Mickey Shachar – Ph.D Program Director Executive Summary Education: Ph.D. in Business Administration - Trident University, USA (2002); M.B.A in Business Administration - Heriot-Watt University, UK (1997); B.A. in Economics and Business Administration - Bar-Ilan University, Israel. (1976); IT Systems Analysis - MAMRAM / I.D.F. Computer Center, Israel (1985); Experience : Education - Administration: o Trident - College of Health Sciences – Program Director – Master of Science in Health Administration. o Trident - College of Health Sciences – Program Director – Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management. Education - Teaching (2001 – Present): o TUI University - College of Health Sciences and College of Education (2003-Present). o TUI University - College of Business Administration - (2001- 2002). Academic Publications: o Shachar, M., & Dennis, Q. (2014). One-to-One Laptop Initiative’s Academic Performance Outcomes: A Meta-Analytic Approach. The CITE Journal of Education. Under review. Twenty Years of Research on the Academic Performance Differences Between Traditional and Distance Learning: Summative Meta-Analysis and Trend Examination. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT). Vol. 6, No. 2 (June 2010). Shachar, M. (2011). Conflict Resolution Management – TUI Text Book Shachar, M., & Neumann, Y. (2010). Twenty Years of Research on the Academic Performance Differences Between Traditional and Distance Learning: Summative Meta-Analysis and Trend Examination. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT). Vol. 6, No. 2 (June 2010). Shachar, M. (2009). Book: “Distance Learning Is Here To Stay” Koln, Germany. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (LAP). ISBN 9783838308104. Shachar, M. (2008). Meta-Analysis: Preferred Method Of Choice For The Assessment Of Distance Learning Quality Factors. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning. (IRRODL). Vol. 9. Number 3. Snodgrass, J. & Shachar, M. (2008). Faculty Perceptions Of Occupational Therapy Program Director’s Leadership Styles And Outcomes Of Leadership. The Journal of Allied Health. Winter 2008. Vol. 37, Number 4. Gill, A., Flaschner, A.B., & Shachar, M. (2006). “Factors that affect the trust of business clients in their banks”. The International Journal of Bank Marketing. Volume 24 Number 6. Gill, A., Flaschner, A.B., & Shachar, M. (2006). “Mitigating Stress and Burnout by Implementing Transformational Leadership”. The International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management. Volume 18 Number 6. Shachar, M. & Neumann, Y. (2003). “Differences Between Traditional and Distance Education Academic Performances: A Meta-Analytic Approach. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning (IRRODL). October 2003 Business (1990 – 2000) o D.T.C Holdings Ltd. – CEO - Real Estate Development – Commercial Shopping Centers. o Hadera Mall & Shopping Center - CEO. Military Service. (I.D.F - Colonel - Retired) o Command and Staff Assignments – Field units up to SiC of an Armored Division; Armored Corps (G3) level - Operations and Planning. (1970 - 1990) o Army G.H.Q – Planning Division - Head of Organization Department. (1985) o TRADOC - US Army Testing Agency (TACATA) – Liaison Officer, Fort-Hood, Texas. (1979 1980)