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Dr. Miguel A. Vicéns-Feliberty is a Professor of Finance, and Accreditation Champion for the School of Business at Western New Mexico University in Silver City New Mexico. Dr. Vicéns holds a Doctorate in Economic Development (D.E.D) from New Mexico State University, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Finance from the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez. Over the last ten years, Dr. Vicéns has published and internationally presented over 20 research papers. His research includes chapters in four books, several contributions to his professional discipline, professional practice and learning and pedagogy in several business areas. Among the mentioned intellectual contributions, Dr. Vicéns has created several feasibility studies, economic impact analyses and business plans. Dr. Vicéns is an expert in International Trade and Regional Economic Development. While living in Puerto Rico, he spent 13 years in the Foreign Trade Zone #163, as Assistant Director of this Economic Development Corporation. Dr. Vicens earned his MBA in Finance with his thesis, identifying the industries that would create the most value added in the southern region of Puerto Rico. In 2009, Dr. Vicens moved to Las Cruces, where he graduated from his D.E.D and acquired firsthand experience of how to develop economic impact analyses, feasibility studies and other economic development instruments. Additionally, he worked as a consultant for the Village of Hatch with the Spaceport America Consultants group during his time in Las Cruces. In 2013, the employment with the School of Business, relocated him to Silver City New Mexico. In 2014 Dr. Vicens Directed the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) Program, doubling its size in two years, and moving its delivery from purely face to face, to online. The M.B.A remains one of the leading programs at WNMU with five specializations and national recognition for its quality and affordability. Dr. Vicens has spent most of his academic career leading the School of Business as Associate Dean, developing and implementing program assessment, academic research, community collaborations, and strategic growth plans. As Associate Dean, Dr. Vicens achieved the re-accreditation of the School of Business, achieved over 90% of the strategic plan goals, increased overall enrollment in business, increased the number of academic offerings, and developed several flagship programs.

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Dr. Flanders is a Professor of Marketing and Director of the MBA Program. Dr. Flanders teaches 13 undergraduate marketing courses and six graduate level marketing courses. Prior to entering higher education Dr. Flanders spent 20 years with the 3M Company in St. Paul as a Global Marketing Manager. Dr. Flanders has taught at the University of Minnesota, the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Capella University, Carroll College in Helena, MT and Montana Technological University in Butte, MT.

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TBA

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Economics

Jorge Romero-Habeych is an assistant professor of economics at Western New Mexico University's School of Business. His current course offerings include Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Money and Banking, Introduction to Business, Personal Finance and Introduction to Entrepreneurship. In the past, he has also taught Business Math, Remedial Math, and Pre-Algebra. His research interests involve applied economics in the areas of land management, water, fisheries, energy, wildlife issues, and agriculture. He has experience in leadership, data analysis, critical thinking, and economics modeling. He has working knowledge in coding packages such as R, MATLAB, SAS, and Python.

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David Scarborough joined the faculty of Western New Mexico University in 2016. Prior to joining WNMU, Dr. Scarborough served as Professor of Human Resource Management at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. Prior to becoming an academic in 2006, his private sector career included a wide variety of HR, consulting and leadership positions with major employers including Kronos, Inc., American Airlines, General Dynamics and Bell Helicopter-Textron. He is the author of Neural Networks in Organizational Research (APA Books, 2006) . As Chief Scientist of Kronos Talent Management Division, David and his team launched the first commercial application of machine learning-based algorithms for employee selection decision support in 2001 and was awarded seven national and five international patents for this technology. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology.

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Criminal Justice and Business Law and Ethics

I received a B.A. in Political Science and a MPA from the Pennsylvania State University. Following graduation, I worked as a family law hearing officer for the Court of Common Pleas in Pennsylvania prior to working as a management consultant for the Alexander Proudfoot Company. I then obtained a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois and worked as a civil litigator in California for 13 years. Since 2008, I have taught in the areas of business law and ethics, criminal justice, and political science. I previously have served as a facilitator/mediator for civil litigation cases filed in the Third Judicial District of New Mexico and currently serve pro bono with the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.

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Experienced Educational Administrative Leader and Academic Professor in traditional and online environments: 7 years of Academic Leadership experience as a Chair/Associate Chair, 10 years of nonprofit executive leadership and 15 years of online and traditional university teaching experience, including Subject Matter Expert, Course Design, and Doctoral Dissertation Chair experience. Course Design Certification from Quality Matters. Expert in nonprofit organizational leadership and entrepreneurism, including owning and operating a nonprofit organization and a consulting business.

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Background I have 25 years’ domestic and international management and leadership experience. I also have experience in management and business development consulting, strategic planning, and employee and leadership coaching. Currently, I provide business & technology consulting as well as leadership and project management services to various organizations. When I am not working, I serve on the advisory boards of local community colleges, helping them ensure that their courses are in sync with the real world. Hobbies/Interests My hobbies include gardening, photography, jewelry making, and just about any type of craftwork. When I'm not busy with any of these activities, I like to sit back and soak up a beautiful day, which is a great de-stressor.

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• BSAD 486 International Business
• BSAD 55o Management Theory
• BSAD 552 Human Resource Management
• BSAD 565 International Human Resource Management
• MGMT 332 Human Resource Management
• MGMT 454 Decision Making
• MGMT 460 Compensation Management

 

Dr. López has over 20 years of experience in higher education institutions. He has also participated as a guest professor and international speaker in countries such as Colombia, Chile, Peru, the United States, and others. His academic research interests include strategic human resource management, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship, among others. He specializes in quantitative research methodology. Dr. López has published academic articles in recognized peer-reviewed journals and has participated in international conferences. Additionally, he has worked as a textbook reviewer and an academic article reviewer.

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MSW Field Director and Assistant Professor of Social Work

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Hello, my name is Dr. Daisy Valentin (she, her, ella) - Puerto Rican- I am co-owner and President of Valyntin Consulting, LLC., and have Doctorate from Walden University with an emphasis on Accounting, Finance and Quantitative analysis, Certifications in Project Management Essentials (PMEC), Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWBC), Six Sigma Essential (SSEC), and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFLEN).  I also have been an online professor for the Higher Education sector for over ten years in various universities and colleges across the country and internationally as an adjunct and other positions within the organizations. My husband and I reside in Lakeville, Minnesota. Where we have had our first snowfall a week ago. I love spending time with my family. When I mention family, I have 3 children, my daughter (Iris), also has 4 children, and my oldest son served in the United States Navy for 9 years (Victor), has 1 child, and now works for a power plant company based in California, and my youngest is 9 years old. My husband and I love traveling, Wrestling, and NASCAR Racing.

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