- Name: Laura
Surname: Mays
- Studies:
| Institution |
Period: |
Titles/ Diplomas |
| Rutgers University |
1990-1994 |
Doctor of Education |
| Rowan University |
1984-1989 |
Master of Education |
|
1965-1969 |
|
- Professional Experience :
Period : |
Place: |
Institution: |
Title: |
Description: |
| 1999-present |
Tiffin , Ohio |
Tiffin University |
Professor of Management |
Teach courses in management concentration for EMBA |
| 2002-present |
Tiffin , Ohio / Eastern Europe |
Tiffin University |
Director of European Programs |
Implement TU's EMBA in Eastern Europe |
| 1993-1999 |
Washington , DC |
EDA Systems |
Director of Programs |
Developed H.R. programs for US Govt. federal agencies |
| 1982-1993 |
Trenton , New Jersey |
New Jersey , Department of Education |
Educational Planner |
Monitored and evaluated school district's educational programs throughout the State |
- Member of the following professional associations:
• International Professional Associations :European Council on Business Education.
- Specializations and Qualifications:
- Gained experience (including managerial experience):
| Program/ Project |
Title |
Period: |
| Business Creation and Entrepreneurship for US AID Economic Development Program |
Senior Project Manager |
1995 |
| Enterprise Restructuring US AID Economic Development |
Program Director |
1996 |
| Women in Business in Azerbaijan ; Higher Education in Development |
Senior Trainer |
1997 |
| How to create a Business and Write Business Plans; US Department of Commerce |
Senior Project Manager |
1998-2000 |
| Project Management; International Resource Institute |
Senior Partner |
1995-2001 |
| State of Ohio Trade Mission to Lebanon |
Project Manager |
1998 |
| Creating a School of Community Justice Administration at the University of Bucharest (USAID Grant) |
Grant Writer and Project Manager |
1999-2001 |
| Juvenile Justice Administration Reform (US AID Grant) |
Grant Writer and Project Manager |
2002-2005 |
| European Programs for Tiffin University 's EMBA and BBA Programs |
Director |
2002-present |
| Romanian Anti-Drug Agency Prevention Programs |
Consult |
2004-2007 |
- Written and/ or Published Works in the last 5 years :
- “Shifting Paradigms: From Growing Pains to Growth Opportunities – New delivery Models for European Programs “ Presentation and Paper for ACBSP National Conference , June 20-23, 2008
- Research Focus: With Dr Teresa Shafer, Entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe: Romanian Case Studies, 2006-present
- Research Focus: With Professor Dr. General Pavel Abraham, Romanian Anti-Drug Agency, Drug Prevention Programs, 2005-2006
- “Connecting Globally: Cost-Effective, Time-Efficient and Partner –Friendly Options.” Presentation for the Association of College and Business School Programs, National Conference, 2006
- Mays, L., “Entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe”, American Chamber of Commerce in Romania Newsletter, March 2007
- “The Role of the Judiciary in Anti-Drug Efforts”, Presentation and Paper for the Romanian Anti-Drug Agency , Bucharest , Romania , October 9 and 10, 2005
- “The Local –Global Community Connection.” Presentation for the Association of College and Business School Programs, (ACBSP) Regional Meeting, October 2004
- “International Conference on the Spiritual Dimensions of Treating Addicts”, Bucharest , Romania , April 4 and 5, 2005
- “Cultural and Social landmines: What You Should Know Before Working in the Former Soviet Union.” Paper and Presentation developed for NASA Langley and NASA Glenn Research Centers for new employee orientation sessions, 2004
