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Michael C. Tompkins, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of General Business
Work Main Hall 260 Work Phone: 304-336-8305

Biography

Academic Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Business (Strategic Management) – University of the Cumberlands
    Dissertation: Cognizance of the Organizational Vision Statement and the Impact on Job Satisfaction
  • MBA in Digital Marketing – Youngstown State University
  • MS in Management (with Highest Honors) – Duquesne University
  • B.T.A.S. in Applied Business (Cum Laude) – Kent State University
  • A.S. in General Studies (with Distinction) – Kent State University
  • Undergraduate Certificates – Business Management Technology, Entrepreneurship – Kent State University
  • Graduate Certificate (In Progress) – Integrated Marketing Communications – West Virginia University

Higher Education Experience

  • Assistant Professor of General Business – West Liberty University
  • Adjunct Faculty in Business – University of the Cumberlands
  • Associate Dean of Business & Technology – Community College of Allegheny County
  • Assistant Dean of Business & Technology – Community College of Allegheny County
  • Adjunct Faculty in Business – Community College of Allegheny County
  • Associate Faculty in Business Communications – University of Arizona Global Campus
  • Adjunct Faculty in Business – Sonoran Desert Institute
  • Adjunct Faculty in Business – Eastern Gateway Community College

Private Sector Experience

  • Project Manager, Raw Material Integration for Global Acquisitions – PPG Industries
  • Project Manager, Consumer Product Development – Unifrax, Inc.
  • Plant Engineer – Coronado Steel, Inc.
  • Plant Supervisor – Advanced Cast Products, Inc.
  • Assistant Estimator / General Foreman – Columbiana Foundry, Inc.

 

University Service Committees

  • Member – President’s Council
  • Alternate Member – Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Member – Assessment and Accreditation Committee
  • Alternate Member – Faculty Awards Committee
  • Member – Faculty Handbook Committee

Professional Memberships

  • Academy of Management (AOM) – Member since 2017
  • Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society – University of the Cumberlands
  • Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society – Youngstown State University

Awards and Honors

  • Dukes from the Last Decade Award – Duquesne University, 2024
    Recognized for professional achievement, service, and living the Mission of the University.