Faculty Development Plan 2013
Part I - Self-Assessment
Strengths:
Teaching:
I am a successful and experienced teacher compelled to develop my teaching, and more importantly, my
ability to help students learn. I feel a keen sense of responsibility when I consider the individuals that
flow through my classroom. This sense of responsibility makes me desire, strongly, to succeed in helping
the students understand the material, but more importantly become a better leader and contributor to
business and the kingdom. I believe I engage well with students; in particular, I enjoy involving students
in the discussion by asking frequent questions to prompt critical thinking. My extensive professional
experiences in international business and supply chain management, as well as my advanced degree
from a reputable international business university, provide a well-rounded foundation of global supply
chain management and international business expertise to draw from. I am excited about many aspects
of international business, but my expertise and teaching is directed toward global supply chain
innovation and strategy, as well as international negotiations. I feel my work experience past, present
and, future adds to the classroom experience. I have no shortage of real life situations to illustrate the
applicable value of the material. In addition, during my non-teaching months I engage in consulting
activities to enrich my knowledge base in applied theory. Lastly, I love working with the students.
Helping them achieve their goals makes my role at BYU so worthwhile, and an ongoing source of joy and
happiness in my life.
Citizenship:
I serve as the Advisor to the Global Student Management Association as well as on the Eccles
Scholarship Review Committee, the Global Management Center Ambassador Review Committee, the
Miller New Venture Competition Review Committee Global Emphasis, and most recently the FLAS
European Committee. I also serve on the board of the World Trade Association of Utah. In these roles it
has been fun to develop friendships, both domestic and international, with individuals who are
committed to the mission of BYU (Examples: Michael Dimitriev, President, ‘Center for Strategic
Research’ Foundation of Russia and Shireen Abdul-Qadir Yousif Said, Commercial Attaché,
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman). I see this as a particular strength, the enjoyment I find from
creating relationships with influencers around the world and encouraging a commitment to BYU. I also
serve on the Decision Sciences Committee for International Outreach. In addition I am an alumni mentor
with the Marriott School of Management as well as Henley Business School in the United Kingdom. I
regularly volunteer for Marriott School citizenship assignments and find some of the greatest rewards
have come through these volunteer opportunities (Advisor to the MBA Global Supply Chain Case
Competition, etc.) I have also mentored, and counseled with 78 students thus far this semester helping
them with interview skills, work placement, career advice, international assignment counseling, and
resume writing (Winter 2013). I thoroughly enjoy my colleagues, both in the GMC, GSCM group, and
Business Management Department. I try hard to engage regularly in group meetings, attend my
department meetings, and on a regular basis go to lunch with colleagues.
Areas I wish to develop:
Teaching:
Based on my review of student evaluations and feedback from my area leader I feel that I must pay
particular attention to the amount learned by the students, their development of intellectual skills
pertaining to the class, and ensuring the materials and activities I cover are taking the students “to
the next level” of understanding and learning. In addition, I need to plan and structure my class
assignments more effectively so I do not put myself in a time predicament. In particular I want to
more fully utilize my TA to help accomplish this improvement in structure and sync. I have found
Bloom’s expanded taxonomy of learning, teaching, and assessment valuable as I develop my courses
in these key areas. I will continue to use this document as the standard for improving my teaching,
and student learning in my classes.
Citizenship
I believe I am laboring full time in my citizenship responsibilities with the Whitmore Global
Management Center (GMC) – (Advisor to the GMSA, Organizing the Global Business Summit, and
Project Managing the International Alumni Mentoring Program), but wish to further my citizenship
responsibilities within the Global Supply Chain Group. It is a challenge balancing my citizenship in both
the GMC and GSCM group, but I hope to optimize this balance over the coming months.
In addition, I would like to learn more about the direction of the GMC and develop a more cohesive
plan for citizenship with the future goals of the center under the direction of the new Director, Erv
Black. Regarding my assignment as an advisor to the Global Management Student Association, I would
like to develop greater cohesion and support for the club both in the numbers of students attending
club activities and its influence in the Marriott School in general.
I would like to continue to develop relationships with faculty and staff as we enter the fall semester
(Business Management Department and Global Management Center).
Part II - Professional Goals and Plan
Teaching Goals/Plan:
1. Refine the syllabi of BUSM 450 Business Negotiations and BUSM 430 Introduction to
International Business to more of a learning centered focus. This goal dovetails nicely with a
key goal expressed in my annual faculty review, “I want to develop the Global Negotiation and
Introduction to International Business courses to be the most attractive and sought after
electives in the Marriott School.” Specifically this will mean developing the appropriate learning
activities to accommodate some of the areas recognized above in my teaching development
plan, “the development of intellectual skills pertaining to the class, and ensuring the materials
and activities I cover are taking the students “to the next level” of understanding and
learning.”
2. Show consistent improvement in response to student feedback. I will achieve this by
conducting mid-semester evaluations (all courses), and review student feedback both midsemester and end of semester to identify areas for improvement.
3. Observe BUSM 361 Logistics Section (Scott Webb), BUSM 463 (Tom Foster), BUSM 530 (Dan
Snow), BUSM 550 (Mike Bond), and BUS MBA 621 (Hal Heaton.)
4. Attend appropriate training sessions to stay current on Global Negotiation and Supply Chain
Innovation and Strategy issues in the profession:
1. POMS, Denver, May, 2013
2. International Negotiation and Leadership, Harvard, Oct, 2013
5. Attend Faculty Center Seminars (winter 2013 series, spring 2013 seminar) and complete all
seminar assignments.
6. Use resources at the Faculty Center and SCOT Program where appropriate (improve exams,
syllabi, class based activities and quizzes)
7. Have three class sessions reviewed by other colleagues (one each in BUSM 450 Roydon Olsen,
BUSM 430 Erv Black, and BUSM 530 – Tom Foster/Scott Webb/Cindy Wallin).
Citizenship Goals/Plan:
1. Work cooperatively with Erv Black (Director, GMC) to assist in bringing about the mission of
the GMC in 2013. In particular, I will be working the GMSA to plan a Global Summit for Utah
based CIBER schools to attend in the Winter (2014).
2. Work with the Global Management Student Association and Alumni office to create a new
program wherein students and alumni located internationally can connect in a mentoring
relationship. I hope to have this program up and running by Winter 2014.
3. Work with the student leadership of the GMSA to increase membership and more fully
integrate activities with the mission of the club. In addition, I want to provide “real
meaningful” opportunities for the students to serve in capacities that will translate directly into
worthwhile resume and discussion points for future job opportunities.
4. Professional Liaison (WTA and WTC).
5.
Eccles Scholarship Review Committee Member.
6.
Global Management Center Ambassador Review Committee.
7.
BYU Board Representative to the World Trade Association of Utah.
8.
Miller New Venture Competition Review Committee.
9.
FLAS European Committee.
I will spend most Monday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays at home with my family. In addition, I
will take time to fulfill church calling and attending other necessary meetings. I will fulfill my
department, college, and academic responsibilities by scheduling around my teaching activities.
Part III - Relationship Between Goals and
University Aspirations, Needs
Teaching:
I believe that my teaching goals are consistent with those of the university. I wish to motivate
students by example, engaging them in active learning, and impress on them the responsibility for
life-long learning and service. I feel that by working to create a safe and engaging learning
environment, I can help to generate a love for learning. Most importantly, I believe my day to day
care and concern for the students will be of paramount importance as I impress upon them the
mission of BYU and the expectations of a BYU student upon graduation.
Citizenship:
As a professional faculty member it is my understanding that my citizenship expectations may be
slightly higher than those for new professorial faculty. I am willing participant in all of my committee
assignments and am committed to the Business Management Department, my Global Supply Chain
group and the Global Management Center. As a result, I believe that my citizenship goals are in line
with the needs of the university.
Part IV – Resources Needed to Accomplish
the Professional Goals
Resource Needs:
I believe I need to consistently teach the same set of classes in order to improve in the classroom. I
also need funding for books, membership dues, software, hardware, travel to domestic and
international professional meetings, graders and teaching assistants (as needed).
Although I am undertaking some professional research, the cost is limited and within my own 20
account budget. I currently feel that my needs are being met by the department, group and GMC.
Additionally, I look forward to using the Faculty Development Center, SCOT program, and library
resources where appropriate to improve my teaching skills and the learning tools I use in the
classroom.
Part V – Activities and Accomplishments in
Achieving Goals
Teaching:
I have spent a considerable amount of time working to improve my teaching and facilitation of student
learning over the past year. The result was a significant increase in my instructor ratings from fall
2012 to fall 2013 with respect to BUS M530. Helping Masters of Accounting students learn Global
Operations has historically been a challenge, but I was able to secure solid ratings in the high 7s. I
believe the activities and goals outlined above will continue this trend. I feel confident that I can
continue to develop into a more effective teacher.
Teaching Goals/Plan: To be filled out over the coming months
Citizenship:
I have done my best to get to know the faculty, both within my department and outside of my
department around the wider college and university. In addition, I have done my best to be a good
citizen. I have attended several informal lunch gatherings and have offered my help when appropriate.
I feel that I am perceived as a “team player” in the department.
Citizenship Goals/Plan: To be filled out over the coming months
Part VI – Measures Used to Assess Success
I want to be considered an excellent teacher, and mentor among students. I want to be an example to
my students and give them an appreciation for, and excitement about, their chosen profession
(International Supply Chain and Operations Management). I will look to student and peer evaluations,
as well as SCOT feedback, and my department interview to measure success in this area.
I want to be considered a good citizen of Brigham Young University by everyone I come in contact
with. As this relates to my role at the university, I will look to my department chair, team leader,
colleagues, and external professionals for feedback and measurement of success in this area.