EU accession impacted bilateral trade External economic relations of Belarus: electronic publication of Pan European Institute, http://www.compiler.fi/idankaupan/tutkimukset/PEI-16e.html ISSN 1795-5076. 2007, no. 8 p.72-81 Adekola, A and Sergi, B. International economic organizations and the new economic order, World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development Vol. 4, no. 1, 5 March 2007, pp. 56-72(17) Adekola, A. F. "Economic injustices in Nigeria", Ultimate Magazine September 2(1), 1-4, 2007 Adekola, Abel. "Management Ethics" Warsaw Business Centre, Pismo Cztonkow Business Centre Club Gazette, Warsaw, Poland May 7, 1993, p.14 Adekola, Abel. African Americans in the global marketplace of the 21st century." Editorial Contribution, Greater Miami Black Resource Guide, 1993

Other Research Collaborations Reviewed Prof. Dr. Ainin Sulaimans paper on Information Systems Performance Analysis. 2007 Research collaboration with Dr. Renata Korsakien and Professor Romualdas Gineviius (Rector) of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University on Challenges of Knowledge based Economy in Lithuania. 2006 Research collaboration with Professor Manuela Tvaronaviciene of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University on Analysis of Inward and Outward Foreign Direct Investment in Baltic States: Juxtapose of Lithuania and Estonia. 2006 Research collaboration with Alfons de Laat (PhD candidate at ISM University of Management and Economics, E.Oekiens g. 18, Kaunas LT-44254, Lithuania) and Professor Valentinas Snitka (Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu 65, Kaunas LT 51369, Lithuania) on Impact of Cultural Dynamics on the Process and Outcome of a Knowledge Transfer Project Managed by the Dutch and Lithuanians. 2006 Research collaboration with Professor Valentinas Snitka (Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu 65, Kaunas LT 51369, Lithuania) on Innovation in EU New Member States: The Case of Lithuania. 2006 Supervised Theses Environmental Ethical Commitment of the Business Corporations in Malaysia PhD Dissertation by Meliuza Delima Kamarul Zaman, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Faculty of Business & Accountancy, 2010 Outsourcing the Human Resources Functions: The Relationship Between Business Strategies and Human Resource Management Strategies on Human Resource Performance. PhD Dissertation by Hasliza Binti Abdul Halims, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Faculty of Business & Accountancy, 2008 The Study of Mezzanine Financing in Baltic Countries: The Implications in Lithuania MSc Thesis by Indre Samenait, ISM University of Management And Economics, Lithuania. 2008 Antecedents to Student-Based Brand Equity: Student Brand Loyalty and Perceived Quality in Higher Education Ph.D. Dissertation by Ann Mitsis, Victoria University, Australia. 2007 The Impact of Participatory Management on Productivity, Quality and Employees Morale Master of Science Degree in Management Technology Thesis by Charles Saye Gono, University of Wisconsin-Stout, May 2001 Image of Japan in Tourism Brochures by Chiemi Yagi (Nominated for 1998 American Association of Hospitality and Tourism Masters Thesis Award) The Design and Implementation of Computer-Based Management Information System for China International Futures Co. Ltd. by Hua Zhang
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Plan for Improved Market Orientation at NADA (AL-AHSA) of Saudi Arabia. Othman Z. ALOthman External Reviewer University of Malaysia 2008 present External examiner for the PhD thesis examination Dissertation Consultations Amir Hossein Dastariz on Strategic Knowledge Management2007 Ali Jaballa Ehesins Doctoral Dissertation proposal on A Survey of Management Accounting System in Libya and possibility of Adopting Planning Programming Budgeting System in its Institution of Higher Education.2007 Mohamed Shaiban- on cross-cultural management scale validity. 2007 Abdulla Mohamed Altholoya on E_Government in Yemen: Accounting Implications2007 International Staff member (University of Malaya) Consultations Reviewed Dr. Rusna Muhamad paper on A Study on the Influence of Education Stream and Religiosity on Ethical Awareness of Malay Muslim Students in Malaysia.2007 Reviewed Dr. Noor Akma Mohd Sallehs paper on The Effect of Enacted Capabilities on Electronic Procurements Systems Enablement: A Study of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 2007 SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS 2011 UW-Stout Professional Development, January 18-21, 2011 Presented A Reviewers Insights into the Fulbright Application Process January 19, 2011 Allied Social Sciences Association (ASSA) Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado January 6-9, 2011 2010 AQIP (Academic Quality Improvement Program) Strategy Forum. Lisle, Illinois November 1719, 2010. CQIN (Continuous Quality Improvement Networks) Summer Institute, Fort Collins, Colorado July 31 August 3, 2010 Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference, Oulu, Finland. July 12-15, 2010. Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), LA, California,
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June 24-28, 2010 2009 Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), San Antonio, Texas, June 24-28, 2009 2008 Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), New Orleans, Louisiana, June 24-28, 2008 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Principles of Management Symposium, Amelia Island, Florida. February 28March 2, 2008. Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. July 14-17, 2008. 2007 University of Malaysia May 17- June 4, 2007 Presented Challenges of Knowledge Based Economy: The Role of Academic Institutions and Some Lessons for Malaysia to the University-wide community. June 4, 2007. Presented The Techniques of Being a Good Academic Journal Reviewer and a repeat of What Editors Look for in a Publishable Article for a Journal to the Faculty of Business and Accountancy staff. Malaysia, June 1, 2007 Presented Tips for Supervising Ph.D. Candidates Works to the Faculty of Business and Accountancy Ph.D. advisors. Malaysia, May 29, 2007. Presented The Impact of Culture on Management Strategy: Implications for International Managers to MBA and MM students. Malaysia, May 28, 2007. Participated in panel discussions on What Editors are looking for in a Journal Article with Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gul of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Prof. Dr. Zafar Ahmed of The University of Texas and Commerce. Malaysia, May 21, 2007. Presented Linking Management Theories with Management Practices: Recipe for Lifelong Teaching and Learning and, an Ingredient for 21st Centuries Sustainable Competitive Advantage to Ph.D. students. Malaysia, May 17, 2007. 2006 Presented at the request of US State Departments to US Fulbright Grantees to Europe and Eurasia in Washington during Orientation Program, July 15, 2006.

