Phoenix, AZ (MMD Newswire) March 3, 2010 - Dunlap-Stone University announced its "2009 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year". The award went to Dr. Robert Perkins. With over 35 years experience in the logistics industry as a licensed Customs Broker, serving on numerous professional trade associations and boards, Dr. Perkins offers a level of technical knowledge coupled with commitment to student success that are unparalleled. "Our students refer to him as 'Dr. Bob,'" explained Caulyne Barron, Vice President of Online Programs for DSU. "Across each of the subject areas he teaches, Dr. Perkins finds ways to connect with his students and is a champion for each of them. He brings a level of participation that is well above the basic requirements for university faculty and engages each student and challenges them to not only understand the material, but to apply it in real world situations. And it is for this level of quality facilitation, and because of the feedback from his students, that we are please to recognize Bob's contribution to the university."
"Among student end of course surveys, feedback is always glowing when it comes to 'Dr. Bob'," according to Barron. "Here are just a few from the last year: 'Dr. Bob is knowledgeable and a tremendous asset to DSU.' '... the best instructor I've had at DSU.' 'Superb!' 'He really leads you understand [the material] yourself without leaving you feeling left behind.' 'Dr. Bob Perkins is outstanding! I would highly recommend him as an instructor.... Dr. Bob offered a lot of guidance and input which made the course work very interesting and a lot of fun!'
Online learning has evolved to offer students the same level of rigor as traditional programs while providing a convenient and adaptable learning environment. "Most of our students are working adults who are engaged in international trade. The idea that they can be at the same place, every week, at the same time just isn't realistic. Some don't know if they'll be in Argentina with a supplier or in Lithuania with a shipment next week," Barron noted. "It is instructors like Dr. Perkins that make our discussion- and participation-driven model work. They bring real world experiences to develop managers and trade professionals that understand the practical considerations of global business, and, unique in higher education, practical, detailed knowledge required to manage the movement of goods and services across national boundaries and around the world. He just excels and is a great model for other instructors." Dr. Perkins has taught for the International Import-Export Institute, Dunlap-Stone University's business school since 2007. He teaches a number of international trade compliance, importing and organizational behavior courses.
DSU is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. DSU programs meet the same rigorous U.S. Department of Education requirements as do other highly-regarded institutions across America. Within the international trade industry, DSU's worldwide reputation speaks for itself. Employees from many U.S. Fortune 500 companies enroll at DSU. All of the top 100 U.S. aerospace and defense companies routinely enroll employees in DSU's courses that prepare them for one of IIEI's international trade certification programs.
Contact:
Ms. Caulyne Barron
V.P. President Online Programs
Dunlap-Stone University
11225 N. 28th Drive, suite B-201
Phoenix, AZ 85029 USA
(602) 648-5750
www.dunlap-stone.edu
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