Online Degrees

Jay W. Edwards, Ph.D.
Academic Program Manager for Management & Organizational Behavior

Phone: 203.591.7389
Email: jedwards@post.edu

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Biography

Academic Background:

• Ph.D. Organization & Management – Leadership Concentration, Capella University
• Master of Business Administration – HR Concentration, Troy State University
• B.S. Management, National-Louis University
• S. Information Systems – Computer Programming Concentration, Atlanta Technical Institute

Ph.D. Focus/Thesis Title:

• Leadership and Decision-Making in an Era of Emerging Global Information Technology:  An Exploratory Study

Teaching Background:

Dr. Edwards has been teaching at the college level for over six years, and currently teaches undergraduate courses in Entrepreneurship, Principles of Management, and Small Business Management at Post University.  He previously taught at Murdoch University’s International Study Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Effective Leadership, Acquisition of Human Resources, Strategic Decision Making, Organizational Behavior, International Business, Next Life, Organizational Theory, and Strategic Management), Sharjah Women’s College Higher Colleges of Technology in UAE (Critical Thinking, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Planning & Development, Introduction to Management, Leadership); American InterContinental University in Houston, Texas (Global Strategic Management, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, Decision-Making, Business & Society, International Business, Entrepreneurship, University Success); Anaheim University in Tokyo, Japan (Innovation & Entrepreneurialism), and; Strayer University in Atlanta, Georgia (Organizational Behavior, and Introduction to Business).

Professional Background:

Dr. Edwards brings 14 years of practical experience to Post University.  He has held professional and lecture positions in the United States of America, United Arab Emirates and Japan.  Dr. Edwards understands the importance of creating learning systems that enable students from different cultures, subcultures, ethnicities and nationalities to actively engage in forum discussions through applied learning and academic discourse exploration.

Teaching Philosophy:

Dr. Edwards possesses a passion for higher educational learning to integrate practical applications of new knowledge development, synthesis, transition, and scientific research scholarship through diverse delivery learning models.   He is an adamant believer in creating learning systems that address the many different learning styles and needs of the students.  

The models of learning that he promotes are structured through creating a collaborative learning environment to help learners manage information and technology in a constantly changing global business society.  Dr. Edwards passionately believes the environment that best promotes learning is one that requires personal commitment, creativity and dedication.  He holds true to these principles in his quest to make the difference in the lives of his students.

Dr. Edwards avails his time and service to the student populace at Post University, providing academic mentorship and social support as each student fervently embarks upon scholarship while navigating through the academic journey in pursuit of excellence.

Professional and Community Activities:

• Executive Board Member, Minority Health Services, Inc. (1/2009 – Present)
• Member, Sigma Beta Delta (05/2008 – Present)
• Advisory Board, American InterContinental University/Houston (09/2006 – 08/2009)
• Board Member, Instructional Corps, University of Atlanta (05/2006 – Present)
• Board Member, National Advisory Council, University of Atlanta (05/2006 – Present)
• Executive Board Member, Wells of Wholeness, Inc. (01/2005 – Present)

Research/Academic Interests:

Dr. Edwards studies the impact of cognitive, affective, and communicative processes in organizational change, knowledge and learning and their mediation by organizational design choices enhance learning processes.  He is currently exploring these issues in arenas such as knowledge development in research and development efforts in fundamental organizational transitions are imperative.  A special interest is in the role of Organization, Management, and Leadership in facilitating/inhibiting knowledge creation and learning processes in organizations. 

Presentations, Publications, Seminars, and Workshops:

Edwards, J. W., Honeycutt, A. E. (2011, October). Technological Innovation & Marketing Business Structures. Proceedings of The International Business & Economics Research Conference, (IBERC) Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edwards, J. W. (2011, June). Seminar. Global Business Simulation Game: Climbing Mount Everest. Harvard Business School. South African Government Delegates. Murdoch University. International Study Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Edwards, J. W., Honeycutt, A. E., Cleveland, C. (2011, January). Managing Marketing Teams. Journal of Business & Economics Research, Volume 9, Number 1, 79-83.   

Edwards, J. W. (2010, December). Seminar. Concepts of Transformational Leadership. 2010 Business Faculty Retreat, FORE School of Management. New Delhi, India.

Edwards, J. W., Honeycutt, A. E., Cleveland, C. (2010, October). Managing Marketing           Teams. Proceedings of The International Business Economics & Teaching Learning Research Conference, (IBER & TLC), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edwards, J. W., Honeycutt, A. E. (2008, October). Emerging Technology: Leadership & Decision Making. Proceedings of The International Business Economics & Teaching Learning Research Conference, (IBER & TLC), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edwards, J. W. (2008, May). Seminar. How to Effectively Motivate Employees. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J. W. (2008, March). The AIU Insider Newsletter: Global Game Simulation Top 25%.  March/April 2008 Issue. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J.W. (2007, April). Guest Speaker. Effective Conflict Resolution in Organizational Behavior. El Paso Energy Corporation: Downtown Office. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J.W. (2007, March). Guest Speaker. How to Effectively Communicate Across Gender Lines. United States Postal Office: Tomball, TX. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J.W. (2007, March). Guest Lecturer. Marketing & Profit. Lamar High School Bus Tour. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J.W. (2007, March). The AIU Insider Newsletter. March/April 2007 Issue.  American InterContinental Unversity/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J.W. (2006, December). Faculty Keynote Speaker. Capstone Project Student Lecture Series. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J.W. (2006, November). Guest Speaker. Developmental Studies Graduation and Recognition Program. Texas Success Initiative. American InterContinental University/Houston Campus.

Edwards, J. W. (2005, December). Dissertation: Leadership and Decision-Making in an Era of Emerging Global Information Technology: An Exploratory Study.  University Microfilms (UMI): Proquest. Capella University.

Edwards, J. W. & Honeycutt, A. E. (2004, October). Nature of Work Organization and Work Attitudes. Proceedings of The International Business & Economics Research Conference, (IBER), Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edwards, J. W. (2004, September). Graduate School Fair Workshop Presentation. University of Georgia. Georgia School of Professional Psychology (GSPP): Argosy University/Atlanta.

Edwards, J. W., Hill, A. O., Honeycutt, A. E., & Norman, M. V. (2004, June).Infusing Scholarly Teaching To Positively Enhance The Teaching And LearningProcess. Proceedings of The European College Teaching & Learning Conference, (ECTL), Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edwards, J. W., Honeycutt, A. E., Norman, M. V. & Hill, A. O. (2004, June). The Utilization Of The Concept Of Endorsement as a Managerial Method. Proceedings of The European Applied Business Research Conference, (EABR), Edinburgh, Scotland.

Edwards, J. W. (2004, March). The Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Presentation Workshop. Marriott Hotel. Georgia School of Professional Psychology (GSPP): Argosy University/Atlanta.

Edwards, J. W. (2003, November). Psychology Graduate School Fair. Emory University. Georgia School of Professional Psychology (GSPP): Argosy University/Atlanta.

Edwards, J. W. (2003, October). How to Apply for Graduate School.  University of Georgia. Georgia School of Professional Psychology (GSPP): Argosy University/Atlanta.

Edwards, J. W. (2003, October). Annual Graduate School Fair Seminar. Clark Atlanta University. Georgia School of Professional Psychology (GSPP): Argosy University/Atlanta.