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Presented "Challenges of Knowledge Based Economy in Lithuania" with Romualdas Ginevicius and Renata Korsakiene, Academy of World Business Marketing and Management
Development (AWBMAMD), Paris, France,

July 10-13, 2006

Presented "Analysis of Inward and Outward Foreign Direct Investment in Baltic States: Juxtapose of Lithuania and Estonia" with Manuela Tvaronaviciene and Mantas Degutis, Academy of World Business Marketing and Management Development (AWBMAMD), Paris,
France, July 10-13, 2006

Presented findings of the role of Entrepreneurship at Haaga Institute of Polytechnic at the 4th Annual Baltic Management Development Conference (BMDC) "Creating Well-being Entrepreneurs in the Driver's Seat", Helsinki, Finland June 5-7, 2006 Presented "Sharing Experiences of Some US Universities' Lifelong Learning Programs: The Case of University of Wisconsin Independent Learning Innovations and University of Minnesota Online Courses" at the 2006 European University Lifelong Learning (EULLearN) General Meeting in Antalya, Turkey. April 24-26, 2006 2005 Presented The Peculiarities of American Business Systems at The American Institute, Kaunas Technology University, December 19, 2005 Co-Presented Linking Management Theory to Management Practice at ISM University of Management and Economics, November 23, 2005 Presented The Significance and Paradox of Globalization and Global Entrepreneurship at The Institute of European Studies, Kaunas Technology University, November 21, 2005 2004 Participated at the 2004 Oxford University Round Table discussions on the Impact of Domestic Politics on International Trade at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, England. August 2004. Presented Low-Cost Foundry Processing of Metal Composites from Industrial Wastes and Natural Resources in Nigeria. with Rajiv Asthana (Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Stout) and Babatunde Ayeni (Advanced Global Demand Planning Specialist, 3M Company) at the annual conference of the Association of Nigerian Engineers in St. Paul, Minnesota Presented Manufacturing Low-Cost and High-Performance Metal Composites from Industrial Wastes and Natural Resources Using Conventional Foundry Technologies in Africa Paper presented with Rajiv Asthana (Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, University of
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Wisconsin, Stout) and Babatunde Ayeni (Advanced Global Demand Planning Specialist, 3M Company) at The Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference. Hosted by the University of Southern Queensland, Faculty of Business, Department of Marketing and Tourism in Australia, July 13-16, 2004 2003 Presented Struggles for the Earth: Nigerian Narratives of Mineral Wealth Exploitation. Paper presented with Modupe Olaogun (Assistant Professor of African Literature, York University, Ontario, Canada), at the conference, Inside the Whale: The Postcolonial and Globalization, School of Cultural Studies, University College, Northampton, England, July 11-13, 2003 Presented "International Etiquette" for the Administrative Leadership team of University of Wisconsin, Stout (Chancellor's Cabinet and Provosts Council) February 24, 2003 Presented How the Implementation of Baldrige Quality Award Criteria at the University of Wisconsin- Stout Has Resulted in Improved Organizational Effectiveness and Productivity. International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), Total Organization Excellence Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 24, 2003. 2000 Served as a guest lecturer at the 7th Annual Marketing Education Institute, UW-Stout. July 17, 2000 Presented Managing Diversity in the Classroom a campus-wide workshop in collaboration with Dr. Calvin Brutus of the University of Wisconsin-Extension. May 4, 2000 1999 Presented "Managing Cross-national Diversity: A 21st Century International Management Challenge" 9th Annual Congress of the International Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR), Trietse, Italy August 11-16, 1999 Presented "The Impact of Cultural-Idiosyncratic Characteristics on International Management Functions: The Relevance of International Management Training", at the 26th Annual Conference UK Chapter of Academy of International Business, University of Stirling, UK April 16-17, 1999 1998 Presented Project Centered International Marketing Initiative", at the 34th Annual Meeting of Midwest Business Administration Association, Chicago, Illinois, March 21-24, 1998
