Graduate Study (Evaluation, Measurement and Research), College of Education at Western Michigan University, 2004
Advanced Graduate Business Certificate (Information Systems), Argosy University, 2002
D.B.A. (Management), Argosy University, 2001
M.B.A., Grand Valley State University, 1997
B.A. (Organizational Leadership), Cornerstone University, 1995

 I am trained in the area of management. Since the completion of my doctorate, I have worked in the areas of leadership, organizational development and strategic planning. I have listed the specifics of my doctoral and post-doctoral study below.

Evaluation, Measurement & Research Doctoral Program, College of Education at Western Michigan University, 2004
Completed six courses related to qualitative research methods and program evaluation in the doctoral program:
EMR-643: Personnel Evaluation EMR-710: Independent Study: Qualitative Practicum
EMR-642: Program Evaluation EMR-652: Evaluation Practicum
EMR-648: Qualitative Research EMR-662: Advanced Seminar in Evaluation

Advanced Graduate Business Certificate (Information Systems), Argosy University, 2002
Certificate consists of 12 credits (four classes) at the doctoral level:
B-7704: Information Resource Management
B-7711: Independent Study: Information Systems Strategic Planning Development
B-7706: Systems Analysis, Design & Implementation
B-7702: Decision Support Models

D.B.A. (Management), Argosy University, 2001
Dissertation Title: The Relationship of CIO Individual Variables to the Alignment Extent Between Business Strategy Planning and Information Systems Strategy Planning
Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Pete R. Simmons

 Refereed presentations and proceedings:
Rosier, T., Emigh, T.E., & Young, M.L. (2007). Collaborating for leadership learning and assessment. Presentation at the 2007 NASPA International Assessment & Retention Conference, St. Louis, MO.
Young, M.L. (2004). Evaluation challenges in university student leadership development. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Evaluation Association, Atlanta, GA.
Young, M.L. (2007). Using business development tools in the local church … A report from the field. Paper presented at the 2007 CBFA Conference, Seattle, WA.
Young, M.L., Emigh, T.E., & Rosier, T. (2007). Closing the loop: Using assessment as a strategy for improving student leadership development. Presentation at the Indiana University-Purdue University Assessment Institute, Indianapolis, IN.
Young, M.L., Plaisent, M., & Bernard, P. (2002). Does educational technology promote increased learning? Paper presented at the Business Information Technology Management (BITWorld 2002), Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Young, M.L., Plaisent, M., & Bernard, P. (2002). Technology based learning: Myth or reality? Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Nashville, TN.

Best Practice Closing-the-loop Annual Assessment Report: Cornerstone University, 2006
Teaching Excellence Award: Cornerstone University, 2004
Best Evaluation Paper: Evaluation Challenges in University Student Leadership Development, 2004.
Paper submitted to a team of doctorate level metaevaluators at Western Michigan University. The metaevaluation focused on analyzing (purposes, questions, methods, strengths and weaknesses), scoring the papers against national standards and then developing a synthesis of all submitted papers. My paper scored highest of the five and was found to be useful, practical and technically sound, and it employed ethical procedures.

 What can students expect from your classes? From your division?

They can expect academically based course content that is also useful in their career, personal live and ministry life.

Of all the classes that you may teach, which one are you most passionate about?

Like choosing a favorite grandchild, I am unable to identify a favorite class.

 Go to class, do your homework, study for tests, don’t write your papers the night before they are due and honor God.

 Where were you born or raised?

Born in Casablanca, Morocco; raised in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Family information:

Married 34 years; have two daughters and nine grandchildren.

 Reading, helping nonprofits to plan and spending time with grandkids.

 Who is a person from your field of study whom you identify with and why?

Johnny Cash and William Shakespeare. Johnny Cash because he faced his demons and ended up walking with God. William Shakespeare because he truly understood the human condition and was able to communicate it.

 “Jesus wept.”

 I enjoy being able to engage in the lives of students.

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