Education
- Ed.D. in Leadership
- Liberty University
- Ed.S. in Education Leader
- Liberty University
- M.B.A. in Master of Business Administration
- Liberty University
Research Interests
Leadership, Non-traditional students, Motivation, Academic Achievement, Student Engagement
Positions Held
2015 - Present
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Director
2009 - Present
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Adjunct Faculty Member for School of Business
2014 - 2015
Johnston Community College
Counselor
2011 - 2014
Wayne Community College
Adjunct Instructor of Business
2014 - 2014
Miller-Motte College
Program Director of Management
2010 - 2013
Mount Olive College
Adjunct Instructor of Business
2010 - 2013
Mount Olive College
Director of Evening College Admissions
2007 - 2010
Mount Olive College
Assistant Director of Evening College Admissions
Intellectual Contributions
The Leadership Practices of Non-Traditional Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree: A Predictive Study
Michael Ammons
March 1, 2014
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. Paper 809.
The 5-Ings for Career Advancement
Michael Ammons
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 1, 2013
HBCU Careers Magazine
From Machinist to Manager
Michael Ammons
December 8, 2010
The Nontrad Journal-Holiday Edition
External Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research
TRiO
Department of Education
2015 - 2020
Funded - Completed
Presentations
Fear Fighter
Student Support Services Staff Training
December 2014
True Colors and Comfort Zone.
Student Support Services Workshop
December 2014
Successful steps to transfer.
Career and Transfer Conference
November 2014
Strategies and tips for college transfer.
Student Support Services Workshop
November 2014
Effective strategies for stress and time management.
Student Support Services Conference
October 2014
Challenges and opportunities of first-generation college students.
First-Generation Student Workshop
August 2014
Failure: Yes or No
June 2014
The leadership practices of non-traditional students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
Dissertation Defense
April 14, 2014
The Power of Education
Sampson Community College
December 2012
Choice: The Power of Decision
Sampson Community College
August 2012
SWOT analysis of the Target Corporation.
August 13, 2012
How to Succeed
Mount Olive College Leadership Team
2011
3 Don’ts Of Getting Things Done
Sampson Community College
2011
Achieve Your Dream
Sampson Community College
2011
The Power of Education
Sampson Community College
2011
4 Step Admissions Process
University of Mount Olive
2011
Leaders Are Failures
Johnston Community College
2010
Leaders Are Failures
Sampson Community College
2010
Media Contributions
KIP - Keep It Positive!
LinkedIn
August 29, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Air Force Basics: di·ver·si·ty
LinkedIn
June 13, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Up...Up...and Away
LinkedIn
April 20, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Get A Coach!
LinkedIn
April 13, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Inspired To Read: What I Learned From Abe
LinkedIn
April 11, 2016
Social Media - Blog
The High Achievers Algorithm
LinkedIn
March 31, 2016
Social Media - Blog
A Simple Way To Create Space
LinkedIn
March 23, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Small Block: A Time Management Strategy for Distance Learners
LinkedIn
February 3, 2016
Social Media - Blog
predictive study examining the relationship between leadership and academic achievement among non-traditional students
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
August 2014
Magazine
The Difference Maker
HBCU Career Magazine
March 31, 2014
Newspaper
The Leadership Practices of Non-Traditional Students Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree: A Predictive Study
Liberty Digital Commons
March 2014
Magazine
The 5-Ings For Career Advancement
HBCU Career Magazine
April 2013
Magazine
From Machinist To Manager
Non-Trad Journal
December 8, 2010
Magazine
Awards & Honors
July 1,
2014
Teaching Excellence Award
APUS
Teaching Excellence Award
June 2014
Teaching Excellence Award
APUS
Teaching Excellence Award
May 2014
Teacher of the Quarter
Miller-Motte College
Selected teacher of the quarter for best teaching strategies and methodologies.
May 2014
Teaching Excellence Award
APUS
Teaching Excellence Award
March 2014
Teaching Excellence Award
APUS
Teaching Excellence Award
February 2014
Teaching Excellence Award
APUS
January 2014
5 Years of Service
Mount Olive Collee
Recognized for service.
January 1995
Certificate of Appreciation
United States Air Force
January 1995
Honorable Discharge
United States Air Force