Online Degrees

Ronald Black
Academic Program Manager for Higher Education

Contact info:

Phone: 203-591-5652
Email: rblack@post.edu

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Biography

Academic Background:

• Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration / Nova Southeastern University
• M.Ed in Industrial Education/Technology / Rhode Island College
• B.S. in Secondary Education/Technology / Rhode Island College
• A.S in Data Processing Management / Johnson & Wales College

Ph.D. focus/Thesis Title - Strategic Technology Alliances for Teaching and Learning

Teaching Background:

• Instructor A.S, B.S, MS / Community College of Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales College, Johnson & Wales University, New England Institute of Technology, University of Phoenix.
• Assistant Professor Business and Technology / Roger Williams University.
• Associate Professor Education and Business / Dowling College
• Professor Business and Technology / Georgian Court University
• Corporate Trainer - Higher Education Systems / Datatel, Inc.

Professional Background:

A seasoned leader in higher education with an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university, Ron has made more than thirty-five years of significant contributions to undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas of: Computer Science and Computer Information Systems: Information Technology; Leadership; Business Management; Education; Education Technology; Higher Education Administration; Curriculum Development and assessment; Communications; Research Methodology; and Continuing Education for Adult Learners. Ron has a proven ability to create, design, and facilitate innovative on-ground, blended, and online courses, materials, curriculum, programs, workshops and forums for all media for universities with vision, flexibility, and sensitivity, and a demonstrated track record of excellent teaching, faculty supervision, mentoring, and assessment, and faculty/student collaboration.

Teaching Philosophy:

Ron’s teaching philosophy has evolved over the past thirty years, from being a traditional classroom teacher to a dedicated online teacher. At the heart of his teaching philosophy is the student. Ron truly believes in a student centered approach to teaching and learning. Throughout his academic career, he has constantly evaluated his classroom performance, improving teaching and learning using student assessments and peer reviews. Ron believes that teaching requires being up to date on educational practice and continuously revising lesson plans and lectures. In addition, he believes educators need to seek out advice and discuss courses with peers, refreshing their knowledge and skills. Teachers have a duty to their profession, to their students, and to themselves. Fulfilling this duty requires that the teacher never stop learning, continues to evaluate performance, and leads by example, inside and outside of the classroom.

Personal Background:

Ron is actively involved with the Episcopal Church.

Professional and Community Activities:

Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE)

American Educational Research Association

Research/Academic Interests:

Research Grants:

• Department of Education/Georgian Court University - $223,500
• Center for Advanced Simulation and Technology – CAST Phase 1 – 2.5 million
• Center for Advanced Simulation and Technology – CAST Phase 2 - $3 million
• NAFTA Intermodal Transportation Institute - $2.5 million

Publications:

• Black, R. (2012) The Dissertation Marathon.  Contemporary Issues in Education Research, Volume 5-2, 97-104 2
• Black, R. and Lam, T. (2008). A strategy for promoting business-IT fusionto enhance management of enterprise applications. Journal of  Business and Applied Research .
• Black, R.  (2009). The Higher Education Chief Information Officer – A 30 Year Perspective Univeristy of Phoenix Web Site.
• Black, R (2008).  Fueling the future of leadership. Journal of Leadership Studies, 2-1, 94-97.
• Black, R. (2002). Building Strategic Technology Alliances for Teaching and Learning International Journal of Value Based Management (Empirical Studies in Organizational Management and Training) Volume 15, No 3, 2002
• Black, R. (2003). Building Strategic Technology Alliances for Teaching and Learning. Instructed by Reason ( Business Education and Training - A Value-Laden Process), Volume IX.

Awards:

• Certified Data Educator
• Faculty of the Year   1977, 1984, 1998
• Meritorious Achievement Award
• Rhode Island College Honor Roll - Career Technical Education  - 2004