Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Mission & Passion

The most important aspect of my life is my personal relationship with Jesus Christ. My faith in Christ and passion for Christian higher education led me to teaching about eighteen years ago. I am convinced that it is impossible to perform serious academic study without integrating a Christian worldview.

Leadership is my passion; I love to study the various aspects of leadership and greatly enjoy many of the books written by Dr. John Maxwell. Jesus is the best example of leadership that we can ever study.

I have had the pleasure of serving organizations in many different capacities; this has also shaped my belief in the importance of a liberal arts education that is grounded in a Christian worldview. Since most college graduates will change careers several times in their lifetime, they must possess the skills that a liberal arts education provides. However, the spiritual formation of every student is even more important than knowledge, skills, and abilities. Therefore, it is critical that Christian universities merge a liberal arts education with a Christian worldview.

My mission is to enable and encourage OKWU students to become well-rounded lifelong learners with a love for Jesus Christ.

Favorite Verse / Quotation

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” John Wooden

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” Henry David Thoreau

PUBLICATIONS, PRESENTATIONS & COURSES

Publications

• Sport Management Professorial Job Announcements: A Content Analysis of Employment Advertisements and Openings In This Emerging Academic Field.
  Pedersen, P., Myers, R. and Whisenant, W. (2004). Sport Management Professorial Job Announcements: A Content Analysis of Employment Advertisements and Openings In This Emerging Academic Field. Proceedings of the 2005 National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education Conference. Tucson, Arizona.
• Developing and Managing a Successful Business Advisory Board.
  Myers, R. and Templeton, S. (2004). Developing and Managing a Successful Business Advisory Board. Proceedings of the 2004 International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Conference. Seattle, Washington.
• Undergraduate and Graduate Educational Positions in Sport Management: An Examination of Professorial Announcements and Employment.
  Pedersen, P. and Myers, R. (2004). Undergraduate and Graduate Educational Positions in Sport Management: An Examination of Professorial Announcements and Employment. Proceedings of the 2004 National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education. Clearwater Beach, Florida.
• Study of Undergraduate Christian Students Ethical Behavior.
  Myers, R. and Langlois, E. (2003). Study of Undergraduate Christian Students Ethical Behavior. Proceedings of the 2003 International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Conference. Baltimore, Maryland.
• The Ethical Behavior of Undergraduate Students in a Christian College.
  Langlois, E., Myers, R. and Campbell, M. (2002). The Ethical Behavior of Undergraduate Students in a Christian College. The Journal of the Association of Marketing Educators, Vol. 5, Issue 1.

Presentations

• Preparing for an Accreditation Site Visit.
  Preparing for an Accreditation Site Visit, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Annual Conference (2005). San Antonio, Texas.
• The Philosophy of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Accreditation.
  The Philosophy of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Accreditation, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Annual Conference (2005). San Antonio, Texas.
• Integrating the Outcomes Assessment Process Into Organizational Life: A Quality-Focused Assessment Model Developed by the Rinker School of Business.
  Integrating the Outcomes Assessment Process Into Organizational Life: A Quality-Focused Assessment Model Developed by the Rinker School of Business, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Annual Conference (2005). San Antonio, Texas.
• Looking for Inspiration.
  Session Chair, Looking for Inspiration, Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning (ABSEL) 32nd Annual Conference (2005). Orlando, Florida.
• Business Strategy.
  Session Chair, Business Strategy, Christian Business Faculty Association 20th Annual Conference (2004). San Antonio, Texas.
• International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Accreditation Standards.
  International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE) Accreditation Standards, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Annual Conference (2004). Seattle, Washington.
• Developing and Managing a Successful Business Advisory Board.
  Developing and Managing a Successful Business Advisory Board, International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education Annual Conference (2004). Seattle, Washington.
• From Good to Great.
  From Good to Great. Palm Beach Atlantic University Student Leader Retreat (August 2004). West Palm Beach, Florida.
• Living Life Upside Down.
  Living Life Upside Down. Maranatha Church of God (June 2004). Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

University Courses Taught

• Introduction to Business
• Introduction to Business (online)
• Advanced Spreadsheets and Graphics
• American Free Enterprise
• Christian Business Ethics
• Computer Information Systems Business Communication (graduate level)
• Computer Information Systems Strategic Planning (graduate level)
• Computer Systems for Business
• Database Systems
• Ethical Implications in Business
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems Development
• Internship (undergraduate and graduate level)
• Management Information Systems (online, undergraduate, and graduate level)
• Microcomputer Applications
• Principles of Entrepreneurship
• Principles of Management
• Programming in BASIC
• Programming in COBOL
• Strategy, Policy, and Planning (undergraduate and graduate level)
• Systems Management (non-traditional degree completion program)

Executive Vice President

Academic Affairs
918.335.6226
rmyers@okwu.edu
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; M.B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida;