Dr. Chad Smith
DEGREES EARNED / CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Doctorate of Science (May 2007) - Major: Information Systems & Communications, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, PA
- Master of Business Administration (2003) – Major: Business Administration, Tiffin University, Tiffin, OH
PRIMARY COURSES TAUGHT
- Introduction To Business
- Quality Management (Undergrad and MBA)
- Administrative Decision Making (Capstone)
- New Venture Creation Lab
- Entrepreneurial Leadership Seminar
- Management of Business Information
- Management Theory and Practice
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Benefits of International Study Programs
- Financial Literacy and Education
- Protection of Intellectual Properties and Proprietary Information
- Live Case Analysis
MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS / PRESENTATIONS
- "Towards an Understanding of the Legitimation of Counterfeit Goods: A Closer Look at the Role of Normative Susceptibility," Atlantic Marketing Association Conference, Proceeding, September 2014, with Heather Kirkwood-Mazik
- "The Role of Trans-Generational Financial Knowledge and Self-Reported Financial Literacy on Borrowing Practices and Debt Accumulation of College Students," Journal of Personal Finance. Fall 2014, with Gustavo Barboza
- Challenges Facing Rural Human Services Agencies: A Survey," Journal of National Human Services. August, 2013, With Mark Kilwein
- Smith, C.D. Article Review "Leadership Lessons of the White House Fellows by Charles P. Garcia." The Business Journal of Hispanic Research. Published Volume 5, Issue 1, August, 2011
- Live Case Analysis: Pedagogical Problems and Prospects in Business Education: American Journal of Business Education (AJBE): Published, January 2010, with Kevin Roth.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Faculty of the Year 2014-2015
- Faculty Research Recognition Award for 2013-2014
- College of Business Administration and Information Sciences Faculty Research Grant 2013
- Balanced Man Steward for Sigma Phi Epsilon 2010- Present
- Advisor for Sigma Phi Epsilon
- International Business Seminar Leader
- Excellence in Teaching Award, The National Society of Leadership and Success, Clarion University Chapter 2009
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)
- International Academy of Management and Business (IAMB)
- Academy of Management
- Eastern Academy of Management
- IFR Pilot; AOPA (Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association)