Dianna Parker
Courses taught? BUS 110 Principles of Business, BUS 115 Personal Financial Planning, BUS 130 Principles of Marketing, BUS 150 Principles of Management and CSC Keys to College Success, ECO 270 Macroeconomics, ECO 275 Microeconomics
Professional Experience:
Director of Economic Analysis Ledbetter, Toth and Associates
Partner/Marketing Manager, LTA Software Solutions
Director of Research, Assessment and Planning, OTC
Director of Student Life, OTC
Research Interests:
Economic Impact of Higher Education
Publications and/or Accomplishments:
Published “We’re only as great as our students: Learning as a measure of institutional effectiveness” A Collection of Papers on Self Study and Institutional Improvement, 2004; Volume 3: Assessment of Student Learning. The Higher Learning Commission, pages 14-17
International Symposium Doctor of Philosophy Presentation Phranakhon Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand “The Economic Benefits of the Missouri Community College Vocational Education Experience
Board of Directors, Springfield City Utilities, 2009-2015
Board of Directors, LVPOA, 2006-2009
Board of Directors, Junior League of Springfield, 1996-1998
What is your favorite website? www.pinterest.com and www.mindtools.com.
Describe your ideal vacation: Two words: The Beach.
What book(s) are you currently reading? Foundations of Business Thought and You Learn by Living by Eleanor Roosevelt.