Dr. Faridah Awang
General Information:
Associate Professor
Corporate Communications and Technology
Office: BTC 263
Phone: 859-622-2416
Email: faridah.awang@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Awang
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, (2002)
- MSc, Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, (1998)
- BSc, Workforce Education and Development Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, (1996)
Teaching Interests:
- Business Communication
- Computer Applications
- Desktop Publishing
- Web Design
Research Interests:
- Communication Technology
- Distance Learning
- Ethical Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Visual Communication
- Workplace Skills
Awards/Recognition:
- Nominee for Jack L. Dyer Teaching Award, (2004)
- Delta Pi Epsilon Outstanding Research Award, (2002)
- Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation in Business Education, (2002)
- Outstanding Master’s Thesis Award, (1998)
- Illinois Writer’s Hall of Fame, (2000 & 2002)
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Dr. Steve Brown
General Information:
Professor
Management/Marketing/Administrative Communication
Office: BTC 022
Phone: (859) 622-4986
Email: steven.brown@eku.edu
Webpage: Dr. Brown
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, (1974)
- MS, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, (1968)
- BS, Agriculture
University of Illinois, (1965)
Teaching Interests:
- Entrepreneurship
- Operations
- Quality Management
- Strategy
- Supply Chain
Research Interests:
- Economic Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Operations
- Quality Management
- Strategy
- Supply Chain
Awards/Recognition:
- Allied Academic Fellow, (2007)
- Allied Academic Research Award, (2004)
- U.S. Small Business Administration Award, (2003)
- International Research Award, (1990)
- Academic Jona, (1990)
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Dr. Lana Carnes
General Information:
Professor
Corporate Communications and Technology
Office: BTC 160
Phone: 859-622-8005
Email: lana.carnes@eku.edu
Webpage: Dr. Carnes
Education/Credentials:
- EdD, Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation
University of Kentucky, (1996)
- MS, Business Education
Eastern Kentucky University, (1985)
- BS, Business Education
Eastern Kentucky University, (1975)
Teaching Interests:
- Business Communication
- Corporate Communication
- International Communication
- Research and Report Writing
Research Interests:
- Applied Research to Improve Teaching and Classroom Effectiveness
- Assessment Methods to Enhance Student Learning
- Communication in the Workplace
- International Business Communication
Awards/Recognition:
- Jack L. Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award, (2006)
- EKU National Alumni Association Award for Teaching Excellence, (2006)
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Dr. Mark Case
General Information:
Assistant Professor
Marketing
Office: BTC 137
Phone: 859-622-4981
Email: mark.case@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Case
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, International Business - Marketing
Old Dominion University, (2004)
- MBA, Marketing
Grand Valley State University, (1996)
- BA, Business Administration - Art Minor
Cornerstone University, (1990)
Teaching Interests:
- Consumer Behavior
- Marketing Management
- Retailing and Other Associated Courses
Research Interests:
- Marketing Strategy
- Multi-cultural Comparative Research Methods
- Political Advertising
Awards/Recognition:
- AMA Doctoral Consortium Fellow, (2002)
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Dr. Richard Chen
General Information:
Professor
Accounting/Finance/Information System
Office: BTC 161
Phone: (859) 622-1094
Email: richard.chen@eku.edu
Webpage: Dr. Chen
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Accounting
University of Texas Austin, (1980)
- MPA, Accounting
University of Texan Austin, (1974)
- BBA, Accounting
National Taiwan University, (1970)
- Certified Public Accountant
Texas, (1975)
Teaching Interests:
Research Interests:
Awards/Recognition:
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Dr. Bjoern Claassen
General Information:
Assistant Professor
Accounting/Finance/Information Systems
BTC 142
(859) 622-1590
bjoern.claassen@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Claassen
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Finance
University of Mississippi, (2005)
- MBA, Finance
Kennesaw State University, (1994)
- MBA, Business Administration
Kennesaw State University, (2005)
- BBA, Business Administration
University of Georgia, (1993)
Teaching Interests:
- Advanced Managerial Finance
- Business Finance
- Corporate Investments
- Personal Money Management
Research Interests:
- Efficient Markets
- Stock Price Related to Analyst Recommendations
Awards/Recognition:
- Member, Financial Management Association, (2003)
- Graduate Assistantship, University of Mississippi (2000)
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Dr. Jan Colbert
General Information:
Professor
Accounting/Finance/Information System
Office: BTC 135
Phone: (859) 622-8881
Email: jan.colbert@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Colbert
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Business - Accounting
University of Georgia, (1984)
- MBA - Accounting
Auburn University, (1980)
- BS, Accounting
University of Illinois, (1974)
- Certified Public Accountant
Kentucky, Illinois, Alabama
- Certified Internal Auditor
- Certified Forensic Accountant
Teaching Interests:
- Accounting (Managerial, Financial)
- Auditing
- Ethics and Corporate Governance
- Online Learning
- Statistical Methods
Research Interests:
- Corporate Governance
- Ethics
- Internal Control
- Sampling
- Sarbanes-Oxley
Awards/Recognition:
- MBA Teacher of the Year, WKU (2006)
- Who’s Who in America’s Teachers, (2005)
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Dr. Norb Elbert
General Information:
Professor
Management
Office: BTC 011
Phone: 859-622-1377
Email: norb.elbert@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Elbert
Education/Credentials:
- DBA, Organizational Behavior
University of Kentucky, (1976)
- MBA,
University of Louisville, (1971)
- BS, Business
University of Louisville, (1970)