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Presented "Managing Diversity in the Classroom" UW-Stout Faculty Professional Development August 29, 1998 1997 Presented "Managing in Cross-cultural Settings" Third Annual Survival Skills for a Changing Business Environment UW-Stout, October 3, 1997 Presented "Incorporating Diversity such as Multiculturalism, Globalization, Technology, and Ethics into Course Delivery System." Salem State College, Salem, Massachusetts, April, 17, 1997 1994 Presented "Cross-cultural Management for the New World of Business." Third Annual Business Teachers' Conference, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas 1992 Presented "Marketing and Africa - A Conceptual Approach Miami Dade College, Curriculum Development for an International Business Course Presented "The 1990s Unique Marketing Opportunities in Africa" Pan African International Trade Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce" 1991 Presented "Nigeria Reverse Transfer of Technology to the Developed Nations" 3rd Annual Conference of Nigerian People and Organizations (CONPO) Houston, Texas 1990 Presented Poverty in Nigeria: Can it be Eradicated?" 2nd Annual Conference of CONPO University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NON-TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES (CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS) 2010 Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development Conference, Oulu, Finland, July 12-15, 2010. 2009 Rai Management Journal, Delhi, India, Member of the Advisory Board 2007 - 2008 International Journal of Trade and Global Markets, General Editor for North America

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Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development 2008 Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 2008 Co-Chair, Track 2: Business and Management Development in Transitional Economies Co-Chair, Track 12: Current Issues in Business, Marketing and Management in North America Co-Chair, Track 18: Management Education and Training Co-Chair, Track 21: Globalization and International Management Co-Chair, Track 34: Strategic Management, Planning and Strategy 2006 Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development 2006 Conference, Paris, France, July 10, 2006. Co-Chair, Track 2: Business and Management Development in Transitional Economies Co-Chair, Track 12: Current Issues in Business, Marketing and Management in North America Co-Chair, Track 18: Management Education and Training Co-Chair, Track 21: Globalization and International Management Co-Chair, Track 34: Strategic Management, Planning and Strategy Served as a Fulbright Scholar in Lithuania 2004 Academy of World Business Marketing and Management Development Conference Queensland, Australia, July 13-16, 2004 Co-Chair, Track 15: Management Education and Training Co-Chair, Track 18: Globalization and International Management 2003 International Academy of African Business and Development Conference, University of Westminster, London, England, April 9-12, 2003 Chair, Track 7: Management Practices 2002 International Academy of African Business and Development Conference, University of Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Metropole, South Africa, April 3-6, 2003 Chair, Track 8: Management Practices 2001 International Academy of African Business and Development Conference, Washington, D.C., April 5-7, 2001 Chair, Track 8: Management Practices 2000 International Academy of African Business and Development Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 14-16, 2000 Chair, Track 11: Management Practices 1999 Thunderbird International Business Review: The American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, Arizona, Reviewer
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The Journal of Business in Developing Nations (JBDN), Reviewer 1997-2001 Journal of African Business, Contributing Editor Journal of Nigerian Affairs, Assistant Editor MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS Interviewed by Kelly Peters, Staff Writer for The Daily Orange, The Independent Students News Paper of Syracuse, New York Beyond the Hill | University of Wisconsin-Stout increases Friday classes to curb drinking April 15, 2010 Interviewed by Janie Boschma, Staff Writer for Leader-Telegram on Friday Fight?: Battling binge drinking with more classes the day before the weekend could present problems for UWStout April 3, 2010 Interviewed by Liam Marlaire, Staff Writer for Leader-Telegram Vietnam a growing market, March 7, 2010 Interviewed by Andre Baroch Staff Writer for Voice of America, Fulbright Program Thrives at 60. Washington, D.C. August 01, 2006. FELLOWSHIP 2010 2010 Vietnam Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program Fellowship Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development, Senior Distinguish Fellow 2004 Oxford University Round Table Fellow-Participated in the discussions on the Impact of Domestic Politics on International Trade at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, England, August 2004 Academy of World Business, Marketing and Management Development, Senior Fellow Participated in organizing and presented at the Academys inaugural conference at Perth, Australia, July 2004 1997 Wisconsin Teaching Fellow

