Donald Howard
Academic Appointment(s)
Bio
Born in Columbia, SC and raised in North Augusta, SC. Attended public schools in North Augusta, SC and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BS in Business Economics in 1967 and an MBA in 1968. Worked for Belk Stores, Inc., a private department store retailer, from 1968 to 1987 as Executive Vice President and Supervising Partner. Founded and managed Genin Corporation, a apparel brokerage and consulting firm, from 1987 until 2006. Joined ASU's CoBA as Assistant Professor of Management in 1996 and was granted tenure and became Associate Professor of Management in 2001. Was granted Graduate Faculty status in 2007 and promoted to full Professor in 2008.
Education
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MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of South Carolina -, 1968
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BS, Economics, General
University of South Carolina -, 1967
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BSBA, Business/Managerial Economics
University of South Carolina -, 1967
Awards & Honors
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Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society
ASU's HCB Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma, 2010
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Richard Wallace Distinguished Service Award
ASU Faculty, 2008
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Phi Kappa Phi, Honor Society
ASU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, 2006
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Town and Gown Award
ASU Alumni Association, 2006
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ASU Presidential Citation
ASU Office of the President, 2003
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
Teaching Interests
Strategic Management, Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship, and International Business/Management.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- An Emipirical Analysis of Manager and Employee Gender Effects on Performance Ratings, 2013
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Extent of Hospital Director Involvement in Strategic Management: Does TEnure Make a Difference?, 2012
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Costal Business Journal, 2012
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Incidence of surgical site infections postcolorectal resections without preoperative mechanical or antibiotic bowel preparation., 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- The Relationship Between Religiousness and Corporate Social Responsibility: Are There Differences Between Business Managers and Students?, 2008
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Healthcare (governance issues) industry, new ventures, corporate social responsibility, and the retirement community industry.
College Service
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HCB Executive Committee, Chair
2016 - Present
Role: Other
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HCB Faculty Assembly, Chair
2015 - Present
Role: Other
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HCB Promotion and Tenure Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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HCB Scholarship Review Committee
2010 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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HCB Faculty Affairs Committee
2015 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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AU Study Abroad Committee
2011 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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AU Faculty Development Committee
2016 - 2016
Role: Committee Member
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GRU Committee on Review of Faculty Annual Performance Evaluation and Reporting Form
2014 - 2015
Role: Committee Member
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GRU Faculty Senate Budget Advisory Committee
2012 - 2014
Role: Committee Member
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GRU Buget Advisory Committee
2011 - 2012
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Southwest Case Research Association
2014 - 2014
Role: Reviewer, Conference Paper
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Academy of Management Nontraditional Academics Committee, Entrepreneurship Division
2006 - 2008
Role: Committee Member
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Paine College Board of Trustees
1985 - 2001
Role: Other
Public Service
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Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, dba, Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
1996 - Present
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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Board of Trustees, Cape Pine Foundation
2004 - 2016
Role: Board Member
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Rotary Club of Augusta
1980 - 2010
Role: Officer, President/Elect/Past
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Bankers First Corporation Board of Directors
1975 - 1996
Role: Other
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University Hospital, University Health Services Board of Directors
1975 - 1994
Role: Board Member
