Michele Langbein, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor amd Director of Accelerated Business

Office: West Penn 1215

Phone: 412-392-4746

Michele Langbein, Ph.D., is an assistant professor and director of the Accelerated Business (Saturday Fast) program in the School of Business. As director, she is responsible for program reviews/strategic planning, recruiting new faculty, supervising adjunct faculty, student advising, reviewing policies and procedures, handing student issues, and reviewing course syllabi for compliance. Before becoming director, Langbein was a student in the Saturday Fast and MBA programs. She became passionate about the program because it allowed her to quickly earn her degree while working and balancing family life.

Langbein is a member of several committees at Point Park including curriculum and strategic planning. She earned her Ph.D. from Robert Morris University in instructional management and leadership. She enjoys teaching and loves directing the program that has inspired to her to be whom she is today.

She has been teaching since 2002 at a variety of business schools and colleges. Prior to teaching, Langbein worked as a human resource specialist and controller.

Education

Ph.D., Robert Morris University, instructional management and leadership
MBA, Point Park University
BS, business, Point Park University
AS, management, Robert Morris University

Research in Progress/ Current Projects

Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D, and director of the undergraduate Accelerated Business program presented "The Importance of Ethical Business Practices for Sustainability" and abstract entitled "The Impact of Web 2.0 Technologies on Business Sustainability"at the 2nd Annual "Sustainable Enterprises of the Future" International Conference Sept. 12-15, 2010 at Robert Morris University.

On June 29, 2010 Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D., presented the paper, "Podcasting Advantages & Disadvantages in Education" at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 in Toronto, Canada. In addition Langbein's article, "Outcomes Assessment" was published in Volume 8, Issue 3 of Academic Leadership, a peer-reviewed academic journal.

Michele L. Langbein, Ph.D, and director of the undergraduate Accelerated Business program successfully defended her dissertation on Nov. 3, 2009 entitled “THE EFFECTS OF AGE AND EXPERIENCE ON LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF NONTRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MANAGEMENT STUDENTS”. She completed her Ph.D. in instructional management and leadership at Robert Morris University. In fall 2009, she spoke as a Distinguished Lecturer at the Point Park University Convocation. Langbein also completed Kouzes & Posner Leadership Challenge 4-day Workshop & Conference in Chicago, IL in August.

Conferences/Presentations:

Second Annual "Sustainable Enterprises of the Future" International Conference September 12-15, 2010 at Robert Morris University
2010 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermiedia and Telecommunications Toronto, CA
2009 Kouzes & Posner Leadership Challenge, Chicago, IL
2008 Campus Technology Conference, Boston, MA
Presented Paper "Outcomes Assessment"- 2007 Robert Morris University Economic Conference (Langbein & Haley)2007 IACBE Conference, Newport Beach, CA

Books

Lexicon of Online and Distance Education (Multi-Volume Set) Distinguished Contributing Author, Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2009

Courses Taught

Graduate:

Corporate Finance
Organizational Communications
Decision Making

Undergraduate:

Quantitative Methods/Management Science
Corporate/Business Finance
Accounting for Managers
Fundamentals of Personnel Management & Regulations in the Workplace
Essentials of Organizational Leadership & Behavior
Ethical Leadership
Modern Marketing Concepts
Dynamics of Business & Strategic Planning
Organizational Communications
Public Speaking

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