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SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS/HONORS/AWARDS 2010 Business Administration review panel for the Fulbright Scholar Program after vetted credentials, August-2010 Center for International Business and Education Research (CIBER) grant for 2010 Vietnam Faculty Development in International Business (FDIB) Program, January 2-14, 2010 2005-2006 Fulbright Scholarship to teach at ISM University of Management and Economics, Vilnius, Lithuania 2003 Reinhold and Borghild Eng Dahlgren Professorship Award Nelva G. Runnalls Research Support Recognition Award Outstanding Researcher Award 2001 Co-authored a grant proposal with Roderick J. Matthews of UW-Madison on a joint initiative between the UW-Madison School of Business and the UW-Stout Business Department on African International Business Inter-Session Course for the University of Wisconsin System Council on International Education (CIE) 2000 Globalization Initiative Grant to participate and present Connecting West African Youth to the World of Entrepreneurship and Small Business through a Multi-Tier Strategy at the International Academy of African Business and Development Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, April 11-15, 2000 1999 Faculty Professional Development Grant to present papers in Italy and Scotland 1998 Outstanding Researcher Award, Nominee 1997 Outstanding Researcher Award, Nominee Outstanding Faculty of the Year Multicultural Student Services Award 1996 Represented UW-Stout in co-writing a joint consortia grant for cooperation in higher education. (FIPSE) The UW-Stout partners in the grant proposal were Southampton Institute (U.K.), Group
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ESC Rennes Graduate School of Business (France), University of Skovde (Sweden), Champlain College (Vermont, USA), and the University of Maine (USA) Faculty Research Initiative Grant for the study of "The Impact of Cross-Cultural Management Training on International Enterprises." Wisconsin Teaching Fellow Award for developing "Learning Activities Packet for International Marketing." 1995 Florida African American Student Association (FAASA) for outstanding dedication and commitment to students' academic excellence 1992 Caribbean Americas Business Network (CABNET) Triple C Award for Character, Commitment and Contribution toward community awareness of global trade with Africa 1991 Miami Dade College Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Award for outstanding dedication and commitment to teaching Miami Dade College (College-wide) Award for contribution to Student Activities Program Miami Dade College (North Campus) for outstanding commitment to Student Co-curricular Activities Miami Dade African Student Union for Outstanding Faculty Advisor PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2004 - Present Academy of world business, Marketing and Management Development Senior Vice President 2000 - Present International Academy of African Business and Development, Member and Conference Proceedings Track Chair 1999 - Present The Journal of African Business, Contributing Editor 1992 - Present Academy of International Business (AIB), Member 1991-1999 American Association of University Professors, Member International Trade and Finance Association, Member

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1992-1995 Pan African International Trade Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Advisory Board Member 1991-1995 Pan African International Trade Association, President/Board Member 1993-1995 Miami Dade College Hispanic Council, Member 1990-2007 Council of Nigerian People and Organizations, Member 1985-1989 Association of MBA Executives, Member

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