Teaching Interests:
- Cross-Cultural Management
Research Interests:
- International Human Resource Management
Awards/Recognition:
- Honorary Doctorate ("Doctor Honoris Causa") conferred by the University of Pecs, Hungary, (2000)
- Fulbright Scholar and East European Initiatives Grant recipient to Hungary, (1991)
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Dr. Allen Engle
General Information:
Professor
Management
Office: BTC 120
Phone: 859-622-6549
Email: allen.engle@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Engle
Education/Credentials:
- DBA, Management
University of Kentucky, (1990)
- MBA, Management
Eastern Kentucky University, (1980)
- BBA, General Business
Eastern Kentucky University, (1978)
Teaching Interests:
- Administrative Analysis in Organizations
- Compensation Management
- Organizational Theory
- Human Resource Management and Development
Research Interests:
- Ethics
- International Management
- Human Resource Management
Awards/Recognition:
- EKU National Alumni Association Award for Teaching Excellence, (2004)
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Dr. Zekeriya Eser
General Information:
Assistant Professor
Finance
Office: BTC 139
Phone: (859) 622-6156
Email: zekeriya.eser@eku.edu
Webpage: Dr. Eser
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Finance
University of Kentucky, (2007)
- PhD, Economics (ABD)
Boston College, (1994)
- MA, Economics
Boston College, (1989)
- BA, Economics
Bosphorus University, (1987)
Teaching Interests:
- Business Statistics
- Finance
Research Interests:
- Agency Problems in Mutual Fund Management
- Japanese Banking System
- Japanese Stock Market
- Numerical Methods in Derivative Pricing
- Performance Measurement in Actively Managed Mutual Funds
Awards/Recognition:
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Dr. Ed Fenton
General Information:
Professor
Accounting/Finance/Information Systems
Office: BTC 124
Phone: (859) 622-1119
Email: ed.fenton@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Fenton
Education/Credentials:
- DBA, Accounting
University of Kentucky, (1986)
Teaching Interests:
- Financial Accounting
- Forensic Accounting
- Federal Taxation
- Forensic Accounting
- Tax Research
Research Interests:
- Forensic Accounting
- Litigation Support
- Natural Resource Taxation
- Other Taxation Areas
Awards/Recognition:
- Jack L. Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award, (2004)
- Most Inspirational Professor Award, (2002)
- Who's Who Among America's Teachers, (1998)
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Dr. S.J. Garner
General Information:
Professor
Marketing
Office: BTC 162
Phone: 859-622-1363
Email: sj.garner@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Garner
Education/Credentials:
- DBA, Business
Mississippi State University, (1983)
- MA, Marketing
University of Alabama, (1976)
Teaching Interests:
- Advertising
- Advertising Campaigns
- Consumer Behavior
- Personal Selling
- Principles of Marketing
- Services Marketing
Research Interests:- Advertising
- Consumer Behavior Topics
- Ethics in Marketing
- Marketing Education
- Promotion Techniques
- Services Marketing
Awards/Recognition:
- Jack L. Dyer Excellence in Teaching award, (2004)
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Dr. Chang-Yang Lin
General Information:
Professor
Accounting/Finance/Information Systems
Office: BTC 229
Phone: (859) 622-1379
Email: cy.lin@eku.edu
Webpage: Dr. Lin
Education/Credentials:
Teaching Interests:
- Database Management
- E-Business Technologies
- IT Management
- Web Information System
Research Interests:
- Database Migration
- Hypermedia
- Project Management
Awards/Recognition:
- Jack L.Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award, (2007)
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Dr. Teresa McGlone
General Information:
Professor
Marketing
Office: BTC 020
Phone: 859-622-1121
Email: teresa.mcglone@eku.edu
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Dr. Mike Roberson
General Information:
Professor
Management
Office: BTC 117
Phone: 859-622-4984
Email: mike.roberson@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Roberson
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
University of Tennessee, (1985)
- MS, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- University of Tennessee, (1980)
- BS, Personnel and Industrial Relations
Auburn University, (1976)
- Senior Professional, Human Resources,(1991)
Teaching Interests:
- Employee Recruitment and Selection
- Global Management
- Leading Organizations
- Human Capital Strategy
Research Interests:
- Applied Statistics and Psychometrics
- Competency/skills Assessment Centers
- Global Business Management
- HR Metrics
- Human Capital Strategy and Systems
- Managing People for Competitive Advantage
Awards/Recognition:
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Dr. Marcel Robles
General Information:
Professor
Corporate Communications and Technology
Office: BTC 267
Phone: 859-622-1117
Email: marcel.robles@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Robles
Education/Credentials:
- PhD, Teaching and Learning - Information Systems and Higher Education
University of North Dakota, (1996)
- MS, Business Education -
Minor in Vocational Education
University of North Dakota, (1991)
- BBA, Information Management Systems and Business Management
University of North Dakota, (1989)
Teaching Interests:
- Business Communication
- Business Research
- Computer Applications
Research Interests:
- Assessment
- Business Communication
- Educational Technology
Awards/Recognition:
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Dr. Judy Spain
General Information:
Director, Professor
MBA
Office: BTC 252
Phone: 859-622-1775
Email: judy.spain@eku.edu
Website: Dr. Spain
Education/Credentials:
- JD, Law
Capital University Law School, (1981)
- BA, Political Science
Grove City College, (1978)
- Admitted to Bar
Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania
Teaching Interests:
- Employment and Labor Law
- Ethics
Research Interests:
- Employment and Labor Law
- Ethics
- Security Law
Awards/Recognition:
- Jack L. Dyer Excellence in Teaching Award, (2005)
- Distinguished Educational Leader - Student Government Association, (2003)
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