Dr. Christopher M. Davis: Urrent Osition
Dr. Christopher M. Davis: Urrent Osition
Davis
915 E. Market Ave. • Searcy, AR 72149-0074
Office: (501) 279-4853
Email: [email protected]
www.christophermdavis.com
CURRENT POSITION
Academic Rank: Associate Professor of Business Administration
Administration Rank: Chair, Graduate School of Business
Department: Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration (ACBSP Accredited)
Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas
EDUCATION
Doctor of Management (D. M.) 2013
Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration Troy, MI
Major: Executive Leadership
Master of Business Administration (M. B. A.) 2002
Baker College Flint, MI
Focus: Leadership
Bachelor of Business Administration (B. B. A.) 1998
Rochester College Rochester Hills, MI
Major: Management, Minor: Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts (A. A.) 1996
Rochester College Rochester Hills, MI
Major: General Studies
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Harding University (2009 – Present)
Associate Professor and Chair, Graduate School of Business (2017 – Present)
A university-level administrator and graduate-level faculty member reporting to the
Dean. Responsible for academic and operational oversight of the School, as well as
teaching graduate courses.
• Lead faculty in processes that aid curriculum and student learning
• Responsible for aiding in program and curriculum development
• Supports strategic goals of the University and College of Business through the
Graduate School’s strategic planning process
• Develop and manage the Graduate School’s assessment plan
• Represent the Graduate School through committee appointments
• Responsible for working with other chairs, directors, and the dean to coordinate
course offerings
• Responsible for the Graduate School’s faculty and staff appointments
• Administer the Graduate School’s academic and operational budget
• Serve as academic advisor for graduate students
• Teach graduate-level courses
• Assist dean with special projects
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Business (2016 – 2017)
Director / Assistant Professor, Center for Adult and Online Studies (2014 – 2016)
A university-level administrator reporting to the Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Responsible for daily operational and academic oversight of the Center’s nontraditional
programs, including marketing, recruitment/enrollment, faculty, student support,
advising, and center personnel.
• Directed the University’s nontraditional and online activities for undergraduate
business students
• Administered the Center’s academic and operational budget
• Developed and negotiated academic articulation agreements and transfer credit
models with other state academic institutions
• Developed and managed transcript evaluations and degree audits
• Implemented and managed Center’s outcomes assessment policies
• Coordinated assessment and accreditation activities for the Center
• Developed academic and operating policies
• Managed course scheduling
• Assisted CIO, Provost, Registrar, and President with special projects as requested
• Provided instructional design, research, consultation, and training and development
to adjunct faculty
• Managed and oversaw Center’s student and faculty evaluation processes
• Managed grievances, appeals and other student issues for the Center
• Managed transfer and enrollment processes, from prospect through matriculation
• Served as primary academic advisor for nontraditional students
• Served as instructional designer
• Lead the Center through a comprehensive review of curriculum and revitalization for
its programs while adhering to QM benchmark standards
• Helped the Center and University prepare for and host a successful HLC
accreditation site visit
• Completed successful searches for new adjunct faculty positions in the Center
• Created and instituted Center and University policies relating to nontraditional
students and online teaching
• Taught undergraduate courses
• Rated in top 5 percent of Center for classroom instruction